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50+ Online Fundraising Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , these 50+ fundraising statistics can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Scenario Planning for Associations 

.orgSource

Every association leader dreams of confidently steering their organization towards success, even amidst uncertainty. Yet, the past few years have taught us valuable lessons about how quickly circumstances can shift, creating unexpected challenges—and opportunities. While we can’t predict every twist and turn ahead, scenario planning equips association leaders with the tools to adapt effectively and remain proactive, not reactive.

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Arts nonprofits saw revenue fall in every category in 2024. What lies ahead? 

Candid

Since 2019, U.S. arts and cultural organizations have faced a global pandemic, inflationary pressures, shifting audience behaviors , and changes in public policy and government funding. To help navigate the increasingly complex challenges ahead, SMU DataArts analyzed trends based on financial data from 6,498 arts nonprofits that submitted a Cultural Data Profile between fiscal years 2019 and 2024.

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Redefining resilience: Strategies for building nonprofit resilience in a changing world 

Candid

In a time of rapid change, political uncertainty, and rising demand for services, nonprofit leaders are looking to proactively build nonprofit resilience. Across the sector, organizations are strengthening their adaptability by embracing flexibility, deepening partnerships, and staying focused on their core missions. That includes exploring cross-sector collaboration, investing in community-led solutions, and/or making tough but necessary choices.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

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Launching an SMS Fundraising Strategy: A Nonprofit FAQ Guide

Get Fully Funded

Your nonprofit’s donors are busy people. They may be passionate about your mission, but lose sight of it in the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. That’s why providing a smooth and hassle-free donation process is so important. If giving to your nonprofit takes only a few minutes and clicks, more people will likely find the time and motivation to do so.

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When Your To-Do List Outgrows Your Team

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes When Your To-Do List Outgrows Your Team Coping With Burnout in Small Nonprofits If your to-do list has its own to-do list, you’re not alone. Nonprofit leaders and staff are known for wearing many hats—often at the same time. One minute you’re managing volunteers, the next you’re writing a grant proposal or setting up for an event.

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Donor To Report: Strengthening Nonprofit Financial Management Through Fundraising–Finance Alignment

Bloomerang

At large nonprofits, operations are often distributed across departments and geographies. But even with sophisticated teams and tools, one persistent challenge remains: misalignment between fundraising and finance. Fundraising teams are relationship-driven. Their focus is outward—building donor pipelines, crafting campaigns, and managing engagement strategies.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Summer Slump to Build Relationships, Maximize Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

The slow summer season presents an opportunity for nonprofits adopt a strategic approach. Here's how to use it to jumpstart your year-end giving.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in 2025: The Complete Guide (+ Free Checklist)

Neon CRM

How many nonprofits do you think there are in the US? Half a million? A million? The answer is actually somewhere close to 1.5 million 501(c)(3) organizations. That’s (get ready for some expert analysis here) a lot! Every single one of those nonprofits started as just an idea. Or, more accurately, it started as a need. Some problem in a local community or a state or even the country at large that made someone stand up and say, “we’ve gotta fix this.

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The Complete Guide to Marketing Automation for Nonprofits + Top Tools to Use

Wild Apricot

Nonprofits operate with tight budgets and small teams, and staying connected with donors, volunteers, and members is a major priority. However, managing that communication manually takes time that most organizations don’t have. The solution? Marketing automation. Marketing automation for nonprofits simplifies repetitive tasks like sending emails, sharing updates on social media or following up with new supporters.

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Application period now open for YEDI’s Not-for-Profit Program

Charity Village

YEDI’s Not-for-Profit Program is now open for applications! Over several months, participants will engage in a specialized curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of not-for-profit organizations. You’ll learn essential skills such as fundraising, pitching your organization, understanding tax and legal implications, budgeting, financial planning, and much more!

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4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Why Aren’t My Donor Meetings Turning Into Gifts?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to turn major donor conversations into gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, “I’ve had several promising conversations with major donor prospects. They’re engaged, curious, and even emotional when we talk about our work.

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5 Ways to Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities and Boost Volunteer Participation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Melaina Chromy , Sr. Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. They bring energy, passion, and dedication to causes that demand more hands and hearts than paid staffing can provide.

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Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: Using Data to Create an Effective Fundraising Strategy

Charity Village

On September 18, join us for a free webinar to learn how to use data to create an effective fundraising strategy. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising or just beginning to explore data, using data analysis to drive your fundraising strategy can come with a bit of a learning curve, especially when you […] The post Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: Using Data to Create an Effective Fundraising Strategy appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Asked & Answered:  7 Strategies to Grow Recurring Donations

frontstream

Every donation counts—but some gifts go further. While one-time donations are essential, recurring or monthly gifts offer something more: stability. They help your organization respond swiftly in times of crisis, sustain long-term programming, and plan ahead with confidence.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Unlocking Donor Psychology for Nonprofit Fundraising

Media Cause

Table of Contents What Is Donor Psychology? 6 Emotional Triggers That Drive Giving How Donor Archetypes Shape Strategy The Role of Culture, Geography, and Identity Key Takeaways for Nonprofit Fundraisers “ The best campaigns don’t just move wallets. They move hearts, minds, and identities. ” – Dan Reed, VP of Fundraising at Media Cause Understanding donor psychology is more than a fundraising tactic; it’s essential for building long-term donor relationships.

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How BIPOC-led philanthropy is rising to the challenge 

Candid

As the senior director of partnerships at Democracy Fund with deep experience in donor organizing, I know BIPOC-led philanthropy—BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) grantmaking organizations and BIPOC-identifying individual donors—is essential to building a robust and impactful pro-democracy field. BIPOC leaders bring vital insights into challenges, grantee needs, and sustained impact.

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Behind the mission: Recruit, retain and sustain the emerging workforce of nonprofit champions

Charity Village

The nonprofit sector naturally attracts talent that seeks to make a difference in the world. This is reflected in research showing that nonprofit professionals often demonstrate stronger protective factors, such as resiliency and mental fortitude, compared to those working in the private and public sectors. I shared this insight in my first piece Beyond the […] The post Behind the mission: Recruit, retain and sustain the emerging workforce of nonprofit champions appeared first on CharityVi

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5 Ways to Market Volunteer Opportunities To Get More Volunteers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Melaina Chromy , Sr. Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. They bring energy, passion, and dedication to causes that demand more hands and hearts than paid staffing can provide.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Public sector AI will succeed (or fail) based on context 

Fast Company Tech

Public servants today face a double burden: They’re simultaneously charged with running our most important community functions—like disaster preparedness and administering elections—while the technology at their disposal is outdated and ill-fitted to the job. The rise of AI has upended how private companies operate, but public servants across agencies lack AI tools designed specifically with government work in mind.

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Why we’re still waiting for the ‘AI moment’ that will transform grantmaking 

Candid

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, from finance to health care to retail. Breakthroughs in drug discovery, medical imaging, and precision agriculture that enable scientists to predict early-stage drug performance and suggest optimal timing for farmers to plant crops highlight the sweeping potential of this technology. Yet, in philanthropy—and specifically in grantmaking—such transformation has been slow to arrive.

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5 ED evaluation ‘best practices’ we need to stop (and what to do instead)

Charity Village

Executive Director (ED) performance management is one of the most important governance responsibilities a board holds. But many of the so-called “best practices” we lean on in the nonprofit sector are outdated, unhelpful, or downright harmful. Here are five common ED evaluation practices that need a serious rethink, and some advice on what to do […] The post 5 ED evaluation ‘best practices’ we need to stop (and what to do instead) appeared first on CharityVillage.

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5 Ways to Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities and Boost Volunteer Participation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Melaina Chromy , Sr. Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. They bring energy, passion, and dedication to causes that demand more hands and hearts than paid staffing can provide.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!