Grant funding is critical for nonprofit growth. Along with planned and major gifts, grants provide a significant portion of the revenue your organization needs to complete large-scale projects, launch new programs, and develop a strong financial foundation for the future. Finding grant opportunities that match your nonprofit’s needs takes time and effort. Submitting well-crafted applications […]
Imagine you’re launching a capital campaign to fund a new building for your organization. You work with your team to determine your goals and create a dedicated fundraising plan. The campaign seems destined for success, but when the time comes, you can’t quite reach your fundraising target. What could you have done differently to ensure […]
If your nonprofit is looking for an easy way to increase donations, earn more during year-end fundraisers, and strengthen donor relationships, it might be time to consider a matching gift fundraiser. Matching gifts are a type of corporate philanthropy where businesses match their employees’ donations to eligible nonprofit organizations. Most employers have a 1:1 match […]
The value of nonprofit events can’t be understated. If you’re looking to forge stronger relationships with donors and partners, raise awareness and important funds, or build a community, there’s no substitute for an event. Hosting events also affords the chance to collect and update important donor data, such as contact information, communication preferences, and interests, […]
It takes a lot of time and effort to acquire new donors for your nonprofit. You not only need to create compelling marketing content that tells your organization’s story, but you also have to get those materials in front of the right audience, form connections with prospects, and encourage them to give. Leveraging data throughout […]
Data is the foundation and future of nonprofit marketing. Charitable organizations no longer have to guess what supporters are looking for or how to reach them—data can provide definitive answers about your audience. However, constituent data must be up-to-date to be truly valuable. Your nonprofit should be confident in the accuracy of your database and […]
It’s that time of year—leaves have fallen, the days are getting shorter, and the year-end fundraising season is fast approaching. Nonprofits everywhere are planning their final campaigns to tap into the spirit of giving and reach their annual fundraising goals. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be one of the most hectic periods […]
Capital campaigns are complicated, and they come with a lot of misconceptions. What are Capital Campaigns? "Capital campaigns are intense fundraising efforts designed to raise a specific amount of money within a defined time period to build an organization’s assets and capacity. They typically raise much more than an organization has ever raised in a single campaign." […]
