How to Do Prospect Research: A Checklist for Lean Teams

Imagine a two-person development team sitting before a spreadsheet of five thousand unsegmented donor records, knowing that hidden within those rows of donor data are the major gifts needed to fund their next community initiative. Without a clear roadmap or a solid understanding of how to do prospect research effectively, identifying high-capacity givers feels like

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The title of the article: Questions to Ask Before Planning Your School's Fundraiser

School fundraising campaigns are essential for providing classrooms with the resources they need, but planning fundraisers can often be a chaotic experience. Without an intentional, strategic roadmap, even the most passionate PTA leaders can find themselves chasing down missing school merchandise, phoning volunteers at the last minute, and tracking down pledge donations recorded across multiple

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Every session registration, attendee interaction, and payment your association processes is a piece of association growth data waiting to be used. Most associations collect this information, but they never build a strategy around it. The gap closes when you stop guessing what members need and start analyzing what they actually do: which sessions fill up,

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Learn about top peer-to-peer platform suggestions for your nonprofit with this guide.

Want a change from the traditional fundraising setup? Shake things up for your nonprofit and supporters by hosting a peer-to-peer fundraiser.  Peer-to-peer fundraising involves having your supporters raise funds on your nonprofit’s behalf, allowing you to reach new supporters and boost revenue.  To maximize results and reap the benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising, you first need

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The article’s title, which is “How to Train Your Fundraising Volunteers for Success.”

Regardless of the type of fundraiser you host, volunteers play a crucial role in making your event possible. Not to mention, their involvement can spur additional support through volunteer grants from their employers or increased awareness in their social circles. However, volunteers can only be effective when your organization sets them up for success. While

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The title of the post: Are You Using Donor Data or Just Storing It? 5 Warning Signs

It’s no secret that data empowers informed decisions and strengthens nonprofit fundraising strategies. However, many organizations may think they’re using donor data properly when they’re really just storing it. Bloomerang’s Mission Retainable Report reveals that “while 94% of fundraisers use CRMs, only 47% take full advantage of these tools and use donor insights to tailor

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The title of the post, "staying ahead of trends in corporate volunteer grants."

Volunteer grants—sometimes called volunteer service grants or dollars-for-doers programs—are corporate donations made to nonprofits based on the hours their employees volunteer. Once considered a niche benefit, volunteer grant programs have become a central part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement strategies. According to Double the Donation’s volunteer statistics, 85% of top matching gift

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Any nonprofit team that has applied for a grant is well aware of the amount of time, research, and effort required to secure this valuable source of funding. While the process for securing grants can be intensive, adding this new revenue source to your funding model can set your organization up for growth and improve

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The title of the post, "3 Resilient Strategies for Sustainable Fundraising Success"

Capturing the attention of donors is just the first step toward building a successful fundraising program. To thrive in a giving landscape that’s constantly evolving and full of economic uncertainty, your nonprofit needs to prioritize building resilience through diversified revenue streams and systems that fuel long-term engagement. It’s time to move beyond one-off campaigns and

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Corporate Sponsorships for Small Nonprofits: A Handy Guide

Running a small nonprofit often feels like a balancing act. You are likely operating with a lean team, a tight budget, and a to-do list that never seems to get shorter. You rely heavily on individual donors and perhaps a few grants to keep the lights on. While these are vital revenue streams, there is

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Leveraging Volunteer Time Off for Small Nonprofits: A Quick Guide

Running a small nonprofit often feels like a balancing act. You are likely operating with a lean team, a tight budget, and a to-do list that never seems to get shorter. You rely heavily on volunteers to bridge the gap between your ambitious goals and your limited resources. They show up, they do the work,

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Volunteer Grants for Small Nonprofits: A Quick Guide

For small nonprofits, every dollar counts. You operate with a lean team, a tight budget, and a mission that demands everything you have. You rely heavily on volunteers to bridge the gap between your ambitious goals and your limited resources. They show up, they do the work, and they keep your organization running. But what

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Unlock Funding: Employer Appends for Small Nonprofits

For small nonprofits and schools, fundraising is often a game of sheer grit. You rely on a dedicated circle of parents, alumni, and community members to keep the lights on, fund scholarships, and maintain programs. Every dollar raised is the result of hard work, often performed by a skeleton crew or a passionate board of

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Payroll Giving for Small Nonprofits: A Compact Guide

For small nonprofits, the fundraising landscape often feels like a hustle. You are constantly chasing the next grant, planning the next event, or crafting the next appeal letter, all while operating with a lean team and limited resources. In this environment, predictability is the ultimate luxury. Imagine starting every month knowing a portion of your

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Matching Gift Mistakes to Avoid at Your Nonprofit

Did you know that every year, nonprofits leave up to $7 billion in potential funding on the table? This isn’t because donors don’t care. Instead, it’s the result of simple, often invisible mistakes in their matching gift programs. Many teams assume their matching gift approach is “good enough.” But the reality is stark. Many organizations

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