If you weren’t quite ready last year, now is the time for small nonprofits to bring back in-person events!
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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 just as high as in the for-profit world. 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.
Watch this live stream on how to use your nonprofit CRM support team effectively.
Fundraising has been defined as the act of helping others undertake consequential acts of kindness and generosity. Before you move donors to take action and give to your small nonprofit, you have to move them emotionally!
Here are the basics of what a nonprofit business plan looks like and why creating and updating the business plan should be a top priority for small nonprofits!
An online donation page is where a large percentage of nonprofit giving happens. Whether on your website, in an email, or posted to social media, your small nonprofit’s online donation…
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 2021 small…
A live demo can tell you which donor database is the right choice for your small nonprofit. Just keep in mind that most companies only offer one live demo, so you need to take advantage of that opportunity.
For nonprofits, a new year means it is time to start prepping donor year-end tax letters. After a busy few months of planning and executing your nonprofit’s end-of-year campaigns, starting…
An engaged and energized nonprofit board is critical in leading successful fundraising efforts within your organization. Implement these five strategies to tap into your board member’s potential and inspire excellent fundraising:
In every part of a community – not just nonprofits, but businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, social groups, sports teams, and more – when a group of people come together in support of a common goal, the impact of their efforts are magnified.
Whether you are a two-person team, or have 150 people on your payroll, learning how to make your donor database more team-friendly is paramount.
Will you be a donor database expert on day one? It depends! But even if that first login causes a few butterflies, believe in yourself and your capabilities.
While Microsoft provides a highly secure environment to hold your data, Eleo provides additional security features to help keep your donor database secure without making it difficult for users to access your data.
Your donors, volunteers, and supporters make up a large amount of your nonprofit’s fan club. And, they want to know what’s going on with your nonprofit. This is why newsletters are so important!
In 2020, nearly 320 billion emails were sent and received worldwide – every single day. The average working person receives more than 120 emails per day and sends about 40…
