While learning how to write an effective fundraising appeal letter is a must for any fundraiser, there’s another type of outreach that’s just as critical – the donor acknowledgment letter. Not only are donation acknowledgments a requirement in some cases,…
Aiming to fill out your communications calendar for the new year? Looking to plan fundraising campaigns or events? You might want to take a look at notable nonprofit dates in 2025. From holidays to awareness months to giving days, having…
With the start of January comes personal New Year’s resolutions – eating healthier, reading more, exercising regularly…the list goes on. But what about fundraising resolutions? There are several tasks your nonprofit should do every January to start your year off…
You likely had good intentions about planning your year-end fundraising campaign well in advance, right? But – all of a sudden – Thanksgiving has passed and you don’t have so much as a social media post drafted or letter written.…
Ah, Giving Tuesday. One of the most anticipated – and sometimes dreaded – days of the year for nonprofits. Whether you’re a nonprofit staff member, volunteer, or donor (or even if you are just active on social media), we’re sure…
Stressing over finding just the right words to engage your donors? Hoping readers will be inspired to give, but not sure what to say? You must be writing a fundraising appeal letter. Here’s a secret…we’ve all been there. Cursor flashing.…
When you’re developing an end-of-year fundraising campaign, one of the most important steps is determining your target audiences. Have you considered how you’ll work major donor fundraising into your giving season plan? Having a major donor strategy as part of…
Planning an end-of-year fundraising campaign? Checking off these eight things before this year's giving season arrives will help you raise more critical funds for your mission.
