Capital campaign fundraising represents one of the most ambitious undertakings for nonprofits, fueling the construction of new buildings, major program expansions, and lasting endowments. These bold initiatives often come with significant pressures: board members expect powerful results, staff are tasked with balancing everyday work and added responsibilities, and donors want to see their gifts translate […]
The scarcest resource for any nonprofit organization isn’t always funding; often, it is time. Specifically, it is the time of dedicated volunteers during standard business hours. You likely have a roster of passionate supporters willing to help on weekends, but finding someone to staff a registration desk at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday or help […]
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. They dedicate their Saturday mornings to cleaning up parks, their evenings to tutoring students, and their weekends to staffing fundraising galas. While their time is invaluable, there is a way to make it literally valuable in terms of dollars and cents. Volunteer grants, often known as “dollars for […]
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, the ultimate goal is sustainability. While annual galas and end-of-year giving campaigns provide essential boosts in revenue, the day-to-day operations of your mission rely on steady, predictable cash flow. This is where payroll giving becomes a game-changer, and payroll giving letters can help you increase funding through this donation […]
Corporate grants represent a direct line of financial support from the business world to the social sector. Unlike loans or investments that expect financial returns, these grants are investments in community impact. However, unlocking these funds requires more than just a good mission statement; it requires strategic, persuasive, and professional corporate grant letters. In this […]
Every nonprofit leader knows the feeling of staring at a budget that just doesn’t stretch far enough. You have ambitious goals and a team ready to execute them, but the funds required for new software, event supplies, or professional services simply aren’t there. However, savvy fundraisers know there is another way to secure the resources […]
Securing sustainable funding is the constant challenge of every nonprofit leader. While individual donors form the backbone of your support, there is a limit to how much you can rely on the same pockets year after year. To truly scale your impact, upgrade your facilities, or launch ambitious new programs, you need to tap into […]
While it may not seem like it at first, whitewater rafting and your next fundraising event do have something in common—they (should) both require participants to sign waivers. Waivers aren’t just for outdoor adventures. Any event comes with some level of risk, and waivers can help prevent your nonprofit from incurring costly legal damages if […]
Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) is a Salesforce product designed for nonprofit organizations, offering a suite of tools tailored to their needs. Built into the Salesforce platform core, it is compatible with other Salesforce products, apps, and integrations. For example, you might integrate it with Experience Cloud or Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (MCAE) to create personalized, interactive […]
What makes nonprofit marketing and outreach effective? Is it emotional appeals, demonstrations of your organization’s expertise, or personalized content that aligns with each donor’s interests? The answer is all of the above, but one key element is missing: demonstrating impact. Funders, from individual donors to grantmakers to corporations, want to support nonprofit organizations they know […]
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