Lindsey Baker Bower

Lindsey spent years wearing many hats in the nonprofit world. Whether she was helping arts nonprofits with their messaging and content, planning a fundraising gala, writing an NEA grant proposal, or running a membership program with over 400 members, she learned how to navigate – and appreciate! – the fast-paced world of fundraising. Now, she loves sharing those hard-earned lessons with the Donorbox community.

Penny Social: A Great Way to Raise Funds

A penny social is a common type of auction event that can be lucrative for nonprofits with smaller resources, or...

What is Fundraising Event Conversion & How to Enhance It

Fundraising events are an excellent opportunity to attract new supporters for your organization. But thereafter, what really matters the most...

8 Best Classy Alternatives to Fundraise More Efficiently

Let’s face it: when you’re looking for fundraising software, it can be hard to find the tools that fit both...

Write the Perfect Thank-You after Meeting a Donor [+ Samples]

Meeting with donors is a vital part of stewarding them, especially major donors. And when you meet with a potential...

6 Effective Tips to Increase Fundraising Event Attendance

You did it! It’s the night of your fundraising event. Only…attendance isn’t anywhere near your goal. The good news is...

Why Donation Intervals are Crucial for Online Fundraising

Recurring donors are some of the most engaged and dedicated donors your organization can hope to have. Therefore, if you’re...

9 Free Donation Management Software Tools for Nonprofits

Are you tired of spreadsheets that don’t work? it’s time for an upgrade to manage and track donations to your...

How to Improve Nonprofit Transparency | A Complete Guide

Your donors work hard for their money. Your job as a nonprofit with a meaningful mission is to convince them...

Church Connection Cards – The Guide You Need [+Free Template]

We’ve seen some hopeful statistics about the rise in regular church attendance. Millennials doubled the rate at which they attended...

How to Run a Virtual PTA Fundraiser: Steps and Ideas

When it comes to raising funds for your school’s PTA (parent-teacher association) or PTO (parent-teacher organization), you’ve likely done the...