Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Yet, as a lifelong advancement professional for three institutions of higher education, and now as a fundraising consultant/trainer, I have serious questions about the potential of artificial intelligence, or the ubiquitous AI, in the profoundly unique discipline of resource development. Nothing is as personal as fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. Participants will learn how to create a social media strategy, how to craft a content marketing plan, and current best practices for using social media for community engagement and fundraising.

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Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 128

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

AI can help your team with many aspects of fundraising and management —as long as you leverage it strategically. Fundraising appeal creation so you can craft tailored requests that each donor will be receptive to. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet incorporated AI into its work, there is no time like the present to get started!

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Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

From my experience, here are recommendations on ten fundraising resolutions based on proven principles, strategies, and best practices. And be honest about the bandwidth you bring to meeting the challenge the fundraising capacity of board, staff and infrastructure. What are your 2025 fundraising resolutions?

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 110

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You’ve sent a fundraising email to your nonprofit’s email list. And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email. And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email. Subject lines are important in email fundraising, no doubt about it.

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Fundraising Fundraising Universities Nonprofits 118

Bloomerang

JANUARY 2, 2025

Yet every year, fundraisers face the same uphill challenge: keeping donors engaged, committed, and connected to their mission. To get answers, we surveyed 1,000+ donors and over 380 fundraisers to uncover what truly drives donor loyaltyand whats getting in the way. Whats driving this retention gap?

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Technology 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. This detailed view enables fundraisers to understand donor preferences and tailor their outreach accordingly. Ready to take your fundraising to the next level? Then, explore how Salesforce addresses these challenges.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 14, 2025

A side effect of nonprofits becoming accustomed to large foundation grants is that they do not develop diverse fundraising streams, and as a resultin moments of crisisfind themselves without experienced development teams, whose years of working to build relationships would now be crucial. Were in this for years to come.

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Foundations Fundraising Fundraising Environmental 101

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 6, 2025

Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more.

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Law Fundraising Fundraising 330

Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. Thriving, not just surviving, as Black fundraisers For Black fundraisers, the work is often more than just a job; it’s deeply personal. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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Fundraising Fundraising Health Energy 21

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A golf fundraiser should be a hole-in-one for your nonprofit, but often, hidden mistakes can make you lose revenue, limit participation, and frustrate donors & guests. Are you missing out on big sponsorship deals? Struggling with low player turnout? Losing revenue at check-in and checkout?

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 130

Bloomerang

MARCH 28, 2025

In reality, though, strategic planning can become one of the most powerful tools in an organizations fundraising toolbox. When done well, a successful strategic planning process can clarify, energize, and streamline your fundraising strategyand make fundraising itself easier and more efficient.

Fundraising 90

Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Management 90

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

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Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 111

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Because nonprofits place great emphasis on year-end campaigns, it’s crucial to understand how year-end fundraising is shaping up this year.

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Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism Volunteerism 311

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We’re heading into the busiest, most lucrative time of the year for nonprofits— end-of-year fundraising. My friends at Magic Wheelchair are total pros at building show-stopping costumes for kids in wheelchairs—and they get it: a little flattery goes a long way to getting those fundraising emails opened. Did someone say “donate now?”

Fundraising 117

Fundraising Fundraising Children Nonprofits 117

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s digital world, online fundraising is essential, and merchandise offers a fantastic opportunity to engage your supporters and generate revenue. Success stories Many nonprofits are successfully using print-on-demand merchandise to boost their fundraising efforts.

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Manufacturing Fundraising Fundraising Production 122

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Master the art of fundraising by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence. This guide explores why EQ is the key to long-term donor relationships, successful fundraising strategies, and stronger teams. Ready to elevate your impact?

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Fundraising Fundraising 130

Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2025

Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. With real-time data synchronization, nonprofits can ensure accurate donor records, streamline fundraising efforts, and personalize outreach for lasting impact.

Retention 95

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Management 95

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

As a scholar of nonprofit management and public service, Ive explored, among other things, to what extent the element of competition affects nonprofit messaging in an online fundraising competition, and what types of messaging are most effective.

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Altruism and Helping Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 105

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

End-of-year fundraising is like our version of the Superbowl. With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. Turning donors into lifelong champions Year-end fundraising is about more than just meeting a goal.

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Fundraising Fundraising Food Communication 119

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Ethics 111

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy. It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Technology 305

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What could your nonprofit achieve by prioritizing community building as much as fundraising? The money and financial security will follow the community if nonprofits take the time to invest.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging.

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Fundraising Fundraising 296

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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Culture Fundraising Fundraising 323

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit leader who wants metrics and advice on how to justify and calculate fundraiser salaries: Dear Charity Clairity, I am looking for some updated industry standards for fundraising metrics around staff positions.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Agriculture 115

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I was meeting with my friends from Allies Against Slavery the other day to share fundraising ideas when someone said they’d received 147 text messages in just two days about the election. All that noise could have you worried about how to navigate year-end fundraising in an election year, amidst the high volume of election ads.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Health Nonprofits 119

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.

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Jeff Brooks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I often get asked about the techniques of fundraising: When we do things like write short sentences, underline copy, and tell emotional stories — isn’t that manipulative? So-called manipulation in fundraising is really just doing our job. Seems they failed to be “manipulative” when they developed that recipe.

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Fundraising Fundraising Production 104

The Charity CFO

APRIL 11, 2025

The Nonprofit Budget Balancing Act: Crafting Budgets for Fundraising Success Nonprofit leaders know all too well that crafting budgets isnt just about numbersits about storytelling. These challenges underscore the importance of thinking strategically about how your financial narrative supports your fundraising goals.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Fundraising Fundraising 96

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. The post 5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources appeared first on The NonProfit Times. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Fundraising Fundraising 96

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2025

Learn practical techniques for leveraging geographic information system (GIS) technology to pinpoint donor demographics, tailor outreach campaigns, and maximize fundraising impact through targeted engagement. Sign up to watch the webinar.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 5, 2024

Charities are losing out by failing to see the importance of adapting their fundraising appeals across device types. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images Charities are losing out by failing to see the importance of adapting their fundraising appeals across device types.

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Fundraising Fundraising 315

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 28, 2025

Connecting with your donors on a personal level can help strengthen your fundraising efforts. Here's how segmentation plays a role.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Management 289

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.

Retention 295

Retention Nonprofits Communication Finance 295

Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Not having a plan is planning to fail; the same is true for your fundraising. A year-round fundraising calendar is a must to ensure that youve coordinated all your messages, asks, campaigns, events, and stewardship to optimize revenue and your sanity. The best goals are SMART goals. Owner: Development Director.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 113

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98