In our recent State of Nonprofit Fundraising report, we found that most nonprofit organizations had to postpone or cancel at least one fundraising event in the pandemic. Many adapted by… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Charitable Giving is Up, and Forecasts Look Positive
Top issues facing nonprofit organizations today. Last year, we conducted a survey of hundreds of nonprofit organizations across North America to find out what challenges they encountered in 2020, how… Read More »
Creating a Fundraising Culture in Your Nonprofit
There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support —the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project,… Read More »
The Hybrid Fundraising Event
Virtual Events in a Post-COVID Future The onset of COVID-19—and the resulting restrictions on large gatherings—necessitated a very quick pivot away from traditional fundraising galas and in-person events. Nonprofits were… Read More »
Where Are Your Donations Coming From?
Nonprofits are masters at creating new and inventive ways to fundraise every year. For many, that involves a combination of income sources that, together, make up their funding model. A… Read More »
Create A Sponsor Packet That Makes Money
This post is the third in a series designed to teach the art of nailing the perfect pitch. “What if you have just 2 minutes with a prospective donor. Are… Read More »
10 Reasons Donors Give Up on Giving
“Was it something we did?” It’s a question many fundraisers ask themselves when they see donors silently drop off their radar. Of course, there will always be supporters who choose… Read More »
#NailYourPitch: Make an Amazing First Impression
People make judgments about others in a matter of seconds. When we meet new people, we tend to instantly place them into categories based on what we hear and see… Read More »
12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser
Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the… Read More »
The Virtual Gala in 2021: Tips and Tricks Learned Over the Last Twelve Months
As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to… Read More »