Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are finally coming out of the ZOOM rooms and the 2023 season for conferences are now being announced and planned. These cover all areas of the nonprofit sector, in the US and abroad. Top Nonprofit conferences for 2023. ANA DC Nonprofit Conference . 2023 is a unique time for conference-goers.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. After all, with 4.9 After all, with 4.9

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, the election, and racial justice protests of 2020 have upended the entire nonprofit landscape. It is no longer business as usual for nonprofit fundraisers. The answer is having a mapped out 2021 Nonprofit Social Media Marketing Calendar. Pre-registration is live! Can’t make the live class?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. But, growing a nonprofit so you can fulfill your mission means having a fundraising plan with diverse revenue streams. While there are a few grant opportunities for startups, they’re scarce and very competitive.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

If you’re like most nonprofits, you probably started planning your year-end giving strategy months ago. Virtual fundraising, virtual donor stewardship. virtual events— these are the terms dominating this year’s fundraising season. But, we’re here to present one solution that can tackle all of the above: Facebook fundraising.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

The top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the United States raised an astonishing $1.05 Is your nonprofit prepared to make the most of this opportunity? If not, it’s time to start exploring peer-to-peer fundraising platforms. billion in 2022.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This just in: online fundraising is on the rise! So what is online fundraising, exactly? Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route. In this post, we’ll share some successful nonprofit fundraising strategies.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. 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.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

In this two-module masterclass, fundraising expert Joe Garecht will teach you how to build a successful major donor program, no matter the size of your non-profit. This e-guide includes sample fundraising asks, sample major donor funding proposals, and more. Bonus Item! Pre-registration is live! Who is this course for?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. If you want your new nonprofit to grow successfully and fulfill its mission, a budget is not optional.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2021

in 2020, nonprofits were forced to cancel in-person fundraising events or scramble to pivot to online experiences. While the nonprofit sector in general successfully moved major fundraising events such as galas and auctions online, as the pandemic wore on, golf tournaments provided a welcome reprieve from events that involved a screen.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference. Feed people?

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. Kindful offers a beautifully designed, intuitive, fully integrated online fundraising CRM. Our department is organized into product aligned, cross-functional teams.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

So if messaging is so important, why is the nonprofit sector referred to by a tax code assigned by the IRS 100 years ago? We recently convened a cross-section of leaders in the for-impact sector to discuss best practices for implementing innovative strategies and tools to support constituent engagement, fundraising, and reporting.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. Nonprofits are critically different from corporations because they are driven by a mission and aim to provide for society’s needs. Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. Invest in your team.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM? What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

1) The Global Trends in Giving Report is meant to help the nonprofit sector better understand individual giving worldwide, but data and statistics don’t communicate well what is happening on the ground in Brazil. What would you like the world to know about NGOs and fundraising in Brazil?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Consider this: When people think about making a charitable gift, they often think of the familiar, more well-known, well-publicized nonprofits. Sometimes multiple nonprofits are serving the same population with variant programs. Many nonprofits are doing work in areas of great interest to them, but they haven’t made that connection.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I’m still skeptical about its suitability for most nonprofits, and the NY Times said the same yesterday. But those are big “ifs” and most nonprofits don’t meet those criteria. That will bring down the startup and monthly costs and allow you to identify your mobile donors. But we’re not there yet.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2021

Over the last year, we’ve looked at hundreds of top-performing virtual fundraising events to distill what it really takes to run the most successful virtual fundraiser. And now, we want to share with you a step-by-step process to help you effectively plan and execute a virtual fundraising event at your nonprofit.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. Some fundraisers are better suited to one gift type over the other. This refers to any gift given to your organization.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! Where do we need to innovate to meet our fundraising and campaign goals as resilient nonprofits?

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 22, 2014

Nowhere is this more true than in the nonprofit sector. Let’s face it … there is a direct relationship between the number of fundraising software systems we are using and the data problems we are creating for ourselves. More fundraising software = more data headaches. There’s a lot.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As vacations end, students return to school, and the final days of summer approach, your nonprofit is busy gearing up for your year-end fundraising strategy. You’ll want to host creative fundraisers alongside the giving day to attract attention to your nonprofit and maximize donations. Let’s dive in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Here are the simple rules for nonprofit marketers as explained in this article in Social Media Today : Start with a hypothesis. Those are some great general principles, but how might you apply this to testing your digital marketing channels if you’re a nonprofit? Don’t let your vision become delusional.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Startups fail. You would assume that with other fundraising solutions targeted to the midmarket nonprofit, Common Ground wouldn't be missed. No other fundraising CRM/database targeted to the midmarket at that price point comes close. Don't get me wrong. Jobs come and go, especially in this economy. It happens.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

After a tumultuous 12 months for fundraising, it’s time to take stock of your nonprofit’s accomplishments and adaptations and then look ahead to build on them. Which of your new fundraising efforts have been successful? Machine learning is the new answer for modern fundraising. How have your donors responded?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2021

I have been in fundraising for over thirty years now – more than half of that time at disability-related nonprofits and have been an adjunct in a graduate informatics program for over a decade. This has helped me through my work as a fundraising professional. Let’s get to know the new Lead Organizers. Dave Tinker.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

Understanding the different types of nonprofits and their IRS classifications is crucial if you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community by starting a nonprofit. The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. What is a nonprofit organization?

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Facebook is hardly a new platform for nonprofit organizations to interact with supporters. This trend first emerged in 2015, starting with general fundraisers and later, Facebook Birthday Fundraisers. According to GoodUnited , these fundraisers have since raised billions for nonprofit organizations. Let’s dive in.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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Care2

MAY 10, 2012

Fundraising is your nonprofit’s lifeblood; it fuels the impact you make. Yet, most of us aren’t professionally trained fundraisers so it doesn’t come naturally to us. What are the secrets of professional fundraisers? Here are her seven secrets to fundraising like a pro. There’s good news.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Andrea Ortega, Director of Nonprofit Services Andrea hails from Cali, Colombia by way of Miami, FL. She has a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Public Affairs at UCF with a focus in Nonprofit Management. About #GivingTuesday.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 5, 2017

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit and the plan is to use grants alone to get it funded—think again. But, typically, most granting organizations won’t do startup work. Sure, grants for new organizations are out there— I’ve talked before about how we got one here at Nonprofit Hub. Fund it yourself. Go to the bank.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.

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