For most women, a little black dress is a classic wardrobe staple – great for a day in the office or a night out. For Junior League chapters across the globe, a little black dress is the forefront of a week-long fundraising campaign – the Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI).  Junior Leagues have been around […]

While it used to be a nice to have, digital should now be a part of every organization’s strategy.  Things that used to be done offline, have now all moved online – such as shopping, banking and ordering food.  A lot of our relationships and communities are online as well. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat – connecting […]

An annual report is a standard practice and quite often a legal requirement for nonprofit organizations. But an annual report is so much more than just a financial report. It tells the story of your mission, highlights your achievements, thanks to your donors and builds trust and transparency with your supporters.  It’s a great opportunity […]

Digital fundraising is growing massively. In fact, it’s becoming one of the most popular strategies to raise money.  In the last two years, digital fundraising grew by 24%, of which 65% of traffic was on mobile. While it’s likely that you have a donation page on your website, there’s more digital fundraising ideas that you […]

Donor retention is a HOT topic in the fundraising world. And it should be because retaining donors year-to-year makes your job a whole lot easier. If you are unfamiliar with this topic, then here’s a quick brief. What Is Donor Retention? Donor retention refers to the number or percentage of donors that continue to give […]

Did you know that when you make a donation to charity, your brain acts in a similar way to when you’re eating chocolate? This reward or pleasure response in your brain is activated after you make a donation. It is what we call the “warm glow” that you get after you’ve done something good. These […]

Australia has started the new year on a somber note, with bushfires continuing to burn in almost every state of the country. In an unprecedented bushfire season, 24 people have been killed and over 2,000 homes have been destroyed. Thousands more have been evacuated and displaced, with over 12 million acres of land completely gutted […]

A new decade is cause for excitement and celebration. As fundraisers, the new year signals a fresh slate, new opportunities, and most of all, a loftier financial goal. You’re probably looking for ways to retain and grow your donor base and you probably want to do it bigger and better than you did in 2019. […]

When planning a fundraising event, it’s natural that a gala will come to mind. It’s a tried-and-true staple event for many nonprofits to celebrate their donors while bringing in new donations. But before you jump to organizing a gala, stop and ask yourself whether a gala is truly on brand for your nonprofit. Does your […]

Your donation page is actually a pretty big deal. With more than half of all donors worldwide preferring to give online, optimizing your donation page should be a top priority. While online donations probably aren’t your sole focus, it’s an integral part of a holistic fundraising strategy. Whether it’s everyday giving or a specific campaign, […]