How one charity auction was the start of something great for nonprofit fundraising software Twenty years ago, the benefit gala was a little different than what we know now. Most guests paid by check or cash; credit cards were captured with knuckle-busters. The typical item pickup was run with handwritten receipts, and fundraising software was… Read More »
Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. At the start of the pandemic, donors came through for the organizations they care about in record numbers. But as the pandemic wore on and COVID aid ended, nonprofits still needed help, and donors… Read More »
Getting donations for your nonprofit fundraising can feel overwhelming. Use our 6-step plan to get auction item donations for your next fundraiser. You’ve got a fundraising event to plan, and it’s going to be a big one. You’re trying to figure out how to get auction items donated for your nonprofit fundraiser. You want the… Read More »
In the last two years, nonprofits have faced immeasurable challenges. Adapting to a tech-driven future has been one of the biggest. It wasn’t just learning how to use Zoom or work collaboratively from home that hindered nonprofits in pandemic times. In the absence of in-person events, fundraising was challenging, particularly engaging donors without face-to-face meetings… Read More »
A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. After having to postpone events for several years, many organizations are having to transition new people into committee roles. If… Read More »
A successful gala requires a clear event plan, good people, and an organized event committee strategy. We get lots of questions about the best way to delegate the work leading up to a big fundraising event. Every event director knows you need extra sets of hands—but how do you organize planning committees for the monumental… Read More »
Making Nonprofit Event Marketing a Priority Can Have a Major Effect on your Event Success 2020 was the year of virtual events, and reports show that as 2022 continues, many nonprofits plan to continue hosting virtual and hybrid events even as they shift back to primarily in-person gatherings. Of course, just because you’re offering the… Read More »
Nonprofits are refocusing their fundraising efforts on these two critical groups of donors. We discussed in a recent blog post how many nonprofits are switching their focus from traditional funding sources to more reliable and self-driven revenue streams, based on data obtained for The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022. Nonprofits want to know that the… Read More »
Many nonprofits are shifting their focus away from less reliable fundraising revenue sources and toward this new fundraising strategy. For more than two years now, it’s been a tough environment in which to meet nonprofit fundraising goals. Even as some symptoms of the pandemic ebb, other economic conditions grow worse—rising gas prices, inflation, and cuts… Read More »
Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look… Read More »