A nonprofit can rely on three primary revenue streams when it comes to fundraising with events: sponsorships, ticket sales, and "add-on" revenue (like auctions, raffles, on-site donations, etc.). Many nonprofits rely on ticket sales to ensure they'll reach their minimum fundraising goal for a fundraising event.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofits shifted to more virtual or hybrid fundraising events. This raised the question, "How do you successfully sell tickets for fundraising events that might include virtual or hybrid options?"

While there are still many opportunities to experiment and learn, we gathered nine strategic steps to help you boost ticket sales for your next fundraising event–whether it's in-person, hybrid, or entirely virtual!

Before the advent of online donations, monthly or recurring donations were quite a burden for both the donor and recipient. It involved convincing supporters to mail a check or call your organization to donate by credit card over the phone regularly.

Now online fundraising systems make recurring giving convenient and accessible for nonprofits and donors. No more writing and mailing checks or making donations over the phone. People appreciate scheduling automatic withdrawal donations like they enroll in automatic bill pay programs.

Recurring giving programs have practically become a necessary fundraising strategy to cultivate more stable year-round revenue streams. Now that it's become more accessible and practical, it's time for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes to add a recurring giving program to their fundraising strategy. Let's explore some of the top benefits of recurring giving programs for nonprofits!

2022 seemed to come with a little less fanfare than usual due to the ongoing pandemic. In some ways, it might feel like a continuation of 2020 and 2021. You might be feeling tired and worn or refreshed and energized, confused, hopeful, or even optimistic about 2022.

No matter how you're entering this year, having a solid strategy for personal and fundraising success remains critical. We'd like to take the opportunity to offer some ideas and to help you refocus as the calendar resets.

Being prepared felt difficult over the last two years because of many unpredictable factors and variables. Still, there are a few areas where preparation (even for the unexpected) can be instrumental and lead to greater success overall.

Every year, my mother continues to give one member of our extended family a gift for the holidays. Why? Because this one cousin always sends my mother a thank-you note in return. Something about this exchange creates a transaction of value for both parties - Mum gets the warm fuzzies of dopamine, and my cousin gets gifts.

As the rush of holiday giving begins to slow, organizations will continue sending requests for donations. It's easy to get lost in this flood of calls-to-action and requests.

Over the last two years, there's been lots of talk about virtual fundraising amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us shifted to online events and various virtual fundraising strategies (seemingly ages ago), while in-person gatherings weren't safe or feasible.

During the initial rush to incorporate virtual fundraising strategies, many people believed it was just a temporary shift. However, there are incredible benefits to this type of fundraising. From building stronger relationships with donors who live far away to diversifying your fundraising events and attracting more people, the advantages of virtual fundraisers are significant. Many experts indicate that virtual fundraising is here to stay, regardless of what happens next with the pandemic.