Take a moment to think about all the ways donations funnel into your nonprofit. Chances are, you’re collecting donations both online and offline at fundraising events, through your website’s donation page, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, and so on. Someone may drop off a check at your office one day, and the next, you get an electronic […]

It goes without saying that an active nonprofit board of directors is essential for most organizations. But these committed people, who sincerely care about your cause (or else they wouldn’t have signed on to help), don’t just manage the strategic vision and executive leadership. There’s more for them to do! First, A Question: Nonprofit Board […]

For many of us, it’s impossible to imagine the limitations and barriers that result from vision impairment. From mobility and education to employment and more, the 441 million plus individuals who struggle with visual impairments and blindness face unfathomable hurdles. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in technology courtesy of eSight, people who are legally blind […]

So, I hear you’re partnering with a local business. That’s awesome! Did you ask them for a sponsorship? Did they donate some supplies in-kind? Are their employees eager to participate in some weekday volunteer projects? All of this is great, because, as you know, all forms of engagement are helpful in enhancing these essential alliances. […]

Fundraising is all about evolution. So is your fundraising message. You evolve your annual calendar to reach your donors more efficiently. You evolve your story to capture the ever-growing impact your cause provides to the community. And you evolve the ways you solicit to ensure you’re relevant and you can stand out in an economy […]

In their mission to fight the impacts of climate change in some of the most vulnerable communities, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) works with policy experts and community organizers across the Chesapeake region to promote progressive climate policies. The heart of their work is ”rooted in community organizing,” according to Kelly McLaughlin, Director of […]

With all the advancements in donor engagement strategies, fundraising techniques, and retention efforts, it’s nice to have reports like the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) to help break down the facts and to provide a thorough look into our data-heavy industry. To be honest, I get giddy every time I know the latest quarterly installment and […]

Love it or hate it, data is a necessary part of every fundraiser’s job. You have to capture it, input it, pull it, and learn from it. And, if you follow best practices and use your data to adapt and perfect your fundraising strategy, then everyone will benefit. Tracking Donor Data: It’s Not Just Helpful, […]

Optimize. We hear that word a lot nowadays. As nonprofit professionals, we are told to optimize our websites, our newsletters, and our emails. But what does this really mean? And (more importantly) what does this add to your plate of a million and one things to do? Who actually has time to “optimize”? Don’t worry. […]

“When we create the framework for people to thrive, they will,” explained Floyd Jones, Development and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Volo City Kids Foundation. It’s this perspective that helped elevate this Baltimore, MD’s year-end peer-to-peer fundraising campaign and mobilize their personal fundraisers into action. By engaging their eager supporters in sharing their passion for […]