Category Archive: 736 results for Fundraising

Thanksgiving has come and gone. The parades are over, leftovers are put away, and house guests are heading home. Now it’s time to turn your attention to #GivingTuesday. With just a few days until the big event, you may be wondering what you can do in such a short amount of time. Is it even worth… Read More

Next Tuesday, November 27, is one of the most exciting days of the year for any nonprofit. Every year, on #GivingTuesday, donors across the country turn their attention to their year-end giving. No other day creates the same worldwide feeling of philanthropy and goodwill. In 2017, 300 million dollars was raised online.… Read More

For over 30 years, November 15 has been a day set aside to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy and the dedicated individuals who work in philanthropic circles. National Philanthropy Day honors the tradition of caring for each other and improving the world. From large foundations to small nonprofits, your impact on co… Read More

The days are quickly slipping by, rushing us toward December 31. If your to-do list has had you occupied with other priorities and the end of the year has caught you by surprise, it’s not too late to get started on your year-end fundraising. Follow these seven tips for a successful year-end campaign, even if… Read More

If you’ve read any articles about nonprofit fundraising in the last few years, chances are you’ve heard the experts talk about the importance of donor stewardship. Why? Not only does it help your organization build relationships with donors, it helps to retain them. And nothing could be more vital to a successful y… Read More

Year-end fundraising is the most exciting, demanding, and engaging time of the year. Nearly 30 percent of all charitable giving occurs in December, and 10 percent of all gifts are made in the last three days of the year. With numbers like that, you need to have a year-end fundraising campaign that motivates and inspire… Read More

You’re putting together your year-end campaign. You’re doing your research to write the best appeal letters and emails. It’s a lot of work and you wonder, “What if we don’t reach our fundraising goal?” I’ll let you in on a secret–everyone worries about their year-end campaign. But the best fundraisers d… Read More

It’s 2018 and by now you know that storytelling is a key part of a successful fundraising strategy. We love storytelling because of its unsurpassable ability to connect with supporters. A great story shows donors their impact in action. Sometimes this is easier said than done. Here are three steps to help you tell th… Read More

Fueled by the holiday giving spirit and the impending tax calendar deadline, donors are ready to make their year-end donations during the month of December. It’s an important fundraising opportunity for many nonprofits with over 1/3 of all annual donations being made during this month. To make the most of this fundra… Read More

Asha Curran is the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at 92nd Street Y, which was recently named one of the 10 Most Innovative Nonprofits by Fast Company. She leads #GivingTuesday, the global giving movement, as well as a portfolio of global, digitally-driven … Read More