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 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
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
Why Volunteers Make Amazing Donors
Guest Post by Corbit Harrison from VolunteerHub Your volunteers are already some of your most committed supporters. You know that this is true, because they are contributing a highly valuable asset:
Steal This Thank You Letter! A Sample Donor Thank You Letter for Your Non-Profit
Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like
The Top 8 Ways to Increase Your Prospect List
Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to
A 10 Step Guide to a Successful Fundraising Event
Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. While they can be great moneymakers for an organization, they can also be time-consuming and expensive. The success of charity events depends
Are You Stewarding Your Donors?
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called Prospect. Cultivate. Ask. that detailed the process of moving new prospects from investigating your non-profit to investing in your mission. An
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Fundraisers
Every non-profit fundraiser is different. We each have different strengths and weaknesses, and we each have our preferred strategies and tactics. And that’s ok – every non-profit is different, each
7 Tips for Securing Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event
Guest post by Kari Ann Kiel from DoJiggy Fundraising events provide a great opportunity to bring in funds for your organization, while raising awareness for your cause. However, organizing an
3 Great Unusual Fundraising Ideas
When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes,
6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit
Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six
How to Write a Case for Support for Your Non-Profit (Part II)
In Part I of this article, we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). We also looked at which non-profits need written
How to Write a Case for Support for Your Non-Profit (Part I)
Your case for support (sometimes called your “case statement,” a term we will use interchangeably in this article) is one of the most important documents you can write for your
Two Qualities Donors Need To See Before They Invest Big
As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? How are we going to shift our direct mail
Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time
Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode, Michael is getting chided (over the
