As a nonprofit professional, you understand that a lot goes into planning a fundraising campaign—from building out a communication cadence and marketing plan to assembling and training your fundraising team. However, a capital campaign takes the cake as the most time- and resource-intensive fundraiser, often taking nonprofits years to plan and execute. Unlike your standard fundraising campaign, […]
As a nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare, your cause is noble and important. However, without proper funding, it can be difficult to better the lives of animals in need. That’s where donors come in. Individuals who are willing and able to give are the key to any nonprofit’s success. But how do you find these […]
A fundraising auction has many moving parts—soliciting items, sending invitations, and finding a venue are just a few tasks on your planning committee’s to-do list. However, one item on your list merits your full attention: pricing. Pricing is at the heart of a productive auction fundraiser. You could procure all the best items for your audience, […]
It’s no secret that fundraising allows nonprofits to operate day-to-day and make a difference in the community. However, for your nonprofit to thrive, the key is fundraising sustainably. To achieve financial sustainability, your organization needs to focus not only on maximizing the amount of funding you bring in but also on bringing in several different […]
When it comes to auctions, the items your nonprofit procures can make or break your fundraising success. To maximize your event’s potential, your items need to be unique, high-value, and appealing to your specific supporter base. One effective way to showcase your nonprofit’s auction items is to design a catalog. By listing all of the […]
Capital campaigns can be absolutely critical to take your nonprofit’s work to the next level. These campaigns are concentrated fundraising efforts meant to raise a significant amount of money to advance your mission. Your nonprofit might decide to launch a capital campaign to construct a new building, create a new program, or purchase a necessary […]
As a nonprofit professional, much of your time is likely spent defining financial goals and brainstorming fundraising ideas to meet those needs. But accepting donations requires more than just setting up a donation portal. Just as you’d create plans for your personal budget, it’s important to evaluate your nonprofit’s income and decide how you’ll use […]
In the nonprofit world, expressing gratitude for your donors’ gifts is not only polite, but essential to your long-term success. Donor recognition is a critical piece of the donor retention puzzle that helps secure lasting support for your organization’s mission. After marketing your campaigns and events like a pro and driving results in your fundraisers, there’s still […]
Most of us love a good story. Whether we’re watching our favorite TV series, reading the latest best-seller, or listening to a friend relate a past experience, storytelling engages our emotions in a way that facts can’t do on their own. Stories also tend to stick with us—it’s estimated that stories are 22 times more […]
When your members joined your sorority or fraternity, they gained many brothers or sisters, both those currently involved and those who had graduated. Leveraging alumni giving is a powerful way to not only raise money for your chapter but also strengthen your community’s bonds across age groups and other demographics. Paying forward the aid your alumni received […]
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