Category Archive: 707 results for Fundraising

“The most useful and influential people in America are those who take the deepest interest in institutions that exist for the purpose of making the world better.” — Booker T. Washington Throughout American history, there have been wealthy patrons who have used their money for good—Andrew Carnegie, Madam C.J. Wa… Read More

“Segmenting our donors was the engine behind making our year-end campaigns more successful. After a year of using Network for Good, we beat our holiday giving goal by $12K!” – Melanie Burch, Middleburg Humane Foundation Director of Development Middleburg Humane Foundation is a Virginia-based nonprofit founded… Read More

As we mentioned in our recent post, “3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Focus on the Donor Experience,” one of the best ways to find out what a good donor experience looks like is to talk with your current, loyal donors. By listening to what matters to them and what makes them feel connected to your… Read More

Although it’s unclear exactly how the new tax law will impact charitable donations, nonprofits can’t afford to wait and see. Many nonprofits are now thinking of new ways to attract and retain donors to ensure that funding stays consistent. According to research by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and th… Read More

As a fundraising professional there are always many routes you can take to get to the same result. For example, importing and exporting donor lists from system to system to send out appeal messages or even thank yous vs having all the donor data in one system ready to email out directly, no import required.… Read More

Fundraising events are a nonprofit mainstay, but they typically take a lot of time, money, and effort to produce. Because even the most basic events can run into tens of thousands of dollars, it’s important to squeeze as much return on investment from these big-budget items as possible. All too often, though, many no… Read More

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Embarking on a new year—whether it’s a calendar or fiscal year (or both!)—is always an opportunity for a fresh start.  After all, that’s why resolutions are written at the start of a new year.  New year. New goals.  It’s the sa… Read More

You know what takes a lot of inspiration and a truckload of guts?  Fundraising. I learned this the hard way when I started a nonprofit in the living room of my apartment with just $500 and a credit card.  There were days when I second guessed myself but ten years later we raised over 10… Read More

Let’s get this party started! November 28 is the Big Event for nonprofits around the world: #GivingTuesday, or as we like to think of it, the kick-off to year-end fundraising. Held every year during the week after Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday is when we open our hearts and wallets for the benefit of those in need. Th… Read More

Nonprofits are always looking for strategies to help amplify their reach. With GivingTuesday three weeks away (Tuesday, November 28), now is the time of year to broaden your reach and maximize year-end donor generosity. One of the biggest strategies Network for Good likes to suggest is to activate your community. What … Read More