It’s a question we’re asked a lot, especially as more and more nonprofits and charities turn to online fundraising to support their overall budget—is #GivingTuesday worth it? Not surprisingly, it seems the answer to this question is a lot more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are, of course, pros and cons to […]

Look at the average fundraising professional’s budget, and you’ll see allocations for four major pools of money: individuals, foundations, governments, and corporations. These four areas count for the majority of donations for most organizations. Far too often, skipping over the last area is easy. Corporate donors can seem mysterious, and developing strong nonprofit corporate partnerships […]

#GivingTuesday is arguably the most well-known giving day of the year in the United States, and it’s growing influence across the world has made it even more noteworthy. For many nonprofits and charities like yours, #GivingTuesday serves as a kickoff to the giving season, which spans from after Thanksgiving to the end of the calendar […]

Take a moment to think about all the ways donations funnel into your nonprofit. Chances are, you’re collecting donations both online and offline at fundraising events, through your website’s donation page, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, and so on. Someone may drop off a check at your office one day, and the next, you get an electronic […]

It goes without saying that an active nonprofit board of directors is essential for most organizations. But these committed people, who sincerely care about your cause (or else they wouldn’t have signed on to help), don’t just manage the strategic vision and executive leadership. There’s more for them to do! First, A Question: Nonprofit Board […]

Monday Mixtape 022: Nonprofit Leadership Strategies Here’s your Monday Mixtape, a weekly newsletter from CauseVox designed to jumpstart your week, challenge your thinking, and inspire you to keep at it. Each week, we’ll hand-pick must-read articles, thinking, resources, and stories for nonprofit fundraisers and leaders and drop it in your inbox. Have suggestions or questions? Let us know […]

Monday Mixtape 021: Make The Most of Your Summer Fundraising Slump Here’s your Monday Mixtape, a weekly newsletter from CauseVox designed to jumpstart your week, challenge your thinking, and inspire you to keep at it. Each week, we’ll hand-pick must-read articles, thinking, resources, and stories for nonprofit fundraisers and leaders and drop it in your inbox. Have suggestions […]

Monday Mixtape 020: Social Media Fundraising in 2018 Here’s your Monday Mixtape, a weekly newsletter from CauseVox designed to jumpstart your week, challenge your thinking, and inspire you to keep at it. Each week, we’ll hand-pick must-read articles, thinking, resources, and stories for nonprofit fundraisers and leaders and drop it in your inbox. Have suggestions or questions? Let […]

So, I hear you’re partnering with a local business. That’s awesome! Did you ask them for a sponsorship? Did they donate some supplies in-kind? Are their employees eager to participate in some weekday volunteer projects? All of this is great, because, as you know, all forms of engagement are helpful in enhancing these essential alliances. […]