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Issue 207

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Great Fundraising Posts

The Six Types of Asks

Steven Screen (The Better Fundraising Co.)

There are six main types of asks in nonprofit fundraising, and there’s a time and a place for all of them! In this blog post, Steven lays out what these asks are, and in which situations they work best.

Generosity Ops: Structuring Your Organization to Accelerate Giving

Gabe Cooper (NonProfitPro)

Generosity Operations is how leading nonprofits are able to unify data and foster team collaboration. At its full potential, it drives a deeper understanding of donors, saves your team time, and dramatically increases giving. This blog post lays out what generosity operations can look like and how to implement it at your nonprofit.

GivingUSA 2024 | What Small Nonprofits Need to Know

Pamela Grow (Pamela Grow)

The latest GivingUSA report on charitable giving was released recently. This can be an important tool for nonprofit organizations to identify trends in the sector and prepare for navigating them in the future. In this blog post, Pamela lays out the highlight of the report that specifically help smaller nonprofits.

Stewardship Events for Corporate Fundraising Success

brightspot (brightspot)

Many nonprofit organizations regularly use events as fundraising opportunities. It is less common to use them as stewardship—and that’s a missed opportunity. This blog post lays out how to build an events strategy that uses events for stewardship of donors to ultimately achieve incredible fundraising success.

What Is Donor Identification? Major Gifts Fundraising Fundamentals Series

Greg Warner (MarketSmart)

In major gifts fundraising, donor identification is the process of finding potential major donors from your databases, including supporters, previous donors, and other individuals with some connection to your nonprofit. It is a critical component of your fundraising strategy. In this blog post, Greg offers tips for how to identify major donors successfully.

Top Raffle Ideas to Boost Engagement and Fundraising

Jill Boyer (Greater Giving)

Raffles are a staple at fundraising events and offer a fun way to engage attendees and raise donations. But how do you make your raffle stand out? You have to select enticing prizes that people genuinely want to win. This blog post explores a variety of top raffle ideas to suit any event theme or audience.

5 Proven Strategies to Get Your Nonprofit Noticed Online

Ira Horowitz (Get Fully Funded)

Having a strong online presence is crucial for nonprofit organizations aiming to increase visibility, expand reach, and boost engagement. But how do you make sure to get noticed? This blog post outlines five proven strategies to get noticed online, helping you attract more supporters and drive greater impact.

Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Keep Things Simple

Ann Green (Ann Green’s Nonprofit Blog)

Times are challenging, for nonprofit organizations and the world at large. You may be inspired to course correct by adding new complex fundraising strategies, or sending lots of information to your donors. But that’s not the best course of action. In this blog post, Ann argues for the necessity of keeping things simple.

4 Nonprofit Fundraising Software Trends to Keep Up With

fundraisingIP (fundraisingIP)

In the world of nonprofits, adaptability is key. You must tune into the latest trends and best practices to ensure your strategies remain effective. This is true in the digital realm as well—by keeping up with the latest fundraising software trends, you can ensure that you use these tools to their fullest potential. Check out this blog post to explore the four fundraising software trends that can help your nonprofit.