Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? A heartfelt story can transform a casual follower into a dedicated supporter.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum The best software for fundraising activities include a range of impressive features that help with the different stages of a fundraising cycle. A good fundraising software can help you optimize your virtual fundraising approach.

Activism 130

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Management 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 7, 2023

We’re putting some extra focus on social media this week as we prepare for Thursday’s webinar Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2023. Social Media in General The typical social media user actively uses an average of 7.2 Social Media in General The typical social media user actively uses an average of 7.2

Communication 225

Communication Activism Nonprofits Marketing 225

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator. Because I had to stay out of the workforce due to his needs, I volunteered with several organizations, and started to learn about fundraising through these experiences. How are you communicating with your co-workers? Tricia Maddrey Baker.

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Communication Nonprofits Children Associations 291

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Digital communities allow nonprofits to reach more people, amplify their message, and increase their overall impact. But what exactly is a digital community, and how can one be effectively built? It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares.

Participation and motivation 129

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 129

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Every year, nonprofits sit down to craft their strategic development plans , outlining bold revenue goals and the activities needed to achieve them. Are you not communicating enough? Best practices for a usable fundraising strategy 1. A fundraising plan isnt set in stone. Ive been there. No adjustments to the model.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Activism 95

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements. Public charities can engage in many pro-democracy activities , including get-out-the-vote drives and voter registration drives.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Can you fundraise during or after a disaster that doesn’t affect you? And several days later, mountain communities are still in active search and rescue mode for hundreds of people from a hurricane. Here is the gist of some messaging I am working on for local organizations that have fundraisers in the very near future.

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Fundraising Fundraising Health Activism 231

Bloomerang

MARCH 14, 2025

Introduction If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably involved in fundraising in some capacity. What if your entire organizationnot just the development departmentfelt a sense of ownership and responsibility for fundraising success? Because when fundraising becomes a team effort, the results speak for themselves.

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Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

A peer-to-peer campaign (or P2P) is a type of fundraising where individuals organize and host a campaign on behalf of a nonprofit organization and collect donations from their friends. 2) Dig Into the Details As with any fundraising campaign, there are logistics to consider with a P2P campaign. How will you keep track of results?

Participation and motivation 109

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 109

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them. Why Donor Segmentation Matters for Communication.

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Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 182

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 28, 2022

Now for the first time in my storied nonprofit career, I’ve had the honor of working with a team, including my cohort Nicki Faircloth, that not only centers on equity but also works actively to uproot systems of oppression internal and external. Looked around who wasn’t at the table or represented in our communications and hired “experts”.

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Communication Collaborations Culture Activism 193

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Traditionally, external fundraising consultants handle feasibility studies. In a traditional feasibility study, the nonprofit hires an external fundraising consultant (typically to assist with the entire campaign). Here are a few tips to help you handle those conversations masterfully: Practice active listening.

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Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Production 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2022

Are you ready for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? Need to improve your Active Listening Skills in the Workplace ? Bonnie Meyer shares 4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention. Homecoming. Disney Springs, FL. Hello, Friends! Register Now.

Communication 180

Communication Nonprofits Production Retention 180

Clairification

JANUARY 8, 2024

Yet too few organizations make the effort to operationalize this construct into their fundraising and marketing planning. Actively Build Donor Trust The Donor’s Bill of Rights is a great starting point. The post 10 Strategies to Actively Build Nonprofit Donors Trust appeared first on Clairification. You should.

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Activism Construction Retention Philanthropy 115

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 17, 2022

One of the reasons that measuring nonprofit marketing communications work is so hard is that we have a lot of different marketing and communications objectives to consider. Measurement Frameworks for Communications and Marketing. Outputs are what you create, like an email fundraising campaign and your posts on Facebook.

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Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Activism 276

The Storytelling Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2025

We know how meaningful our fundraising can be to our communities because were in the thick of it day after day. However, it can sometimes be a challenge to communicate that mission and impact to our volunteers, supporters, and interested community members who arent as closely involved with our work.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Charitable Organizations 59

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Should you start a GoFundMe or turn to a Facebook fundraiser? To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. First Steps: Learning and Planning As with all big projects, its important to learn all you can about how to fundraise.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 14, 2023

In the realm of gaming for good, nonprofits are tapping into these three activities by engaging gamers, and other related content creators. These gaming content creators entertain their followers while raising funds, often incorporating incentives such as special prizes or rewards if they reach specific fundraising goals.

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Fundraising Fundraising Children Communication 218

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out all key documents for review: budget, financial statements, key fundraising statistics. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities. Start communication early : Keep board members informed and involved throughout the planning process.

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Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 114

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2025

As you plan the fundraising events on your nonprofits calendar this year, you likely have questions about which formats will attract the largest audience: in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Virtual and hybrid events absolutely still have a place in the nonprofit fundraising world. Consider fundraising auctions, for example.

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Fundraising Fundraising Associations Activism 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Hosting a fundraiser can be a rewarding experience that not only raises vital funds for animal-related causes but also brings animal lovers together in support of a common goal. Following these steps will help you host a memorable fundraiser that inspires stronger relationships with supporters and makes a difference for animals in need.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 207

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2023

A well-timed, personalized outreach activates a feeling of pride in your donors that can inspire them to give. Does your organization have a strategy for stewardship communications with multiple touchpoints throughout the year? Could you use more support in getting creative campaigns across the finish line?

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Activism Communication Marketing Marketing 246

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

Activism 113

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 113

NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance. Download to see the list.

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Activism Communication Fundraising Fundraising 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 21, 2021

We get this question so often we created a free online course that will help you create a plan for real success (as opposed to vague “awareness” activities that are usually a waste of time). How to put awareness raising in the context of other goals, like fundraising or program participation. How to measure your success.

Activism 280

Activism Communication Marketing Marketing 280

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

Nonprofit Management 238

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Fundraising Participation Rate .

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Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

Ann Green

MAY 5, 2020

Communication is key. Just about everyone knows that communication is crucial to running a successful organization. Therefore, it’s more important than ever to be proactive and communicate with your team. Automating tasks can help save you money on payroll and overhead, as well as making your organization active 24/7/365.

Technology 239

Technology Nonprofits Activism Communication 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Despite the growth of online fundraising and other nonprofit software solutions that allow you to execute your tasks from anywhere, communicating with different team members virtually can be more difficult than gathering in a central office space and meeting in person. Encouraging everyone to take a communications course.

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 130

Donorbox Nonprofit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Between donor communication, engagement activities, and organizational needs, your income needs to stretch quite far. And while fundraising events and campaigns are meant to raise money for your nonprofit, they can become expensive. The costs of running a nonprofit quickly add up.

Management 59

Management Fundraising Fundraising Activism 59

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 16, 2020

The right metaphor can be extraordinarily helpful in communicating a message. Better substitutions include Leader/Follower, Active/Standby, or Primary/Secondary depending on the context. For example, I checked on the term”Cake Walk” as I coordinate one at our local farmers market as a fall fundraiser.

Ethics 265

Ethics Activism Marketing Marketing 265

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

More recently, the pandemic disrupted traditional fundraising models and reinforced a critical truth: nonprofits with diversified revenue streams were better positioned to adapt and sustain their missions. Nows the time to lean into fundraising and partnershipsnot to wait and see.

Public and Social Policy 120

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 120

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Inspiring go-getter with experience in events, annual appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.”

Fundraising 183

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Law 183

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. They were worried about donor communications. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems?

Non-Profits 141

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 141

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What is Community-Centric Fundraising? / By Mike Crum In the world of nonprofit organizations, fundraising is the base that enables these organizations to carry out their missions. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Nonprofits openly communicate how funds will be used and the impact they aim to achieve.

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Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism Volunteerism 130