How to Prioritize Grants for Your Nonprofit

When you seek grant funding to support your nonprofit’s projects, efficiency is vital to ensure you make the most of all your time and hard work. This doesn’t just mean drafting your proposals and getting them out the door quickly. Think bigger. How often do you win the grants you apply for? Do you feel

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Running a successful auction is no small feat. Between securing the right items, engaging your audience, and ensuring bidding runs smoothly, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling one too many flaming swords. Yet, even with the perfect catalog of items, many nonprofits struggle to reach their full revenue potential. What’s often missing? A strategic

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Nonprofits generate revenue through various fundraising channels, from product fundraising to crowdfunding to auctions. However, there’s a commonly overlooked sustainable stream of revenue that nonprofits can tap into — a store. These are particularly popular with aquarium and zoo nonprofits but can be adopted by almost any organization. If you’re thinking of starting a nonprofit

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8 Effective Strategies for Marketing Corporate Volunteerism

Corporate volunteerism is more than just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that drives meaningful impact for the nonprofits and schools that pursue it. As organizations look to engage their supporters in these programs, the need for marketing corporate volunteerism effectively has never been greater. In this blog post, we’ll explore eight effective strategies for doing

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Did you know that in 2023, December giving made up 26% of all nonprofit online revenue, and the last week of the year alone accounted for 13% of total nonprofit online revenue? Year-end is a powerful opportunity to encourage your community to tap into the holiday spirit and show their generosity toward your cause. If

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Hybrid fundraising events offer a way for nonprofits to connect with both live and virtual audiences. These gatherings allow you to build relationships with your broader supporter groups no matter their location, keeping them engaged and soliciting the donations necessary to power your mission. Plenty of fundraising events can be converted to a hybrid format fairly easily,

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If you’re a frequent online shopper, you know the value of a smooth purchasing process. You want to load up your virtual shopping cart, add your card information and address, and click “Purchase” all in just a few taps. Your donors are also used to this convenient shopping experience, and they’re looking for something similar

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Your nonprofit undoubtedly implements many fundraising ideas to help you generate the revenue necessary to power your mission. If your organization struggles to reach funding goals despite hosting many events and managing multiple campaigns, it could be a sign that you need to focus on major donors. However, interacting with and soliciting major donors is daunting—how do

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In this post, you’ll learn about incorporating your brand on your nonprofit website.

Your website is one of the most valuable assets in your nonprofit’s tech stack. With this tool, you can spread the word about your cause, keep your supporters updated on your progress and goals, and empower your community to get involved with your work. But most nonprofits have websites, so how can you make yours stand out

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To maximize your nonprofit event’s potential, you must prioritize attendee engagement and satisfaction. One of the top ways to do so is by incorporating gamification into your event. Gamification refers to integrating game elements into non-game contexts to create a more immersive and interactive experience. This guide will help you incorporate gamification into your nonprofit’s next

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Fundraising requires continually finding new and creative ways to reach donors. This allows you to attract new audiences and keep your current supporters engaged. Today, modern nonprofits primarily rely on digital fundraisers, and an incredibly flexible one to try is charity eCards.  To help you decide if charity eCards are right for your organization, this

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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

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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

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Digital channels like email, social media, and online ads can make a big difference for your campaign. Learn how to maximize political fundraising channels.

Political campaigns rely on fundraising to pay for activities like voter outreach, events, and advertising. To win your race, whether it’s at the national or local level, you need to raise enough money to cover these essentials and empower you to reach as many voters as possible. These days, online channels are increasingly important to

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Online fundraising makes up about 12% of nonprofit revenue, so prioritizing online giving in your strategic plan is essential for long-term growth. This guide reviews best practices and examples to help you optimize your nonprofit’s donation page and raise more online. First, we’ll share a basic nonprofit donation page template that any organization can use

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