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. So every time someone had a good idea for a mailer, they sent one out. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 1, 2022

In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2024

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good starts October 23, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in March and April 2024.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 27, 2023

When your community is affected by an emergency situation or fundraising crisis – which could be anything from a flood or a fire to a school closing or a virus outbreak – it can be challenging to keep struggling families afloat and small businesses thriving.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2022

In your experience, have you dealt with board volunteers that have contributed the right combination of time, talent and treasure needed? Do board members in your organization understand their roles and responsibility to assist their nonprofit generally and with fundraising specifically?

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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. And it seems like a really slow way to go about fundraising. It takes time.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to lead an organization through difficult times and toward a greater future. Kristi Nelson, chief philanthropy officer at Childhaven, embodies all of this, and as a result was named the recipient of NonProfit PRO’s 2023 Fundraiser of the Year Award.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of an annual yacht party fundraiser, Chris wanted to shift gears and establish a golf event as the board’s main fundraiser. I presented a golf tournament to the rest of the board as a feasible way to get a fundraising event done and established.”. Massive Time Savings. The Results.

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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. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2021

Your organization’s ability to run successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events depends heavily on the software platform you use to run them.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fundraisers find themselves emerging from two challenging years and preparing for the possible recession in the year ahead. On the final day of the NonProfit POWER conference, Bill Stanczykiewicz of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy opened the final day of the event with his keynote, “Current Trends in Fundraising.”

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 1, 2022

In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2024

Fundraising processes can be complex, manual and time-consuming, but AI has the potential to streamline them. Here's how.

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Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 12, 2021

My friends, it’s crunch time. Year-end fundraising is here. And if you’re a fundraiser, you know what that means, right? Time to take a deep breath, center yourself, and get ready for year-end fundraising! The post It’s year-end fundraising time. The post It’s year-end fundraising time.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you probably aren’t spending much time meaningfully coaching the fundraisers on your team, but that’s nothing to feel bad about. Let’s talk about some tips to help you be a better coach to your fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good start Jul7 10, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2024.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2023

Your nonprofit probably spends a great deal of time on fundraising. Let’s look at four effective ways to optimize your fundraising results. So, how can you raise more dollars without adding yet another campaign or event to the calendar?

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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. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2024

Fundraising on social media is not easy. With millions of nonprofits worldwide asking for donations on social media, donors are increasingly tuning out fundraising asks. Topics include: How to effectively promote fundraising campaigns on social media (one-time giving, monthly giving, tribute giving, etc.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. So whether you’re planning your first golf tournament or your fiftieth, here are seven ways tournament management tech can upgrade and improve your golf fundraiser. Golf has a ton of giving power.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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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.

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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.

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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. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2024

Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv Preparing for the year ahead can be an exciting time for fundraisers. Join this free webinar to learn five fundraising trends to watch for in 2024.

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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. Remember, these are donors who in many cases have been with you for a long time. So make sure that you put some time and thought into it!

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

It’s called “Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising,” and it examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the nonprofit industry in 2020. It’s full of data-backed fundraising strategies for engaging with donors during difficult times, including tips for fundraising during times of uncertainty.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 3, 2023

Register now for this transformative webinar featuring fundraising expert Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success. Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

Make the most out of saying "thank you" to build relationships and drive more effective fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

Register now for this transformative webinar featuring fundraising expert Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE. Learn key strategies that you can execute to elevate donor retention to build lasting impact and long-term, future-proof fundraising success. Thursday, August 24th, 2023, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Join us for a webinar on fundraising in an uncertain economy. The success of optimizing your campaign strategy in rough waters will translate into optimized campaigns in calmer water, helping navigate your nonprofit when times get rough again.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 26, 2024

On April 11, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for cultivating donor support and timing the ask. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, the thought of asking for a donation can be intimidating, uncomfortable, or downright scary. But it doesn’t have to be.

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