Whether you are a newbie in fundraising or a seasoned expert, you probably know that the key to successful fundraising lies in building relationships. When a donor is engaged with a nonprofit organization, they are much more likely to donate again and again (and give in other ways too). What is donor engagement? Beyond the practices, donor engagement is an … [Read more...] about How to Engage With Your Donors: Donor Engagement Cycle
How to Write an Awesome Nonprofit Mission Statement
Your nonprofit mission statement is your foundation. It shapes and influences everything from marketing and communications to culture, and it speaks to others about who you are. Harvard Business Review noted an interesting point in their article on nonprofit mission statements: If mission accomplishment is as important [to nonprofits] as profit attainment [is to … [Read more...] about How to Write an Awesome Nonprofit Mission Statement
7 Best Eco-Friendly Fundraisers to Put Your Nonprofit in the Green
Global temperatures are climbing. Ice caps are melting, droughts, wildfires, and super hurricanes are tearing their way across the planet. One out of every 10 plants and animal species is expected to go extinct by 2050. By 2030, we may only have 10 percent of the rainforests left. Species-rich wild forests are being destroyed, especially in the tropics, often to make way for … [Read more...] about 7 Best Eco-Friendly Fundraisers to Put Your Nonprofit in the Green
10 Halloween Fundraising Ideas That Work
The first week of October is officially over and you're probably looking around for fun and spooky Halloween fundraising ideas for your nonprofit. Halloween is the time of the year when you can really get creative and allow yourself to go all out with entertaining activities for donors and supporters of all ages. This Halloween, you can organize a big fundraiser or run … [Read more...] about 10 Halloween Fundraising Ideas That Work
27 Conference Tips: How to Get the Most Out of a Nonprofit Conference
Networking can seem like a daunting endeavour, even to the most experienced nonprofit professionals. There's a lot to navigate when thinking of it all: "How do I mingle with speakers? What's the right etiquette when walking into a session or having meals? What should I wear? What, exactly, should I do during break time?" While networking can indeed be nerve-wracking, nothing … [Read more...] about 27 Conference Tips: How to Get the Most Out of a Nonprofit Conference