Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

Use these public speaking tips for better engagement. By Patti Schutte Fundraising is all about engaging with supporters and telling your organization’s story. When you build confidence as a public speaker, you can become a more effective fundraiser and nonprofit communicator. Plan your presentation conclusion first.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. But virtually no state sets a limit on the number of consecutive terms. And sometimes members can be invited to re-join after a several year hiatus. How do we find new board members to recruit? Some may include prospective board members as well.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

REGISTER Certificate in Grant Writing — April 6, 13, 20 & 27 To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 9, 2024

Launching in October 2024, TeamUp offers two distinct statewide learning cohorts – one focused on fundraising excellence and the other on mastering volunteer management. Running a successful nonprofit requires a strong foundation in both fundraising and volunteer engagement.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creative School Fundraising Ideas [+ AI Fundraising Idea Generator] Are you looking for Cool and Creative Fundraising Ideas for your School or University? Fundraising is exciting. Let’s help you set up a plan by sparking your creativity with a lineup of cool Fundraising ideas. That’s awesome.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? The answer is … maybe! Get by with fewer volunteers.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 24, 2023

Your school needs a strong fundraising strategy to bring in extra revenue, engage your community members, and power your school’s mission. First, you need an auction fundraising plan. Use these top tips to plan a successful school fundraising auction: Determine your event format. Why School Fundraising Auctions?

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

APRIL 10, 2024

What do CAC members do? CAC members are the heart and soul of our regional support system. They leverage their expertise, connections, and philanthropic spirit to fuel TNN's mission in several key ways: Advocacy: CAC members become vocal champions for TNN and the broader nonprofit sector within their communities. Why Join a CAC?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 19, 2023

Pledge fundraising campaigns are an excellent way to encourage your donors to make gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. During a pledge fundraiser, a donor promises to contribute a specific amount in the future or over a certain time frame. Encourage supporters to attend. Promote the event.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Plus, the extra support from kids can boost participation in nonprofit events, such as virtual fundraisers or volunteer opportunities. Not only do these activities need to be age-appropriate, but you’ll also need to keep kids engaged to encourage them to continue their support.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The fundraising world has seen many trends over the years. While not all of these trends have stuck, there has been a steady increase in digital fundraising —and for good reason. Digital fundraising opens up new possibilities for reaching a wider audience and raising significantly more for your cause as a result.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 25, 2020

She knew that she was going to have to shift her fundraising events to a virtual format. So in addition to reading about virtual events and taking course, she actually attended virtual events! 6 Things I've Learned from Attending Multiple Virtual Fundraising Events. Lot of them. by Amanda Herlihy.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 5, 2023

Hosting memorable events at your association can help create an excellent, enriching experience for members. In recent years, more and more associations have been adding virtual events to their agenda—and for a good reason. Hybrid events combine the best of both worlds, enabling members to attend either virtually or in person.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. You’ll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. I like to emphasize the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. I hope that’s a priority for you, too.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. They don’t need to memorize all the programs or statistics.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. adults have reported fundraising for or giving to a peer-to-peer campaign during the pandemic.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s no secret that virtual events can sometimes be a double-edged sword. So, what can your nonprofit do to make sure you’re hosting engaging virtual events? So, what can your nonprofit do to make sure you’re hosting engaging virtual events? Try an event idea your supporters haven’t seen before. Let’s jump in!

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The Killoe Group

JANUARY 5, 2023

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The continued viability of virtual galas. That broad Zoom education will keep the virtual door open.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. Nonprofits must similarly align with their internal and external stakeholders around a mission, and storytelling is just as essential to that form of engagement.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a sorority or fraternity member, you know your organization needs support in many areas. Besides members themselves, there are few people who are more invested in your sorority or fraternity’s success than your parent community. Let’s dive into some additional engagement opportunities to leverage parents’ passion for your chapter.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. So, instead, think of it as information that will help you better know the people who engage with your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Some of the primary ways they give include: faith-based giving, bequests and legacy giving, and in-person events and fundraisers.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On top of the venue details, ticketing, and marketing you’re used to handling for general fundraising events, there’s item procurement and bid tracking to consider. The introduction of virtual and hybrid options has further complicated matters, too. Which team members do you need to recruit? Virtual auction.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). And hyper-connection came with its set of consequences. Gen C’s digitally-connected consumers were heavily influenced by the very nature of these experiences.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 29, 2020

As we continue to switch our fundraising, events, and work to digital platforms, don’t forget to keep your volunteers involved too. How can you continue the momentum with your annual volunteers to keep them excited and engaged? Offer virtual volunteering opportunities! . Virtual Volunteering Programs: 1.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 3, 2023

It can help you personally engage with exponentially more high value major, mid-level, and legacy donor prospects — using the right words at the right times — so you can be the fundraiser you always wanted to be. If your traditional fundraising methods no longer yield the results you need, then you need Fundraising Automation.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. Gamify your fundraising event. Do many of your donors own pets?

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GiveGab

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Running a fundraising campaign takes a great deal of effort and support but it is an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone involved. Here’s a checklist of some of the potential people you should thank: Members of Your Staff & Board. Fundraising Champions. Thank, Thank, and Thank again.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. But there are also potential pitfalls when it comes to hosting a nonprofit fundraising event.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

On the organizational level, you will build a skilled workforce prepared to meet your constituents’ evolving needs, and on an individual level, employees will feel engaged , valued, and committed to your cause. Ensure buy-in to organizational strategies and tactical processes by seeking team member input from across the organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Also, define specific fundraising goals for your campaign and communicate them to your donors. Send out an email campaign to your current donors, volunteers, and board members. Post engaging content, share success stories, and ask for support. Host a quick virtual event or webinar to engage donors.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Keep your volunteer list engaged all year long Retaining the volunteers you have is almost always easier than recruiting new ones. One of the biggest mistakes that organizations make is ending their volunteer engagement soon after the state legislature declares sine die or adjourns indefinitely.

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