If you’re unfamiliar or intimidated by the grant process, you’re not alone. You may have heard stories about the many hours it takes to get all the paperwork together, the tedious wait times, and terrible rejection rates. But I’m here to tell you that finding and applying for grants doesn’t have to be difficult, especially […]

What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. But you may not be familiar with exactly what that means or how to go about creating one. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of […]

Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It doesn’t matter how many people you get to click through your emails or social media posts; if your donation page doesn’t convert, you won’t see any payoff from that hard work. Sometimes you see donation page examples that makes you swoon. Unfortunately, many […]

A donation page is one of the most important components of your website and can make or break your fundraising. When you’re raising money, getting visitors to your website is only the first step.  Your donation page should ultimately aim to close the loop by converting those individuals into donors. If your page is sloppy, […]

Walkathons, Bikeathons, Marathons, Oh My! Spring has officially arrived, and generally, this is a busy but lucrative season for fundraisers across the board. With warmer weather and everyone excited to get outside, this is the optimal time to take to the great outdoors with spring fundraisers. No matter the type of event you’re planning, we’re […]

You’ve built and nurtured your own communication channels – email newsletters, social media, and peer-to-peer campaigns – and already reach a dedicated and invested audience. Now that you have your direct-to-donor communication strategy set, it’s time to build a media list to grow your community. Nonprofits rely on publicity to expand their donor bases and […]

It’s no secret that the most effective fundraising strategies begin with understanding your target audience. When talking about generational cohorts, there are countless articles written on cultivating and soliciting Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. However, Generation Z is still an audience to be explored. Who is Generation Z? While generational cutoffs aren’t set in […]

Looking for ways to increase gift size and have a predictable source of donor revenue, month after month? CauseVox has a state-of-the-art pledge donation option (similar to buy now, pay later for donors!) that’s designed to help you get more online pledges and automatically fulfill them. It’s a great way to expand the scope of […]

In this guide, we provide you a step-by-step 60-day plan to cultivating your new donors with the goal of increasing retention and securing a second gift.

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Yet, giving a donation just doesn’t seem like enough sometimes. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a […]