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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 …
As a performing arts program administrator, you’re likely familiar with the challenges of securing funding. Selling tickets to performances and soliciting major gifts are just two parts of bringing in enough donations to make your program the best it can be. Determining how to fundraise effectively requires lots of planning, strategy, and relationship-building. Plus, you …
Walking is something that most of us can do with ease, and it is a relaxing and healthy way to pass the time. This is what makes walk-a-thons popular for school organizations and nonprofits looking for a challenging and engaging way of raising money. Organizing a stellar walk-a-thon can be challenging, so here are five …
Fundraising is an integral part of how churches work. They provide spiritual services, community, and programming to congregants for free, and rely on generous donations and tithes to keep their doors open. When they have a reliable revenue stream, churches can give back to their communities in impactful ways. With the large number of programs …
It is no secret that nonprofits thrive off of the relationships they build with their donor base. Nonprofit organizations are fueled by the support, time, and dollars given by their donors. The maintenance of these donor relationships is crucial, but the best way to grow these relationships is constantly evolving. As you think about this …
At Fundraising IP, we know a lot about matching gifts and how they go to elevate fundraising at institutions of all shapes, sizes, and missions. Here, we’ll focus on matching gifts and higher education organizations like colleges and universities. Unfortunately, research by matching gift experts reports that billions of available matching dollars go unclaimed by …
Today’s dog parks bear little resemblance to those of yore. Not only are they designed with a range of amenities for both dogs and their humans, but they also add value to communities, supporting walkable neighborhoods and strong social ties. However, funding to build dog parks or even just keep them clean, safe, and up-to-date …
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 options, you could be losing out on potential revenue. That’s …
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 have special needs. Even higher-income families may decide not to …
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 excitement for your fundraising efforts! In this article, we will …
Are you ready to plan for your upcoming fundraising year? Check out the list of awareness dates and holidays to make sure you don’t miss any fundraising opportunities! Cause awareness days, weeks, and months are a fantastic way to link your school, nonprofit, or business to the greater good. In 2020, we published a list …
2020 was a tough year, but it forced us as a nonprofit fundraising community to innovate and renovate in amazing ways that will resonate long into the future. So what exactly did we learn about fundraising in 2020? These are some of the top takeaways. Takeaway 1: People are Generous in a Crisis In November, …
Do you need to get parents or kids involved in a fundraiser? Make it fun for them and they’ll love helping! Most of us can’t meet up in groups and have grown accustomed to virtual events and classes alike. Even if you can meet in person, sometimes it’s just easier (and less expensive) to host …
Nonprofits often need to get creative with fundraising, which means finding new but proven revenue-generating strategies. Sprucing up your organization’s fundraising portfolio helps you stand out in the sea of nonprofit fundraisers. Believe it or not, there’s a solution that you probably have in your closet! Shoes, or even recycling athletic shoes, may be the …
Virtual marathons and races are the latest rage in online fundraising. While many models exist, the basic principle is to encourage grassroots, peer-to-peer fundraising in a flexible way. Like a traditional marathon or race/walk fundraiser, groups set a date (or a timeframe) for participants to race. Participants either pay a registration fee to help the …
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