NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In this year’s annual report, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they’re prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies. Arm your fundraising with data and download this report!

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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? The solution is to have a recipe or rather, a plan, that maps out all your fundraising for the year. Can you do it?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2022

Planned giving is any donation other than an immediate cash gift. Planned gifts can be complicated and involve strategies and cultivation over time. . It helps achieve donors’ philanthropic priorities and can combine current, future, estate, and asset gifts. They usually start with bequest gifts.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 25, 2024

Planning a Charitable Gaming Event or Raffle Fundraiser? Missing this deadline could mean missing out on a fantastic opportunity to fundraise and engage with your community. Plan Ahead for a Successful Event Once your application is submitted and approved, it's time to start planning your charitable gaming event.

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The Killoe Group

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits Are Prioritizing Donor Acquisition and Retention after a Year of Economic Uncertainty The post The 2024 Fundraising Outlook Report: Strategic Reflection, Proactive Planning appeared first on OneCause.

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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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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

You need a plan for fundraising success. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. But for most people, planning for fundraising isn’t easy. Write it down. .

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Ann Green

AUGUST 2, 2023

Even though it might be sweltering outside, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Do you have a campaign plan? I’ve put together a checklist to help you get started.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 14, 2022

Most nonprofit leaders are reluctant to start a planned giving program because they don’t see the immediate value. The thinking is, “Why should I create a program that won’t benefit the organization for another 10 to 15 years?” But, hold on. That actually isn’t true. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Veritus Group

MARCH 31, 2023

If you can follow these two management strategies, your frontline fundraisers are bound to (successfully) work their plan. The post Here’s How to Help Your Fundraisers to Work Their Plan appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Clairification

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re planning a stand-alone auction or adding an auction to an existing event, these fun-filled bidding extravaganzas serve multiple purposes. To assure you get the biggest bang for your buck, and make your life as easy as possible, here are some things to remember when preparing for fundraising auctions. Congratulations!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In order to continue reaching new donors and growing your mission into the new year, you’ll need a focused annual giving plan that takes into account the new landscape of fundraising. Increasing your reach through peer-to-peer fundraising. Topics include: How to establish and grow monthly giving programs.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2022

Despite all this, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign. Our current state of uncertainty makes it more important to plan ahead. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Do you have a plan? I’ve put together a checklist to help you get started.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In her new role, Fouks will lead strategic planning initiatives for key clients, focusing primarily on goals and objectives. Fouks takes on this leadership role at CDR with over 20 years of experience in client services and consulting with nonprofits.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He's been on all sides of a nonprofit - running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. You can see his tweets about nonprofit fundraising, and about Labrador retrievers, by following him on Twitter @TClayBuck.

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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. Whether you’re hosting an auction in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid, you can rally supporters around your fundraising goals and engage students, parents, teachers, and community members alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 8, 2021

Golf tournaments are an important piece of the fundraising puzzle for nonprofits, and you don’t have to be a golfer or know much about the sport to hold a successful golf event. No matter the size or scope of your organization, golf fundraisers give you options and flexibility to be ready for anything. Cost: Free.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Fundraising. A successful fundraising plan has every aspect down to a science. But things don’t always go as planned. Not having your plan in writing. Most fundraisers go into the planning process with an idea for what they want to do. This is why it’s so important to write out your plan.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 29, 2023

There are two languages in fundraising – donorese, and organizationish. Are the words you’re using in your planned giving language the most effective way to communicate with donors? The takeaway: Use simpler words in your planned giving language, and you’ll win more planned gifts. Let’s take a look.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. How many people are you planning to feed? .

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2021

The great composer Leonard Bernstein has been quoted as saying, “To accomplish great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” Bernstein would have been aghast — as we were — to read this proclamation on the website of a particular independent school about its strategic planning process.

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EveryAction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 31, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the search for fundraising ideas. Maybe you’re hoping to boost participation in a virtual event or attract new donors to an in-person fundraiser. You might ask volunteers for suggestions or reuse previously successful fundraisers. Let’s begin!

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Prosper Strategies

JANUARY 4, 2023

Do you wish you had a roadmap that showed you exactly what you need to do to achieve your nonprofit’s fundraising and development goals? An effective nonprofit fundraising plan can do just that. The post A Nonprofit Fundraising Plan Example and Template to Inspire Your Organization appeared first on Prosper Strategies.

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Prosper Strategies

JANUARY 4, 2023

Do you wish you had a roadmap that showed you exactly what you need to do to achieve your nonprofit’s fundraising and development goals? An effective nonprofit fundraising plan can do just that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. The challenges fundraisers face in the months ahead present a complicated outlook—especially for those with budgets that rely heavily on event revenue. Will venues be open? U se an Event Website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. There’s no doubt about it: A lot of time and effort goes into planning a golf event—any fundraising event for that matter. 3) All the Nitty Gritty Golf Details. 3) All the Nitty Gritty Golf Details.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

He’s been on all sides of a nonprofit – running the fundraising, analyzing nonprofit databases, and consulting to nonprofits. Here, he shares the basics of creating an effective nonprofit fundraising plan. Uncharted Waters: A nonprofit fundraising plan that gets results. Fundraising plans do the same.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Sweet! by BlueSky

MARCH 6, 2021

It’s prime time for event peer to peer fundraising season. The spring through fall timeframe is a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to achieve their fundraising goals through well-organized events. Many of our clients rely on a fundraising walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon or jog-a-thon fundraising events.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2017

But taking a break from fundraising in the summer can kill your fundraising. We'll start in late August" Over the last few weeks, I've been hearing clients put off significant coaching and planning projects saying, "We'll start in late August or early September." So we put of good fundraising tasks until the fall.

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The LAPA Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The post What You Can Do to Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Fundraisers appeared first on LAPA Fundraising. It would behoove your nonprofit to upgrade any outmoded staffing practices to facilitate the growth of the organization’s next generation of leaders—many of whom may already be in your organization.

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