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Supporting Your Team Through a Capital Campaign: 4 Tips

2024-10-09T16:54:51-04:00

It’s no secret that running a capital campaign is a tremendous amount of work. It’s a large-scale project that requires all hands on deck and wholehearted investment from your team to be successful. However, with the need to maintain momentum and energy for the campaign for an extended period of time (research shows the average capital campaign can take over three years to complete), it can be tricky to keep your entire team engaged and excited about the process. In some cases, your team members may even start to experience burnout. The good news is that with a few expert tips [...]

Supporting Your Team Through a Capital Campaign: 4 Tips2024-10-09T16:54:51-04:00

5 Unique Fundraising Ideas to Spice Up Your Next Event

2024-06-12T09:49:30-04:00

There are many ways to put creative spins on traditional events, from incorporating themes to adding gamification. Sometimes, however, no matter what you do, your fundraising calendar won’t inspire the excitement you’re hoping to see in your nonprofit’s audience. What do you do in that scenario? When adding twists to your existing events isn’t sparking joy anymore, it’s time to rework the foundation of your events by choosing unique and creative fundraising ideas. We’ll help you do that—this guide will cover five unique fundraising ideas you can use to spice up your next event. With a thrilling new fundraiser on the calendar, [...]

5 Unique Fundraising Ideas to Spice Up Your Next Event2024-06-12T09:49:30-04:00

Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

2024-05-29T14:22:52-04:00

A strong website ties together all of your nonprofit’s activities and accomplishments—educating visitors about your mission, sharing updates with your supporters, and accepting online donations. Because of this, 68% of nonprofits have redesigned their website in the last three years and 94% have a website optimized for mobile browsing. To build and manage an engaging website, you need a user-friendly, comprehensive content management system (CMS) that fits your nonprofit’s needs. Whether you’re considering revamping your website or creating a new one from scratch, we’ll discuss three tips to help you choose the right CMS to support your goals. Here’s what we’ll cover: Define [...]

Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips Your Nonprofit Needs to Know2024-05-29T14:22:52-04:00

Improve Your Org’s Professional Development Program: 4 Tips

2024-04-16T09:53:52-04:00

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. On the organizational level, you will build a skilled workforce prepared to meet your constituents’ evolving needs, and on an individual level, employees will feel engaged, valued, and committed to your cause. This guide outlines four tips for nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication to improve their professional development programs. By following them, your organization will experience greater employee satisfaction and an enhanced bottom line. 1. Align individual and organizational goals. A key ingredient to success is [...]

Improve Your Org’s Professional Development Program: 4 Tips2024-04-16T09:53:52-04:00

How to Encourage Generosity Among Younger Generations

2024-01-17T08:36:21-05:00

Nonprofits are frequently told to diversify their revenue by seeking additional funding streams. However, you can also make your fundraising more sustainable by diving deeply into your funding streams and strategically targeting different segments of your nonprofit’s supporter base. There are various ways nonprofits can group their supporters, such as by location, giving history, and interests. However, age is an often-overlooked donor characteristic, especially if they’re younger. In this guide, we’ll explain why nonprofits must promote generosity to younger generations. Then, we’ll dive into three ways you can do that at your nonprofit. With these tips, you’ll be well prepared to engage younger [...]

How to Encourage Generosity Among Younger Generations2024-01-17T08:36:21-05:00

5 Essential Elements for a Strong Nonprofit Website

2023-12-12T16:06:43-05:00

Your website is one of the most important tools your nonprofit has at its disposal. It’s a marketing, fundraising, and educational resource all in one! However, not all nonprofits use their websites to their fullest potential. As a result, they may miss out on additional support that they could easily secure with simple fixes to their website. Make sure your website serves its purpose and provides value to your supporters. Whether you’re creating your nonprofit’s website from scratch or just revamping it, including the following nonprofit website elements will ensure your site is a complete and useful resource. 1. Mission Statement Your mission statement encapsulates [...]

5 Essential Elements for a Strong Nonprofit Website2023-12-12T16:06:43-05:00
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