Capital Campaigns 101: The Planning Phase

Capital campaigns are big undertakings. Most of them take three years or more and raise record-setting amounts of money for the organization to use for significant new growth investments beyond just increasing revenue. They are conducted alongside the regular operations and fundraising process. They also require careful planning, increased staff,…

Starting a Gift Card Fundraiser: The Complete Guide

Most of us have either given or received a gift card at some point in our lives. Gift cards are popular for several reasons: they’re convenient to purchase and use, they have widespread appeal, and they let the recipient choose exactly what they want to buy, eliminating the guesswork…

From Boomers to Zoomers - the Looming Nonprofit Crisis

Charitable causes are being adopted at unprecedented levels. Millennials and Zoomers are the most charitable generations ever. Nonprofits have never been at such a high…or have they. It’s the challenges that we can’t see that cause the most upheaval. A seismic shift in the nonprofit world is coming.…

Effective Email Marketing Tips for Nonprofit Fundraising

Email marketing is a powerful way to connect with your supporters. By emailing your supporters, you can build relationships, create a strong sense of community, and maximize fundraising for your organization. In fact, compared to popular channels like social media and digital ads, email marketing has the highest average ROI…

3 School Fundraising Trends for 2022 + Beyond

As a teacher or parent, you’ve seen firsthand just how important school fundraisers are. By holding a charity raffle or asking supporters to shop for a cause, you raise money that supports students with educational opportunities like field trips or new learning technology. However, if you’re a seasoned…