The nonprofit landscape right now is something we’ve never seen before. We’re all scrambling to understand what the right response to Coronavirus is, and how we can weather this storm. Enter #GivingTuesdayNow. It’s basically GivingTuesday in May.  The idea behind #GivingTuesdayNow means well. They’re looking to confront the challenges of coronavirus with increasing the giving […]

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 […]

People love to give in the hype of a big moment, but once the buzz dies down, your organization may experience the dreaded “donor drop out.” However, to help keep donors around, you’ll want to have donor retention strategies in place. In 2017, the median donor retention rate was only 45.3% for all non-profits. That […]

An annual report is a standard practice and quite often a legal requirement for nonprofit organizations. But an annual report is so much more than just a financial report. It tells the story of your mission, highlights your achievements, thanks to your donors and builds trust and transparency with your supporters.  It’s a great opportunity […]

Donor retention is a HOT topic in the fundraising world. And it should be because retaining donors year-to-year makes your job a whole lot easier. If you are unfamiliar with this topic, then here’s a quick brief. What Is Donor Retention? Donor retention refers to the number or percentage of donors that continue to give […]

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, […]

If you’re planning a bowl-a-thon fundraiser for your nonprofit, you’re probably hoping for a bunch of fundraising strikes, or at least to avoid a gutter ball.  But what makes a peer to peer bowl-a-thon successful?  How can you make sure your event is a hit, instead of a ton of work for no results?  Combining […]

In college, were you more likely to attend an event if staff members said it was fun or if your friends wanted to go?  While that may seem like an absurdly obvious question, it’s an important one to consider when you’re looking to build your alumni fundraising. Alumni fundraising for colleges and universities is often […]

Ah, the annual appeal. I’ve run a few of these in my time, and I must say, they sometimes feel like a rush to the finish line. However they are also my favorite appeal to run. Every organization should have an annual appeal, and it’s ideally your biggest appeal of the year. For those of […]

A day on the fairway can be relaxing and fun, but if you’re planning a golf marathon fundraiser, “relaxed” may not be how you’re feeling. Managing registration, figuring out the event details, and running a fundraising campaign all at once can be overwhelming. And if your peer to peer fundraising software is clunky? You’ll probably […]