I don’t know about you, but I cannot tell you the last time I actually took out my credit card when making a purchase online. These days, all you need is your phone to transact, and the ease at which we can do that is equally exciting and terrifying. If it feels like a lot […]
Calling for Volunteers? Here Are 8 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies [2024]
Volunteers are essential for nonprofit organizations. In a sector where we usually have more work to do than we have staff to do it, volunteers boost our power, lighten the load, and exponentially increase our impact. Best of all, they do it because they believe in the cause and want to help. While volunteerism has […]
10 Best Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits [2024]
Nonprofit fundraising in 2024 is dominated by the digital space. But what are the best online fundraising platforms for nonprofits? Let’s be real: it can be overwhelming. There are tons of online fundraising platforms and software out there that claim they’re the solution to all your problems and promise to bring you hundreds of thousands […]
Donation Pages That Convert: 7 Must-Do’s
We all know that converting website viewers to donors is one of the primary goals of a nonprofit organization. But how do you achieve those conversions? The only sure-fire way to capitalize on your website views is to create a successful donation page. Donation pages are an essential component of every organization’s fundraising effort. In […]
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Everything You Need to Know [2024]
What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. Here’s everything you need to know about peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit: What Is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? Peer-to-peer […]
Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits: Craft the Best Approach for Your Organization
Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. In this article, we’ve put together a collection of fundraising […]
How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan
What’s your plan for 2024? Whether fundraising went as you desired in 2023 or veered off your ideal path, it’s crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. The best way to do that is by crafting an annual nonprofit development plan for 2024. What is an Annual Nonprofit Development Plan? An annual nonprofit development plan […]
Invite Donors Into Your Mission: Storytelling in Your Fundraising Campaigns
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. They have the power to inspire, engage, and ignite action in ways that data and statistics alone cannot. Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your […]
Help Your Cause Stand Out With Great Nonprofit Branding
In a world where many nonprofits might share similar missions, how do you ensure your unique organization doesn’t get lost in the crowd? The answer lies in developing and maintaining your distinctive nonprofit brand. What is Nonprofit Branding? Picture the Nike brand. What comes to mind? Probably the iconic “swoosh” and corresponding “Just do it.” […]
How to Design Your Fundraising Campaign Like a Pro (Without Hiring a Pro)
Your fundraising campaign page is your digital storefront and your most effective tool for connecting with potential donors. In fact, 76% of donors are more likely to donate on a professional and branded donation page. But how do you design a campaign and make your cause stand out if you’re not a professional web designer? […]