Are you having trouble getting teenagers involved in your fundraiser? Or getting them involved with your community at all? When it comes to participation in fundraising, teens are traditionally an elusive group. They may have outgrown selling Girl Scout cookies or popcorn in front of the grocery store, but that doesn’t mean they can’t raise money for a good cause. Leaders … [Read more...] about 17 Fundraising Ideas for Teens
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8 Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers
Whether you have a massive army of volunteers and volunteer management staff, or a handful of volunteers reporting to the founder of the nonprofit, volunteers are one of the most valuable assets. Volunteers in the United States are 63 million strong. They hold up the foundation of civil society. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they are contributing in … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers
A Guide to Different Types of Fundraising: Pros and Cons
A lot has been written about fundraising over the years in the nonprofit circles. The sheer magnitude of tips and guidelines only makes sense seeing that nonprofits, by their nature, depend on fundraising to deliver their mission and keep their doors open. There are many different types of fundraising out there and no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Every nonprofit is … [Read more...] about A Guide to Different Types of Fundraising: Pros and Cons
12 Best Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2019
When you’re a nonprofit professional, the everyday work seems to never stop - making it hard to find time for anything else. However, it’s important to leave the office bubble every now and then – especially when the world is rapidly changing and nonprofit professionals need to keep up with it. There are many nonprofit conferences out there aiming to help nonprofit … [Read more...] about 12 Best Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2019
How To Write a Powerful and Effective Fundraising E-mail
Nonprofit organizations are reaching more people through digital channels than ever before. While some experts were quick to declare that e-mail is dead during the social media boom, the data says otherwise. Email lists grew by 11%, a growth rate outpaced by list growth in major social media platforms (Facebook, 13%; Twitter, 15%; Instagram, a whopping 44%). – … [Read more...] about How To Write a Powerful and Effective Fundraising E-mail