Donor Recognition Ideas to Inspire Continued Giving

Donor recognition isn’t just a formality—it’s the foundation of a lasting relationship. Just as personal relationships thrive on mutual appreciation, so do donor relationships. When people give to your organization, they choose to support your mission over countless other options, and acknowledging their generosity is essential to maintaining their loyalty. Effective donor recognition reinforces the

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Explore these top tips and recommendations for streamlining your organization’s fun run fundraiser.

Races, like marathons and 5Ks, are a tried and true fundraising idea. They’re used for anything from family-friendly school walk-a-thons to corporate social responsibility events. One of the most engaging types of charity races is the fun run. Like any other event, fun runs require plenty of planning to be successful. You’ll need to choose

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In this guide, we’ll answer five frequently asked questions about the Google Ad Grant.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the Google Ad Grant stands as a beacon of opportunity for nonprofits. With up to $10,000 per month in free advertising credits, this grant empowers organizations to reach wider audiences, drive traffic to their websites, and amplify their impact. But how does it all work? What are the

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A photo of a person typing on a laptop with the title of this article overlaid, “Data Collection for Grant Proposals: 3 Essential Strategies”

Nonprofit organizations must always be on the lookout for funding possibilities. Whether these are foundation grants, community awards, or gifts from various corporations, nonprofits should be prepared to write effective proposals when the perfect opportunities arise. Maybe you’ve already learned the basics of grant writing as a freelance grant writer or in-house fundraiser—great! Compelling stories can hold

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An image showing the title of the article: Digital Fundraising Strategies To Unlock The Most Support

Integrating digital strategies is crucial for just about any fundraiser when it comes to streamlining the process and maximizing your fundraising potential. When you’re working to take your organization’s fundraiser to the next level, consider these top five strategies for planning digital campaigns: Streamline your nonprofit’s digital fundraising tools. Update your constituent-facing technology. Carefully choose

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In this article, explore thoughtful ideas for thanking and recognizing the volunteers who do so much for your nonprofit's mission.

Thanking your donors should be the first step on your to-do list after your fundraising campaign. But what about thanking your volunteers? Your fundraising campaigns need both donors and volunteers to be successful, and your volunteers deserve recognition for all they do to promote your cause, create positive experiences for donors, further your nonprofit impact measurement efforts,

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mobile bidding - woman bidding on mobile phone

Imagine this: your nonprofit has spent months planning a dynamic silent auction for your supporters. You’ve marketed your event extensively, created a simple registration experience, booked the venue and catering, and more. However, when the big event day comes around, your team struggles to organize and keep track of all the paper bids, and the

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Raise money for your animal shelter with these tips.

Picture this: You enter your animal shelter where hopeful eyes greet you and furry friends eagerly await their chance at a forever home. Despite this heartwarming scene, you know that there’s hard work to be done behind the scenes to ensure that every tail is wagging, every belly is full, and every paw is cared

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Use these tips to develop a strong major fundraising campaign plan and fuel more high-impact donations.

If your nonprofit is seeking a significant amount of funding to supercharge your mission, you’ll need to develop a major gift fundraising strategy. Major gift fundraising is a strategic effort to generate a substantial amount of revenue by tapping your donors who can give the largest gifts. Major gift fundraising should naturally integrate into your

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A group of schoolchildren sit at desks learning.

If you’ve ever been a student, teacher, or parent at a public school, you know that they’re notoriously underfunded. They depend on school fundraisers and community support to supplement their limited finances. So, if you work at a school, how do you successfully raise money and engage the community in new and exciting ways? We’ll

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Walking is something that most of us can do with ease, and it is a relaxing and healthy way to pass the time. This is what makes walk-a-thons popular for school organizations and nonprofits looking for a challenging and engaging way of raising money. Organizing a stellar walk-a-thon can be challenging, so here are five

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Leverage a compelling donation request letter for your next animal-focused fundraiser

Sending out a donation request letter for your animal-focused nonprofit can be daunting. Letters asking for donations are constantly sent out by animal-focused charities and groups worldwide. So how can you meet your fundraising goals by making your donation request stand out in such a crowded field? In this guide, we’ll look at five critical

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checklist choose right product fundraiser for your group

Evaluate and compare as many different products and companies as you like with this printable PDF! This checklist offers an at-a-glance overview, logistical and planning considerations, and company-specific questions to help you decide which product fundraiser is best for your group. To find the right product fundraiser for your group, answer questions such as: What

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set up fundraising committee

“Who’s going to do all the work?” Use this checklist as a guide to help you get started in setting up a new fundraising committee. Be sure to find out if there are any rules or guidelines that need to be followed if you’re setting up a committee at an already established place such as

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Quickly gain an insightful overview of your upcoming fundraising season with our one-page “Set Goals for Your Next Fundraising Season Checklist.” No email required! Download it below. It will help you define your goals for your upcoming fundraising season. This checklist helps you to understand your overall funding needs with questions such as: How much

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