A well-written, well-positioned mission statement can be a useful tool, providing a foundation that guides your nonprofit’s activities, how you communicate, and the goals you set.
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When you have clean data, you are better able to monitor donor engagement, efficiently input important donor data, run reliable, trustworthy reports, and analyze how different areas of your nonprofit are performing.
How do you come up with an accurate fundraising forecast? What factors should a small nonprofit consider when creating a fundraising forecast? Let’s take a closer look!
The key to bringing back lapsed donors is taking a strategic approach based on hard data so you can focus on tasks that bring the best retention results.
Free E-Guide: Choosing Donor Management Software: A Guide and Worksheet for Comparing Nonprofit CRMs
Nonprofit CRM Software has exploded. With so many options, it can make the process of comparing and choosing the right solution difficult. Even the language itself can be confusing because...
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With live fundraising events likely to return by the middle of 2021, tremendous opportunities lie ahead for small nonprofits to engage supporters who can’t wait to get out and see people again.
The concept of hiring a consultant can sometimes feel out of reach for small nonprofits. While large, for-profit businesses bring in consultants regularly, you may question if it’s something your…
Every year we try to provide resources, tips, work-arounds and industry insight into a variety of topics for our nonprofit clients. This post highlights the top 10 2020 nonprofit resources…
The 40-40-20 rule for fundraising isn’t new. Even with seemingly endless digital marketing options, the principles laid out 50 years ago are still very much valid today
In business, customers are the most valuable yet underutilized source of marketing insights. In the nonprofit community, donors are the most valuable yet underutilized source of fundraising insights! In addition…
On the surface, Excel seems like a great tool for donor management, especially for small, cash-strapped nonprofits. Here’s the problem with using Excel as a donor database – A spreadsheet…
Small nonprofits can still hit year-end fundraising goals during COVID with careful planning and the right strategy. Check out these strategies to help!
In our previous article, we discussed the basics of virtual events and this week we are going to go over virtual fundraising event ideas. With in-person events off the table…
A worldwide pandemic hit, and your small nonprofit was forced to grapple with how to move forward. How will you meet your fundraising goals? Who will be able to volunteer?…
In the previous blog, we discussed why giving days have become so important to fundraising for small nonprofits. These 24-hour events are designed to build awareness of your nonprofit and…
Giving Tuesday has been around since 2012, and this ‘Tuesday’ that follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday now serves as the unofficial kickoff to end-of-year giving for the nonprofit…
You donate your time and talent with the best intentions. You believe in the nonprofit’s mission. You bring your all to the organization. You want to do your part to…
Published April 23 – UPDATE This is your second chance to apply for government funding of your payroll and certain other expenses. Details follow below in our original post on…
If your nonprofit’s fundraiser is cancelled due to the coronavirus, use these tips to keep your donors’ engaged and keep your nonprofit moving forward.
An effective nonprofit board depends on effective board recruitment. Use these steps to ensure your nonprofit’s actively and efficiently finding top talent.
Security technology can be confusing, especially for a small nonprofit with limited in-house expertise. Between antivirus software, firewalls, ransomware, multi-factor authentication, and other terms, it can feel like you’re learning…
Get a better sense of where you stand with your nonprofit’s fundraising plan in the new year by taking our short fundraiser’s quiz.
Every year we try to provide resources, tips, work-arounds and industry insight into a variety of topics for our nonprofit clients. This post highlights the top 10 2019 nonprofit blogs…
When nonprofits consistently live up to their brand promise, they can build emotional connections and stronger relationships with donors. Learn how to streghten your nonprofit branding.
