This is a guest post by Brian Saber Most fundraising professionals would prefer to do just about anything than ask someone for money face-to-face. Even for those who find …
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 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 Erica Waasdorp How long does it typically take to set up a monthly donor program? From soup to nuts. At a recent …
This post was a collaborative piece written by John Haydon, A.j. Steinberg, and Jeff Brooks. Is your fundraising stuck in low-involvement mode where your best communication efforts with donors …
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 …
Blog Post by Heather Stombaugh Strategies and tactics in fundraising may change, but print publications continue to be a critical resource in the nonprofit toolbox. According to Kivi Leroux …
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 …
Have you ever received a rejection letter from a grantmaker and wondered what you could have done differently? Have you ever wondered, as you clicked submit for a significant …
We’re big believers in the power of monthly donors. We have been managing monthly donor programs for decades and have seen the ongoing revenue it provides, especially in times …
I love teaching the Annual Reports webinars for CharityHowTo’s participants (How to Create an Awesome Annual Report and How to Transition Your Annual Report to an Infographic). Professionals who …
You’ve seen them all over the interwebs. You run into them as you’re scrolling through your feed on Facebook, as you’re checking your Twitter updates, as you’re looking for …
Would you believe me if I told you that the grant budget is often the *first* reviewed portion of a grant application by the grant reviewer?
