Nonprofits and organizations have been hosting fundraising galas for many generations. This classic fundraiser is typically geared toward corporate sponsors, major donors, board members, community leaders, and other "high-value" supporters.

Just because galas are a more traditional fundraising strategy doesn't mean they need to be archaic or outdated! You certainly can spice things up, get creative, and take your next fundraising gala to new heights. We've rounded up some clever ideas, tips, and insights to help you do just that!

Virtual events are likely here to stay, especially for the foreseeable future. They're convenient, low-cost, and, most importantly, effective. Yet, virtual fundraising events offer new opportunities and challenges for development professionals, event planners, and attendees.

One of the big questions is how to boost your attendance at virtual events and hold people's attention in a digitally distracted world? Physical events offer the benefit of gathering people in a common space, usually away from computers and other distractions at home. Virtual events and webinars don't have that luxury.

With nearly a third of all charitable giving coming in during the month of December, year-end giving is a critical time for most nonprofits for year-round financial stability. Year-end fundraising is probably one of the most demanding, exciting, exhausting, and engaging times of year for development professionals.

Add the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, and you've really got some added uncertainty this year! A practical year-end giving timeline can you stay organized, reduce stress, and improve your overall fundraising performance.

A successful year-end fundraising campaign takes months of planning and preparation. The great news is that it's never too late to create a timeline for your year-end fundraising. We'll help you get there!

For those new to the nonprofit space, the difference between development and fundraising may seem unclear. Common definitions such as “asking for donations” and “asking for major donations” may seem like splitting hairs and cause some to wonder why the distinction is made in the first place.

However, there is a fundamental difference between the two, a difference that leads to happier, more connected donors and a happier, less-stressed fundraising team. To help explore that difference, this article will discuss:

Schools are starting again. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is rumored to return to Starbucks menu any day now. So, although you might not be thinking so, it’s time to start talking about Giving Tuesday. This global giving day will be here before we know it. Though there's a moderate push to make it more of a weekly endeavor, the global Giving Tuesday event traditionally takes place the day after "Cyber Monday" (November 28, 2023).

Year after year, shared moments like holidays or giving days (like Giving Tuesday) create a sense of connection for donors to understand they're part of something bigger than themselves.