The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. That brings us to the state of nonprofit fundraising today. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Download the report to glean insights from 939 fundraising professionals, benchmark your nonprofit's success, see where other nonprofits plan to invest their budget, learn how the nonprofit sector feels about AI, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving (..)

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Even if you’re behind on planning your year-end fundraising campaign, you can keep your efforts on track and raise critical funds when it counts the most. Here's a checklist to help you achieve your year-end goals.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks. And it seems like a really slow way to go about fundraising. It takes work.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2024

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project revealed its quarterly fundraising data for 2023. Here are four insights from the report.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Register today and lead the fundraising revolution! Explore easy strategies for implementing a successful matching gift program.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Free Guide to Golf Tournament Fundraiser Guide.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence is particularly exciting for major gift fundraising. Here's how you can use AI to boost your fundraising success.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Free White Paper to A Nonprofit's Guide to Fundraising Metrics AI and Data Analytics

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 12, 2024

Here are five things not to do when measuring the performance of your online fundraising and marketing programs.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals. When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals? At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2024

With fundraising down yet again in 2023, it may be time to try a few new approaches to regain momentum. Here are four tactics for 2024.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the fifth edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, the editors present an essential text to the art and science of fundraising. It retains proven best practices—the ones that have made this the field’s go-to book—addressing an enduring shift toward innovation, cutting-edge research, and a call for more inclusive fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2024

Free Guide to 15 Hot Outdoor Fundraising Ideas Host outdoor events to keep your donors engaged and giving year-round.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Qgiv announced its strategy for embracing AI and machine learning with Fundraising Intelligence by Qgiv. This collection of tools is designed to empower nonprofits and fundraisers to maximize their impact by simplifying day-to-day tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good start Jul7 10, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2024.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2024

Fundraising on social media is not easy. With millions of nonprofits worldwide asking for donations on social media, donors are increasingly tuning out fundraising asks. Topics include: How to effectively promote fundraising campaigns on social media (one-time giving, monthly giving, tribute giving, etc.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 11, 2023

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. Use the data in these research reports to develop your content and fundraising strategy to ensure that your nonprofit is focusing its limited resources on the tools and methods most likely produce the best results.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Direct response fundraising has built up a lot of lore over the years. Let’s take a look at dispelling three of the most pernicious misconceptions that can destroy fundraising results.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit progressional at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21 23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 16, 2024

Free Guide to 15 Games for Fundraising Campaigns.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers. Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2024

Free Guide to 5 Strategies to Perfect your Fundraising Event Experience Top Strategies to Optimize Your Donor’s Event Fundraising Experience

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 27, 2023

Aleya Crable Jennings, director of corporate sponsorships and individual giving at Fred Rogers Productions, will be presenting “Digital Fundraising Strategies: Leveraging Technology for Greater Impact” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Jennings to get a sneak peek at her session.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Kristi Nelson, chief philanthropy officer at Childhaven, embodies all of this, and as a result was named the recipient of NonProfit PRO’s 2023 Fundraiser of the Year Award. It takes a lot of time, effort and dedication to lead an organization through difficult times and toward a greater future.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2024

its new digital fundraising division that focuses on online experiences and brand response fundraising tactics. ST launched STella!,

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 8, 2024

View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board.

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