You already know that your nonprofit’s website is an essential part of its infrastructure. Between displaying essential contact information, sharing updates on your projects, and explaining your mission to new supporters, your website accomplishes a lot. It may even be the only interaction that a potential donor has with your organization. But does your website Read More…
Reaching your annual fund’s goals is one of the most important tasks your nonprofit faces year after year, but meeting this benchmark can be quite a challenge. While many of your dedicated supporters understand the need for unrestricted funding to fuel your operations, keeping up the momentum of annual campaigns isn’t always easy. However, if your Read More…
No matter what business you’re in, it’s key to keep your employees engaged in order to make sure they’re satisfied in their work. Having a happier workforce means less turnover, fewer absences, and a more general sense of well-being throughout the office. And for those working in the nonprofit sector in particular, it’s even more Read More…
The phrase giving journey is often used to describe the mental path from potential giver to awareness to first gift. If nonprofits want to go beyond one-and-done gifts, however, they must understand and nurture the journey beyond that initial gesture: the giving lifecycle. The lifecycle is a simple map that documents the maturation of a Read More…
Finding the right fundraising consultant for your nonprofit can sometimes be a challenge. Your team needs to pick a partner who understands your organization’s mission and vision for your future, while also choosing a firm that fits within your budget and provides the right ROI. Even though fundraising consultants are often a key part of Read More…
Whether your nonprofit is planning to embark upon your next capital campaign, restructure any aspect of your fundraising efforts, or widen your network of supporters, a fundraising consultant can apply their professional expertise to help you achieve your goals. Your organization will benefit from the experience and perspective that your fundraising consultant will provide as Read More…
For this round of the Fundraising Strategies and Nonprofit Tech Carnival, we called for submissions based around all things related to capital campaigns. And now, it’s time to show the resources you all provided. (Learn more about the theme by checking the announcement post!) Here’s what you had to say! 1. Capital Campaigns | How Read More…
Annual funds are your nonprofit organization’s bread and butter. These campaigns run all year long, and they’re where your team draws their operational budget from. Annual funds pay the electricity bill, your staff’s salaries, and for the paper in the copy machines. They aren’t quite as glamorous as some of the more high-profile campaigns that Read More…
It’s hard to believe, but 2018 is here in full swing! Between organizing and goal setting, we hope you’ll take a moment to participate in this round of the Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival. We’re officially hosting! What’s the Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival? The carnival is organized with two goals in mind: Read More…
When the time comes for your nonprofit to start planning its next capital campaign, one thing is certain: hiring a capital campaign consultant is a must. Since capital campaigns are such ambitious undertakings, it doesn’t matter how much fundraising experience your organization has under its belt. The fact of the matter is that for nonprofits Read More…