Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. Start by planning for success Before asking for money, you need to lay some essential groundwork. Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. Fundraising costs. Corporate philanthropy initiatives such as matching gifts and sponsorships.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It isn’t easy to know where to start when creating a plan for your nonprofit’s funds because each step is important to the overall effectiveness of your financial management. Knowing which fundraising campaigns were most successful can help you plan future efforts. Payment method (cash, check, etc.)

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. I guarantee you that every nonprofit you see raising big bucks has a plan. I’ve been there. It’s a wish.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. If this is true for your organization, don’t let a slower start to the year discourage you from getting a head start on achieving your annual goals.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Fundraising Calendar Fundraising is one of the most important, and stressful, parts of nonprofit leadership. Organizations must constantly balance programs, administrative work, and fundraising. These three Ps come together in a fourth P: the Fundraising Plan. What Is a Fundraising Calendar?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Set a goal, make a plan to achieve it, then work the plan. In Your 2022 Fundraising Planner, Pamela Grow - named one of America’s Top 25 Fundraising Experts - outlines how to organize your annual plan by funding source, strategy, cost, and anticipated income.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

Planned gifts initiated by donors are excellent opportunities for your nonprofit. You certainly shouldn’t pass up these kinds of opportunities as they arise, but is this approach helping you truly maximize the benefits of planned giving? Let’s make the case for why planned giving deserves special consideration. Great news!

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

And, really, that’s what Giving Tuesday is – just one piece of your total annual fundraising strategy. Rather, plan ahead to put it into a context where it will complement your other year-end communications and fundraising strategies. You don’t want to blow it out of proportion. But you probably don’t want to ignore it.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The minimum operating reserve ratio, at the lowest point during the year, suggested by the NORI is 25 percent, or three months of the organization’s annual expense budget. We focused primarily on organizations with annual budgets of less than $5 million who did not yet have six months of reserves already on hand.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2023

Have you considered the positive impact an annual plan for marketing and communications can have on your annual giving and stewardship processes? Download the case study and see how this approach might help your fundraising communications in FY24.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Leaders of Medway Hospital Charity in Gillingham, England, where such an event held is one of several adventure challenges they have planned for this spring and summer to support expansions and upgrades at the 588-bed hospital. A half-marathon ($25 entry fee and $375 pledge commitment) has been set for August.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2022

OneCause released its new report: The 2023 Fundraising Outlook: Insights for Nonprofit Planning & Prioritization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When you combine this higher annual giving level with the fact that monthly donors have much higher retention rates, you can begin to see why monthly donations are important. Supporters end up contributing more on an annual basis, but the distribution of payments across the year makes the commitment more manageable.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to your nonprofit’s annual golf tournament fundraiser, leveraging digital channels throughout planning and execution is crucial to success.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. Additionally, they should dedicate eight hours to special events and fundraisers, showing their support and engaging with donors and stakeholders.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. While not every nonprofit organization utilizes annual appeal letters, it has been my experience that most do. Write professional drafts with A.I.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . No, they don’t.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We all just want the promise of spring,” wrote NPR in a story about the celebration, where thousands gather annually in the small town of Punxsutawney in the early morning to watch the rodent make his prediction. So, too, was the summer fundraising season, a popular time to host income-generating outdoor functions.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2022

A lot of factors go into what a nonprofit can fundraise each year, but there’s no better place to start than with your annual plan. .

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2022

Likewise, many nonprofits receive anywhere from 40 to 75% of their annual support at year-end. If you’re not planning ahead, you’re likely missing out on gifts your donors are willing to make. Join this webinar with fundraising expert Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC, to learn how to increase your staff’s fundraising capacity and results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If your nonprofit is thinking about planning a golf fundraiser in 2023—whether it’s a brand new event or an established tournament—there are a few simple steps to take right now to make sure your outing is set up for success. The right technology tools are key to easy planning and successful execution of a golf fundraiser.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

You definitely need a plan if you are moving to a new email service provider (for example, switching from Constant Contact to MailChimp ). And if you have the All-Access Pass , you get access to our annual Nonprofit Email Playbook as well! Moving Your Nonprofit Email List? How to Warm Up a New IP Address.

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Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Fundraising can feel complicated and overwhelming. Many nonprofit organizations are swimming in fundraising ideas but are not sure where actually to begin. No organization or fundraiser has the capacity to do everything they want to do. The best way to do this is by creating a fundraising plan. Be strategic.

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 1, 2024

This information is a powerful tool for communicating donor impact and establishing a plan to further their involvement over time. Fundraising event revenue: Share event recaps with both attendees and contributors, including the total revenue generated compared to the event’s fundraising goal.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Uncertainty introduces substantial guesswork into the strategic planning process. We created the Giving Outlook to help fundraisers feel confident about their strategy decisions.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 22, 2022

Set your 2023 golf fundraiser up for success! Whether you’re launching a brand new event or looking for ways to streamline and simplify your annual golf tournament, this free guide walks you through the planning process from start to finish, step-by-step.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2023

I often hear of two common challenges that board members face: implementation issues and fundraising burnout. Board of Directors Challenge #2 Fundraising Burnout The other challenge I frequently hear board members ask is, “How can we reach sustainable funding streams without getting burned out?” So what do many board members do?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While each staff member may have a specific title like “fundraising director” or “project manager,” they often take on a wider range of responsibilities. This could mean handling tasks from donor communications to procurement to event planning to accomplish everything that needs to be done to further the organization’s mission.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Sending an annual appeal letter is one of the most important fundraising initiatives you carry out each year. It’s a chance for you to share your successes, highlight how important a donor’s support has been to your mission, and make a fundraising appeal. . How to write an annual appeal letter. We’ll review: .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. In the first few years of your organization’s existence, your overhead expenses may be relatively high since you’re just getting started with fundraising and fine-tuning your operations.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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