What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. But you may not be familiar with exactly what that means or how to go about creating one. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of […]

Peer-to-peer fundraising is on the rise and it’s no wonder since they typically raise twice as much compared to other types of digital fundraising campaigns. And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? To get the scoop on running a successful peer-to-peer fundraiser, we sat down with Krista Mortensen, a […]

Monthly giving is one of the most dependable fundraising tools you have at your disposal. The benefits of this type of campaign are numerous, including convenience for donors and a higher retention rate for monthly givers. For more benefits of starting a monthly giving program, check out this article. If you’ve already started a monthly […]

Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It doesn’t matter how many people you get to click through your emails or social media posts; if your donation page doesn’t convert, you won’t see any payoff from that hard work. Sometimes you see donation page examples that makes you swoon. Unfortunately, many […]

Are you excited about your donation page? Does your online donation form make your heart sing? Are you thrilled to direct donors to it? …No?  Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It doesn’t matter how many people you get to click through your emails or social media posts; if your […]

Everyone knows that effective communication with donors is essential to successful online fundraising. But you may be left wondering what effective communication on the internet looks like. Between website copy, social media, emails, and more, there are so many avenues for reaching out to donors. How can you make sure that your communication with donors […]

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. […]

From school fundraisers to upscale galas, hosting a raffle is unequivocally a great fundraising tool for any nonprofit. While traditional raffles can be lucrative and fun, they can also be a timesuck when it comes to prep. That’s why we want to introduce you to the concept of a 50/50 raffle. What Is A 50/50 […]

A donation page is one of the most important components of your website and can make or break your fundraising. When you’re raising money, getting visitors to your website is only the first step.  Your donation page should ultimately aim to close the loop by converting those individuals into donors. If your page is sloppy, […]

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. There is so much that needs to be done to get staff, board members, volunteers, and donors to put their time, treasure, and talent towards supporting the organization. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is […]