Bid Sheet Design 101: 5 Successful Strategies for Nonprofits

2024-01-05T12:30:52-05:00

Nonprofits are always looking for ways to diversify their revenue and engage their donors in new and exciting ways. By hosting an auction, you can gather your supporters together and offer them a thrilling event in which they can support your cause and potentially take home a prize. While many charitable organizations have traditionally held live auctions, silent auctions are extremely versatile to in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. Without the pressure of live bidding, they’re also less intimidating for attendees, encouraging more people to show up and contribute to your mission. One of the most important elements of any silent auction is your bid [...]

Bid Sheet Design 101: 5 Successful Strategies for Nonprofits2024-01-05T12:30:52-05:00

5 Essential Benefits of Employee Training for Nonprofits

2024-01-02T15:51:00-05:00

The nonprofit sector is filled with shifting best practices, emerging technology solutions, and noteworthy trends. To continue generating a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve, you and your staff members need to adopt a mindset for continuous learning, whether that’s researching cryptocurrency donations or exploring how to inspire birthday fundraisers on your nonprofit’s behalf. By investing in employee training opportunities, your nonprofit can equip its staff with the latest tips and tools for success. But if you’re tight on funds, it can be challenging to make room for training in the budget. In this guide, we’ll cover five reasons why [...]

5 Essential Benefits of Employee Training for Nonprofits2024-01-02T15:51:00-05:00

Redefining Giving: 5 Innovative Digital Fundraising Ideas

2023-12-21T14:10:08-05:00

The fundraising world has seen many trends over the years. While not all of these trends have stuck, there has been a steady increase in digital fundraising—and for good reason. Digital fundraising opens up new possibilities for reaching a wider audience and raising significantly more for your cause as a result. Additionally, it’s more convenient for current donors to contribute online, allowing you to retain their support long-term. Whether you’re upgrading your digital fundraising strategy or diving into online giving for the first time, these five innovative ideas will set you on the right path to success. 1. Product Fundraiser Product fundraisers offer [...]

Redefining Giving: 5 Innovative Digital Fundraising Ideas2023-12-21T14:10:08-05:00

How to Manage Silent Auction Bids and Payments Like a Pro

2023-12-18T14:11:42-05:00

Silent auctions build community among your donors and create a truly meaningful event, but they also come with a unique set of challenges. If you don’t have a roadmap to help you get started and set yourself up for success every step of the way, silent auctions can feel overwhelming. However, the right technology and event management practices truly change the game, enabling any organization to become a silent auction pro. In this guide, we’ll explain how finding software that serves your fundraising needs will not only give you a stress-free event but also help your organization meet its fundraising goals! [...]

How to Manage Silent Auction Bids and Payments Like a Pro2023-12-18T14:11:42-05:00

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

Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs

2023-12-01T09:45:08-05:00

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. All of your efforts to retain your employees feel like attempting to hold water in a sieve. So, what do you do? While a strong retention strategy encompasses more than just pay and benefits, you may want to start by re-evaluating your compensation philosophy and approach with the help of an experienced compensation consultant. You may have worked [...]

Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs2023-12-01T09:45:08-05:00

What is Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud? A Quick Breakdown

2023-11-03T19:01:56-04:00

For most nonprofits, their constituent relationship management (CRM) software serves as the foundation of their technology stack. Your nonprofit’s CRM houses important data like supporter information, donation records, and program results, so it’s vital that you use a CRM system that can scale with your organization’s needs. That’s where Salesforce comes in. If you’ve considered Salesforce for your organization, you may have heard terms like Salesforce for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Cloud, and NPSP. Salesforce is one of the top CRM providers for nonprofits, but the array of products can be confusing if you don’t know where to start. To help you get a better [...]

What is Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud? A Quick Breakdown2023-11-03T19:01:56-04:00

Top 4 Ways to Make Giving More Convenient for Donors

2023-11-13T14:14:50-05:00

It’s estimated that on average, 50% to 70% of potential donors will abandon your donation form before making a contribution. There are many factors at play when it comes to donation form abandonment, and not all of them are within your nonprofit’s control. However, there are some things your organization can do to make giving easy for donors, increasing the likelihood that they will complete the donation process. Implementing new strategies that make giving more convenient can also improve your relationships with current donors and expand your reach to more prospective supporters. Analyze your donor data to figure out your supporters’ preferences, then brainstorm ways to connect with [...]

Top 4 Ways to Make Giving More Convenient for Donors2023-11-13T14:14:50-05:00

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

From Pitch to Partnership: Securing Event Sponsorships

2024-03-05T13:01:25-05:00

When you’re in the thick of planning a fundraising event, you know that all the details matter, but sponsorships are especially important to maximize revenue and fundraising outcomes. It’s important to note that sponsors should be stewarded differently than your organization’s regular donors. Sponsors typically give larger amounts of cash, in-kind donations, or assets than average donors, which means that you, as a fundraiser, need to employ different strategies to get them onboard and be prepared to spend more time and effort maintaining the relationship. The great thing about these types of sponsorships is that they are a win-win for your nonprofit and the [...]

From Pitch to Partnership: Securing Event Sponsorships2024-03-05T13:01:25-05:00
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