There are many tried and true practices for writing a fundraising campaign appeal but if you’re looking for a guide that actually walks you through each step of the process, you’ve come to the right place.  Top-performing fundraising campaign appeals do three things: they educate, tell a story, and inspire giving. Before you begin, ask […]

A few years ago, text-to-give was a buzzword that had lots of nonprofits excited. Some people were convinced that it would revolutionize giving for younger generations. But we’ve had enough time to see how well text-to-give works and here’s the truth: text-to-give is dead in 2020. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a look at the […]

With nearly a year of Coronavirus under our belts, nonprofits have realized that virtual fundraising is here to stay. Even as we start to think about moving back to some in-person events, nonprofits have realized that the convenience of virtual events can’t be beat.  If you’re looking forward to your next walkathon or race and […]

For kids across the world, playing sports is a rite of passage. But unfortunately, many children aren’t able to enjoy this privilege.  The Volo City Kids Foundation aims to change that by working to ensure all kids have access to free and safe play.  Volo City Director of Fundraising and Community Outreach Floyd Jones developed […]

The COVID-19 crisis has changed everything. Society is being reshaped in dramatic ways and small businesses and food services are two sectors that have been hit the hardest.  According to Homebase, a free scheduling and time tracking tool for small businesses, since forced closures and shelter-in-place orders began on March 17, small businesses overall have […]

The coronavirus has been disruptive, to say the least.  Not to pile on more bad news, but add in the risk of a recession and a spike in unemployment, at this time even the most organized nonprofit fundraising professionals are grappling with how to move forward. We don’t know when self-quarantining will be over but […]

The nonprofit world feels like living in a snow globe these days: every morning you wake up, someone’s shaken your world, and the snow has fallen differently. Things are changing constantly and there’s so much happening that it’s hard to keep up. In this climate, it feels like asking for money is out of place […]

Fundraising is a big part of running any nonprofit organization. After all, it’s how you gather the support necessary to pursue your goals, garner relationships with key donors, and share your mission with the community. So what happens when the world takes an unexpected turn toward economic uncertainty in the midst of a global pandemic? […]

Every fundraiser wishes someone would do their job for them, which is why peer-to-peer fundraising has become so wildly popular: why ask people for money when you can get your supporters to ask their friends? It’s such a simple concept. Alas, as many of us have learned the hard way, choosing the wrong peer-to-peer fundraising […]

Is your organization thinking of hosting a charity run to raise funds? A charity run can be very successful in earning donations and raising the profile of your nonprofit.  And while it can sometimes feel like a marathon vs. a sprint, it doesn’t have to be a logistical nightmare either. Choosing a distance and location, […]