Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2023
Over the past few years, the global pandemic has deeply impacted the world of philanthropy in many ways, setting the stage for a flurry of fundraising shifts and innovations that are here to stay for the long-term. Nonprofits have pivoted to adapt to the changing...
Developing a Donor Communications Plan for Your Organization
Everything we do as fundraisers relies on the power of communications - grant proposals, pitch presentations, annual appeal letters, sponsorship requests, social media campaigns - the list goes on. In fact, many nonprofit organizations have fundraising and...
Bitcoin in the Bank: Setting Up Your Nonprofit to Accept Cryptocurrency Donations
By now, you have likely heard of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, or one of the dozens of other cryptocurrencies out there. But did you know that cryptocurrency fundraising is the fastest growing donation method today? With a more than $1 trillion market valuation (as of...
How to Create a Successful Year-End Appeal
The last couple months of the year are a prime time for fundraising, with many nonprofits beginning to plan their year-end fundraising activities in September and October. Consider these statistics: Nearly one-third of annual giving happens in the month of December...
Getting DEI Right:What Funders Look For in their Grantees
Institutional grantmakers - whether government, foundation, or corporate - have always exercised due diligence to ensure grantees will be responsible stewards of awarded funds. Through the application, review, and sometimes interview process, these philanthropic...
Thumbs Up: Tips to Boost Your Social Media Engagement
Likes, reactions, shares, and clicks - they all add up! In the nonprofit world, social media can be a powerful tool to amplify your organization’s mission and message, connect with new and diverse audiences, and inspire action through a variety of content. Over the...
Three Basic Donor Metrics and Why Tracking Matters
You may have heard the adage that fundraising is both an art and a science. As fundraising professionals, we are constantly drawing on our artistry by creating meaningful content and appealing to emotion through storytelling, relationship-building, and more. Now, more...
How to Write a Standout LOI that Will Get Your Organization Noticed
The foundation fundraising landscape is a competitive environment. After all, there are many worthwhile organizations jockeying for funding in a world of limited resources. But on the flip side, grant writing and foundation fundraising offer immense potential for your...
Solidify Donor Relationships with Savvy Stewardship
Congratulations! You just secured a first-time gift from a major donor. You invested your time, energy, and resources into building the relationship - and it paid off. Now what? Many organizations make the mistake of...
Straight to the Heart: Use Storytelling to Captivate Donors
The art of storytelling is a centuries-old tradition that has connected humanity across generations. As human beings, we crave information, connection, inspiration, and hope, and stories deliver this in a uniquely powerful way. In the world of philanthropy, telling...