Category Archives: Fundraising
10 Nonprofit Marketing Experts’ Best Fundraising Strategies
Marketing and fundraising at a nonprofit is tough. You’ve got a tight budget, a small team, a handful of tools, high expectations, and lots of people who want your organization to succeed. Right now you’re likely dealing with a major
5 Ways to Get Parents Involved in School Fundraisers
As a general trend over the past several years, public schools have seen repeated budget cuts at the federal, state and local levels. Nonetheless, school needs are as great as ever. Budget shortfalls often lead to fewer extracurricular opportunities, outdated
Silent Auctions: What to Remember Day-Of
Silent auctions are a popular and effective fundraising event for nonprofits. However, that doesn’t mean that these events are easy to pull off! There are many moving parts to juggle in the quest to make sure you’re raising maximum funds
6 Tips to be at the Top of Your Fundraising Game
With an increasing number of nonprofits entering the scene, there’s a lot of competition for the limited amount of attention and resources out there. In this environment, you need to stay at the top of your game to make the
Understanding Why And How People Give
This post is sponsored by GoFundMe If you’re involved in nonprofit work, you’ve probably thought a lot about what motivates people to donate their hard-earned income to a charitable cause. While much has changed in the nonprofit realm over the
How to put Climate into Your Mission
Look, I know it’s scary. It’s tough to think about. But whether or not you accept it, the Earth is changing. Glaciers are melting, oceans are rising and weather patterns are changing. According to NASA Global Climate Change, In the
Fall Fundraisers – 6 Ideas to Kick off the Season
Looking for some fall ideas to (pumpkin) spice up your fundraising game? Here are some festive fundraising ideas to get people excited for the season and for your mission. With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, these ideas can help you
The Evolution of Auction Fundraisers
This post is sponsored by Auctria Auction fundraisers have evolved a lot since paper and pencil bid sheets and long checkout lines. There’s so much more fundraising in addition to just the auctioning at an auction fundraiser. Auction teams that
T-Shirt Fundraising: A New Take on Crowdfunding
If your nonprofit is looking for a new fundraising idea that will get your supporters excited to make a donation, then t-shirt fundraising could be exactly what you’re looking for. This new crowdfunding option is an easy way for your
Using Social Science to Strengthen Your Fundraising
At its core, fundraising is a persuasive craft. It involves using rational and emotional appeals to move listeners and readers to take some action, like making a gift or volunteering time in support of your cause. While fundraising communications are
