Candid

MARCH 26, 2025

For most people working in nonprofit development, fundraiser is a role theyve evolved intoas a part of their job as a nonprofit leader, or because they discovered they were good at raising money. Dont lose sight of your own values when you fundraise, says Rasmussen. Heres what they had to say.

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Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations Values 59

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

Introduction: Donor engagement stands as a cornerstone for sustained success for nonprofit fundraising. Donor engagement strategies for nonprofits reach far and wide, but retention is key to sustainable fundraising. Personalized communication can make donors feel valued and more connected to your cause.

Retention 100

Retention Nonprofits Management Activism 100

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image Credit: itsnnnoa on unsplash.com Nonprofit facilities communicate, and we need to be more conscious, thoughtful, and vocal about what they say about who and what our organizations value. For years, I have directed IFF , a community development financial institution that specializes in nonprofit facilities lending.

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Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 122

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether you’re a small grassroots cause or a large nonprofit managing tens of millions in donations, this technology raises the bar for next-level fundraising. Did you know that a staggering 57% of nonprofit website traffic comes from mobile users, yet only 8% of them convert to donors ? The best part?

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Technology Nonprofit Management Activism Values 89

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success.

Retention 130

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 130

The Agitator

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Commenting on Tom’s Ingredients of Retention Success post, Mazarine Treyz of Wildwoman Fundraising poses the intriguing question of whether retention of donors may possibly be related to an organization’s ability to retain its professional fundraisers. Look, I am a fundraising. Mazarine asks …. ”

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit Management 104

The Agitator

JULY 6, 2014

Headlined, Nonprofit CEO Cashing In On Religious Freedom Campaign , the paper breathlessly announced that Michael (‘Mikey‘) Weinstein, CEO of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) fighting for separation of church and state, had been paid a salary equal to 47% of the organization’s income in 2012. The military.

Values 83

Values Nonprofit Management Foundations Management 83

Affnetz

JUNE 13, 2022

5 Principles to Help Guide your Donor Engagement & Fundraising. Donor Management & Engagement / By Mike Crum. When talking about donor engagement and fundraising is essential to talk about mindset – not a donor’s mindset YOUR mindset. Fundraising is an inspiration business and your mindset can help you stay inspired.

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Energy Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 130

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. What we ask of board members (evangelize, door-opening, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.)

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

The Agitator

APRIL 13, 2014

She recommended one improvement that would unfailingly yield higher lifetime value from any nonprofit’s donors. And it ain’t brain surgery, although it could well require a change to your fundraising mindset and priorities. Debbi’s recommendation? Prompt thank you’s. How big a difference will this make?

Retention 105

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Management 105

The Agitator

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Yesterday I asked you as a fundraiser to consider: Are you a valued guide to your donors, or simply a nuisance paparazzi? He forwarded a recent piece he’d written titled: How are you managing the Donor Journey? How are you managing the Donor Journey? So here’s Tony’s piece.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit Management 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

Whether you’re fundraising for an alumni/ae association or an animal shelter, external economic factors can greatly impact your campaign’s success. Decreased donation value. The value of your donations may also decrease during periods of high inflation. How can nonprofits mitigate its impacts? How about marketing costs?

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership Technology 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. Easy reporting generates insights on fundraising performance to make data-driven decisions and showcase impact to stakeholders.

Technology 246

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 246

Affnetz

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Seth Godin’s Advice for Nonprofit Fundraisers: Overcome the Dip F undraising-campaign-management/ By mikecrum Seth Godin’s Advice for Nonprofit Fundraisers: Overcome the Dip Nonprofit fundraising is definitely a profession for optimists. How do you stay resilient and motivated? Let’s unpack this!

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Fundraising Fundraising Energy Associations 130

Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? Chances are, you’ve got 2 to 3 board members doing all the fundraising work.

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Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Philanthropy 130

Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word.

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Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Values 109

Clairification

APRIL 10, 2025

Survival Depends on Collective Commitment and Deep Support Too often, fundraising is relegated to an administrative function rather than a mission-central function. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort. Others dont necessarily feel a need to cooperate or support the fundraising effort.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 62

Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 62

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

A lot of what I’ve learned about the “when&# of fundraising I learned from selling funeral flowers. It strikes me that up until now so much of the “when&# in fundraising has been dictated more by the mechanical limitations than by proven possibilities. The fact is that in fundraising timing is important.

Values 60

Values Technology Marketing Marketing 60

Fundraising Report Card

MARCH 28, 2024

Knowing how to use your accurate data – that’s the secret to making informed decisions and sustaining your fundraising growth.

Nonprofit Management 59

Nonprofit Management Management Fundraising Fundraising 59

The Agitator

MARCH 13, 2013

As much as Roger and I bemoan a lack of innovation today in fundraising, without question there are plenty of ‘lessons learned’ that all fundraisers should seriously consider before launching into change for change sake. It’s a stimulating list, covering most aspects of fundraising. This is Tom's #1.

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Finance 109

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2025

The most successful fundraisers put the fun in fundraising, which is why a-thons are so popular among schools and nonprofits. During an a-thon fundraising event, participants engage in a specific activity or challenge while collecting funds from friends and family who want to show their support. How Do A-Thon Events Work?

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 130

Affnetz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofits often find themselves juggling multiple software tools to manage their development efforts, board management, donor relationships, peer-to-peer fundraising , and volunteer management. In this blog, we’ll explore the essentials of nonprofit software management and compare Affnetz with Bloomerang.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofit Management Management 130

Clairification

MAY 12, 2025

The 2024 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report * shows downward trends in numbers of donors (down 4.5%), and retention (down 2.6%). When Giving Falls, Hope Can’tWhat Your Nonprofit Needs to Do Now While the landscape may look bleak at first blush, Americans have a long philanthropic tradition.

Retention 57

Retention Philanthropy Universities Nonprofits 57

Ann Green

APRIL 15, 2021

Training your nonprofit team is more important than ever. Methods and operations are changing daily, whether that’s for accounting and tax-filing , fundraising, program delivery, or any of the dozens of other functions in your organization. . If you regulate the flow, you get full value from the water when it all goes down the tube.

Education 212

Education Education Nonprofits Universities 212

The Agitator

JULY 15, 2010

On Tuesday Tom alerted us to Convio’s Benchmark Report on Online Fundraising for 2009. This fundraising index reports revenue trends on a monthly basis for 1,787 nonprofits representing $399 million in 12 month online revenue. Today Blackbaud is out with another new Index – The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving. Just click here.

Fundraising 84

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofit Management 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management. . Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests. Fundraising success is required to support what you do! . How to Best Illustrate ROI.

Nonprofits 139

Nonprofits Management Nonprofit Management Activism 139

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Her journey included roles in fundraising and staffing at organizations including ALSAC/St. “The program equipped me with a depth and breadth of nonprofit knowledge, experience, and best practices. During our conversation, Anjelica had some great advice to emerging professionals entering the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Universities Education 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals. Money & Mission: How Fundraisers Can Build Stronger Relationships With Finance — February 16. Nonprofit Management Series (Begins in February).

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Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

The Agitator

MARCH 20, 2011

I’ve been fiddling around with a list of favorite fundraising metrics … the fewest numbers I would most like to know about my/your donors to judge my/your direct marketing fundraising performance. First-year retention rate for new donors, by acquisition media (The linchpin of future value).

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Recruitment 89

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. Marc is the CEO of Blackbaud. His views are important.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 96

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Using this conceptual approach, with its targeting and intervention tactics, a typical nonprofit can look to increase its revenue by $200,000 over three years for every 1000 donors moved from low to high commitment. Unless of course you’re already holding on to all the donors you need.

Values 73

Values Retention Communication Fundraising 73

Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, nonprofits are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and amplify their impact. Traditionally, organizations have turned to established CRM ( Customer Relationship Management ) platforms like Salesforce to address these needs.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

The Agitator

MARCH 24, 2013

Announcing the latest international fundraising metric: Two all-beef patties + special sauce + lettuce + cheese + pickles + onions + a sesame seed bun = 1 Big Mac®. Just as fascinating to me is the fact that this is an experiment in crowdsourcing among the global fundraising community. I kid you not. For example, a donation of $4.37

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Management 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The report, which compiles data from nonprofits with revenues of under $2 million, provides a number of interesting findings, including: The best way to ensure fundraising success is to have a plan. 4 out of 10 board members are active in fundraising in any significant way. Where Can You Improve?

Retention 157

Retention Recruitment Universities Management 157

Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 22, 2024

A world-class on-demand course - 25+ video modules - Access for 12 months ($700 value). 35+ done-for-you tools, templates, and cheat sheets so you can solve problems faster ($1000 value). Certificate of completion for your resume to demonstrate your competency in nonprofit management (Priceless).

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Values Nonprofits 111

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The position requires a versatile leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and implement development and fundraising efforts that ensure financial sustainability. Lead fundraising initiatives, including donor development, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and fundraising events.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 17, 2024

In the heart of Nashville ’s nonprofit sector , you can find Nicole Olivia Rose, CN P ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ). F rom Education to Nonprofit Management Nicole’s interest in public service began in high school, where her involvement in the Youth Volunteer Corps sparked her passion.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246