Optimizing Fundraising Efforts Through Your CRM: 4 Tips
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
How to do Planned Giving at a Small Nonprofit
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
5 Tips for Planning School Fundraisers
Schools like yours rely on fundraisers. So, planning school fundraisers is essential. 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... READ MORE
One Nonprofit Fundraising Tip: Please And Thank You
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
Why Quality Matters for Shoe Drive Fundraisers
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
Brushes with Impact: Doing Nonprofit Collaborative Art
Ever thought that art could meet a great nonprofit purpose—even if your mission isn’t art related? Well, yea, it can happen. And by focusing on collaborative art, you can kick your fundraising up a notch with another revenue stream. Here’s the scoop, people love art because it challenges them to look at the world just... READ MORE
5 Nonprofit Fundraising Alternatives to AmazonSmile
As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably always looking for easy, innovative fundraisers that engage your supporters and provide sustainable revenue to fund your mission. From 2013 onward, more than a million organizations found a solution by signing up for AmazonSmile. This program allowed shoppers to donate a portion of their purchase totals on Amazon.com to... READ MORE
How Shoe Drive Fundraisers Benefit Animal Rescue Shelters
Are you an animal lover who’s tired of the same old bake sales and car wash fundraisers? Do you want to help support your local animal rescue shelter but also want to have some fun while doing it? Yea, aha, we hear you. Well, look no further than shoe drive fundraisers! Now, you might think,... READ MORE
Fundraising Event Planning: 10 Steps for Event Success
Everything about your nonprofit’s work requires thorough planning, and that includes fundraising! Whatever fundraising idea you’re trying to execute, you’ll want to prepare well in advance for a successful (and fun!) event. Before you jump into making your fundraising event a reality, you’ll need to follow these nine steps: Identify Your Fundraising Event Purpose and... READ MORE
Virtual Event Platforms: The Future of Nonprofit Fundraising
Are you tired of traditional fundraising events requiring a lot of planning? Well, as you know, events have gone virtual, in-person, and even hybrid. As a result of technology, nonprofits can now reach a wider audience and raise more funds than ever. With virtual event platforms, you can host exciting and interactive events that don’t... READ MORE
The Impact of Climate Change and YOUR Shoes
Shoes are a staple of our daily lives. They provide comfort, protection, and style. However, as the world becomes more conscious of the impact of consumerism on the planet, many are realizing the impact of climate change and shoes. Of course, shoes protect our feet, make us look good, and even reflect our personalities. But... READ MORE
How to Make Online Church Giving Easy
People give because they want to give to your church. Unlike in past generations when it was somewhat of an obligation to support the church, people have choices today. Moreover, the reality is that contributions to churches have declined. So, how can you stop any decrease in giving? One way is to improve your online... READ MORE