Ann Green

APRIL 2, 2020

No doubt the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting your nonprofit organization, possibly severely. Don’t stop fundraising. Look at your fundraising plan. I really hope you have a fundraising plan for 2020. You must specifically mention how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting your organization. Get specific.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors : Lisa L. Brody is the chief strategy officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations. Brody, Esq., Meet Lisa L.

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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.

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Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 109

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For nonprofits today, managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts is essential. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and fundraising tools play a significant role. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups. CRM systems are integral to this effort.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2022

The director of development is the senior fundraising manager at a nonprofit organization. The director, who collaborates closely with the CFO, is responsible for securing nonprofit revenue from individuals, corporations, organizations, associations and foundations through a variety of means.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Today Somya Qureshi is back with another guest post ( read her past posts here ), this time on easy ways to organize your fundraising work in a more strategic way. Guest Post by Somya Qureshi, CEO of Nonprofit Ninja. Somya Qureshi is the Resident Ninja and CEO of Nonprofit Ninja , a marketing and fundraising consulting firm.

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Fundraising Fundraising Community Development Foundations 211

Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 Are your staff and board ready to speak with a foundation representative about the organization’s priorities? charitable giving.

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Foundations Governance 106

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 14, 2023

Nonprofit organizations across the board are recognizing its incredible utility and jumping on the bandwagon. Because gaming offers nonprofit marketers a fresh and unconventional approach to raising funds and amplifying brand awareness. They feature top-tier gameplay by individuals known as speedrunners.

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Ann Green

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.

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Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations 177

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). But a newer approach is quickly emerging as a better way to test campaign plans: the guided feasibility study.

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Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Production 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. The factsheet What Is Lobbying Under the 501(h) Election? from Alliance for Justice is a helpful resource.

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

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? Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. To fully fund your mission, you have to become a fundraiser. Where do you start?

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Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

Youre not fit to be a fundraiser unless you hear things that frustrate the daylights out of you. At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Why should the nonprofit sector be any different? Nonprofit leaders deserve the same level of respect.

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Philanthropy Foundations Leadership Management 115

The Charity CFO

MAY 13, 2022

The IRS recognizes many different types of nonprofit organizations. Within those organizations, though, the 501(c)3 stands apart because of the unique tax benefits it enjoys. In addition to not paying income taxes, individuals and corporations that donate to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit can claim a tax deduction for their donations.

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Foundations Governance Charitable Organizations Activism 97

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These articles explore the challenges and opportunities nonprofit boards can present for advancing racial equityboth within organizations and in the communities they serve. Why do smaller nonprofit organizations tend to have more diverse boards? Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising. Ready to learn more?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 31, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities. Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Foundations Nonprofits 182

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 21, 2012

In my fundraising work with smaller nonprofit organizations, the number one thing I see hindering our grantwriting projects is staff members’ fear of calling potential foundation funders to introduce the organization and to inquire about the possible fit of project(s) with the funder’s interests. Seek out a mentor.

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Ann Green

MAY 28, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19, nonprofits everywhere are rapidly adopting virtual fundraising strategies if they hadn’t already shifted to an online platform. In addition to mastering the most effective online fundraising practices , organizations should turn their focus to optimizing their donation forms to break through the clutter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Offer to help write (or edit) fundraising emails or letters.

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Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 136

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

By Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and producer of the Global NGO Technology Report and the Global Trends in Giving Report. Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. A fun, new way to fundraise in 2020!

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Retention 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Nonprofits have been accepting cryptocurrency donations for over a decade. The recent spike in cryptocurrency fundraising was sparked by IRS guidance which provided clarity and ignited the trend. Using existing solutions designed by those with nonprofit experience to save time, and ensure that everything is deployed correctly.

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Fundraising Fundraising Insurance Energy 144

iMarketSmart

MARCH 26, 2025

What is it about gift officers, who continue to quit in droves after short tenures at nonprofit organizations that hire them? For veteran gift officers starting fresh at new organizations, its the ever-present hope that this time it will be different. That drives fundraisers and consultants to use them. Theyre annoyed.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

Public and Social Policy 52

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. Failing to adequately fund overhead can have real consequences for nonprofit organizations. The result?

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Fundraising Fundraising Finance Energy 122

Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

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Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Educational nonprofits today are navigating a complex environment where integrating donor management and fundraising strategies is essential. Transforming donor management and fundraising in education Consider the journey of navigating through vast amounts of donor information, fundraising campaigns, and relationship-building tactics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Production 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. While social distancing restrictions are beginning to loosen, large fundraising events like galas and auctions are likely still on pause for the rest of the year. Donor data is a veritable gold mine for a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts.

Fundraising 126

Fundraising Fundraising Technology Management 126

Ann Green

APRIL 7, 2015

My concern with giving days is organizations tend to spend so much time on fundraising and not enough time thanking their donors and building relationships. Communications donor relations fundraising planning communications donor retenion' You can change that. in Finance from Georgetown University.

Universities 188

Universities Finance Community Development Foundations 188

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Do you really want to make fundraising so hard? Can you do it? But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork.

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Fundraising Fundraising Activism Retention 134

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Your donors are currently in the process of deciding which organizations will be receiving their year-end donations. Thus, in time for the year-end fundraising season, below are 20 stats about fundraising and social media that every nonprofit needs to know. Email results in one-third of online fundraising revenue.

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Charitable Contribution Fundraising Fundraising Technology 111

Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. For many nonprofits, donation data consistently spikes in October, November, and December and declines in January and February. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Fundraising Fundraising Activism Foundations 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Martin Lowenstein from Friends of China Camp Passion is the Foundation for Everything A passion for the mission, vision, and values of our organization! What we ask of board members (evangelize, door-opening, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.) Everything else can be taught.

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Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 107

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Healthcare nonprofits today face a challenging landscape where balancing donor management and fundraising is critical—because the journey of nurturing relationships with donors is as critical as the healthcare services you provide. This is where the story of healthcare nonprofits like Altru Health Foundation begins.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Paybee’s Annual Bid Masters competition reveals the 54 best benefit auctioneers of 2024, these trailblazers are leading the way in the world of benefit auctioneering and transforming the fundraising landscape.

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Fundraising Fundraising Energy Associations 93

Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. Learn their systems and subscriptions Familiarize yourself with the tools and platforms your organization utilizes for fundraising.

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