Looking to heat up your fundraising this summer? From entertaining events to exciting outings, we’ve got 14 summer fundraiser ideas sure to spark your creativity. Is Summer Fundraising a Good Fit for My Nonprofit? You may have heard of the…
As the temperatures heat up and the summer months begin, have you noticed that giving is cooling off? Don’t panic! It’s completely normal. There’s even a term for it: the summer slump. Seasonality is a big part of fundraising. Check…
Having a functional and secure fundraising platform is a must for any nonprofit. Why? Online giving isn’t going anywhere. In fact, 63% of donors prefer to donate online with a debit or credit card. But with so many online fundraising…
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming. It’s officially spring! With the warmer weather comes several revitalizing spring fundraiser ideas to help your nonprofit raise more money. Why Should My Nonprofit Fundraise in the…
Fundraising activities can take your nonprofit event to the next level. Not only do they help you raise more funds, but they are often exciting for your attendees. And keeping event guests happy is always a plus (and often results…
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,…
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…
