The holidays are a perfect time for nonprofits to remind their supporters that donating to the cause is a great way to display generosity and goodwill towards others. The following ideas can help you set the tone and create a great holiday-themed fundraising campaign. Challenge Others to a Frosty Dip! Remember the ALS Ice Bucket […]
In just a few short weeks, Christmas, and then the end of the year, will be here. The holidays are about more than decorating with brightly coloured lights, however, or buying presents to place under the tree. The main focus of this season is truly about loving one another, and giving to others. It’s a […]
When creating blog posts, you might be tempted to write for a vast, nonspecific audience, and create content around one specific subject. Marketers refer to this as creating content to fit the niche. The problem with this approach is that creating content around a specific, focused subject makes it difficult to create content that appeals to […]
These days, it seems as though nearly everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and starting a blog. One reason why there are so many is that many sites make it easy to start a blog and begin posting without paying any fees. These “free blogs” can be quite costly for your organisation, however, when it […]
No matter how creative, or knowledgeable you might be, it’s sometimes tough to decide what to write about on your nonprofit’s blog. You might mistakenly believe that you have nothing new or useful to contribute to the NFP community, or, your wellspring of inspiration may simply have run dry. The next time that you find […]
Staying up-to-date on the latest fundraising trends, and other advances that can boost your nonprofit’s impact are critical to achieving long-term success. Many nonprofits receive around a third of their donations in December, thanks to the holidays and the focus on giving that the season brings. The following free webinars are full of tools and […]
Most nonprofits face several hurdles when it comes to their work, and advancing their cause. To create a positive impact, they often need as much support as they can muster. Being able to keep supporters actively engaged for the long haul, however, is a genuine challenge. The following tips can enable you to keep your […]
While most nonprofits want to maximise their fundraising efforts, it’s important to do so in ways that are ethical and transparent. We should, for example, act with integrity, and only ask for contributions from those who have the capacity to make informed choices. Every fundraiser should take steps to ensure that they ask for donations […]
The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s very likely you have your hands full making preparations for the holidays. Add to this all the tasks that you must perform as treasurer before year’s end, and you probably already feel overwhelmed! There’s a lot you need to accomplish at home and work before you […]
Nearly 60% of professionals find email marketing is their most successful channel to generate revenue. It’s also estimated that email is nearly 40 times more effective than Facebook or Twitter campaigns when it comes to recruiting new supporters of both for-profit and not-for-profit brands. Email is also the third most trusted, and influential source of […]