Your nonprofit works hard to bring your mission to life, from leading community programs to running fundraising campaigns year-round. However, your ability to effectively serve the community rests on one important component: the steady flow of donations. With so many incoming communications crowding your supporters’ inboxes and feeds, it can be difficult to stand out …

Small businesses are the heart and soul of their communities. They add variety and originality to their communities in a way that makes their residents feel at home. At the same time, communities offer support that makes small business success possible and keeps the local economy growing. In this article, we’ll review three advantages of …

The use of artificial intelligence in the nonprofit sector has fundamentally changed the way organizations spread their message and increase donations. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation even equipped 50 grant recipients with funding to support their efforts to use AI tools to create community health and development solutions. This project demonstrates the spirit of urgency and innovation …

From recruitment to graduation, your brothers or sisters all pitch in to help your chapter thrive through fundraising. Not only do your members fundraise to offset internal costs such as dues, but they also fundraise to satisfy one of your core values: community service. By partnering with a charitable organization, you can deliver valuable experiences …

Hybrid fundraising has gained momentum as a way to bring fundraising events to both live and virtual audiences. Think of it as the “best of both worlds.” There are two audiences engaged in your fundraising, at the same time, just from different locations. It doesn’t matter where they are or what they are doing – …

In 2020, the nonprofit world flipped on its head with the cancellation of all events. Event managers had to think swiftly to recover funds that otherwise would have come from galas, walks, and other thriving fundraisers, and virtual events saved the day. Now that many nonprofits are moving back toward hosting in-person events with fewer …

Association members join for networking, education, and enrichment opportunities. Operating an association can be challenging as you try to manage the moving parts of membership retention, plan engaging activities, and create valuable learning experiences. It can be expensive to host and create those opportunities for members, and sometimes annual dues just don’t create enough revenue. …

Picture this: An animal rescue nonprofit is working to raise money for a dog park. A few weeks into the fundraising campaign, the team decides it’s time to go back to the drawing board since their efforts to gather donations don’t seem to be working. They have to try a myriad of different approaches to …