You’ve started a new nonprofit! It’s an exciting time. You have your 501c3; you have your mission; you have a few volunteers. You’re fired up! You’re ready to take on…
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In this video webinar, Friend of Eleo, Olivia Goldsworthy of Almora Advisors helps nonprofits create a culture of relationships vs. receipts.
As a small nonprofit, online presence is everything. Unfortunately, that presence can be expensive. As small nonprofits continue to invest in their digital footprint, it’s important to know what technologies…
Every year we try to provide resources, tips, work-arounds and industry insight into a variety of topics for our small nonprofit clients. This post highlights the top 10 2022 small…
Small nonprofits with limited staff, budgets and resources often find themselves fundraising on the fly. They organize fundraising events, post on social media, and send out mass email blasts, but...
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Is your small nonprofit struggling to find new volunteers? Let’s talk about 3 ways to put a fresh spin on your small nonprofit volunteer recruitment strategies.
To finish out our 3-part blog series on ‘Developing a Major Gifts Program’ at your small nonprofit, we will shift our focus to – the art of the ask and fundraising follow up. Time to dive into your Major Gifts Program communications strategy.
Here are a few quick and easy steps you can take to lay the groundwork for a well-oiled Major Gifts Program at your small nonprofit organization.
In this free video webinar, learn how to prepare communication and planning for end of year fundraising.
While fundraising data is an important part of a donor impact report, you build stronger connections with donors by telling the stories of how those gifts are making a difference.
Fraternities and sororities are not only great partners for small nonprofit fundraising, but they’re also a phenomenal resource for recruiting volunteers, staff, and leaders.
Every nonprofit needs to start somewhere. Why not follow the guidance of a study that analyzed more than 37 million social media posts from more than 30,000 organizations?
You’ve been told your nonprofit data is useful, but figuring out how to use it might be daunting. Check out these 5 tips to get going.
SEO is one of those marketing terms that is widely known but not widely understood. While used religiously by for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations tend to shy away from SEO strategy.
If you weren’t quite ready last year, now is the time for small nonprofits to bring back in-person events!
It's summer, and while a small nonprofit's work is never done, it does get just a little quieter when everyone under the sun is on vacation. Take a moment to...
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In this free video webinar, Friend of Eleo, Maureen Walbeoff, helps your nonprofit push past basic data questions to actually using your data to make empowering decisions.
In the world of small nonprofits, the success rates with personalization are no different. Personalized donor communications lead to more donor engagement, closer donor relationships, and higher donor retention rates.
As a small nonprofit, understanding and tracking in-kind donations can feel intimidating. However, while there is a learning curve to accepting in-kind donations, this type of donation offers tremendous potential as an additional revenue stream for your organization.
“How do I find new donors?” It’s a basic, fundamental question for most small nonprofits. Surprisingly, there is no straightforward, one size fits all answer. We can, however, help you get on the right path with a simple piece of advice.
It might seem daunting to build a monthly giving program from scratch, but it's time to move it to the front of your small nonprofit to do list. This type...
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There’s so much more to nonprofit sponsorships than a business logo on your charity walk t-shirt or an ad in the program for your annual gala. These types of short-term sponsorships certainly have value, but small nonprofits need to think big and long-term!
In a previous article, we explained why the annual campaign is the bread and butter of small nonprofit fundraising. The annual campaign feeds the general fund and makes it possible for the organization to function. When managed successfully, it gives you the financial flexibility to do more and make a bigger difference!
An annual campaign is the foundation of a small nonprofit’s fundraising. It feeds the general fund that supports all operational costs and can supplement other programs. In other words, the annual campaign is what makes it possible for your small nonprofit to function and carry out your mission.
