Making the Virtual Ask
It’s six months into the coronavirus pandemic and we are still managing to maintain social distance with one another. This can be challenging for nonprofit organizations that rel
Getting to Know Your Donors Better
Whether you’re a new development director or have donors who quietly mail an annual donation to your organization without attending any events, you probably don’t know all of y
Increasing Your Digital Fundraising Presence in a COVID-19 World
As fundraisers, we tend to be social people. We get to know people over a cup of coffee and attend social events hosted by our volunteers and donors. COVID-19 has put a halt to tho
Fundraising in Uncertain Times
The year 2020 has begun with some uncertainties impacting how we work, relax and spend our resources. The outbreak of the new coronavirus has led companies to restrict travel, indi
Year-End Giving
The last quarter of the calendar year generates the most revenue for nonprofits. In fact, according to CauseVox, nonprofits receive 50% of their donations between October and Decem
Creating an Engaging Volunteer Experience
Volunteers are the lifeblood of an organization. They are advocates for a cause, ambassadors to create awareness and champions for services. It only makes sense that we focus on re
Make It Transparent
Transparency is important among donors. And more than other generations, Generation X and Millennials like to see proof of their donations being put to good use and the impact they
Keeping Donors Loyal
In fundraising, it is important to attract new and big donors, and it’s exciting when we do! However, relying solely on a small pool of new and big donors is unsustainable — it