Launching a monthly giving program can be a powerful strategy for non-profits both large and small. Studies over the past decade have shown that monthly givers give more money and …
Fundraising events are a staple of non-profit development. Yet so many organizations that rely on events are consistently disappointed with the amount they raise through this method. Today, we present …
If you’re wondering whether or not your fundraising is headed in the right direction, I’ve got news for you: healthy development programs require a lot more than just steadily increasing …
One of the most common questions we receive from fundraisers is how to get a board of directors more enthusiastic about raising money. Is it really possible for board members …
Most e-mails you send out from your non-profit should be designed to build relationships, not raise money. They should be newsletters, updates, stories from your program staff, and resources for …
I’ve worked with a lot of non-profits over the past dozen or so years. Some needed help with events, others with raising more from their board. Lots of organizations needed …
On this episode of The Fundraising Authority Podcast, we’re joined by the expert on fundraising with businesses and cause marketing, Joe Waters. If you think that fundraising with businesses is …
Each year around New Year’s Day, we post the top 5 articles of the year — the 5 posts on The Fundraising Authority that generated the most interest and readers …
I got lots of e-mails and calls from non-profits every week asking how they can grow their fundraising. Far too often, the calls and e-mail conversations go like this: Them: …
For non-profits, the end of the year is often a time for reflecting on what worked and what didn’t during the previous year, and laying plans for the year to …
Guest Post by Joe Magee from Rallybound Many have said that we are in the midst of a “Renaissance of Marketing,” and by in large that is a reference to …
Have you heard about Bitcoin? It’s been all over the news lately, and many non-profits have been asking whether or not they should accept Bitcoin for donations. In this article, …
This is an excerpt from How to Maximize Your Non-Profit Fundraising Events. Host committees (sometimes called “event committees) are vitally important for successful fundraising events because they allow you to …
Guest Post by: Sara Choe, CauseVox Fundraising professionals are scratching their heads over the meteoric success of many crowdfunding campaigns: How is it possible to raise thousands of dollars in …
At one time or another, most non-profit donor relationships involve asks. When making asks, it is imperative that fundraisers come from a donor-centered perspective. That’s why it is so important …
By now, you probably already know that your non-profit needs to be telling a story. The story of your work, your mission, and the positive changes you are making in …
