NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embark on a year-round journey with our 2024 Annual Fundraising Calendar, capturing moments that matter. Each page highlights giving moments, holidays, and fundraising opportunities. Join GiveSmart in turning the pages of year-round success!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Download the report to glean insights from 939 fundraising professionals, benchmark your nonprofit's success, see where other nonprofits plan to invest their budget, learn how the nonprofit sector feels about AI, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2024

With reports of fewer donors and dollars, here are 10 strategies you can employ now to boost your fundraising success.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving (..)

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

Free Report to The 2024 Fundraising Outlook Insights to Shape Sustainable Success

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Even if you’re behind on planning your year-end fundraising campaign, you can keep your efforts on track and raise critical funds when it counts the most. Here's a checklist to help you achieve your year-end goals.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2024

A study by Nuclavis found that peer-to-peer fundraising programs are struggling to activate fundraisers and retain past participants in 2024.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2024

Here's how nonprofits can use e-commerce sites for fundraising. Many creators have online communities that support them through payment.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2024

Here are nine ways to build a board that prioritizes fundraising — and help them succeed. By Lisa Schohl Getty Images You shouldn’t assume trustees know how to raise money simply because they joined your board, experts say.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2024

Download this report for new data, trends and insights from 1,000 nonprofit leaders on the state of nonprofit operations, fundraising strategies, automation and mission impact.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 30, 2024

M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some tools suggest who fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Some tools suggest who fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a year full of engaging, revenue-driving fundraising campaigns can be overwhelming. Maximize your mission year-round with a fundraising calendar template, monthly campaign ideas to spark planning, and a step-by-step guide for success. But have no fear!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Register today and lead the fundraising revolution! Explore easy strategies for implementing a successful matching gift program.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2024

View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals. When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Nonprofits need to understand that major donor fundraising has a seasonality. Here's some guidance on how to work with this ebb and flow.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 29, 2024

Here are three tips to leverage automation for digital fundraising. AI will prove to be a helpful resource in the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence is particularly exciting for major gift fundraising. Here's how you can use AI to boost your fundraising success.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, and phone calls. Once is not enough. Good luck!

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2024

She got her board inspired to cultivate donor relationships and engage in their fundraising mission with these five steps. Here’s a recent success story of a development director who created and executed a five-year campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2024

Free Guide to 15 Hot Outdoor Fundraising Ideas Host outdoor events to keep your donors engaged and giving year-round.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fundraisers heard a lot of bad news in 2023, but a spot check of year-end revenue hints that some groups — particularly those in the international aid sector — turned that trend around during the giving season. Even so, some fundraisers say they expect to face a difficult fundraising environment in…

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the fifth edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, the editors present an essential text to the art and science of fundraising. It retains proven best practices—the ones that have made this the field’s go-to book—addressing an enduring shift toward innovation, cutting-edge research, and a call for more inclusive fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 27, 2023

Aleya Crable Jennings, director of corporate sponsorships and individual giving at Fred Rogers Productions, will be presenting “Digital Fundraising Strategies: Leveraging Technology for Greater Impact” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Jennings to get a sneak peek at her session.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 9, 2023

Get 12 months of fundraising tips, best practices, and nonprofit industry data that will keep you inspired all year long! Get your free 2023 Fundraising Calendar now!

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers. Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Qgiv announced its strategy for embracing AI and machine learning with Fundraising Intelligence by Qgiv. This collection of tools is designed to empower nonprofits and fundraisers to maximize their impact by simplifying day-to-day tasks.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 7, 2024

There are many online fundraising strategies, and you should consider social media. Here's how you can use social platforms for fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit progressional at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21 23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2022

Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kristi Nelson, chief philanthropy officer at Childhaven, embodies all of this, and as a result was named the recipient of NonProfit PRO’s 2023 Fundraiser of the Year Award. It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to lead an organization through difficult times and toward a greater future.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Direct response fundraising has built up a lot of lore over the years. Let’s take a look at dispelling three of the most pernicious misconceptions that can destroy fundraising results.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2024

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project revealed its quarterly fundraising data for 2023. Here are four insights from the report.

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