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The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. Fundraising by Mail fundraising by mail
The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems?
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The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.
The Fundraising Authority
AUGUST 6, 2021
Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. What matters for your event is fundraising.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2023
Get 12 months of fundraising tips, best practices, and nonprofit industry data that will keep you inspired all year long! Get your free 2023 Fundraising Calendar now
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 13, 2020
After listing a number of events the Scranton branch has hosted over the past year, the voice on the other end of the line say, incredulously, “You held a tsunami-relief fundraiser that lost money…” To which Michael replies, “Okay, no, that was a FUN-raiser.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2022
For your fundraising efforts to continue to be effective, your communications must reach the right people and stand out. The good news is that there is technology out there that can support your fundraising efforts in today’s challenging fundraising environment.
The Fundraising Authority
APRIL 11, 2021
For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. Assume that you will raise at least 50% of your overall fundraising goal through sponsorships (if not more). Fundraising Events corporate sponsors fundraising event
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit. Multi-Level Fundraising! Set up a fundraising committee for your group, and task it with a dollar goal. Fundraising Ideas
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. Maps can be a powerful tool for illustrating the impact of fundraising efforts. Fundraising Ideas
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2022
FundraisingCombining Stories and Data to Better Prove your Impact.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 22, 2022
Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful. Fundraiser Education fundraising Fundraising Education
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2023
The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 29, 2022
Fundraiser Education Coach Fundraiser fundraising GuidanceOur culture celebrates self-reliance and admires the “self-made," yet, it’s a myth.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 17, 2023
From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 5, 2020
Likewise, it wastes precious dollars in the fundraising budget in return for very little gain. The epidemic to which I am referring is “fundraising wanderlust,” or a failure to stay focused in your fundraising efforts. You see, fundraisers at many of the non-profits I work with are constantly chasing after the next great idea, implementing something new they saw at a seminar, or trying a new program suggested by a board member.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 30, 2023
Public Interest Registry, the nonprofit organization that runs the.org domain, launched.giving — a brand new top-level domain that will streamline online fundraising and donating. News/Stats/Studies Online Fundraising Web Design donating Giving Online fundraising PIR
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A frontline fundraiser can have a long list of credentials (schools attended, diplomas, certifications, etc.) Conversely, a frontline fundraiser can have no schooling, no credentials, no certifications and be an outstanding high-achieving frontline fundraiser.
Hands on Fundraising
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
If you’re writing that year-end appeal or anything that goes to your donors, you’ll be more successful if you understand the “why” and “how” of fundraising. “Why” and “how” matter to your fundraising […].
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Purpose of Your Fundraising Event: Before doing anything else, you must decide what the purpose of your event is. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 7, 2022
While there are always risks involved in new fundraising innovations, many times these risks are well worth taking — and, in some cases, you can’t afford not to take them. As 2023 beckons, it’s time to explore the major innovations I expect to see in digital fundraising in the year ahead.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this year’s annual survey, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they’re prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 28, 2022
With more than $6 billion having been raised through Facebook and Instagram fundraisers now, social fundraising has cemented itself as a key strategy for increasing nonprofits’ revenue streams.
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. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods. 1) In-person fundraisers. 2) Virtual fundraisers. 3) Hybrid fundraisers.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Everyone knows the two main things to consider when fundraising are numbers and intent. But there’s a crucial third leg to fundraising, and that’s affinity. Software/Technology Affinity Donor fundraising Intent numbers
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 5, 2022
OneCause announced the launch of the new OneCause Fundraising Platform to help nonprofits provide a seamless, modern giving experience for donors. News/Stats/Studies Software/Technology Onecause OneCause Fundraising Platform Online fundraising platform
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. The Basics of Year-End Fundraising. It’s a simple fact that has been proven time and again in fundraising studies and research: people give to charity at the end of the year. Here’s a simple year-end fundraising strategy that I have seen work time and again at small and medium-sized non-profits: 1.
Hands on Fundraising
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Your donors really don’t care about your fundraising goals. Fundraising goals are important – inside. If you’re fundraising, you already know that. The post Your donors don’t care about your fundraising goals appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2020
I like fundraising events. I’ve managed (literally) hundreds of them during my fundraising career, from $500,000 galas to $10,000 hosted events and everything in between. Heck, I’ve even written a handbook on a certain kind of fundraising event. So… I’m not one of those “fundraising events aren’t worth the effort” snobs. Holding an event is NOT your whole fundraising strategy. It’s painless to throw out an event as the answer to all of your fundraising woes.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 11, 2020
In Mastering Online Fundraising , our class for non-profit fundraisers, we talk a lot about how small changes to your online fundraising strategy can result in major returns, including new prospects, new event attendees, and of course, new donors. Today, I want to present three quick and easy tactics you can immediately implement in your online activities that could easily double your online fundraising revenue over the coming year: 1. Internet fundraising
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? If you’re using email as a fundraising and donor communications tool, you can’t afford to send anything dull.
Hands on Fundraising
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Fundraising isn’t easy. Nonprofit board members or even staff leaders suggesting fundraisers just… call Oprah. The post Fundraising isn’t easy appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Blog Donors Fundraising fundraising programs fundraising staff
Hands on Fundraising
AUGUST 9, 2022
Fundraising is about using your heart as well as your head. And maybe fundraising isn’t really about money at all. In the long-run, successful fundraising focuses on relationships. And good fundraisers use their hearts as much as their heads.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 11, 2023
Fundraiser Education Staffing & Human Resources Burnout check-in FundraiserIf you find your check engine light on these days, you are not alone. Burnout is a real and persistent challenge for many of us.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Leah Garrett, VP of development and communications for Community of Hope, has mastered fundraising and communications to improve health, end family homelessness, and make Washington, D.C., Her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 Fundraiser of the Year Award.
Hands on Fundraising
APRIL 20, 2021
Fundraising builds communities. Fundraising is an important way to build community. The post What community-centered fundraising means to me appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Blog Fundraising community fundraising community-centered individual fundraising
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Every non-profit fundraiser is different. And that’s ok – every non-profit is different, each with their own unique development needs… thus, there’s room for almost every type of fundraiser imaginable. Good fundraisers know that they don’t have lots of time and resources to spare.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Smart non-profits have started to realize that a strong PR effort, and good press coverage, can lead to increased fundraising. It’s nice getting press coverage of any (non-scandalous) kind, but it’s best, for fundraising purposes, if you can generate great stories about your work, and your mission. The post Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection? first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Last week, we started a three article series on year-end fundraising. In our next post , we’ll go over a step-by-step plan for maximizing your year-end fundraising. The 5 Rules for Supercharged Year-End Fundraising. The first rule for strong year-end fundraising is that the message of your year-end campaign needs to be consistent with your message throughout the year. Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising.
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