Updated: Avoid Giving Tuesday
“Avoid GivingTuesday Like the Plague!” That headline didn’t create much of a stir when we first wrote the article in 2013. During a recent interview with the Chronicle of Philanthropy,
Making the Most of Year End Fundraising Appeals
The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. Whether your
How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way (Part I)
We all know how important the final 4-6 weeks of the calendar year are for non-profit fundraising. According to Charity Navigator, mid-sized non-profits may see up to 40% of their
Creating Fundraising Systems for Your Nonprofit
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
The 5 Rules of Successful Annual Appeal Fundraising Letters
An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. It usually gets
Stop Looking for a Fundraising Magic Bullet
Do you ever find yourself, your team, or your board of directors saying things like: “If we could just get this one big grant, we’d be set for the year!”
Who Qualifies as a Major Donor Prospect for Your Organization? (3 Guidelines)
The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for
The Ins and Out of Grant Writing for Nonprofits – Watch Now
Last week, I was a panelist on an upcoming panel called “The Ins and Out of Grant Writing for Nonprofits” hosted by NXUnite! I was thrilled to have an opportunity
Free Thank You Note Generator
Access the Thank You Generator Here How we say “thank you” matters Thanking donors and supporters is to essential any fundraising program. But, not all “thank you”s are equal. A
How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way (Part III)
Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In our first post, we took a look at why so many donors give during the
Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?
What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. writing assistant for fundraising? You have probably never used an AI writing assistant, but you might want to start. Let me tell
How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way (Part II)
Last week, we started a three article series on year-end fundraising. The first part described why donors give during the year-end giving season. In this post, I want to talk
Eight Fundamental Concepts for Successful Non-Profit Fundraising Events
Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much
Everything You Need To Know About the Google Ad Grant
It’s no secret that Google Ad Grants is a fantastic resource for nonprofits. However, many eligible people are still unaware of the program and how to use it. In this
How to Set Sponsorship Levels and Benefits for Your Next Fundraising Event
For most fundraising events, the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. Without a strong focus on sponsors, your event will not reach its true potential. If you
