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Amazon announced that it’s shuttering the AmazonSmile program in February 2023. Amazon felt the program’s impact was spread too thin to make a measurable difference. And while the average donation to an organization was just over $230, many organizations received thousands of dollars, and are left frustrated with its abrupt end.   If you’re facing an…

Would you try to make a full holiday spread with an Easy-Bake Oven? Of course not! It’s fun for kids to make cookies, but that lightbulb isn’t so great for a full (and fully cooked) turkey.   Too many nonprofits and schools are trying to fundraise with the equivalent of a lightbulb.   From inherited, old tech…

Thank you communications are vitally important and, all too often, are one of the first to be dropped when an organization is stretched thin. While they may feel like a mere nicety, messages like these cultivate your relationship with donors and will stay with them long term.   Seven out of 10 people say they remember…

Sharing appreciation is essential to show donors you care, whether it’s their first donation or their hundredth. When someone gives money and time to your organization, you enter into a stewardship phase to cultivate an ongoing relationship with that donor or volunteer. There are many things you can do to nurture your relationship, including sharing…

If your organization wants a casual, low-cost fundraiser idea that doesn’t sacrifice fun or donor engagement, it’s time to start planning a cornhole tournament fundraiser. Cornhole is a big crowd-pleaser and you can shape the game to fit any venue, cause, budget, or theme. What is cornhole? Cornhole is a simple game with pretty straightforward rules. Single…

Trying to get more donors to support your nonprofit organization can be challenging when you don’t understand why they do what they do. Ultimately, donors give to causes they can connect with and trust, so your message and content should reflect transparency and purpose. To improve your relationships with donors, you should know the stages…

Social fundraising is a powerful tool that can help you meet your fundraising and awareness goals. While growing your list of connections may be challenging, social fundraising allows you to both effectively spread awareness and increase engagement.  What is social fundraising? Social fundraising consists of peer-to-peer fundraising and ambassador fundraising. Essentially, social fundraising is when…

The spread of COVID-19 marked the beginning of a new era of event planning. In-person events lessened in frequency, and online presence became all the more important. As 2021 comes to a close and 2022 begins, you may be concerned with the fundraising future of your business or nonprofit organization. Your usual fundraising methods may…