Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. Other times, new knowledge is a hard-won prize gained from running the gauntlet of trial and error. This is… Read more »
Will Nonprofits Move Away from One Big Gala Every Year?
The world of nonprofit fundraising changed dramatically in the last eighteen months. We’ve detailed many of these shifts, and the lessons learned from them, in the recently-published The State of… Read more »
The Youth Music Program Steps Up to the Podium for a Virtual Fundraising Event
Whether it’s rock, pop, or country, a band is trained to work harmoniously together to create a beautiful piece of music. But what happens when an unexpected change in the… Read more »
Creating Open Doors: Sponsors Who Ask to Contribute
One of the most difficult tasks in fundraising is also the most important: asking for money. Some fundraisers find discussing money to be uncomfortable or impolite. It’s been especially awkward… Read more »
Hybrid Events: How to Engage Guests at Home
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 »
Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston
When an unpredictable, sudden change in planning sweeps you up and carries you away, it’s important to stay flexible and ready to act. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston, the… Read more »
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 »