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Fundraising Event Ideas for Capital Campaign Public Phases

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort designed to raise a significant amount of money for a nonprofit within a set timeframe. The campaign is publicly announced, and marketing begins for the public phases fundraisers. Here are some fundraising event ideas to consider for the public phase. Public phase. Talent show.

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How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit

Ann Green

Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Go one step further and create a fundraising calendar , as well. Take a look back at 2024 to see what worked and what didnt in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Do this after every fundraising campaign.

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4 Key Components of a Successful Online Fundraising Store

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

From door-to-door sales to tedious event planning, traditional fundraising can feel exhausting and time-consuming. While those methods work for some organizations, digital-first strategies can cut complicated logistics and open your fundraiser up to non-local supporters. 50% of all sales goes toward new equipment for our team).

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Improve Your Fundraising and Communications by Segmenting Your Donors

Ann Green

I often receive generic, one-size-fits-all communication from organizations that don’t acknowledge I’m a longtime donor or recognize that I’m a monthly donor. One of the reasons is poor communication. From now on they should get specialized appeals and other communications targeted to monthly donors. Some are monthly donors.

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Stay Connected With Your Donors by Creating a Communications Calendar

Ann Green

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Current events/News stories.

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How You Can Simplify Your Donor Communication

Ann Green

Fundraising numbers are down. Even so, you need to continue to raise money and communicate fairly regularly with your donors, while not taking on too much. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you. And as I mention below, you can keep it simple with shorter communication.

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The Future of Fundraising: 3 Tips to Leverage Nonprofit AI

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. AI can help your team with many aspects of fundraising and management —as long as you leverage it strategically. In this guide, we’ll discuss three tips for doing just that.