Fundraising Strategy

Does your non-profit keep a close eye on the “fundraising return on investment” (fundraising ROI) for its fundraising activities? Many organizations downplay ROI as a “business concept” that doesn’t really apply to non-profit development.  … [Read more...] about Fundraising ROI: Why it Matters, and What to Do About It

Your fundraising plan matters for your non-profit.  The most successful non-profit development programs - the ones that exceed their fundraising goals year after year – have written fundraising plans in place to guide their efforts. In this … [Read more...] about Here’s a Sample Fundraising Plan for Your Non-Profit

Guest Post by Lisa Bennett Special events are a great way to simultaneously achieve several goals for a non-profit cause: build an organization’s brand and supporter base, get to know your supporters and make stronger connections, and … [Read more...] about How to Best Manage Volunteers for Your Non-Profit Events

When it comes to fundraising, many non-profits feel frustrated with their boards of directors.  They know that the board could be very helpful with development, but believe that the members of the board are too focused on other areas or are … [Read more...] about How to Supercharge Your Nonprofit Board for Fundraising

Live and silent auctions are a staple of non-profit fundraising for one simple reason: they work.  People like to attend events and browse auction items… and they get a kick out of competing to win experiences, gift cards, sports memorabilia, … [Read more...] about How to Find Auction Donations for Your Next Fundraising Event

Every nonprofit is different, and thus every nonprofit uses different fundraising strategies to raise the money it needs to carry out its mission. That being said, as fundraising tactics and campaigns have been developed and tested over the … [Read more...] about Fundraising Ideas: My Top 5 Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits