Your nonprofit is working toward a number of goals simultaneously. Making donors feel appreciated. Engaging volunteers. Increasing awareness of your organization. Fundraising for your latest campaign. The list goes on and on. Social media can… Read More
Peer-to-peer fundraising events should be a tool in most nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. But if you’re operating on a shoestring budget, hosting an effective fundraising event can seem out of reach. Before you choose to leave… Read More
The beauty of peer-to-peer fundraising is that you give people from outside your organization the power to raise money for you. They can share their own stories, advocate for your organization, and spread the word… Read More
Thanks so much to all of our clients who joined us at the Chicago Fundraising Lab on October 8th! Attendees networked with other local nonprofits, enjoyed Rachel Muir’s presentation on Steal Smart: What Fundraisers Can… Read More
You’ve likely heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. When it comes to fundraising campaigns, like Giving Tuesday, video blows pictures out of the water! Video is the most powerful… Read More
This guest post was contributed by Christine Soucy at Wired Impact. You’re kicking off a fundraising campaign, but will your website visitors know about it? Updating your content based on a few simple website… Read More
As you begin planning your silent auction, you may think you have everything you need: you’ve procured great items, set up a simple bidding system, and printed invitations to send out for your… Read More
As your nonprofit plans its year-end campaign, consider ways to make donating easy for your supporters. Sure, you could send a direct mail appeal with a self-addressed envelope to collect checks. However, this doesn’t work… Read More
Once upon a time, peer-to-peer fundraising was used almost exclusively for activity-based events. Charity marathons, 5ks, bicycle races, and walk-a-thons dominated the peer-to-peer space. Today, peer-to-peer fundraising is popular with nonprofits that run all kinds… Read More
Capital campaigns are important for growing organizations. As your size and mission grows, so will your financial needs! In order to sufficiently meet those needs, you’ll probably consider running capital campaigns that aim… Read More