Branding might not be the first thing you think of when you think of nonprofits, social businesses, or any other organizations that focus on delivering social impact. The word ‘branding’ can sound like something that’s strictly reserved for large for-profit enterprises. However, branding is as important for nonprofit organizations as it is for businesses. So, Why is … [Read more...] about 7 Essential Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand
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18 Fundraising Ideas for Clubs and Organizations
Fundraising is a marathon. It requires endurance, commitment, discipline, and moving through tough times. Fundraisers produce the additional income for clubs and organizations (and even make up the bulk of an organization's income). Therefore, fundraising has become essential. In addition to ensuring financial stability, it also brings a sense of cooperation by bringing … [Read more...] about 18 Fundraising Ideas for Clubs and Organizations
10 Nonprofit Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid
From storytelling to data analytics, successful fundraising is both art and science. A lot of hard work and commitment needs to go into running a successful nonprofit fundraising program. We wrote a lot about the challenges of fundraising, as well as its importance, on our nonprofit blog. Virtually every nonprofit depends to some extent on its donors. However, getting people … [Read more...] about 10 Nonprofit Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid
8 Fundraising Trends for 2018: Looking Ahead
2017 came to a close, and the nonprofit sector had a good year. Total charitable donations rose to a new high of $390 billion in 2016 and are projected to rise by 3.8% in 2018. What else is going to happen in 2018? 2018 is looking good for the nonprofit sector, but in order to keep up with the rapidly changing demands of the sector, we’ve put together a list of 8 biggest … [Read more...] about 8 Fundraising Trends for 2018: Looking Ahead
The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan
Business plans are dead — or are they? For many organizations, business plans represent outdated and cumbersome documents that get created “just for the sake of it” or because donators demand it. However, a business plan can still be an invaluable tool for your nonprofit. Even a short nonprofit business plan pushes you to do research, crystallize your purpose, and polish … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan