14 07 0
Does it ever make sense not to ask donors to cover transaction costs? A new report may finally put to bed one of the most contentious questions in online donation forms that’s plagued the nonprofit community for a long, long time. Esoteric among those of us in the fundraising business for sure; we obsess about […]
23 06 0
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s blog. Last month, I wrote about how to know when it’s time for new peer-to-peer fundraising software. Once you’ve identified that it is, indeed, time for new software, then it’s time to find the right software for your nonprofit. One of the best ways to do this is […]
16 06 0
Giving donors the option to give online with a donation form can provide a significant boost to giving. But if your donors aren’t delighted with your online donation form, chances are you won’t receive many gifts online. Luckily, we’ve got some donation form best practices that make fundraising easy for your nonprofit while making it […]
21 05 1
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s blog. You might have a software platform in place to help you manage your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events. But as with many technology purchases, sometimes you get busy and the next thing you know, several years have gone by. You might look up and realize that getting […]
11 05 0
With 2020 throwing the world of nonprofits a curveball that required readjustment of all kinds, the concept of “planning” fundraising strategies for 2021 seems like an almost impossible feat. Luckily, 2020 wasn’t all curveballs — and we’ve nailed down some trends and patterns that look like they’re here to stay in 2021. Here are our […]
28 04 0
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s blog. I’ve written on this blog before about creative approaches to peer-to-peer fundraising. The truth is that the nonprofit sector has been innovating with peer-to-peer fundraising for some time now. Many organizations have been expanding their reach beyond traditional run, walk, and ride events. They’ve run (and continue […]
21 04 0
If yours is like most nonprofits, you set up a donation form on your nonprofit’s website several years back, and then promptly forgot about it. As long as you have a way for donors to give online, that’s good enough, right? However, investing the time into optimizing your donation form can make a huge difference […]
7 04 0
When you think about the software technology that supports your nonprofit, it’s important to have a vision for how it all fits together to help your organization succeed. But, how do you approach your technology strategy? Do you have a five-year plan or some other strategic approach? How do you stay on top of the […]
18 03 1
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s blog. You did it! Your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign or event is over and you’ve analyzed your results. There’s nothing left to do but pat yourself on the back and go home! Right? Not quite. Here are three things you should do to wrap up your peer-to-peer campaign and […]
1 03 0
When you write a fundraising appeal, do you take a one-size-fits-all approach? If so, you could be putting yourself at a disadvantage. Different audiences want different things. If your nonprofit receives donations from people of all ages, shouldn’t you write appeals that fit each generation you’re targeting? Read on to learn how you can reach […]