As a fundraiser, you wear many hats. You plan, you market, you sell. You collect money, manage volunteers and organize activities year-round. And your role is constantly evolving because the needs of your organization and the scope of your resources can vary year to year and sometimes even month to month. Through all the normal […]

When planning a fundraising event, it’s natural that a gala will come to mind. It’s a tried-and-true staple event for many nonprofits to celebrate their donors while bringing in new donations. But before you jump to organizing a gala, stop and ask yourself whether a gala is truly on brand for your nonprofit. Does your […]

Imagine if there was a way to make young adult cancer suck less?  There is, and it’s all thanks to Stupid Cancer, an organization dedicated to empowering young adults affected by cancer by ending isolation and building community.  With the help of CauseVox, their main fundraising event, CancerCon has become a life-changing experience for more […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]