Take Back Fundraising The constant movement of the digital world toward social sharing has been, overall, a boon to the nonprofit sector. Online participation in fundraising is at an all-time high;… Read More »
Fundraising Ideas, Tips, and Strategies
Find Inspiration in this collection of effective fundraising ideas and techniques for non-profits, churches, schools and small groups.
The Future of Email to 2025
The sky’s the limit when it comes to the future of email. We broke barriers and learned critical lessons during political campaigns of 2012—and then brought those best practices to… Read More »
Run an Effective (and fun!) Auction Committee Meeting
One of the most important starting points for a successful fundraiser is a well-run auction committee meeting. This all-important meeting helps define the myriad of committee tasks; gives time to… Read More »
Increase Donor Retention So They Keep Coming Back
Do Donor Retention Right There are ways to increase your fundraising effectiveness while saving time and money. We suggest focusing on donors who have already shown interest in your nonprofit, your… Read More »
Top School Auction Packages
Want to bring some kick to your next school auction? Because your audience consists of parents and family members, tailor a majority of your school auction packages to make them appealing to… Read More »
Digital Donations: Increase Your Revenue with Mobile Payments
Digital Donations: Increase Your Revenue with Mobile Payments While snail-mail remains the most effective tool for reaching your donor base, a rapidly growing slice of the donor pie avoids transactions… Read More »
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Mobile Bidding Benefit Auction
The era of the pen-and-paper auction is over. Host a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mobile bidding event! Imagine your next event setting with tables without paper bid sheets on them,… Read More »
The Perfect Amount of Email Content
Write an email with the perfect amount of content. People are on email overload; however, it is still arguably one of the most effective means of solicitation (right along… Read More »
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé
Fundraising Tips Inspired by Beyoncé Rock Your Signature Move. Every non-profit organization has its strengths and weaknesses. Like Beyoncé’s signature dance moves inspire her audience, knowing your “signature move” is essential… Read More »
3 Tips for Donor Segmentation
3 Tips for Better Donor Segmentation for Your Next Fundraising Campaign Your donors are not a faceless mass, so they should not be treated as such. Each one of your… Read More »