It’s common to think that an event starts when guests check-in. In reality, it actually begins the moment someone visits your event page. The registration experience sets the tone from that very first click. Whether it’s a gala, luncheon, or peer-to-peer fundraiser, the ease of signing up can significantly influence people’s eagerness to join. To […]
How to Set Up a Challenge Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit
If you’re looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. It’s a simple concept: supporters commit to a challenge—like running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a month—while fundraising for your […]
Host a Successful Golf Tournament Fundraiser With These 6 Steps
Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee off—all while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Sounds pretty great, right? A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen […]
How to Create a Free Fundraising Site in 7 Steps
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 […]
How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan
What’s your plan for 2025? Whether fundraising went as you desired in 2024 or veered off your ideal path, it’s crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. The best way to do that is by crafting an annual nonprofit development plan for 2025. What is an Annual Nonprofit Development Plan? An annual nonprofit development plan […]
8 Ways to Maximize the Results of Your Fundraising Campaign Page
Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder – it’s the heart of your mission online. For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. But where do you start? With a few strategic tweaks and thoughtful design choices, […]
How to Set Realistic Yet Motivating Fundraising Goals for 2025
If you’re a nonprofit fundraiser, you know that setting fundraising goals is both an art and a science. You want goals that are ambitious enough to inspire action but realistic enough to achieve. Striking that balance can feel like walking a tightrope. Sound familiar? For 2025, let’s set goals that are not just numbers on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Product Update: Customized Event Registrations for Nonprofits
Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. Nonprofits are too often stuck with tools that create unnecessary headaches—systems that fall into one of two frustrating extremes. One default option may be to use a generic form for participants to complete their registration payment, and then redirect […]