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5 Stats for #GivingTuesday Growth  

Mark your calendars: #GivingTuesday 2025 falls on December 2. With an estimated $3.74 billion projected to be raised this year, organizations can leverage this global day of giving to experiment with fresh fundraising strategies—and attract new…

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5 Stats to Unlock Giving by Generation

Donors are still giving, no matter the generation. They’re actually giving more.   What’s behind these trends, and how can your organization harness this period of generosity and pending wealth transfer? How can these insights improve…

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Nonprofit Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

There is no shortage of options when it comes to fundraising and donor management software. As online fundraising has been a growing technology for some time, an overlap in some basic features is expected.   But…

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9 Stats that Prove Why You Should Implement Recurring Giving

Recurring giving isn’t just a trend — it’s a proven strategy for building sustainable, long-term support. The powerful stats in this infographic highlight why nonprofits should prioritize recurring giving donations to drive more revenue with…

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Weathering Federal Uncertainty: Nonprofit Operational Trends

How top-performing nonprofits grow revenue through optimism, flexibility, and futureproofing  

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6 Insights to Inspire Diversifying Revenue Streams  Most nonprofit organizations report increasing revenue is a top priority in 2025. With ever-changing economic conditions and looming federal funding freezes, now is the time to review your nonprofit’s plans for the year.   Consider new ideas, expand on your current streams, and get creative with your appeals. Data shows that organizations with diverse revenue streams are more resilient and better able to find sustainable growth in the face of economic changes.    1. We recently asked nonprofit professionals which revenue streams their organizations depend on to fund their mission and programs. The following are listed in order from most to least used.  1. Individual Donations  2. Grants  3. Corporate Donations  4. Events  5. Monthly Giving Programs   6. Direct Services   7. Giving Tuesday  8. Planned Giving  9. Membership Dues  10. Peer-to-Peer    Evaluate your organization’s mix and identify opportunities where you can diversify to achieve overall growth.    Did you know?  Over 30% of nonprofits' annual revenue comes in December, mainly over the last two days. Use end-of-year giving and the holiday giving spirit to boost your fundraising options and get creative with your year-end appeals!      2. Boost your bottom line by appealing to your donors with recurring giving. Not only do recurring giving donors have a higher retention rate, but they also trend higher in annual donation amounts than one-time donors.  Stat(s)  Recurring donors give 42% more per year than those who make a one-time gift  On average, recurring giving accounts for 10% of a nonprofit’s incoming, unrestricted revenue  Recurring donors average 2x the retention of one-time donors    3. Running a peer-to-peer campaign or adding social fundraising to your planned campaigns can significantly impact your revenue. Let your volunteers, staff, board, and other supporters appeal to their networks on your behalf!  Stat(s)  $17,964.50  average amount raised by peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns    Get Creative!  Expand your sponsorship opportunities. In addition to your traditional asks, consider including advertisement opportunities in newsletters or giving sponsors more opportunities to get involved and be associated with your mission.    4. Has your organization considered a donor-advised fund (DAF)?   Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing categories of charitable contributions.  Connect with DAF managers, and make sure your organization's information is accurate in any portal they use to make distributions.   Stat(s)   Annual grants from DAFs have more than doubled since 2019, to $54.8 billion in 2023  DAF payout rate is steady, at about 24%    5. Diversify funds and double your potential fundraising revenue by seeking and securing matching gifts.   Stat(s)  $2.86 billion is donated through matching gift programs annually  An estimated $4–$7 billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed per year  92% of companies surveyed offer at least one kind of gift-matching program     6.   To make up for U.S. government grant deficits in 2025, private foundations would have to increase their grantmaking by 282%.        Insight  The U.S. federal funding freeze is creating alarming uncertainty.  Now is the time for your organization to stay determined and refine a scalable, strategic fundraising plan. Shifting focus to private grants, donor and sponsor stewardship, legacy planning, and other revenue streams can set your mission up for success.             

6 Insights to Inspire Diversifying Revenue Streams

Amidst rapidly shifting economic conditions and federal funding freezes, increasing revenue should be a key priority for nonprofits in 2025.   By leveraging a variety of nonprofit revenue streams, organizations can not only meet immediate fiscal…

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Recurring Giving Appeal Templates

Sample e-mails, social media posts, and text messages for fundraising success  Recurring donors average 2x the retention of one-time donors.1 This stable, year-round revenue stream fuels reliable, long-term sustainability for your organization.   Our prewritten recurring…

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2024 Impact Report

It was another growth year at GiveSmart; our partner organizations raised a record-breaking amount in 2024, supporting the missions and communities they serve. This report highlights our customers’ fundraising achievements and offers insight into their…

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2025 Annual Fundraising Calendar by GiveSmart

Important Themes, Dates, and Strategies to Help You Steward Donors in 2025 GiveSmart’s popular Annual Fundraising Calendar delivers the holidays, recognized awareness moments, days of giving and connection, and fun days (mostly food-related) worth celebrating….

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Infographic - Stats on Year-End Appeal

5 Stats to Boost Year-End Appeals

Did you know that approximately $48 billion is donated to nonprofit organizations every year between November and December?    As you close your fiscal or annual calendars, year-end asks make a considerable difference in your revenue…

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Navigating fundraising hurdles

Navigating Fundraising Hurdles 

How can you overcome fundraising hurdles to mission success? Nonprofit organizations need funding, and constituents require continued support, regardless of the landscape and the challenges organizations might face.   Fundraising is a critical part of nonprofit…

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GiveSmart Nonprofit Revenue Sources

30+ Nonprofit Revenue Sources Workbook 

Is your nonprofit searching for ways to broaden your revenue sources? Our 30+ Nonprofit Revenue Sources Workbook has you covered! More and more nonprofits are reporting the need to find additional revenue streams with long-term sustainability….

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MicroFinancing Partners in Africa

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Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

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Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County