This is a guest post by Julia Campbell Welcome to the wonderful world of Facebook advertising! Facebook Ads for nonprofits, when created and launched strategically, can have powerful results …
This is a guest post by Erica Waasdorp I’m a total convert on the topic of monthly donors. I’ve seen its power and how it has kept an organization …
This is a guest post by Joseph Scarano Does your nonprofit’s current accounting software allow you to create separate financial statements by fund? How about generate budgets by grant, …
This is a guest post by Simon Scriver Are you looking to bring on more large sponsors for your nonprofit? Great! Once you’ve identified the partners that you’d like to …
This a guest blog post by John Hayden You’re probably winging it. You’re winging it if you take lots of action with social media and email marketing, but still …
This a guest blog post by Jeff Brooks A “donor newsletter” is a newsletter for and about donors. Its message: Your giving to our organization is making the world a …
This a guest blog post by Julia Campbell When looking for great online content to share with your target audience on your nonprofit’s social media channels, always think back …
This a guest blog post by Julia Campbell, originally posted on Wild Apricot’s Blog Having worked with hundreds of nonprofits over the years, I can tell you that the …
Originally posted in Wild Apricot´s Blog Is your organization experiencing some of these symptoms of unengaged members? Hardly any new faces show up to events, email open rates are …
Originally Posted on Wild Apricot’s Blog Are fewer people attending your events these days? Are you hoping to dramatically increase attendance at your big conference this year? Rather than …
This is a Guest Blog Post by Tobi Johnson, originally posted in Wild Apricot’s Blog Does your digital member newsletter have low engagement? If so, you’re not alone. Creating …
This is a Guest Blog Post by Julia Campbell, originally in Wild Apricot’s Blog Does trying to manage all your social media accounts feel like running on a hamster …
This is a guest blog post by Brian Saber, Cofounder of Asking Matters. If we think we can send board members out to fundraise without giving them tools, we …
This a guest post By A.J. Steinberg Sometimes bad events happen to good organizations. Yes, it’s true. Even the best nonprofits sometimes miss the mark when it comes to creating …
This is a guest blog post by Julia Campbell Your nonprofit website is the most important tool in your fundraising, marketing, outreach, and communications toolbox – BY FAR. Think …
This is a guest blog post by Diane H. Leonard, GPC Sometimes, it is just as important to know what NOT to say, as it is to know what …
This is a guest blog post by Erica Waasdorp How long does it typically take to set up a monthly donor program? From soup to nuts. At a recent …
Originally Posted in Jeff Brooks’s Blog Is your fundraising stuck in low-involvement mode, where you have to communicate with your donors a lot, and you get low response rates, …
In addition to thinking about your personal relationships, take some time to think about your relationships with your current and potential grant makers for your effective organization. In this …
This is a guest blog post by John Haydon, Originally Posted Here. Marketing your fundraising event is arguably one of the most important aspects of holding a fundraiser. If …
This is a guest blog post by Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA Volunteer appreciation events can be wonderful opportunities to recognize the hard work and achievements of your board members …
This a guest blog post by Kathie Kramer Ryan, founder of Arroyo Fundraising Would you ask someone to marry you on your first date? Chances are, no way! It’s just …
By John Haydon, Originally Posted Here. You know that engagement is important, but getting fans to comment on your Facebook updates can feel like an uphill battle. And it …
By Julia Campbell In my work with nonprofits, I often hear the same refrain about nonprofit marketing and communications: People are feeling very overwhelmed and stressed out by their …
By: Heather Stombaugh, GPC Corporations invest in social responsibility programs and activities to support their triple bottom line: people, profits, and planet. Companies are smart to be concerned about …
By Diane H. Leonard, GPC What is all the talk about in grant seeking best practices about building relationships? Are relationships with grant makers really such an important part …
By Erica Waasdorp Before I got ‘hooked’ on monthly giving, I was already a direct mail ‘aficionado’. Why? Because direct mail works. Because people respond to it. Because you …
Strategies and tactics in fundraising may change, but print publications continue to be a critical resource in the nonprofit toolbox. According to Kivi Leroux Miller’s 2016 Nonprofit Communication Trends …
Step 1 – Strategizing Our case study is about Save The Redwoods and their mission is to protect and restore Redwood forests. To help fulfill this mission, we wanted …
By A.J. Steinberg Have you ever suffered the pain and embarrassment of empty-seat syndrome. You know…that horrible experience of staring at a half-full venue when your event hasn’t sold …
