Remember early 2020, when we were meticulously planning our in-person events (only we didn’t call them “in-person” events at that time), only to have every plan entirely derailed by the pandemic? Terms like “new normal” and “in-person” became infamous. Event planners were forced to think outside the box and creatively figure out ways to bring the event to people at home.

But as they say, “necessity is the mother of invention,” and providing virtual opportunities for events became very successful, allowing nonprofits to reach a broader geographic range while maintaining high levels of engagement.

Now, we use the advantages of virtual events intentionally. Maximize your next virtual event with these five best practices.

Fundraising and nonprofit development is not easy. Luckily, there are many great blogs out there providing excellent information to help you learn more about fundraising. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite blogs that will help you grow your skills, get more donations, strengthen your organization, and keep up with the latest news!

According to fundraising statistics from Double the Donation, 30% of all charitable giving happens in the month of December, with about 10% of all annual donations coming in the final three days of the year. That means if your team has yet to reach your year-end fundraising goals, you still have time to do so!

We recommend ramping up your strategy with the following tried-and-true best practices.

“Marketing” may not always be on the top of your mind, as a nonprofit professional. We focus on fundraising, networking, and reaching our financial goals. But whether you’re aware of it or not, many of the strategies you use in these fundraising steps, especially around year-end giving campaigns, are actually marketing strategies!

We've got some practical steps to help you develop a successful strategy for your 2022 year-end fundraising campaign. With a little advanced preparation, you can conquer your holiday fundraising goals!

It's a competitive fundraising world out there! As various sources for funding seem to be decreasing, many nonprofits are getting creative to diversify their fundraising streams. Grants and individual giving trends are shifting which leaves room for innovative funding solutions.

Having a variety of funding sources lays the groundwork for healthy, viable long-term success for many nonprofits. This creativity can include opening an online store for your nonprofit!