Category Archive: 824 results for Fundraising
Help! I’m in Charge of Everything and I’m Overwhelmed
December 11, 2019
I need help prioritizing. I have some volunteers but I’m still in charge of everything. I’m currently directing our programming, managing day-to-day operations, and fundraising. Out of all the things I have to get done (and want to do to grow), what are the top things I can do that will maximize impact? Here’… Read More
The 6 Reasons Your Monthly Donors Cancel
December 10, 2019
Recurring donors are every fundraiser’s dream! They believe in your mission, they are easier to retain year-over-year, and they help your organization to do more to achieve its mission. So, when recurring donors cancel, it can feel like the sky is falling! That’s why Network for Good surveyed 3,000 year-end donors … Read More
Why Donors Give: Infographic
December 9, 2019
We asked 3,000 year-end donors to tell us why they gave to find out what they care about most. Our conclusion: donors give out when they believe in your mission and know you do good work in the community you serve. They don’t care as much about self-interested reasons for giving, such as knowing someone… Read More
Steal This Creative Donor Thank You Idea For Year-End
December 6, 2019
Donors love personalized acknowledgements! Network for Good surveyed thousands of recent donors to find out what would encourage them to give again. 41% said that receiving personalized communication explaining the impact of their continued support would make them much more likely to consider donating again. A similar … Read More
Elevate Your Year-End Fundraising: Infographic
December 5, 2019
As temperatures cool down, donations are heating up. It’s time to gather your equipment, grab your map, and get started on the trek to year-end with these tips and our top-rated Donor Management System. Use this infographic to help you reach the year-end summit! Read more on The Nonprofit Blog … Read More
Help! I’m Bitter About Small-Dollar Donations
December 4, 2019
We hold a fundraiser once a year in June, and in June 2018 we sold a private event where Santa comes to your house and gives (your gifts) toys to your kiddos. We reached out to the two donors who purchased the events and never heard back from one donor…until yesterday! It is a year… Read More
How to Pull off an Awesome Last-Minute #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2019
GivingTuesday is here! If you weren’t planning on participating or didn’t have time to create an awesome campaign this year, you’re probably thinking it’s too late now. Not so! There’s plenty you can do to take advantage of this global giving movement and Network for Good has the resources you… Read More
Help! A Long-Time Donor Snubbed Us
November 27, 2019
My organization has a donor who has been with us for more than 7 years, always at the $1000-$1400 level (annual gift). This year they gave $40. I’m considering contacting them to find out why (obviously I would ask this in a nice way). I’m wondering if there’s something we did wrong or could do… Read More
Help! My President Micromanages Me
November 20, 2019
I just joined my organization (6 months ago) and I don’t like the way our president treats me. I feel like I can never do anything right. And there’s no point in doing trying anyway – he’s just going to redo my work and tell me how bad a job I’m doing. Since he basically… Read More
Help! My Colleague Rants on Facebook
November 13, 2019
I’m in a higher-up development position at a nonprofit that doesn’t have a social media policy. I’ve noticed the head of our marketing/communications engaging in some non-professional Facebook activity. For example, arguing over political posts and sharing problematic rants. So far this is only taking… Read More