Nonprofits are always on the lookout for ways to improve their fundraising efforts, whether by trying out new fundraising ideas or keeping up with the latest trends. While exploring new ideas, however, you may be missing out on the difference you can make with the fundraising tools you already have. Specifically, your organization’s constituent relationship management (CRM) software... READ MORE

When many nonprofit leaders think of planned giving, they think of it as something only for large organizations. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, any nonprofit could benefit from planned gifts—including small organizations. There’s no mystery to planned gifts, and they offer any nonprofit the opportunity to create a sustainable path... READ MORE

So, are you ready for 2024? 2023 has been an incredible year. For instance, generative AI and the sparks that happened at the end of the year with OpenAI were pretty big news. Here’s the scoop: the fact that Sam Altman is back in charge of OpenAI and the board that fired him means one... READ MORE

Schools like yours rely on fundraisers. The funds raised help to improve students’ classroom experience, fund field trips, and pay for essential school supplies. It’s also a unique chance for you to bring the community together and make memories while they make a difference in your students’ lives. Despite these benefits, it can sometimes be difficult... READ MORE

If you’re on a school or nonprofit’s fundraising team, chances are you might have a secret. In short, you’re tired of the same old bake sales and direct response appeals. Here’s the thing: if you’re tired—so are your donors. It’s time to break free from the monotony and get a bit more creative with your... READ MORE

Please and thank you are some of the magic words we are taught as children to help us as we navigate through life. And they also make sense with regard to nonprofit fundraising. It costs nothing to say please and thank you. But forgetting those magic words can cost you everything. Keeping things simple with... READ MORE

We know that the world has woken up to becoming environmentally conscious. And that’s a great thing. Recently, our team attended Canada’s sustainable fashion conference in Toronto. The WEAR Conference is one of the best places to go in the industry. From that conference, we returned with an even bigger commitment regarding shoe quality. For... READ MORE

As everyone in the nonprofit and school community knows, we’re heading into the best time of the year. Yes, the holidays! And it’s also great because people feel incredibly generous, which is why Giving Tuesday was created. Recently, our fun-loving CMO, Kristy, hosted a webinar discussing case studies and five key decisions about Giving Tuesday,... READ MORE

“‘Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’ ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat. ‘I don’t much care where–‘ said Alice. ‘Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,’ said the Cat.” – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 1865 Ever... READ MORE

Are you ready for Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, November 28th? Well, in this nonprofit essential Giving Tuesday guidebook, you’ll learn everything you need to know! You want it to be a success, and so do we! If you’ve tried doing something for the most significant global fundraising day of the year, or you have been... READ MORE

As we enter my favorite season of the year, College Football Season, I can’t help but think how fundraising shares surprising parallels with contact sports. While one might envision fundraising as a passive activity, the truth is that it requires a competitive spirit, a strategic approach, and an unwavering commitment to securing resources. In many... READ MORE

The days of conventional bake sales and car washes are over! To successfully attract your audience’s attention and raise money today, your sorority needs to experiment with fundraising ideas that donors might not expect. However, it can be difficult to formulate the right ideas and plan and execute them. If you’re a fundraising beginner unsure how to... READ MORE