Heather Karellas

Heather is a writer, business owner, and nonprofit professional. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with more than a decade of experience leading fundraising efforts and creating communication materials for arts, education, and social services nonprofits.

Crowdfunding for Churches | 7 Steps for Success

Has your church or religious organization ever done a crowdfunding campaign? Crowdfunding typically involves raising money for a project by...

7 Best PayPal Alternatives for Nonprofits (By Category) [Updated 2023]

While PayPal may seem like an easy option for fundraising, nonprofits looking to grow will find many limitations. In this...

9 Best Online Fundraising Platforms [Updated 2024]

Online fundraising platforms offer a convenient way to collect gifts and support meaningful projects. But, these days, there are so...

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 101 | The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a savvy way to raise more money while empowering and educating your supporters. This method of...

Make the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Social Media: The Get-Started Guide

Social media for nonprofits - sounds like too much work with no time in hand? The reality can be different...

Top 10 Church Marketing Strategies To Help Grow Your Church

If marketing your church seems extra-challenging lately, it’s not just you. In fact, Gallup recently reported that Americans’ membership in...

How to Start a Nonprofit in Missouri | The Ultimate Guide

To start a nonprofit in Missouri, you’ll need to determine key information about your organization. For example, your nonprofit’s name,...

Online Giving for Churches: 9 Best Software Platforms (with Top Features)

Online donation platforms offer your church a convenient way to collect gifts and fund meaningful projects. But, there are so...

Everything You Need to Know about 509(a)(1) Public Charities

Even if you’re familiar with nonprofits, you might not know exactly what constitutes a 509(a)(1) public charity. In this...

How to Start a Nonprofit in North Carolina | 10-Steps Guide

Did you know there are over 120,000 nonprofits incorporated in the state of North Carolina? To start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...