The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser. There’s a certain yearly cadence to nonprofit fundraising. This means that through most of the year, the fundraising beat sounds more like a faint pulse. Schedule your fundraiser on a Holiday. Patrick’s Day?

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MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Fundraisers are basically just sales anyway.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors. Avoiding Fundraising Burnout Starts With YOU! Sounds serious.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money. When people ask me the secret to successful fundraising, I tell them there are three secrets: . Get in touch with your passion for your cause. For this to work, you have to genuinely love your cause. That makes it about love.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2020

By Erin Booker , Head of Content at Funraise , a fundraising platform built for fundraisers by fundraisers with 20+ third-party integrations. We’ve talked a lot recently about taking your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy digital. 1) Facebook Fundraising. Bitcoin sounds fancy, we know.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Over the years, virtual fundraising has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic when meeting in person wasn’t possible.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. Why and when to use a script for fundraising. You can use these scripts in a variety of scenarios, including offering them to: Volunteers during a fundraising call bank event. Let’s dive in! How should I ask?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Unleash Crowdfunding Potential: Transform Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Game In the challenging nonprofit community, smaller organizations often struggle with securing adequate funds to execute their mission. A succinct cause will generate wider sharing and provoke more donations.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

26 Email Subject Lines for Your Fundraising Campaign . Here are some subject lines you can incorporate in your fundraising campaign to make it more effective. Emphasize the Cause. Come forward to support our [cause]. Drive urgency through your email subject line based on your campaign’s fundraising activity.

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Donorbox

JUNE 27, 2022

A virtual walk fundraiser is just what it sounds like: a fundraiser where your supporters raise money for your cause by pledging to walk a certain amount or distance and asking their friends and family for donations. The post How to Host A Virtual Walk Fundraiser [+ Ideas for Success] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. But not all fundraisers are difficult and time-consuming to pull off. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2020

You’ve been getting your revenue primarily from memberships, conferences for members, and fundraising ? Let’s say the system you decide on is well-known for how it managed members, events, and fundraising. The post Financial Systems Integrations: It’s less scary than it sounds appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sound familiar? Use GivingTuesday as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising campaign. Check out some other great tips to maximize your year-end fundraising campaign kick-off from Candid’s recent webinar. Have a year-end fundraising goal and plan to set yourself up for success. Here are a few top tips: 1.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. That’s where a capital campaign comes in. Building Our Future.’

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. When it comes to fundraising, understanding your donors’ motivations is key. Remember, fundraising isn’t about asking rich people for money.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Summer fundraising doesn’t have to be a loss.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The most effective nonprofit fundraising typically involves a combination of engagement and revenue-generation strategies. Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. So what does that mean for your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . Sounds good, but what does it mean? This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Why is this fundraising formula important? A lot of people shy away from fundraising. A lot of people shy away from fundraising. Why do people give?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Crafting a Donor-friendly Giving Page If you’ve ever experienced the warm-feeling of giving to a charity, chances are it was through a fundraising page. A giving page works by informing potential donors about your cause, explaining how their donations will be used, and providing a straightforward way to donate.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Here are the top three:  Increase awareness of your cause. With the number of podcast listeners ever-increasing, you can strategically use this media form to bring awareness to your cause. As you discuss your nonprofit’s cause and programs, listeners will be more likely to emotionally connect with your organization and get involved.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. Changing audience tastes.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising is to the mission-driven space. Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

What they did: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser. Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser using Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform called the Sole Stars campaign. To add even more fun and attention to this campaign, the fundraisers agreed to wear pink shoes for the entire month!

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As the holiday season approaches, you might be wondering what your options are in terms of hosting a holiday fundraiser or a physical holiday event. . You could also host a holiday fundraiser to raise awareness and money for a certain charitable cause or business.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This sounds like a great campaign idea, when it comes to asking for donations, but according to Giving In A Digital World , the fad may not be as popular with consumers as it is with businesses. Giving In A Digital World sites several reasons why QR codes might not be the best fundraising medium: Downloading a reader application.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. To support your fundraising story, you need three key things: You need emotion.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season! Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. Get Ready Now For Year End Fundraising So, what does it take to make this your best year end fundraising season ever?

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. Changing audience tastes.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. How does that relate to fundraising? With so many worthy nonprofit causes to choose from, how will someone decide to give to yours? Every October, I watch the 90s classic “Hocus Pocus.”

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It sounds dystopian to some and it very well could be, but once you understand the concept and the emerging technology around it, as a nonprofit marketing and fundraising professional, you’ll also begin to understand its potential. Nonprofit warriors, champions, changemakers, and fundraisers are needed in the metaverse ASAP.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. Know that you will need multiple days/weeks to learn the basics of navigating Oculus. Explore and have fun.

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