Are you looking for a fundraising event that will really make a splash? There’s nothing quite like a polar plunge.  A polar plunge is a peer to peer fundraising event centered around a fantastic group stunt: supporters reach out to their social networks to raise money for a cause and then jump into cold water, […]

In today’s digital fundraising landscape, it’s hard for nonprofit leaders to produce tangible results because everything has changed and continues to change.  The way donors give has shifted, social media has become spend-based, and the skill sets of successful fundraisers has changed.  The Digital Fundraising Summit covered how to acquire new skills, processes and technology […]

If you weren’t able to make it to our Digital Fundraising Summit this year, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. While we’ve jotted down some insights gleaned from subject matter experts in each of the afternoon sessions, this list is by no means exhaustive. To catch all the “aha” moments on your own time, be […]

You won’t want to miss this deep dive discussion with Melissa Benjamin, the Director of Development Fiver Children’s Foundation. In the last several years, Fiver has consistently optimized its #GivingTuesday campaign, exceeding its goal year after year. During this 45 minute discussion, you’ll get an inside look into Fiver’s #GivingTuesday campaign so you can learn what […]

Join us each month as we host a no BS conversation with 2-3 fundraising leaders at growing nonprofits to uncover best practices and strategies that work and will help you leverage digital fundraising to amplify your reach, strengthen donor relationships, and reach new donors.

Let’s face it, galas take a TON of work. Sure, it’s a great way to share your mission and recruit new supporters but the many downsides may be enough to ditch the event:  When it comes to running a gala, the moving parts seem to be endless. Securing sponsorships, coordinating volunteers, drafting a run-of-show, and […]

You did it! Your fundraising event is over, you raised thousands of dollars and everyone who attended keeps raving that it was a complete success.  Here’s the thing, though: a well-run event and happy attendees aren’t a true measure of success when it comes to fundraising. That’s where Return On Investment (ROI) comes in.  Fundraising […]

Your donor is ready to give your organization a gift. Great! But what are the steps they have to take to actually donate? Do you have a “Donate” button that leads them to a page with different branding than your own? Do your social media followers have to follow a link to your website only […]

Today’s digital fundraising landscape is noisy and ever-changing, making it hard for nonprofit leaders like yourself to know how to actually generate results.  The way donors give has shifted, social media has become spend-based, and the skill sets of successful fundraisers have changed.  If you’re struggling to raise funds, insights from the Digital Fundraising Summit […]

Having worked at a nonprofit that raised a majority of our funds with an annual campaign, I know first-hand how powerful a strong annual giving campaign can be. I’ve seen first-time donors become recurring donors. I’ve noticed a positive response from donors after they see the difference their gift helps make in the community over […]