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We’re frequently asked by fundraising professionals, “How do we retain our existing donors?” It’s an age-old dilemma, not to mention the pressure felt, to keep up with donor retention rates that increase year after year. Especially as we turn our attention to the year-end fundraising season, the need to keep donor retention high is a […]
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Virtual fundraising events have been on the rise for a while now, due to their convenience for both planners and attendees. However, these events make it difficult to take advantage of the benefits of in-person events, like increased engagement and opportunities for connection. Instead of feeling limited to one format or the other, your organization […]
27 09 0
Peer-to-peer fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their own networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. It’s a powerful way to extend your fundraising reach through everything from traditional run, walk, and ride events to do-it-yourself fundraising events, to tribute/memorial campaigns. The potential for peer-to-peer fundraising is big. According to the 2022 Peer-to-Peer Top […]
13 09 0
If your nonprofit is like many, volunteers play a hugely important role in your organization. They can help you to: Get more (possibly MUCH more) done than your staff could do alone Save money by completing tasks that otherwise might require you to hire someone to accomplish Spread the word about your organization’s mission As […]
23 08 0
Are you looking for ways to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising results? We’ve written a lot on this blog about how to use technology to improve fundraising – from using marketing automation to employing artificial intelligence. And while there are many technologies and approaches you can use to drive better fundraising results, one of the simplest […]
16 08 0
If your nonprofit wants to host an exciting fundraiser to meet your goals, look no further than an auction! An auction is the perfect event to rally your community around your cause, encourage giving at a large scale, and build strong donor relationships. However, before you can jump into hosting an unforgettable auction experience, you […]
9 08 0
As a fundraising professional, you’re probably always on the lookout for new approaches to get more out of your fundraising efforts. There are many ways to improve your fundraising results. However, one highly effective approach that you might not have considered is marketing automation. At first, you might think that automating fundraising and marketing tasks […]
26 07 0
The potential for peer-to-peer fundraising is big. According to the 2022 Peer-to-Peer Top 30 report from Peer to Peer Professional Forum, revenue grew nearly 19% among the top 30 U.S. peer-to-peer fundraising programs in 2022. Collective revenue from these programs was more than $1 billion. Even if your nonprofit doesn’t have one of the top […]
12 07 0
Nonprofits face an everchanging landscape where data is essential to making an impact in the communities they serve. As a result, organizations must reevaluate their strategies and embrace innovative approaches and technology to stay ahead. By harnessing the power of data integration, nonprofits can unlock a wealth of insights and opportunities to engage with supporters, […]
21 06 0
Volunteers play an important role for nonprofits. They help your organization get more done and they tend to donate more. Even so, many organizations still to manage volunteers using only spreadsheets and manual processes. It’s time to turn this around. Today, there are software solutions that help you streamline your volunteer recruitment efforts to get […]