The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2025

Fundraisers' experiences in places where many donors have lost jobs may offer a preview of what to expect elsewhere if the country slides into a recession. Fundraisers' experiences in those cities might be a preview of what nonprofits elsewhere will face if the country slides into a recession.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2025

Learn how an environmental group sustains a warm, wholesome online community — and raises blockbuster sums. Prest Friends of Big Bear Valley Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, with their chicks, Sunny and Gizmo, are a social-media sensation, facilitated by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 23, 2025

Here’s something that might surprise you: The most effective fundraising conversations sound nothing like what most people think fundraising should sound like. The Counter-Intuitive Truth About Fundraising When I train nonprofit leaders on making asks, I often hear the same concerns: “I don’t know what to say.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 8, 2025

Well, welcome to the Nonprofit Fundraising Club. But here’s the truth: fundraising doesn’t have to feel like a social root canal. So put down the antacids and pick up these 12 life-saving tips for conquering fundraising fear “I stink at asking for money” Congratulations, you’re normal! Fundraising is not speed dating.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

hide(); }});--> Leadership Management July 10, 2025 Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds Credit: Getty Images by Nora Carol Photography By Amanda L. fundraising professionals — especially those in the middle of the pay scale — are seeing encouraging signs of financial progress.

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Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 162

Affnetz

JUNE 20, 2025

When talking about donor engagement and fundraising is essential to talk about mindset – not a donor’s mindset YOUR mindset. Whether you’re a board member, executive director or staff member seeking to engage donors and succeed in fundraising, your mindset is critical.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2025

"The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era" report found nonprofits that integrate technology are more likely to report revenue growth.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Nonprofits 147

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 13, 2025

After cuts in federal spending, charities are making carefully worded appeals to donors. They're also seeking more DAF gifts and looking for ways to work together. By Rasheeda Childress Save the Children Save the Children has eliminated 300 positions out of 1,000 in the United States because of federal funding freezes.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With nearly one-third of all nonprofit fundraising occurring in December, knowing how to maximize year-end giving is essential. Secure a donor or corporate partner that is willing to participate and donate up to a certain amount to help achieve your year-end fundraising goal.

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Ann Green

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. A potluck or BBQ can feel more like a family reunion than a fundraising event.

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Collaborations Education Education Fundraising 157

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2025

The concept of relationship fundraising has been around for a while, even though its not always implemented. That includes fundraising appeals. If your giving is declining, you should have more success if you can move away from transactional fundraising and focus on building relationships. Generally, it happens way too often.

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Energy Food Communication Fundraising 175

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Before and after Giving Tuesday, use this opportunity to stand out by keeping your fundraising campaign focused on gratitude and relationship building.

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Ann Green

JUNE 30, 2025

The midpoint of the year is a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. Your fundraising revenue may be down. Yes, we’re in an uncertain economy, but that doesn’t mean you should stop fundraising. Never stop fundraising! Donors will give if they can. There are many reasons for that.

Retention 161

Retention Communication Nonprofits Fundraising 161

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. Below we will explore actionable tips and strategies to help you design or revamp your website to turn it into an effective fundraising powerhouse. With 15 years of experience, Ira Horowitz is an expert in nonprofit online communications and online fundraising.

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Amy Eisenstein

JULY 5, 2025

Stay motivated in tough times with 11 creative tips for nonprofit fundraisers. Boost morale, spark inspiration, and keep your mission moving forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2025

For nonprofit marketers and fundraisers, the sheer volume of “must-use AI tools” touted on social media and tech blogs is overwhelming. For those nonprofit professionals looking to expand their knowledge of using AI for marketing and fundraising, this list of 33 AI tools is a good place to start. 14) Version.ai 14) Version.ai

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Selfish Giving

JULY 2, 2025

Not something you hear every day: "The eagles drive our fundraising."​ When their chicks hatched, the nonprofit raised $100K through a naming fundraiser. Thinking of sending a fundraising letter from two people? With an audience this big, brands will be circling soon. Here's how to do it right​.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 13, 2025

Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Go one step further and create a fundraising calendar , as well. Take a look back at 2024 to see what worked and what didnt in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Be sure your fundraising plan includes a diverse stream of revenue.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2025

The organization behind the annual post-Thanksgiving giving spree wants to help nonprofits and foundations create fundraising drives nationwide to help groups raise cash and earn trust. Above, foundation staff at a community GivingTuesday event in Hancock, Mich.

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Clairification

JULY 7, 2025

Eight years ago, I wrote an article asking, “Why Aren’t You Doing More Online Fundraising?” Today, the question isn’t whether your nonprofit should be fundraising online. The new rules of fundraising aren’t just about technology. Moment: You Don’t Fundraise Digitally. You Fundraise Humanly — in a Digital World.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Nonprofits 67

Ann Green

JANUARY 6, 2025

Your donors want to hear from you and dont just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. Youll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. Fundraising and recruitment Be sure to add your fundraising campaigns to your communications calendar.

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Ann Green

APRIL 21, 2025

Some of the PACs send emails that are so obnoxious they give fundraising a bad name. This is very common for fundraising campaigns and inviting people to events, as well as including a link to your email newsletter on your social media platforms. Youll also want to send regular reminders for fundraising appeals and event invitations.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2025

Digital twins are just one way nonprofits can use AI to elevate their fundraising. Here's how to get started, plus some practical use cases.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Communication 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 9, 2025

The group is set to hire more attorneys, coordinate pro bono representation from major law firms and hold public trainings about the rights of LGBTQ+ people. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Richard Drew, AP photo “It was really individuals in the community who stepped up and made this campaign happen,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings said. “It

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Law Associations Foundations Fundraising 191

Ann Green

MARCH 24, 2025

Make time for improvement You may be between fundraising campaigns right now and have a little more time (or maybe not). A great way to break free from generic language and jargon is to tell stories. Most people respond better to a human-interest story than a bunch of boring statistics. Segment your donors on an ongoing basis.

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Food Medical Communication Health 183

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Integrate Your Database With Other Nonprofit Software Integrations allow data to transfer automatically from your nonprofits other fundraising and management platforms to its CRM, saving your team time and reducing the risk of errors that come with manual entry. Happy fundraising!

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Management Ethics Production Education 175

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The real promise of artificial intelligence — particularly agentic AI — is not just efficiency, but the removal of barriers that slow down fundraising, service delivery and impact measurement. Agentic AI also gives fundraisers smarter tools to improve stewardship at scale. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 208

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 7, 2025

Others, however, discover they can generate significantly more impact by becoming fundraisers themselves. But how do you inspire them to start fundraising, and how much hands-on support should you provide? Let’s get started! Taking a challenge-based approach adds fun, urgency, and motivation to the traditional P2P format.

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Clairification

JULY 14, 2025

In Part 1 , we reframed what digital fundraising is really about: not just mastering tools, but learning to connect with heart and humanity — in the places your donors already live: online. Four Essentials for Running a Successful Online Fundraising Campaign You don’t need to be everywhere or do everything. It’s emotional.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Marketing 52

iMarketSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

When fundraising teams struggle, leaders often respond with new strategies: restructured portfolios, new databases, more metrics, more meetings. Fundraising success doesn’t begin with systems. In fundraising, emotional safety is essential. In fundraising, that number may be even higher. Fundraisers deal with: Rejection.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2025

A new Bloomerang report reveals a growing disconnect between how nonprofits are planning events and the engagement donors want.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 182

NonProfit PRO

MAY 9, 2025

Tune into this webinar emphasizing how to acknowledge donors as key contributors to transformation. We'll explore how volunteering, joining events, advocating, and collaborating can strengthen connections. Gain insight into building meaningful relationships with donors to support shared aims and increase your organization's influence.

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Collaborations Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 130

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2025

Follow the Domain Formula , which was developed by the Domain fundraising group. Donors are more likely to see any communication that comes in the mail, as opposed to the enormous volume of email most of us get. They also recommend putting a donation envelope in your print newsletter.

Food 175

Food Nonprofits Retention Foundations 175

Amy Eisenstein

JUNE 19, 2025

Stay motivated in tough times with 11 creative tips for nonprofit fundraisers. Boost morale, spark inspiration, and keep your mission moving forward.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 130