If you work for a nonprofit, you understand the value of teamwork. When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign. In fact, one of the primary reasons […]

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2024 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.6 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all […]

After the commercialism craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is over, GivingTuesday is a day to help us all refocus. So, what exactly is GivingTuesday? Well, quite simply, it’s a day dedicated to fostering a spirit of selflessness and philanthropy. Since its start in 2012, GivingTuesday—which occurs on the first Tuesday after the U.S. […]

What Is GivingTuesday? What Is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday 2025 is on December 2 and will be here before you know it. Doesn’t it seem like the major holiday season begins earlier and earlier every year? Thankfully, charitable giving rises alongside the holiday spirit. In fact, more charitable donations are made at the end of the year […]

You’ve decided to run a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign because you know it’s a great way to increase your prospective donor base, engage your supporters, and share your campaign beyond your current network. After finalizing the details, including your campaign theme, goal, and timeframe, you’ve created the main website and you’re ready to roll! But there’s […]

“Wait… did we ever send that thank-you email to Sarah?” I remember freezing mid-sip of my coffee when our team realized we might have forgotten to acknowledge a major donor. We all dove into our donor spreadsheets (a tangled mess of notes, tags, and to-dos) trying to piece together the last interaction. It wasn’t just […]

If you’ve been in fundraising for a while, you start to recognize the names, the gala captain who always brought friends, the monthly donor who replied to every newsletter, or the runner who raised big because a loved one was helped by your program. Then one day, you notice they haven’t given this year. Your […]

A few years ago, I was helping a small nonprofit revamp their donor outreach. They had an optimized donation page and were running campaigns online, but every time they needed to send a thank-you note, pull a donor report, or figure out who gave last year, it turned into a scramble. “Didn’t we already thank […]

When’s the last time you received a great thank you? I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. The event lasted an entire Saturday after an already busy week. On Monday, I walked into my office to see a handwritten thank you note from our CEO on my desk. This experience […]

You know the feeling: juggling donor emails, tracking event RSVPs, trying to remember who gave what and when, all while prepping for your next big campaign. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. For nonprofit professionals, staying on top of fundraising often feels like spinning plates while walking a tightrope. But here’s the good news: a CRM […]