We’re now a few months into 2021 and a full year into the COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccine rollouts underway, nonprofits are still wondering: how do I fundraise during COVID? Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? No one can predict exactly how vaccination rollout and the pandemic will play […]

Have you heard the news? GoFundMe Charity is shutting down on September 30, 2021. If your organization is currently using GoFundMe Charity, you might be wondering what that means for you and your fundraising. Lucky for you, this is an opportunity to find a Gofundme Charity alternative that has amazing features and will help you […]

Recurring donors are a fundraiser’s dream. These are the folks who give you a predictable stream of income month after month, and who support your organization over time. They tend to give 2x more over their lifetimes than those who repeatedly give one-time gifts. As fundraising becomes more and more digital, creating sustainable and predictable […]

The 5K has long been a staple of nonprofit fundraising for ages, but like a lot of fundraising events, it’s gotten something of a facelift in the last few years. Just like the rest of our lives, 5K fundraisers have been moving virtual. If you want to keep up with the competition, now is the […]

As our time at home has extended, more and more nonprofits have had to pivot to offering programs and services virtually. If you’re looking at the upcoming year and trying to find innovative ways to reach your community, you may be considering running a webinar for your nonprofit. Webinars can serve all kinds of purposes, […]

Did you know that your fundraising email subject line could be limiting your email open rate? In fact, a whopping 33% of email recipients open an email based on the subject line alone, so it’s really important to get it right! Email is one of the most important elements of online fundraising. It’s a great […]

We’ve made it through 2020, and with it the final push for year-end donations. This is the point where most fundraisers breathe a big sigh of relief and take a moment to relax. But don’t chill out just yet: you still want to make sure that your organization retains those year-end donors from 2020. This […]

When I say “Little Black Dress Initiative” you may say “huh?” or “what?” But Little Black Dress Initiatives are a very cool tradition for Junior League chapters across the globe.  The inaugural Little Black Dress Initiative was launched in 2014 by the Junior League of London. Since then, this iconic event has been replicated by […]

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This year has felt like a slog. Fundraising has been challenging. And now it’s time for year-end fundraising during COVID. I for one am not excited. COVID might have you second-guessing your traditional approaches.  Are your donors sick of hearing about what an awful year it’s been?  Have you already asked them for too much?  […]