Fundraising Archive

The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

June 20, 2022
Controversial opinion: In many ways, sweepstakes are easier than raffles.  Sweepstakes aren’t just the domain of big, nationwide brands that can conduct far-reaching promotional giveaways. They can also be used by nonprofits large, small, and in between. Especially those who are unable to host raffles due to legalities. Why Sweepstakes Are a Great Option over Raffles Whether virtual, in...

The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

June 4, 2022
Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came. Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. Innovation was a “need...

[Free Webinar] 6 Event Fundraising Tools that Raise the Most Revenue

June 2, 2022
Nonprofits must invest their time and money into the event fundraising tools that are going to raise the most funds for their organization. This value-packed webinar will feature the six most effective fundraising tools when planning in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Topics include: Six modern event fundraising tools including online auctions, raffles, livestreaming, and more A breakdown of how...

23 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Reports for Nonprofits Worldwide

May 24, 2022
The reports listed below offer much-needed data to help your nonprofit craft its 2022-23 digital marketing and fundraising strategy. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield. Thank you! For Nonprofits in the United States: 1. Benchmarks Study 2022 :: Download Published by M+R 2.  State of Modern Philanthropy 2022 ::...

[Free Webinar] The Top 5 Benefits of Adopting a CRM System at Your Nonprofit

May 19, 2022
The effective accounting, donor management, and data analysis of donor activity has become essential as nonprofits have embraced online fundraising, virtual events, and fundraising on social media in recent years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are adopting CRM systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and help your nonprofit raise more for your mission. This free webinar will...

How to Use UTMs to Leverage Donor Acquisition for Your Nonprofit

May 13, 2022
How much time do you spend thinking about where your donors are coming from? Or how they’re landing on your donation page? If you answered something along the lines of ‘not much’, ‘do I need to?’, then you might want to keep reading. It is super important to understand where your donors are coming from and how you could be...

New! Earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good

May 6, 2022
Our Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising covers the fundamentals of launching and maintaining a social media marketing and fundraising strategy for your nonprofit. Participants will learn how to use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to engage and inspire supporters and donors. Based on 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits, the certificate program requires the...

How to Demonstrate ROI to Your Nonprofit Board Members

May 5, 2022
Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management.  Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission. Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests. Perceptions of spending...

3 Effective Tools for (Re)Branding Your Nonprofit

May 4, 2022
Have you noticed, in the last year or so, how many nonprofits have rebranded? The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many...

[Free Webinar] Online Fundraising Compliance: How to Stay Compliant While Building Trust and Increasing Giving

May 1, 2022
Your website and social media channels are remarkable tools that provide boundless opportunities to reach new donors to fuel your mission. But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements. It also brings greater scrutiny by prospective donors, grantmakers, and sponsors. Today, potential mission partners have abundant giving opportunities and trust matters. Trust is...

How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

April 21, 2022
A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like...

How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

April 18, 2022
Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. It also allows you to reach a greater number of supporters. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow...

[Case Study] First-Time Golf Tournament Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Habitat for Humanity of Chicago

April 9, 2022
Organization Snapshot Habitat for Humanity partners with communities all over the globe to help build homes, with the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Globally, Habitat for Humanity has worked in more than 70 countries and helped more than 39 million people with improved living conditions since 1976. On the local level, affiliate...