Event planners are well aware of the anxiety they feel just as the doors open on their event. It comes with the work. But, have you ever thought about the… Read more »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips & Strategies
What Kills a Strategic Fundraising Plan?
The perfect fundraising strategy. It’s something that administrators spend months working on until all the right details are in place with the activities, dates, campaign objectives, communication schedules, tactics, and… Read more »
Use Your Annual Event to Create Long-Term Connections
A well-attended, profitable fundraising event takes time to build—sometimes years go by before it generates a significant portion of an organization’s income. A long-term donor relationship also takes time to… Read more »
The Good News and Bad News About Segmenting Donors
Segmenting donors into specific categories is a common practice used by nonprofits as a way to organize, strategize, and economize their funding campaigns. It assists in targeting those specific groups… Read more »
Start Selling Tickets NOW to Secure Big Donors
This is the fifth post in a series about holding your first fundraising event on a short timeline. While Greater Giving usually recommends our nonprofits start planning at least nine months ahead… Read more »
Engaging Parents in Procurement
This post is the tenth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the… Read more »
Donor Letter Best Practices: What to Do, and What Not to Do, in a Thank You Letter
There’s nothing like a show of gratitude to cement the beginning of a beautiful relationship. A genuine, honest recognition given to someone who has gone out of their way to… Read more »
7 Ways to Thank a Donor Face-to-Face, Without the Ask
Sending out a thank you letter or making a call to convey your gratitude are great ways to let donors know how much you appreciate their contribution. It’s a must-do… Read more »
Avoiding That Non-Profit Volunteer Burnout
This post is the seventh in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the… Read more »
Test-giving: What it Says About Your Donor, What it Says About Your Nonprofit
Test-giving, or under-giving, is a common activity for new donors. First-time donors contribute a small amount, maybe towards a specific project or at an event, then wait to see what… Read more »