[eBook-2017planning-top] If you’re active on any social media channels, you’ve probably seen the #IceBucketChallenge — videos of people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness about Lou Gherig’s disease and money… Read More
We often talk about ways to ask for donations, but that’s only half of the equation. Let’s talk about how NOT to raise money! This topic came… Read More
You’ve got a vision. You’ve seen a need and decided to start a nonprofit so you can meet it. You may even have a name and some branding ideas for your new organization. All you… Read More
Every year, Christmas decorations start appearing in stores a little earlier than they did the year before. And every year, people exclaim over how annoying it is to see Christmas ornaments right after Halloween. “It’s… Read More
Does your organization have a planned giving program? It’s not a fundraising method that gets a ton of attention; there are few (if any) online resources dedicated solely to attracting donors who will write your… Read More
When I first saw the word “cultivate” used to describe building relationships with major donors, it annoyed me. To me, the word “cultivate” sounded like something you do with tomatoes or beans, not something you… Read More
There are tons of articles all over the Internet that cover how to accept online donations. They go over best practices, tips and tricks, updates about new technology… the works. What they don’t often go over… Read More
As the Millennial generation trades school halls for office spaces, lines between traditional spheres (like home vs. work) are becoming increasingly blurred. Younger workers trawl X at the office and answer work e-mails in their… Read More
FREE BONUS: Online Donor Experience Checklist. Download our handy checklist to ensure that your donors always have a positive online donation experience! We know that running a small nonprofit can be very different than… Read More