How to Start Fundraising
Fundraising Ideas
You’ve got a vision. You’ve seen a need and decided to start a nonprofit so you can meet it. You may even have a name and some branding ideas for your new organization. All you… Read More
Fundraising Practices
Christmas in July: Why It’s Time to Start Year-End Planning Now
Fundraising Ideas
Every year, Christmas decorations start appearing in stores a little earlier than they did the year before. And every year, people exclaim over how annoying it is to see Christmas ornaments right after Halloween. “It’s… Read More
5 Tips to Start a Planned Giving Program
Fundraising Ideas
Does your organization have a planned giving program? It’s not a fundraising method that gets a ton of attention; there are few (if any) online resources dedicated solely to attracting donors who will write your… Read More
How to Cultivate Major Donors
Fundraising Practices
When I first saw the word “cultivate” used to describe building relationships with major donors, it annoyed me. To me, the word “cultivate” sounded like something you do with tomatoes or beans, not something you… Read More
How to Accept Online Donations
Fundraising by Type
There are tons of articles all over the Internet that cover how to accept online donations. They go over best practices, tips and tricks, updates about new technology… the works. What they don’t often go over… Read More
Is Consumer Charity the Future of Fundraising?
Fundraising Ideas
As the Millennial generation trades school halls for office spaces, lines between traditional spheres (like home vs. work) are becoming increasingly blurred. Younger workers trawl X at the office and answer work e-mails in their… Read More
Are You a Small Nonprofit? Here Are Some Quick Tips
Fundraising Ideas
FREE BONUS: Online Donor Experience Checklist. Download our handy checklist to ensure that your donors always have a positive online donation experience! We know that running a small nonprofit can be very different than… Read More
14 Social Media Tips for 2014 (Part Two)
Fundraising Ideas
Last week’s post was part one of our 14 social media tips for 2014. We have 7 more helpful hints that can help you with your strategies for the upcoming year — good luck! 8. Read More
14 Social Media Tips for 2014 (Part One)
Fundraising Ideas
Nonprofits all over the country are working towards finishing major year-end giving campaigns and setting up strategies for the new year. While it may seem a bit preemptive to think about social media now, it’s… Read More