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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. [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

As the world’s most used search engine, Google is a resource nonprofits should use to spread their message. In fact, according to Nonprofits Source, Google owns over 93% of the search engine market share. Fortunately, Google offers a program called the Google Ad Grant to give nonprofits a leg up and find more dedicated supporters, faster. With the Google Ad Grants program, your organization can use Google Ads to increase donations, promote upcoming events, advertise volunteer opportunities, and more. But, before you apply for the program, there are a few prerequisites your nonprofit needs to complete. In this guide, we’ll walk [...]

The nonprofit landscape is constantly evolving with new trends and technologies, and your organization has to keep up to continue sustaining your work. From the rise of mobile bidding at auctions to the popularity of text-to-donate campaigns, connecting with supporters on their phones remains front and center in the minds of nonprofit professionals. If you haven’t yet explored text marketing, this is an avenue you don’t want to miss out on. Text marketing, also called SMS marketing, offers plenty of impactful benefits for nonprofits, including: Extremely high open rates Unlimited donor engagement opportunities More personal than email Straightforward, accessible communication Simplified giving experience We’ll [...]