From in-person fundraisers to virtual events: Where to start

The fundraising event landscape has changed rapidly and dramatically over the last month forcing social impact causes across the globe to rethink their live fundraising events. For many charities, a single event can bring in significant unrestricted revenue for the...

Community development and grant writing with Stachen Frederick

I took a deep breath. Feeling a bit nervous, excited and scared, I pushed the button and hoped for the best. If you think I’m talking about playing a slot machine, you’re not that far off. Isn’t this how we...

7 steps to creating nonprofit awareness campaigns that actually raise awareness (virtual or in real life!)

Whether virtual or in real life (IRL), awareness campaigns or fundraising campaigns for nonprofits take a lot of work. In fact, it’s often a full-time job for at least one to three months prior to the event.  And then, you...

COVID-19: Five things fundraisers should be doing right now

The world has changed. From a fundraising or marketing professional perspective your work priorities have been shifting or will be soon. Things that may have consumed a lot of your time are suddenly on the backburner: meetings, conferences, events, and...

The Fundraiser of the Future: The skills nonprofit fundraisers need for career evolution

This is the first article of 3-part series.  The world of fundraising is changing and with it, fundraisers’ skill sets need to change, too. For the last decade, most nonprofits received their funding through grants, major donors, galas and peer-to-peer...

To call or not to call: The question of donor retention

Coronavirus threw the whole world for a loop, putting lives at risk and increasing the need for charitable organizations to step up to the plate. First and foremost, your organization needs to focus on the health and safety of your...

Fundraising as community building with David Karvinchuk

In times like this, it’s so important that we stay connected. The same goes with our donors. They want to hear from you about how you and your organization is doing. I know what you are thinking: donors already have...

Unlocking the power of design to raise more money with John Lepp

What causes you to open that envelope from a charity? What is going through your mind as you decide to read on? Or make a donation? Wouldn’t it be great if you could unlock some of the secrets that influence...

Go from reluctant fundraiser to fundraising superhero

Learn more about this topic at our FREE webinar on March 26, presented in collaboration with The Good Partnership and Keela. Click here for more details and to register. Most people who are saddled with fundraising in small organizations are...

Technology and innovation: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is impacting the charitable sector

The future is now for the charitable sector. Almost daily, new technologies are being developed to help innovate the way people give or the way organizations offer opportunities to advance their causes. There is no going back. The charitable sector...
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