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Designing an Inclusive Volunteer Sign-Up Process: 4 Tips

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Consider the barriers some prospective volunteers face when deciding whether or not to sign up to work with your organization. For instance, you may have audience members who don’t speak the same language that’s predominantly used within your organization. Or some of your prospective volunteers may have disabilities that require unique accommodations. 

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The Art of Fundraising: Top Tips & 7 Creative Ideas

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

As an individual fundraising on behalf of a school, you know what students are capable of achieving with the support of monetary donations. However, you also know the challenges associated with setting up and running a successful school fundraiser, such as acquiring enough donors to help push you past your goals. 

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Online Fundraising 101: The Basics You Should Know

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

As a nonprofit, online fundraising should be a top priority due to its convenience and effectiveness. But what if you aren’t finding as much success with it as you’d like? There are many things you can do to raise more online, but there can be a lot of information to sift through.

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Advocacy Software: What Nonprofits Need to Know

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

When people think about nonprofit organizations, their minds likely jump straight to their charitable missions or fundraising initiatives. However, there’s another aspect of your nonprofit strategy that supporters should think about when they consider your organization: advocacy.

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Virtual Fundraising Events: A How-To Guide (And 15 Ideas!)

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Many nonprofits have postponed or canceled their events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s natural and healthy to mourn these lost opportunities, it’s just as important to look for positive learning opportunities that have come about as a result of these difficult times.

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Year-End Giving: Strategies and Statistics for Nonprofits

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

About a third of all fundraising occurs during December. Plus, around 10% of all fundraising occurs in just the last three days of December. This means that year-end giving is absolutely vital for the majority of nonprofit organizations. 

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Recurring Donations: Your Complete Guide + 10 Tips to Start

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that nonprofit donations tend to occur in cycles, usually based around the end of the year. In fact, research shows that some nonprofits make up to 30% of their total gifts in December! This means nonprofits need a strategy to keep the donations coming in reliably the other 11 months of the year.

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25+ Awesome Fundraising Ideas for Veteran Organizations

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

  Our veterans occupy an exceptional role in our country and have unique financial, physical, and psychological needs when they return home. However, with 66% of veteran organizations earning $50,000 or less in donations annually, nonprofits supporting veterans need all the help they can get. 

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Planned Giving: 5 Tips to Get Started (Updated)

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Similar to major gifts, planned giving is the accumulation of long, engaging relationships between donors and nonprofits. A thoughtful and considerate planned giving program opens your nonprofit up to a significant source of funding and provides donors the chance to continue supporting a cause they believe in.

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