Fundraising
Humanize your nonprofit with website stories
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
When you hire a company, you look for testimonials, ratings or case studies to inform your decision in doing business with the company. Sometimes you may seek input from friends and family, and other times you may look through their digital channels and website to glean insights into what they do and who they help. […]
How to run an online raffle
Wednesday, July 07, 2021
In-person event auctions were all the rage pre-COVID-19, but in post-pandemic times, nonprofits continue to think outside the box to offer events and fundraising campaigns with a more hybrid approach. Online raffles can be one way to set your nonprofit apart and raise money without the added stress of in-person, auction-style events. Check legal requirements […]
How to use digital media to support fundraisers and encourage donors
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Digital tools such as social media and email are great ways to expand the message about your upcoming fundraiser and encourage donations. Here are 4 ways to use digital media to keep the momentum going with your fundraisers throughout your campaign. Make a splash with a digital kick-off St. Baldrick’s Foundation does a great job […]
How to set a fundraising goal
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Think of setting your fundraising goal as you would any goal in business or in life: make it S.M.A.R.T. Specific. Identify numbers and deadlines. Measurable. Outline how you will track success. Attainable. Make it a challenge, yet reachable. Realistic. Raise funds for something the community can rally behind (and that you’re able to communicate/fundraise effectively […]
Earn more with monthly giving
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Did you know that donors who give monthly are more likely to stick with your nonprofit and are more likely to give more over their giving lifetime than those donors who only give one or two times a year? Monthly giving programs are an effective way to engage with donors, increase your nonprofit’s fundraising revenue […]
13 donor stats to help boost your fundraising
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The 2021 M+R Benchmarks Report has been published and we have been digging into the stats. We love the ability to click into different metric points and sort information by key learnings. But, if you’re like other nonprofit leaders out there, time is of the essence and you’re being pulled in many directions, so today […]
30 great fundraising email subject lines for nonprofits
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
There are many types of emails to engage donors but the best emails are the ones that are opened and, better yet, elicit donations. We’ve compiled a list of 30 subject lines to get you thinking about new ways to get donors to open your fundraising emails. In addition, consider the following as you prep […]
How to get more engagement during your next virtual event
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Virtual events debuted widely at the onset of COVID-19 and since then, nonprofit event organizers have moved into a space of in-person, virtual and hybrid fundraising. Fact is, virtual events are here to stay, pandemic or not. As you get ready to host your next virtual event, think about how you can maximize your time […]
P2P case study: Feeding the Carolinas triples their annual event’s fundraising goal
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Of the 200 Feeding America foodbanks across the country, 10 are in North and South Carolina. As an advocate to raise awareness around food inequities in these states, Feeding the Carolinas was developed as a 501c(3), state association of these Feeding America foodbanks. A portion of Feeding the Carolinas work goes toward raising resources (financial […]
Raise more online with the right fee systems
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
While there isn’t a way to get around credit card processing fees altogether when offering your donors the ability to make donations online, there are ways to ensure that your nonprofit keeps the bulk of what it raises without succumbing to exorbitant fees. Whether you’ve always offered online giving to your donors or you’re looking […]