In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country, Days of the Year, and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months.
Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 52% of its users are college-educated and 54% of LinkedIn users take home more than $100,000 annually. It's an ideal community to connect with co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors.
Customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program covers the fundamentals of of website and email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. The certificate program provides six hours of training and costs $229 USD.
The findings of the 2025 Board Effectiveness Survey shed light on where nonprofit boards should focus their efforts to maximize performance and impact. Effective onboarding, clear expectations, and regular touchpoints are foundational to boosting board participation at nonprofits.
The National Retail Federation's annual holiday forecast predicts retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. By shopping these 34 online stores, socially conscious consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good.
Human-First + AI Forward is not a rejection of technology – it’s a balancing of values. It’s a philosophy that insists AI should be in service to people, not the other way around. AI technology should amplify human flourishing, not replace it.
With 3.3 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis, and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy.
GivingTuesday raised $3.6 billion in the U.S. from 36.1 million donors. Clearly, fundraising works for nonprofits on this day. If you’re new to it, welcome aboard. The numbers say it’s a worthwhile investment. Jump in and aim for your best end-of-year giving season yet.
Charity golf tournaments offer a unique mix of fun, networking, and philanthropy that’s hard to replicate with other fundraising events. Golfers get a day on the course, sponsors gain visibility and engagement, and your organization raises critical funds and awareness for your mission.
A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits, use these 50+ statistics to guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy.
The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.
The wonderful thing about direct mail lies in its adjustability. You don't need massive budgets or complex campaigns to get started. Begin with simple donor thank-you postcards or event invitations, track the results, then gradually expand what works.
Brands that blog report 97% more links to their website and 434% more indexed pages in search engines. New, timely content is more vital to the success of your nonprofit’s digital marketing and fundraising strategy than it has ever been.