As increasing government cuts pressure nonprofit organizations to diversify their fundraising, you may be wondering where else to look. Everyone around you says major gifts, recurring revenue, grants, and dozens of other avenues in which to raise revenue, but you may be missing one key demographic that’s right in front of your eyes.
Read MoreThese days, many nonprofits are concerned about losing—and replacing—grant money. While it’s always advisable to diversify revenue streams when one is under attack, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to apply for funds.
Read MoreThese days, it’s hard to confidently say that federal grants to nonprofits are certain to continue as they have in the past. But this is true of any source of fundraising income: direct mail got expensive. Too many emails put you in spam jail. Events got whacked by a pandemic.
Read MoreWhile the constant presence of mobile and smartphones has been known to annoy some people (looking at you, parents of teenagers), there is a world of good that comes from instant communications and the ability to reach a large audience quickly.
Read MoreThis is not an article cleverly designed to position one software platform as better than the rest. It is, rather, an article designed to give nonprofits straight talk about a framework for choosing software that will help grow their organization.
Read MoreWith clients around the world, CharityEngine must keep a finger on the pulse of international regulations. While certifications like PCI and SOC 2 are commonly referenced in the U.S., our Canadian clients must also comply with regulations set forth by the Canada Revenue Agency, or CRA.
Read MoreAuctions. Live, silent, or virtual auctions are a flexible, fun way to engage your donors, support your community, and raise a ton of money for your nonprofit. Whether auctions are a pillar of your year-end campaign or you’re thinking about dipping your toe into the water, tools are available to make these events easier.
Read MoreYes, there’s direct mail. There’s SMS. There are phone calls and there’s social media. But at the end of the day, most of these channels lead donors right to your online donation form, making nearly every effort online fundraising!
Read MoreMost nonprofits rely on an army of volunteers to help increase their impact and strengthen their mission. Whether you’re counting on help with events, your board, in-office needs such as IT or legal help, or team leads and members for peer-to-peer and advocacy efforts, these staunch supporters are integral to your nonprofit’s success.
Read MoreSocial justice nonprofits play a vital role in our communities. Whether addressing systemic inequalities or advocating for marginalized groups, their mission is to shine a light and fight for equal economic, political, and social rights for all.
Read MoreIt won’t surprise you that fully one-third of the nonprofit workforce is volunteers. Successful nonprofits know that they need an army of supporters to keep the lights on and the mission humming.
Read MoreDid you hear it live at AFP ICON, or did you get an email from a colleague? There's quite a buzz about AFP's release of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project's quarterly fundraising report. Released at the conference, the report analyzed data and reported on Q4 2023. And the news isn't as rosy as nonprofits had hoped.
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