Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 3, 2024

For those coming into the nonprofit world from corporate communications, perhaps the most perplexing realization is that most nonprofit communications teams don’t draft and manage their own budgets. According to the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , only 36% of nonprofit communications teams draft and manage their own budgets.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

AI can help your team with many aspects of fundraising and management —as long as you leverage it strategically. Fundraising appeal creation so you can craft tailored requests that each donor will be receptive to. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet incorporated AI into its work, there is no time like the present to get started!

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 28, 2023

Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Salesforce, the world’s leading CRM, is now revolutionizing the non-profit sector with its innovative approach to donor management. Theres good news. Then, explore how Salesforce addresses these challenges.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Join our expert panel featuring two seasoned fundraising experts as they cover the state of portfolio management and share best practices for when to move up or move out. Key topics include the keys to seamless donor relationship continuity and how to build internal processes to support smooth gift officer transitions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit marketers and fundraisers spend all year focused on inspiring others to give and the holiday season is a good time to show your appreciation. 1) A Prayer for Grant Funding Candle [$36] Sold by Cognitive Surplus : Perfect for fundraisers and grant writers who have spent hours writing and re-writing grant proposals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2023

Komen, which raises money through its Race for the Cure events, regularly evaluates its fundraising events to be sure they’re still serving the organization. By Rasheeda Childress Allen Eyestone, USA TODAY NETWORK Susan G.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 27, 2023

Bernstein Private Wealth Management announced the introduction of a private label donor-advised fund (DAF) program, the Bernstein Philanthropic Impact Fund. The DAF program will be administered by National Philanthropic Trust.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander. Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

From my experience, here are recommendations on ten fundraising resolutions based on proven principles, strategies, and best practices. Take time to engage all stakeholders board, management, staff, volunteers, donors and beneficiaries to conduct rich dialogues to address these deep questions. Where should they start?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Impact measurement, or impact measurement and management (IMM), is a new focus area in the nonprofit community. By having this impact-focused mindset, you set your nonprofit up to consistently improve how it’s working toward its vision for a better tomorrow in a variety of areas, from program delivery to fundraising. Collect data.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The CNP credential gave me the tools I needed to run programs, manage grants, and navigate the complexities of nonprofit leadership. The CNP program helped me build a strong foundation in nonprofit management and leadership, she said. Reflecting on this decision, she explained, Its not just a badge or titleits a unique skill set.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2023

By Emily Haynes Getty Images Nonprofit managers should check in with fundraisers early and often and show appreciation for their achievements.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2023

In fundraising, there is one singular approach to success, and that is relational fundraising. Let's discuss ways that fundraisers can utilize this strategy to acquire and properly manage major gifts.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. Thriving, not just surviving, as Black fundraisers For Black fundraisers, the work is often more than just a job; it’s deeply personal. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s digital world, online fundraising is essential, and merchandise offers a fantastic opportunity to engage your supporters and generate revenue. But, managing inventory, handling production, and shipping orders can be a real headache. That’s where print-on-demand (POD) comes in.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.

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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!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Not having a plan is planning to fail; the same is true for your fundraising. A year-round fundraising calendar is a must to ensure that youve coordinated all your messages, asks, campaigns, events, and stewardship to optimize revenue and your sanity. Owner: Annual Fund Manager. The best goals are SMART goals.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit leader who wants metrics and advice on how to justify and calculate fundraiser salaries: Dear Charity Clairity, I am looking for some updated industry standards for fundraising metrics around staff positions.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Affnetz

AUGUST 11, 2023

15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits 15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits / By Mike Crum Regardless of what you call it, peer-to-peer fundraising is here to stay. This method of fundraising can help your Nonprofit save time, and optimize its operations.

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Pedraza Martinez Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Food banks can operate on a large scale that requires expensive equipment and skilled management. The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2023

Your nonprofit probably spends a great deal of time on fundraising. Let’s look at four effective ways to optimize your fundraising results. So, how can you raise more dollars without adding yet another campaign or event to the calendar?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2025

Humanitru closed a $3 million fundraising round to accelerate product development and further support nonprofits' data management needs.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2024

Fundraising portfolio is based on extensive relationship-building. Here are my tips to successfully master your portfolio.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re in charge of the fundraising for your nonprofit, the single best thing you can do to improve your fundraising is to come to terms with a hard truth. You are not your donors. Overcome the disparities in age and point of view of donors with these three strategies.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. The post 5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources appeared first on The NonProfit Times. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2022

While there are always risks involved in new fundraising innovations, many times these risks are well worth taking — and, in some cases, you can’t afford not to take them. As 2023 beckons, it’s time to explore the major innovations I expect to see in digital fundraising in the year ahead.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 8, 2025

TopClass defines a learning management system (LMS) as an online platform that makes it easy for organizations to design, manage, and track educational, training, and certification programs. Prepare them to fulfill these duties and participate in fundraising with online courses they can take on their own schedule. Integrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

By Simon Yost , Founder of Glued Network — an AI fundraising leader who uses software to automatically identify your top donors and AI to find similar new ones. In the evolving fundraising landscape, nonprofits have more tools than ever to engage donors, grow their base, and achieve their missions.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Both fundraising and leading a team can be challenging. Here are some pointers for managing both your portfolio and your staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. As golf grows in popularity, it has become a vital fundraising tool for nonprofits of all sizes. 3) Mobile Apps Will Boost Donor Engagement Mobile apps designed for golf fundraisers are a game-changer.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2023

Beyond providing generous financial support, board members can act as fundraising ambassadors. Offering board members a variety of ways to engage with fundraising sets everyone up for success. Here are five opportunities for board members to contribute to their nonprofits’ fundraising efforts.

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