There’s big news in the online fundraising world. GoFundMe, a well-known fundraising platform, created donation pages for 1.4 million nonprofits. Many of these Nonprofit Pages were published without the nonprofits’ knowledge. According to an ABC News outlet, the fundraising platform…
Having a well-defined nonprofit target audience isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a must. We’ve heard the questions before: Does my nonprofit really need a target audience? Can’t I just target everyone in my area and hope something sticks? Why don’t we…
As a nonprofit pro, are you feeling stuck? Burnt out? Wearing too many hats? Maybe you want (or need) to run another monthly giving campaign. Or update your donation page. Spruce up your content. Create that fundraising strategy that your…
Donor trust isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s critical to the success and longevity of any nonprofit organization. But, earning this trust is becoming more difficult. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, only 58% of the world’s population trusts nonprofits to…
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…
It’s true – nonprofit volunteers are often the very heart of an organization. While donors are certainly vital to the success of any mission, so, too, are those who give their time and talents. Volunteers often bring new skills and…
When you think of nonprofit event planning, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the venue? Maybe the theme or the decorations? What about entertainment and food? While all of these pieces of a charity event are…
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…
In the last post in this series, we talk about why fostering a culture of open communication is important for a project to succeed and for a project team to thrive. 1. Transparency: Open communication promotes transparency within the organization.…
