Having an online fundraising site is like giving your community a home base for their generosity during your fundraising campaigns. It’s the go-to spot where people can learn about your mission, understand the goals of your campaign, contribute, and feel connected to the impact they’re making. It’s not just about collecting donations—it’s about creating an […]
7 Ways to Engage Your Donors Without Asking for Money
In the nonprofit world, it’s easy to feel like every conversation with donors has to revolve around money. But here’s the thing—building a strong connection with your donors isn’t just about asking for funds. Your donors give money to your organization because they truly care about what you do. So how can you make sure […]
4 Top Donor Retention Strategies to Keep Your Year-End Donors
It’s officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 2025. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time […]
Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: 11 Must-Do Steps for Success
A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It breaks down your organization’s vision into actionable, highly-specific steps for success. It doesn’t matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success […]
How To Develop And Maintain Your Fundraising Calendar (Downloadable Template)
Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Donor cultivation takes a whole lot of time and resources. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working […]
Create a Killer Fundraising Plan – Best Practices, Strategies, & Downloadable Template
“All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” What’s your destination for 2025? In 2024, your fundraising may have taken you to a different destination than you originally planned–something that can often happen in the nonprofit world. Now, as we get started fundraising in 2025, […]
End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies
There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of […]
Have a Matching Gift? Maximize Its Potential with Automated Matching
Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Matching gifts often come with tight deadlines, and if you’re not promoting them effectively, you risk leaving money on the table. That’s where automated matching comes in. With CauseVox, automated matching makes it easy to maximize every match opportunity without […]
9 Ideas for a Compelling Year-End Fundraising Email
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Deep breaths. If […]
3 Benefits of Using an Online Fundraising Platform
In today’s digital world, running a successful fundraiser goes beyond traditional methods; it requires innovative approaches that meet donors where they are—online. Leveraging an online fundraising platform allows your nonprofit to streamline its efforts, connect with supporters more effectively, and make the giving experience easier and more impactful for everyone involved. From boosting your team’s […]