Fundraising Strategy
July 14, 2022
By: Keisha Hartman Do-it-yourself (DIY) fundraising is an important initiative for many nonprofits because of the flexibility supporters have to start a fundraiser. Looking to improve upon your existing strategy? We’ve listed our top things to consider when building a successful DIY program. Why DIY? DIY fundraising is flexible, […]
June 30, 2022
By: Katy Spencer Did you know the most important communication you can have with your donors is right after they make a gift? Think about it. They are happy. They saved puppies. They helped a kid in need. They feel good! Now imagine that they never heard from you again […]
June 14, 2022
By: Keisha Hartman Over the past few years, Giving Days have started to make a prominent name in annual fundraising efforts for many organizations thanks to the power of social media and peer-to-peer fundraising tools. Giving Days are an exciting way to engage new donors and enrich the supporter experience. […]
May 26, 2022
Retaining Crisis Response, Emergency, and Relief Donors By: Darcy Hofmann When a crisis emerges, and your organization is equipped to address the need, you act quickly to let the urgent needs be known and donors respond. The new donors that you acquire will know your organization for the emergency situation […]
January 6, 2021
By: Katy Spencer There is no time like the present to clean up your data. Donor data is a tool that helps you understand your supporters in order to build powerful strategies and impactful messaging to drive your fundraising plans. Making data hygiene a priority is vital for fundraising […]
March 18, 2020
By: Keisha Hartman Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and virtual fundraising has gained momentum over the last few years and we think it has potential to become even more popular in 2020. Technology advancements and increased use of digital tools have made it easier than ever to reach new audiences and personalize […]
February 12, 2020
We’ve been busy launching and redesigning peer-to-peer websites for our clients with events happening in the spring. We recommend luanching your fundraising site at least 4-6 months before your event date – giving your participants LOTS of time to recruit team members and fundraise! How do you like your website? […]
November 12, 2019
Do you have an end-of-year fundraising plan in place? With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, we’ve put together a quick list of ways to optimize your digital assets for your website, social media, and email campaigns so you’re ready for year-end. Design For Mobile If you take anything away […]
June 10, 2019
By: Erin Williams High-five! You secured a sponsor for your Peer-to-Peer (P2P) event! As a fundraiser, this always feels like a win for your organization. But obtaining vs. retaining are two different things. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to increase your chances of winning their support year […]