Category Archive: 790 results for Fundraising

On average, nonprofit organizations lose more than 60 percent of donors each year. If you’re too focused on chasing new donors, you’re missing the low-hanging fruit already within reach—your existing donors. As you embark on a new year, start by looking to retain and upgrade those who already invest in your organ… Read More

The heart of a good fundraising plan is determining your goals. Start with a discussion among senior staff (executive director, development director, board, senior leaders). This may seem obvious, but development staff can often be omitted from organizational financial decisions and program discussions. As a developmen… Read More

Your year-end campaign is finally over. You’ve processed all your donations, thanked donors, posted on social media, and updated your website. Now what? While you and your donors are still feeling the warm glow of the giving season, what can you do to build on that momentum? How do you harness that good feeling and… Read More

Now that you’ve recovered from the holidays, it’s time to get back down to business. Before you can prepare your next fundraising campaign, invest in technology, cultivate your board, or steward donors, you need to make a plan. Creating an annual plan for your development department—even if you’re a department … Read More

We all know that saying thank you is good etiquette. Timely thank yous for donor gifts are expected, as they should be. With just a little extra thought, your thank yous can make a meaningful impact and truly delight donors. And there’s no time like the new year to refine your donor thank you process.… Read More

Video is a powerful way to communicate a message, and thank you messages are no exception. Video engages the viewer to create a more memorable experience than a letter can replicate. You don’t need fancy equipment or complex editing software to create effective donor thank you video—even small nonprofits can take a… Read More

Appreciation is the foundation of donor retention. Communicating gratitude assures donors that you value them as an important part of your team. Saying “thank you” is more than just good manners. It generates goodwill and enthusiasm, and it motivates donors to spread positive word-of-mouth about your organization a… Read More

Heads up, fundraisers. It’s crunch time! Are you ready to win the race to year-end? You can’t ignore the data—10 percent of all online giving happens December 29-31. Do you really want to miss out on those donations because you didn’t do one final year-end campaign push? Here are ten simple things you can do… Read More

As you draft your final year-end fundraising campaign email appeals, put yourself in your donors’ shoes. What would you want to hear about from an organization you support? What would inspire you to give one final donation before December 31? Keeping donors in mind during every step of your fundraising campaign ensur… Read More

Starting something new can be scary. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a new job, new relationship, or even a new donor management system; those first few weeks can make all the difference. At Network for Good, we believe in setting you up for success. That’s why we work closely with you, guiding you… Read More