How to Handle Multi-Year Grants: Guide for Nonprofits

Securing grant funding is no easy feat. Between finding a relevant grant, preparing data and impact metrics, compiling a comprehensive proposal, submitting your application, and actually receiving funds, your nonprofit’s team must be diligent about every step of the process. However, once you choose and ...

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Why Continuing Education Is a Membership Value Driver

For member-based organizations, the challenge isn’t just growing awareness and recruiting new members—it’s keeping them. Your current and prospective members have more choices than ever when it comes to growing their skills and advancing their careers. That’s why continuing education has emerged as one of ...

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Payroll Giving vs. Recurring Donations: Distinctions + Benefits

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, organizations are continually seeking effective strategies to maximize revenue and build sustainable donor support. Among the many giving options available, payroll giving and recurring donations stand out as two of the most reliable and scalable methods. Each offers ...

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How to Get In-Kind Donations from Companies for Your Event

Securing in-kind donations from companies can significantly enhance your event by providing essential goods and services without the associated costs. These contributions not only reduce financial strain but also create opportunities for deeper corporate engagement, as businesses see firsthand how their products, expertise, or resources ...

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How to Increase Payroll Giving Donations at My Nonprofit

Increasing payroll giving donations is a vital strategy for nonprofits looking to enhance their funding and support for their missions. By leveraging the power of workplace giving, organizations can tap into a steady stream of contributions from employees who wish to support causes they care ...

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How to Recruit Employee Volunteers for Your Nonprofit

Recruiting employee volunteers for your nonprofit organization can significantly enhance your community impact and foster a culture of social responsibility within the workplace. Engaging employees in volunteer opportunities not only benefits your organization but also enriches the lives of the volunteers themselves. When businesses and ...

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How to Streamline Abstract Submission & Review for Events

If you’ve planned a conference or other large-scale event for your association, you’ve managed many moving parts to make it happen, from nailing down logistics to tracking registrations and creating marketing content. However, one of the most notorious aspects of organizing an association event is ...

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How to Engage High-Dollar Donors for a Challenge Match

When running a challenge match campaign, one of the most crucial factors in determining success is securing the right donor to provide the matching funds. High-dollar donors (or individuals or organizations with the capacity and interest to make significant contributions) are essential for driving the ...

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4 Children’s Church Fundraising Ideas + How to Choose One

Children’s ministries run on dedication and prayer. But logistically, these programs also require resources, and your ministry leaders may struggle to balance their passion for teaching biblical truths with the practical need to fund their programs. The good news is that the right fundraising ideas ...

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Online Auction Do’s and Don’ts: Creating the Best Experience

Online auctions are a game-changer for nonprofits. By removing the geographical limitations of an in-person auction, these virtual events offer flexibility, cost-efficiency, and wider reach. However, the digital format comes with its own unique challenges: distractions are only a click away, making it easy for ...

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Maintaining Momentum in Your Challenge Grant Campaigns

Nonprofits know that challenge grant campaigns can be one of the most effective ways to boost donations, engage existing supporters, and attract new ones. The concept is simple: a donor or sponsor agrees to match donations made during a specific time period, often doubling or ...

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4 Must-Have Tools for Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign

Imagine your nonprofit successfully stewards a gift from a donor. Your team reaches out to solicit the gift, receives a donation, and thanks the supporter. Then, you repeat this process for nine other prospects, effectively reaching 10 donors. Now, imagine that each donor has five ...

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A Quick Review of Employer Append Services for Nonprofits

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, understanding your supporters is key to driving workplace giving engagement and maximizing impact. One powerful way to do this is by uncovering where these individuals work—a detail that can open the door to corporate giving opportunities, such as matching gifts, ...

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How Donor-Advised Funds Boost Your Challenge Match Impact

Challenge match campaigns are one of the most effective ways for nonprofits to increase donations, drive engagement, and create a sense of urgency around giving. However, the true power of challenge matches lies in maximizing match revenue through Donor-Advised Funds (or DAFs). In this post, ...

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From Research to Reporting: Types of Nonprofit Grant Tools

A successful grant management strategy is about more than compelling writing (though that’s a very important part). It’s about using the right tools at every stage of the process. From identifying the best grant opportunities to submitting polished proposals to tracking outcomes, modern tools make ...

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