The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It’s almost the year-end giving season, and most non-profits I know are getting ready to reach out to their donors to ask for one more donation before the end of the year. The articles in that (free) series present a clear, step-by-step plan you can use to raise more money during the final weeks of the year.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. that loses money, and claim that it will help raise their profile.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

The passenger rail service is blamed for failing to show a profit, he wrote. But this insistence that Amtrak should be profitable is an effort to impose a highly selective business model on what is really a public service. If Amtrak were privatized, it could actually mean fewer rail options for the country.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising. by the end of the year!”

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Recently, I’ve encountered a phenomenon among development staffs and non-profit executive directors that seems to effect organizations both large and small. It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. The Problem. Of course not! The Solution.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Your case for support (sometimes called your “case statement,” a term we will use interchangeably in this article) is one of the most important documents you can write for your non-profit. Your case for support does just that – it tells your organization’s story in a way that leads to more gifts for your non-profit.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The biggest consumer startups managed to attract millions — sometimes even tens of millions — of users and have raised some of the biggest funding rounds in late-stage venture capital. Instead of focusing on growth at all costs, fintech startups have been drawing a path to profitability. Chiche said. Paid financial products.

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. If you are setting an ambitious fundraising goal for your event, it will be far easier to reach that goal if you can raise 50%+ of the revenue from large sponsors than if you are trying to raise 100% through individual ticket sales.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Everyone at this nonprofit was constantly wringing their hands about raising money. They never had the money they needed, and they were never quite sure where it would come from. To borrow a phrase from the for-profit world, for each system you are designing you will want to create a “franchise model.”

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Press releases and press conferences, letters to the editor, calls into talk radio and interviews with journalists… getting coverage of your non-profit and getting your message out through the press is the essence of good PR. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money? There are several ways good PR can help you raise more money: 1.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. I’ve been there. And it’s frustrating. Avoid them!).

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

We all know how important the final 4-6 weeks of the calendar year are for non-profit fundraising. According to Charity Navigator , mid-sized non-profits may see up to 40% of their total yearly contributions come in between the Thanksgiving Holiday (in the US) and the New Year! Donors Have Money Left in their Philanthropic Budget.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

But what if you don’t have unicorn dreams – or you don’t want to pursue VC money? We’re profitable in an industry with big-name competitors like Google. It may feel like most founders raise multi-million-dollar rounds, but that’s simply not the case. Measure profits, not popularity. Be patient and stick to your own path.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? It’s part of a Board’s basic responsibility to help you raise money. Are you looking for Board members who Give matching money for your Fall appeal? It’s frustrating.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. Both have their place and can be highly profitable. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to donate funds to your non-profit. Write it Down Too many non-profits keep prospect lists “in their heads.”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 12, 2021

Payments company Checkout.com is raising once again. But Checkout.com kept growing and growing until it raised one of the biggest Series A rounds ever for a European company — $230 million at a $2 billion valuation. While Checkout.com didn’t actually need to raise to stay alive, Pousaz says VC firms are a form of validation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. All profits from merchandise sales go directly toward supporting PETA’s work for animals. 100% of profits help fund Surfrider’s mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A tactical calendar, as its name suggests, is simply a calendar that shows when your non-profit will employ each of the fundraising tactics it is planning to use in a given year. The tactical calendar for your non-profit will almost certainly vary from this example. November – Begin yearly annual fund calls. Don’t Ask Too Rarely.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

And that is giving a big bump to education startups, which are raising money to capitalise on the growth opportunity. It’s not clear if the round has closed, and whether the full amount was raised (or indeed, more). India’s online learning platform Unacademy raises $150 million at $1.45 billion valuation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

2) Nonprofits Can Raise as Much (or More!) Virtual fundraising events can raise a lot of money, some even surpass their in-person version. And for those events that don’t quite raise as much virtually as in-person, they still net more due to lower overhead costs. as In-Person Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Let’s talk money, startups and spicy IPO rumors. Earlier this week TechCrunch broke the news that Public, a consumer stock trading service, was in the process of raising more money. billion raise , a deal that was shocking for both its scale and speed. Want it in your inbox every Saturday morning? Sign up here. .

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2023

Hawk AI , a German company developing anti-money laundering (AML) and tangential fraud prevention smarts for financial institutions, has raised $17 million in a Series B round of funding. ” Hawk AI, an anti-money laundering and fraud prevention platform for banks, raises $17M by Paul Sawers originally published on TechCrunch

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online. There’s something really nice about catching up with fellow donors during a luncheon or participating in a fun run to raise money for a nonprofit.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Part I of this article , we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). We also looked at which non-profits need written case statements and how they are used. 6: Financial Needs – How much money does your organization need to raise?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. Every non-profit, no matter how small or large, should be reaching out at the end of the year. Advanced Strategies for Maximizing Year End Gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. All profits from merchandise sales go directly toward supporting PETA’s work for animals. 100% of profits help fund Surfrider’s mission to protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Food & Drink.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Indian fintech Money View said on Monday it has raised $75 million in a new funding round, its second this year, despite the market slump as it looks to scale its core credit business and build more products in the South Asian market. The startup said in a statement that the round hasn’t closed and it expects to raise more capital.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2023

Two years ago, startups developing software that helps draft, manage and review contracts raised over $70 million in venture equity. “The capital we raised allows us to capture the market opportunity as it evolves over the next several years,” Bijapur, who serves as CEO, told TechCrunch in an email interview.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Still, it makes me cringe when I’m talking with a non-profit about some fundraising difficulties they are having, or some new program they want to launch, and everyone agrees, “We’ll just hold a fundraising event!” It’s easy for non-profits to revert to events. Can’t go wrong. Why People Revert to Events. Why is it easy?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Your non-profit website says all this about you and more! That was a real bummer!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Lydia first raised $45 million in January 2020 — Tencent led that investment. The startup is now raising another $86 million, which means that Lydia has raised $131 million in total as part of its Series B round. Mobile payment app Lydia raises $45 million round led by Tencent. It seems like Jhawar agrees with that take.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Most of the time, you’ve asked for money to create change.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? Chances are that at the heart of your non-profit, church, school, or foundation lies an important mission. Where does your non-profit fall on the energy scale? What’s our social media fundraising plan ?

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