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Fundraising & Public Relations: What’s the Connection?

The Fundraising Authority

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Best Practices To Acquire More Corporate Matching Gifts?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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10 Powerful Online Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Not to mention, this approach allows for a much larger pool of bidders to drive up bids and raise more for your cause. Personal training sessions.

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Market Your Capital Campaign During the Public Phase: 5 Tips

Nonprofits Source

Research shows that during the quiet phase, you’ll raise around 70% or more of your campaign goal from your top donors and those people who are closest to your organization. But you might also plan a press release or press event to get broader coverage. Plan challenge and matching gifts for the public phase.

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#GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp

Greater Giving

Would you like to raise even more money than last year? Download our full GivingTuesday Guide for even more in-depth strategies on raising big money this Giving Tuesday! Hot Tips for Raising More with Your Giving Tuesday Website. Make recurring gifts an option! TIP: Encourage giving with a matching gift campaign!

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5 Fundraising Trends for 2021 and Beyond

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. And the value of a recurring donor goes well beyond their monthly commitment (which is already 5 times more valuable than one-time gifts).

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Elevate Your Fundraising Game with These Essential Nonprofit Books

Pamela Grow

Note: contains affiliate links) Fundraising for Introverts by Brian Saber If you’re an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer. And which books are missing from my shelf?

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