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
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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 For many organizations, business plans represent outdated and cumbersome documents that get created “just for the sake of it” or because donators demand it.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
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
Top 10 Website Builders for Nonprofits
As a nonprofit organization, your website is crucial to your fundraising efforts. Potential donors will look to your website in order to learn more about your organization and its mission and decide whether they believe in it enough to contribute their time or money. As such, you want to find a website builder that will help you convey the values of your organization and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Website Builders for Nonprofits