Your nonprofit’s brand is essentially the visual image that you put out into the community to remind your community members of who your organization is, your mission, and your general personality. It’s the core of your marketing strategy and helps develop your organization’s reputation. With more than 1.6 ...


Workplace giving programs are incredibly impactful forms of corporate philanthropy offered by thousands of businesses across the globe. These initiatives enable a company’s employees to have a direct say in their employers’ charitability—including the amount contributed overall and the specific organizations that receive funding⁠—through their ...


Corporate philanthropy is a powerful business practice that ultimately benefits nonprofits in significantly positive ways. Yet many organizations fail to realize the potential of these fundraising practices or even the extent to which they are available. That’s why we’ve put together this list of top ...


Matching gifts are one of the most popular types of corporate philanthropy for nonprofits, donors, and employers. Thousands of companies⁠—of all shapes and sizes⁠—offer corporate matching gift initiatives for their staff. If you run a business that’s developing a matching gift program (or are still ...


Even when a volunteer program seems to be running smoothly, there can be major issues bubbling under the surface. Over time, as these issues accumulate, they can cause significant damage to your nonprofit organization. The good news is that there’s plenty you can do now to avoid ...


Year-end fundraising in 2021 was unlike any other year that your nonprofit has encountered in the past. The nonprofit sector was still feeling the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as some efforts slowly returned to “normal.” As we leave year-end giving and you evaluate ...


Are you looking to get set up with a donor database for the first time? Is your organization seeking to upgrade from a basic system to a comprehensive management solution? Are you comparing various nonprofit CRMs to determine which is right for you? If you ...


Peer-to-peer fundraising is a popular form of social fundraising in which nonprofits equip supporters to raise money on their behalf. This can be a particularly profitable fundraising strategy that also allows nonprofits to connect with new supporters that may be exposed to their efforts for ...


Online fundraising is more important than ever before⁠—which means that the tools you choose to power your efforts should be chosen with care. Luckily, there are hundreds of online fundraising sites at your fingertips. We’ve combed the web and come up with a list of ...


Crowdfunding vs. Traditional Fundraising: A Quick Guide How do you know if you’re choosing the right fundraising project for your nonprofit’s size, cause, and audience? It can be easy to stick with the same fundraising plans out of habit. However, if you don’t explore other ...


Raffles and auctions can be great fundraisers. They depend almost entirely on what prizes and other items you get to raffle or auction though! First and foremost, the items you raffle off should be free, low cost, or donated so you make a good profit. ...


Nearly 57 million students enrolled in school in the United States in 2019, according to the National Center of Education Statistics. Only around 10% of those students were in private school.  Many families cannot afford to send their children to private schools, even if they ...


Fundraising thermometers are great donation tracking tools that work in real-time at events, on your virtual fundraising page, or internally with your fundraising team. Here is a quick guide on why they work, how and when to use them, and where to find some free ...


Nearly every charity, nonprofit or social enterprise is eligible for at least a few grants. Writing and submitting proposals can be incredibly time-consuming! That is why it is very important to make sure you spend time researching and identifying the best opportunities first. How do ...


There are many circumstances when getting people together to host a fundraising event simply isn’t feasible, whether it be social distancing during a pandemic or just simply geographic distance. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can bring people together in unique ways to generate ...