Have you heard about #GivingTuesday™ (#GT) — the global day of giving? Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), #GivingTuesday is a counterpoint to Black Friday and Cyber… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Making a Difference: Changing Gift Giving to Donation Giving
There’s a growing trend among parents, engaged couples and folks from all walks of life, to replace traditional gift giving with gift donating. From birthdays to weddings to graduations and… Read More »
Increase Revenues and Reduce Donor Attrition with Effective Stewardship
What does ‘good stewardship’ mean to your organization? For some nonprofits, stewardship simply means remembering to thank donors when they donate their time and/or money—immediately before the organization solicits donors… Read More »
Express Gratitude Year-round to Build Support
Simply taking the time to communicate the words “thank you” can be very powerful. Giving thanks to everyone who supports your organization shouldn’t be saved for a specific time of… Read More »
Google Analytics for Nonprofits – Website Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
In our previous post, “Google Analytics for Nonprofits—Getting Started”, we talked about configuring your website for Google Analytics reporting along with some initial concepts of analyzing your new data. As… Read More »
Top 10 Tips for Online Bidding Events
Auctions using online bidding technology for mobile bidding events and/or online auctions typically generate more revenue—nonprofits have reported an increase of up to 30%. Providing guests with the ability to bid… Read More »
3 Steps to Timing Your Sponsor Ask
This post is the second in a series designed to open you up to a new way of viewing sponsors and their role within your nonprofit’s overall strategy. These posts… Read More »
Give Procurement a Boost with Hot Items
One of the hardest things to do when you’re planning an auction is to procure those hot items you know your audience wants—items so unique they can’t be found anywhere… Read More »
4 Things You Need to Know About Online Fundraising Compliance
Fundraising compliance is a complex topic. Forty-four states have laws concerning fundraising, and forty-one states require charities to register to solicit donations. There are straightforward rules for nonprofits soliciting funds… Read More »
What Does Pokémon Go Have to Do with My Organization?
Are you seeing a stream of new faces in your building, searching for elusive invisible creatures with their phones? People everywhere have jumped on the Pokémon Go craze—a smart phone app… Read More »