How to Build a Donor Database

Keeping track of donor information enables you to make informed decisions within your organization, such as how to continue engaging your existing donors and targeting new ones. A high-quality donor database will help you more easily manage information and understand the specifics of each donor, allowing you to create campaigns that inspire and encourage their…

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6 Tips to Get Corporate Sponsorships

Corporate sponsorships are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. In 2024 alone, corporations donated more than $44 billion to charitable organizations across the United States. So how can your organization attract and secure corporate sponsorships? How to Secure Corporate Sponsorships Corporate sponsorships are gifts of monetary value from a company that help a nonprofit organization further…

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Attracting and Retaining Millennials as Donors and Volunteers

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To grow your organization, you need to focus on attracting and retaining constituents from every generation. Many organizations overlook younger audiences, but these groups are growing in both size and financial resources, making them valuable assets to nonprofit organizations. Millennials are expected to benefit the most from the impending great wealth transfer, and donors typically establish giving…

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50+ Fundraising Ideas to Try at your School

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Happy Back-to-School Season! As you label backpacks, sharpen pencils, and lay out clothes, you’re probably planning for this year’s fundraising. Schools across the US raise billions annually to fund “extras” for their students and staff.   If you raise money for a school, you know many of those “extras” are really necessities, and you also…

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5 Metrics Your Board Really Cares About

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Nonprofit leaders and their Board Members are united by cause-driven initiatives that aim to deliver social impact. One of the most essential initiatives, if not the most important, is the organization’s fundraising strategy. Fostering a culture of fundraising and identifying ways to measure program effectiveness are critical to your nonprofit’s success.  You don’t always get…

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How Board Members Can Help Fundraise

Whether the business is for-profit or nonprofit, members of its board of directors play a crucial role. They govern the organization, establish new policies, and ensure that everything is on track to achieve the organization’s goals. Their role in fundraising is equally significant, and they can make a real difference in the organization’s financial health.  …

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70+ Proven Fundraising Event Ideas for Nonprofits

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No matter a nonprofit’s yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. 1  With grant funding under threat and siege, many organizations acknowledge increasing revenue streams via fundraising events will be necessary to maintain programs and support missions.   A successful nonprofit fundraising event should be engaging and…

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