Simplify Planning With This Fundraising Plan Template
So you’re tasked with writing a fundraising plan for the year ahead? It’s a big task, but we’re pretty confident you’ll make it happen. We’re here to help. Follow this fundraising plan template to build a strategy document that’ll help lead your organization towards success. What Is a Fundraising Plan? All organizations need funds to […]
18 Big Money Fundraising Ideas for Your Nonprofit
Does your nonprofit need to raise a substantial amount of money? If your organization is like most, you’re probably constantly looking out for big money/ticket fundraising ideas. It can be tough to come up with fresh, low-cost ideas to keep your donors engaged! Repeating the same fundraisers and events can get stale — that’s why […]
Donor Relationship Strategies: Improve Your Donor Retention Rate
You know relationship building is key to forming lasting connections — but how exactly do you develop authentic relationships with your donors? You can find opportunities to get to know your donors better in all of your donor activities if you take the right approach. These creative methods for developing meaningful donor relationships will have […]
Take Your Volunteer Management to the Next Level
According to a report from Volunteering in America, over 77 million adults volunteered for an organization in 2017, worth an estimated value of nearly $167 billion. That’s a lot of volunteer management! Does your organization rely heavily on volunteers? If so, you’ll want to be sure to have an effective volunteer management plan. Throw in some creative […]
A Guide to Text-to-Give Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits
Red Cross’s Haiti earthquake relief fund campaign is one of the most notable text-to-give fundraising campaigns in history. Many of us remember seeing: “Text ‘HAITI’ to 90999 to donate $10.” This campaign raised over $43 million despite running just a few months. How did they do it? Text-to-give. While the funds raised will vary in individual […]
How To Send a Donation Request Letter That Gets Results
If you’re involved with a nonprofit other charitable organization, odds are you’ve had some first-hand experience with fundraising letters. Writing a successful donation request letter is not easy. It takes careful planning and thought. Maybe you’ve found yourself wondering how to send a compelling appeal. Perhaps you want to make your request stand out in […]
8 Easy Steps To Create a Nonprofit Donor Stewardship Plan
Many nonprofits do amazing things with donor cultivation — the research, relationship building, and preparation that happens between acquiring a prospective donor and making your first ask. But stewardship picks up where cultivation ends, and it’s the step most nonprofits need to dedicate more energy to. Donor stewardship includes the actions your nonprofit takes from the time […]
How To Recruit Volunteers: Find and Inspire the Right Volunteers
Finding the right volunteers for your nonprofit or club can be tough. Sometimes you hear crickets. Other times you’re flooded with applications but can’t find the perfect match. And, with so many organizations out there, your ideal volunteers are spoiled for choice. So how do you find and recruit the perfect volunteers? With the right […]
How To Create an Impressive Donor Cultivation Plan
We all want to see more donations coming in for our nonprofit organizations. But finding, converting, and retaining donors is hard. Especially when everyone is stepping up their game. How do you stand out and cultivate donors? By having a winning approach to the donor cultivation cycle. Let’s take an in-depth look at major donor […]
How To Create a Fundraising Letter That Works for Your Nonprofit
Direct mail is not dead, nor is it a thing of the past. Nonprofit fundraising letters are still a key part of any healthy fundraising strategy. Reaching out to donors with a well-crafted appeal letter is one of the most effective ways to raise money for your cause. Now, with technology as another avenue of outreach, your […]
Thank You Letters for Donations: How To Get Them Right
Sending appreciation thank you letters for donations should be a major part of your donor retention and engagement strategy. Send them out quickly and with heart, and you’re off to a great start when it comes to creating a loyal supporter for the future. To help you perfect your thank you letter approach, we’ve brought […]
How To Maximize the Impact of a Matching Gift Program
Individual donations are great. Company donations are great. But matching gift programs? They’re the perfect way to get a little of both at the same time. Curious? Here’s our guide to matching gift programs, how they work, and how to get businesses on board with the idea. What Is a Matching Gift Program? Matching gifts […]