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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Donorbox Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Your nonprofit can turn these memories into a fun and successful fundraising event with a dodgeball tournament fundraiser. Beyond the adrenaline-fueled matches, dodgeball fundraisers bring together communities, support nonprofits, and create a fun event for participants and spectators.

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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this Q&A video, Veritus Group Founder Richard Perry shares how relational fundraising principles can apply in any setting. The post Founder Q&A: Is The Veritus Way Relevant to Any Fundraising Strategy? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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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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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 22, 2023

True for Fundraising Too In my experience, this rings true with fundraising too. Especially major gift fundraising. Nonprofit leaders and fundraisers too often look for the “easy” or “new” donors, while ignoring the discipline of following up with those who haven’t responded. And wonder why they’re struggling.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. The truth is writing a compelling fundraising appeal can be tricky. We copy from our predecessors.

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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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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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Donorbox Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As the end of the year approaches, many charitable organizations find themselves approaching a fundraising crossroads. Perhaps they haven’t reached their goal. Maybe they want to achieve new goals. Or, they might just want to attract new donors.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Healthcare nonprofits today face a challenging landscape where balancing donor management and fundraising is critical—because the journey of nurturing relationships with donors is as critical as the healthcare services you provide. This is where the story of healthcare nonprofits like Altru Health Foundation begins.

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Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Laurence Pagnoni: Fundraising 401 That’s Laurence Pagnoni’s latest book. It’s a series of masterclasses for all levels and a collection of revelations he gained over 35 years in nonprofit management and fundraising. When this first aired, it was his new book, but Laurence’s strategies and tactics are timeless.

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Veritus Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The post 18 Barriers to Effective Relational Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group. Do you have any of these barriers at your organization that are preventing your donors from finding more joy in their giving?

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. Every day should be welcomed as an opportunity to learn more about fundraising. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

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Donorbox Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As you develop your end-of-year fundraising campaign, it’s crucial to add mobile giving options whenever possible.

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Prosper Strategies

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Collaboration and synergy between nonprofit marketing and fundraising departments is essential for achieving organizational and mission success. Yet, one of the most common barriers to effective teamwork is the presence of silos between these two important departments.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I start with the premise that most people are afraid of fundraising because they really have no grasp of the art and science involved. But here’s the good news: Through nominal study, practice, and preparation, those who are devoted to promoting the noble missions of their nonprofits can — and do — become effective fundraisers.

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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 Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. That brings us to the state of nonprofit fundraising today. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If your fundraising efforts missed the mark this year, don't spend another year neglecting your brand. Here are three ways a strong brand will elevate your fundraising in 2024. The post Your Brand is the Key: Unlock Fundraising Success appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dive into the transformative realm of fundraising as we unravel the profound impact of the 10 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Let’s explore the Community-Centric Fundraising model, the 10 principles of community centric fundraising, and understand why it can be a game-changer for your Nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the 2024 Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Actions do.”) You’ve probably read our excellent year-end tactical guidance on how to succeed at year-end fundraising , but if you haven’t, I recommend them. Before you know it, it’s time to run those year-end fundraising campaigns. (My inspiration here: I recently saw an online billboard that read, “ Titles don’t make leaders.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By consolidating their donor data, they’ve been able to build and nurture stronger relationships with donors and gain clarity into donor preferences, critical for effective fundraising. The post Supporting Brain Trauma Nonprofits In Their Critical Fundraising Efforts appeared first on Bloomerang. Do you also see the connection?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. It imposes new compliance requirements that could potentially cause your nonprofit to lose out on online fundraising dollars. What is California AB 488?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes William DeShazer Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there's a deep sense of unease about the economy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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Veritus Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The post How Internal Team Dynamics & Dysfunction Derail Fundraising appeared first on Veritus Group. If you want to be a successful leader, you must hire people with different communication styles, approaches, and opinions.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It is especially ill-advised when fundraising to support a nonprofit mission. Desperation is never a good look. Here are several good reasons why nonprofits should ditch appeals that employ a piteous or apologetic tone and focus instead on storytelling and making a solid case for a mission-focused need.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Fundraising Calendar Fundraising is one of the most important, and stressful, parts of nonprofit leadership. Organizations must constantly balance programs, administrative work, and fundraising. These three Ps come together in a fourth P: the Fundraising Plan. What Is a Fundraising Calendar?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we’re constantly seeking effective ways to enhance our fundraising events. Amplify impact through storytelling Storytelling in fundraising isn’t just about what you tell; it’s about how you tell it. The impact of this event went beyond fundraising. This story consists of five chapters.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For nonprofits today, managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts is essential. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and fundraising tools play a significant role. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups. This led to more innovative, tailored fundraising initiatives.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 19, 2023

By Armando Zumaya While I have seen a great many articles on the decline in charitable giving, it is striking how rarely the work of fundraising itself is mentioned as part of the problem. But while most discussions of the problem focus on the donor, there are two parts of the process of giving, and the fundraiser is no less crucial.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The share of professionals being approached by employers outside fundraising shows how tough it is to hold on to talent, experts say.

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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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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 22, 2023

As the CEO, the leader of your nonprofit, how much time are you really giving to fundraising? You should be involving all your direct reports in some aspect of fundraising. And an easy way to do that is if they see that fundraising is important enough for you to give it time every week. You need to learn how fundraising works.

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