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October 6, 2024

100+ Online Fundraising Ideas

Virtual and online fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits for years. Below…

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September 23, 2024

Kickstart Fall Fundraising

Crunchy, colorful leaves. Pumpkins. Football. Bonfires. Fall is in the air, and with it comes many opportunities to finish up this calendar year strong. Your fiscal goals are within reach. What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising?

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September 19, 2024

The Countdown to #GivingTuesday is On! 

While #GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals might feel far away, the busiest time of the giving…

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September 16, 2024

Fall Fundraising Ideas

The autumn months are particularly well-suited for fundraising efforts. As the temperatures get chillier, you…

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September 4, 2024

Improving Donor Retention: Tips from the Experts

Looking for inspiration to keep your donors coming back? With barely four out of 10…

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Platform Impact on Donor Experience
August 20, 2024

Platform Impact on Donor Experience

A great donor experience is the winning formula for keeping and attracting supporters.  Donor experience…

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August 2, 2024

3 Practical Year-Round Fundraising Strategies to Start Now

Have a free minute? Let’s make mission impact year-round. You can make a year-round impact…

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July 23, 2024

Thinking Differently About How to Increase Event Donations

For some organizations, event fundraising is a primary source of revenue throughout the year. If…

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May 21, 2024

Tipping the Scales: Revealing the Impact of Fundraising Platform Tipping on Transparency and Donor Trust

Donor tipping can negatively impact the overall donor experience due to the potential lack of transparency and the overall influence on donation decisions.

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April 22, 2024

Behind the Scenes of a Successful Fundraiser: Understanding Event Logistics

Careful fundraiser event planning can help you grow your nonprofit and raise awareness of your…

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April 1, 2024

Boost Your Fundraising Through Luxury Travel Packages

Who doesn’t want an excuse to get away from it all? If you’re looking for…

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March 29, 2024

8 Simple Ways for Fundraisers to Stay Positive

In tough economic times, fundraising rejections can be more common and might get your team…

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