Each month, we deliver fresh, seasonal ideas and practical action items tailored for small nonprofits. Whether you’re planning events, engaging donors, or boosting your outreach, we’ve got you covered with timely tips and inspiration. Plus, download the workbook to use all month long—perfect for staying organized and on track!
Let’s Dig in to the November Nonprofit Monthly Planning Workbook
November is a powerful month for gratitude, generosity, and impact. Between seasonal giving traditions, national awareness observances, and Giving Tuesday, it’s a peak opportunity to connect with your community and rally support before year-end.
Key Holidays & Observances
Use these dates to spark content ideas and plan around times that may affect engagement or scheduling. Includes civic, cultural, and religious holidays. Always check for other major observances that may vary by year.
National Gratitude Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Adoption Month
National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Movember
National Young Readers Week – Second week of November
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – Third week of November
Election Day – First Tuesday after the First Monday
National STEM/STEAM Day – November 8
Veterans Day – November 11
World Kindness Day – November 13
National Philanthropy Day – November 15
Day of the Imprisoned Writer – November 15
Thanksgiving – Fourth Thursday of November
Giving Tuesday – Tuesday after Thanksgiving
Diwali – Falls in October or November
Hanukkah – Falls in November or December
Themes this month include gratitude, service, family, generosity, community, and year-end readiness.
Key November Tasks for Nonprofits
Launch or continue your year-end campaign
Share a donor or volunteer thank-you message
Share impact stories tied to family, community, and gratitude
Finalize Giving Tuesday materials and outreach
Begin your end-of-year appeal sequence
Highlight your mission’s relevance during the holidays
Prep internal resources and team for December follow-up
Promote matches, milestones, or goals tied to Giving Tuesday and year-end
Weekly November Content Calendar
Week 1: Gratitude & Service Theme: Appreciation & Kickoff
Thank supporters and volunteers with a story showing the impact they made
Promote your fall/winter campaign with an early call to action
Remind your audience to vote on Election Day
Week 2: Awareness & Community Theme: Recognition & Readiness
Acknowledge Veterans Day (Nov 11)
Share an update on your campaign goals or Giving Tuesday prep
Recognize National Family Caregivers Month or Native American Heritage Month if applicable
Launch your Giving Tuesday campaign (Nov 29) with clear calls to give, share, or match
Bonus Tip for Nonprofits:
November is all about connection. Your community is already thinking about gratitude and giving—meet them there. Whether it’s storytelling, celebration, or campaign momentum, November is your chance to strengthen relationships and spark generosity.
Look Ahead
December: The heart of year-end giving—and one of the busiest months for nonprofits. It’s a time to wrap up campaigns, thank supporters, and ensure your mission shines during the holiday season. With the right mix of impact, gratitude, and calls to action, you can finish the year strong.
November Nonprofit Checklist
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Drive your year-end giving campaign across all channels
Promote deadlines for tax-deductible donations
Share impact stories that resonate emotionally and seasonally
Send thank-you emails, cards, or videos before year-end
Programs & Events
Run or support holiday drives (meals, gifts, winter clothing)
Share community highlights tied to the holiday season
Host virtual or in-person year-end gatherings or reflections
Communications
Post messages for holidays you observe (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s)
Highlight your mission through year-end visuals and social content
Use countdown messaging in the final 5–10 days to boost giving
Internal Planning
Finalize plans for January follow-up and donor stewardship
Schedule thank-you workflows and campaign performance reviews
Segment donors for personalized January outreach
Meet with your team for a year-end wrap-up and staff appreciation
Nonprofit Planning Workbooks
OCTOBER
October is a high-activity month for nonprofits. Fall campaigns are underway, events are in full swing, and it’s prime time to deepen donor relationships before the year-end rush.Download Your October Workbook
SEPTEMBER
September kicks off a busy and meaningful season for nonprofits. As summer ends and routines resume, it’s the perfect time to re-engage donors, launch fall campaigns, and spotlight your impact.Download Your September Workbook
AUGUST
August is your nonprofit’s springboard into the busy fall season. While things may still feel quiet externally, this is the month to wrap up summer, re-engage supporters, and lay the groundwork for your most important campaigns of the year.Download Your August Workbook
JULY
July is a quieter month in terms of fundraising, but it’s a prime opportunity for internal resets, strategic planning, light stewardship, and summer storytelling. Whether your nonprofit just kicked off a new fiscal year or is simply riding the mid-year wave, July is your chance to regroup and prepare for the busy fall season.Download Your July Workbook
JUNE
June is a “wrap-and-refresh” month for many nonprofits—especially those closing out their fiscal year at the end of June. It’s a time to finish strong, kick off summer programming, and prepare for a fresh start in July. Whether or not your organization follows a July–June fiscal calendar, this guide helps you stay on track and aligned with the season.Download Your June Workbook
MAY
May is a transitional month for many nonprofits—wrapping up spring efforts, ramping up for summer programs, and laying the groundwork for fall. Whether you’re focused on fundraising, volunteer engagement, or program planning, this guide will help you make the most of May.Download Your May Workbook
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