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Beyond Donations: 3 Ways to Get Support from Chapter Parents

2023-10-25T15:12:43-04:00

As a sorority or fraternity member, you know your organization needs support in many areas. That’s where one of your most important stakeholder groups comes in: parents. Besides members themselves, there are few people who are more invested in your sorority or fraternity’s success than your parent community. Along with significantly contributing via dues, they can invest in your success in non-financial ways, such as running philanthropy events and mentoring members of your chapter. Let’s dive into some additional engagement opportunities to leverage parents’ passion for your chapter. 3 Ways to Engage Parents as Volunteers Offering numerous ways to help out [...]

Beyond Donations: 3 Ways to Get Support from Chapter Parents2023-10-25T15:12:43-04:00

4 AI Fundraising Challenges (and Solutions) for Nonprofits

2023-10-20T12:41:47-04:00

Is your nonprofit ready to take on AI fundraising? From identifying potential major or planned donors to increasing the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, AI solutions open many new doors for nonprofit fundraising. However, you’ve probably heard about some of the challenges associated with AI fundraising. This technology is evolving every day, presenting unique considerations for nonprofits. But you shouldn’t let challenges deter you from exploring AI solutions that can increase your fundraising return on investment. Let’s review four AI fundraising challenges and tips to mitigate them. 1. Ethical concerns Because AI fundraising solutions leverage donors’ personal information, there are several ethical considerations to [...]

4 AI Fundraising Challenges (and Solutions) for Nonprofits2023-10-20T12:41:47-04:00

Diversifying Your Revenue: 4 Effective Ideas for Nonprofits

2023-10-19T13:36:54-04:00

Picture this: As the new year begins, you review your nonprofit’s year-end donation revenue and realize you’ve fallen short of your projected fundraising goals. As fundraising reports have shown, end-of-year donations can account for up to 22% of a nonprofit’s total annual fundraising, meaning potential shortfalls can impact your programs for the rest of the year. These situations can happen, especially if unexpected circumstances arise. Fortunately, your nonprofit can mitigate them by diversifying its revenue with a variety of fundraising sources beyond just donations.  By expanding your revenue sources, you’ll be able to give your nonprofit added financial security and provide your donors with [...]

Diversifying Your Revenue: 4 Effective Ideas for Nonprofits2023-10-19T13:36:54-04:00

Involving Corporate Volunteers in Fundraising: 3 Ideas

2023-10-09T12:40:54-04:00

Picture this: your nonprofit is gearing up to run a capital campaign to construct a new building. This campaign will require a lot of funding, and you’ll need all hands on deck to steward strong donor relationships and solicit donations. While your staff and board members are up for the job, you quickly realize that you’ll need additional help to push your goals forward. This is where corporate volunteers can help. While all volunteers can make a difference in your fundraising plan, corporate volunteers can make an especially large impact because of their professional backgrounds. Specifically, they can leverage their unique [...]

Involving Corporate Volunteers in Fundraising: 3 Ideas2023-10-09T12:40:54-04:00

Investing in Sports Camp Software: The Top 3 Benefits

2023-10-06T13:48:46-04:00

When it comes to managing a sports camp, sometimes it can be hard to keep everything running smoothly. Maybe you’re not getting as many signups as you want. Maybe you’re not connecting with as many athletes as you want to. Regardless of what the obstacle you’re facing is, it’s counterproductive to your sports camp’s goals. Some of the largest challenges for sports camps come from marketing, registration, and payment management. Luckily, there’s a solution for these issues: sports camp software. Just like nonprofits use technology to power their mission, your camp can use dedicated software to improve your offerings. In this guide, [...]

Investing in Sports Camp Software: The Top 3 Benefits2023-10-06T13:48:46-04:00

Cryptocurrency Donations are On the Rise: How to Tap In

2023-10-04T13:09:21-04:00

Last year, donors gave over $200 million to nonprofits in cryptocurrency donations. Even as overall giving to nonprofits declined, the amount of crypto donations increased. If you’re looking for new ways to generate fundraising revenue for your cause, cryptocurrency’s rising popularity indicates that it could be an impactful avenue to explore. Entering the world of crypto for the first time may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these steps to tap into this emerging donation option for your nonprofit: Learn the basics Select a crypto donation platform Promote the option to your donors Strengthen relationships with cryptocurrency donors Once you have [...]

Cryptocurrency Donations are On the Rise: How to Tap In2023-10-04T13:09:21-04:00

3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive

2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

Nonprofits help their beneficiaries in a variety of ways. However, to provide valuable assistance, nonprofits need readily available funds. A clothing drive presents a unique opportunity for some nonprofits to directly help their beneficiaries by collecting clothing for them. And for other nonprofits, a clothing drive is a unique and effective fundraiser. To help you get started hosting a nonprofit clothing drive, we’ll review these best practices: Create a thorough clothing drive plan. Form clothing drive partnerships. Determine what items you’ll accept. Before we dive in, let’s discuss why you should consider hosting a clothing drive event and how it will [...]

3 Best Practices for Organizing a Nonprofit Clothing Drive2023-09-29T10:00:42-04:00

How to Craft a Case for Support: 4 Essential Steps

2023-09-29T09:40:56-04:00

The start of a new campaign can bring feelings of anxiety. You might be wondering, will I get all the funding your organization needs? Or, how can I be sure my supporters will back my vision? To hit your revenue goal, you need to be able to convince donors to get on board. This is where a well-written case for support comes in. A case for support serves as a foundational document for fundraising campaigns. Schools and nonprofit organizations use it as a resource to outline financial needs and explain how funds will be utilized. For your case for support to [...]

How to Craft a Case for Support: 4 Essential Steps2023-09-29T09:40:56-04:00

3 Self-Care Tips for Hardworking Nonprofit Professionals

2023-10-20T17:44:51-04:00

Nonprofit professionals work hard to push their organization’s missions forward, whether that’s through hosting events or creating marketing materials. However, because of all the hard work they do, they’re at higher risk of developing burnout at their jobs. That’s where self-care comes in—by taking care of your needs, you’ll be able to stay engaged and do right by your beneficiaries. This guide includes self-care tips nonprofit leaders can use to create a more positive nonprofit working experience for their employees. We’ll also include tips from the for-profit world to help mitigate burnout. Let’s get started! 1. Manage work time effectively. For many nonprofit [...]

3 Self-Care Tips for Hardworking Nonprofit Professionals2023-10-20T17:44:51-04:00

How to Harness Alumni Donor Data for Maximum Impact: 5 Ideas

2023-09-18T14:07:30-04:00

Four years of college go by in the blink of an eye. It’s easy to engage students while they’re on your campus, but it’s more difficult to encourage alumni to stay involved once they’ve graduated. To keep alumni as strong supporters of your school community, you can’t rely on intuition alone. You need to back up your alumni engagement decisions using your donor database. In this article, we’ll go over our top ideas for alumni donor data collection and usage to maximize the support you gain from past students. Let’s get started! 1. Conduct prospect research. AlumniFinder explains that prospect research is a [...]

How to Harness Alumni Donor Data for Maximum Impact: 5 Ideas2023-09-18T14:07:30-04:00

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