Oh, decisions. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I’m liable to spend an hour reading online reviews before I buy a book. I probably won’t visit a restaurant without checking the menu beforehand. And you won’t catch me at a movie without first watching (and over analyzing) the preview. I like to know what I’m […]
6 Takeaways from the 2019 Digital Outlook Report
Be honest. When it comes to your nonprofit’s digital strategy, does it sometimes feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants? If so, you’re not alone. It seems as though “winging it” is the name of the game in today’s connected world. According to the 2019 Digital Outlook Report, it’s not uncommon for […]
How To Design + Grow A Successful Monthly Giving Campaign
In this all-new webinar training, we untangled the complexity of monthly giving and highlighted 7 proven tactics that will help you grow your monthly giving campaign like the pros.
How To Cultivate Donors & Reach New Donors in Today’s Connected Economy
The world you fundraise in has fundamentally shifted—your supporters are hyper-connected, live inside personal feeds, and are continually ambushed with messages vying for their attention. These shifts have made it challenging to cultivate donor relationships and reach new donors. However, many organizations are thriving within our new reality by rethinking how they approach fundraising and […]
Proven Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tactics We Learned From Analyzing 1000+ Campaigns Raising Millions
Today, your supporters are hyper-connected, live inside personal feeds, support causes over institutions, and prioritize recommendations from friends when choosing organizations to support. These shifts make your job as a fundraiser tough. However, nonprofits of all sizes and a diverse range of causes have leaned into these shifts and are using peer-to-peer to enhance their […]
Nonprofit Storytelling For Crowdfunding & Online Fundraising
Nonprofit storytelling can help you stand out from the pack. Here’s the cold hard truth — donors do not want to hear about your organization and the programs you provide. They want to hear about the social impact that is made possible through their donations. Here’s the thing. Knowing and understanding the impact is what […]
Email Fundraising Optimization: 10 Lessons Learned from 218 Experiments
Email accounts for more than 28% of all online giving to nonprofits. This makes email an essential channel to invest in and optimize as you grow in 2018. So, we’re partnering with Brady Josephson from NextAfter, a nonprofit fundraising optimization firm, to cover the 10 key elements of a great fundraising email, based on 218 […]
The Complete Guide To Multi-Channel Fundraising
In this guide, we provide an introduction to multi-channel fundraising, why it matters, how it works, and a step-by-step plan to help you get started.
Fundraising Boards for Nonprofits: Everything You Need to Know
In this guide, we provide insights, examples, and best practices on how you can motivate and rally your nonprofit’s board to raise more for your mission.
11 Key Donor Trends Shifting Fundraising in 2019
2018 was a whirlwind. Most nonprofits reported shortfalls in their fundraising, especially in December. Why? The fundraising landscape is always changing due outside factors, like politics and economic uncertainty, to evolving technology and pace of innovation, accompany by ongoing environmental disasters and humanitarian crisis—all shifting donor preferences and expectations. It’s hard to keep up and know how to adapt. […]