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Most children’s ministry leaders, parents, and teachers would agree that practical application is an effective tool for learning. Nonprofit organizations offer a unique way for the kids in your children’s ministry to practice life application. Getting behind a nonprofit cause can actually support their faith when they serve others and work to better their community. As a children’s ministry leader, you may want to encourage parents and kids to support nonprofit causes, but how? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about getting kids behind nonprofit missions, including:  How Kids Impact Nonprofits How Nonprofits Impact Kids 3 Ways [...]

Is your nonprofit gearing up to plan the event of a lifetime? Fundraising events bring in vital donations and have a huge impact on furthering your mission, but they take time, resources, and planning. To execute a flawless event, whether it’s in-person or virtual, you’ll need the right plan in place.  However, your planning process will look different depending on the type of event you choose to host. Don’t worry – we've got you covered! In this guide, we outline the best practices and tips to help your nonprofit choose the right event type to attract the right attendees and boost [...]

Imagine you’re searching for a cause you’re passionate about and find a nonprofit that aligns with your values. You click through to their website, excited to find out how you can get involved.  However, when you get there, you notice that there’s no easy way to find the donation or volunteer pages. After scrolling through the whole site, you give up and search for another similar organization to support. This nonprofit website needs a major revamp. Your website is one of your most helpful marketing tools, and if it’s functioning correctly, it should convert interested users into supporters of your cause. [...]

Whether you’re a school sports coach, a member of a PTO or booster club, or the manager of a nonprofit sports organization, you understand just how vital fundraising is to keep your team going. If you already have a few campaigns under your belt, you may be wondering how to improve your outreach or communication methods to continue meeting revenue goals. On the other hand, if you’re just getting started, you’re probably looking for the perfect fundraising idea for your team.  Seasoned fundraising veterans and newcomers alike can benefit from using fundraising software made with group fundraisers in mind. In this [...]

Improving your donor retention rate is likely at the top of your nonprofit’s priority list. Your organization should seek to retain donors at all levels, but it’s especially essential to create a major donor retention plan. These donors typically make up only around 20% of a nonprofit’s donor base, but they contribute a staggering 80% of funding (this is known as the Pareto principle or the 80/20 rule).  According to a Bloomerang study, 53% of nonprofits say that major gifts are absolutely crucial for their organizations, but only 41% of nonprofits have a major gift strategy. With a clear major gift [...]