chad-barger

Chad Barger

Chad Barger helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively.  He is the chief strategist and owner of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized non-profits. He is an internationally top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of nonprofit boards that “don’t want to fundraise.” He teaches fundraising at Messiah University and is one of only 117 fundraisers in the world to achieve the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential. Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members.

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Principal Gifts Fundraising: A Fundraiser’s Guide

Principal Gifts Fundraising: A Fundraiser’s Guide

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17 Fun and Unique Christian Fundraising Ideas

17 Fun and Unique Christian Fundraising Ideas

In an era dominated by social media noise, it can be difficult to raise funds for the various needs of...

10 Best Charities Fighting to Combat Human Trafficking

10 Best Charities Fighting to Combat Human Trafficking

The fight against human trafficking has a long history. Many people assumed slavery was a thing of the past, but...

Top 7 Nonprofit Management Tips For Nonprofits

Top 7 Nonprofit Management Tips For Nonprofits

Let's face it – running a nonprofit is so much more than just fundraising and making a difference. Between personnel...

Top 9 Fundraising Software Solutions for Nonprofits

Top 9 Fundraising Software Solutions for Nonprofits

Online donations are a primary revenue source for many nonprofits, but organizations can miss out on thousands of dollars a...

How to Start a PTA/PTO in Your School | A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a PTA/PTO in Your School | A Step-by-Step Guide

Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) or Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) are groups formed to incorporate parents into the school and community. Members of...

11 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Boost Your Campaign

11 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Boost Your Campaign

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be successful on its own or as part of a larger event. The cost of holding a...

Hybrid Fundraisers: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits

Hybrid Fundraisers: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits

Corporations worldwide are struggling with employees demanding remote work by offering hybrid offices. A similar thing is going on in...

Linktree for Charities | How Does it Work for Nonprofits?

Linktree for Charities | How Does it Work for Nonprofits?

Social media has become an essential tool for nonprofits to spread the word about their organization and share their mission...

Make the Most out of #GivingTuesdayNow: A Nonprofit Guide

Make the Most out of #GivingTuesdayNow: A Nonprofit Guide

Giving Tuesday is usually held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The global celebration runs for 24 hours and begins...

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