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Ethical Considerations in Fundraising: Maintain Donor Trust

According to Give.org’s Donor Trust Report , 67.4% of survey respondents rate the importance of trusting a charity before giving as a 9 or 10 out of 10. However, only 22.1% ...

How to Convert One-Time Donors Into Recurring Supporters

For nonprofits, financial stability is both critical to fulfilling mission-centric work and difficult to secure from unpredictable funding sources. Sustainable fundraising ...

5 Best Practices for Stewarding Prospective Donors After Events

After a successful fundraising event, you might feel like the hard work is over. But in reality, the moments that follow are some of the most important for long-term donor development. ...

5 Tips for Creating a Nonprofit Website That Tells Your Story

Imagine pitching your nonprofit to a potential donor in just 10 seconds. That’s exactly what your website does every day. A story-centric website makes your nonprofit look professional, ...

Are Your Fundraising Strategies Sustainable? Find Out Here

Imagine your largest donor suddenly decides to step back. Could your organization carry on at full strength for six months? A year? If that question makes you pause, you're ...

The Role of Data Segmentation in Successful Direct Mail Campaigns

Nonprofit professionals know that every campaign generates an extensive amount of data, from conversions to return on investment and engagement rates. The ability to gather, understand, ...

How to Keep Volunteers Engaged & Motivated Long-Term

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for any length of time, you know that donating isn’t the only meaningful, valuable way supporters can engage with your organization. ...

How to Integrate Donor Testimonials into Campaigns

Donor testimonials are a powerful tool for nonprofits. They provide real human stories that showcase the impact of donations, build trust with potential supporters, and increase ...

How Smart Web Design Boosts Donor Confidence & Grows Giving

A well-designed website increases donor confidence and facilitates online giving, helping engage supporters and increase material support for your cause. If you don’t have ...

How to Gauge and Improve Your Nonprofit's Workplace Culture

While very rewarding, working in the nonprofit sector has its unique challenges; acing emotionally draining beneficiary situations, competing with businesses for top talent ...

6 Tips for Overcoming CFRE Test Anxiety

I have anxiety. It’s human to experience it. For those going through the CFRE certification process, it’s not uncommon to experience test anxiety when preparing for the CFRE exam. ...

Organizing Donor Focus Groups: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Understanding your donors is the key to successful communication, fundraising, and long-lasting relationships. By hosting donor focus groups, you can get to know your donors on ...

3 Supporter Engagement Opportunities Outside of Donating

Look at any nonprofit’s financial statements , and you’ll see that dollars only tell part of the story. The real strength lies in the community behind the numbers: volunteers, ...

5 Steps to Recruit & Train Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful tool for nonprofits—it’s engaging, customizable, and puts less strain on your time and resources while empowering your supporters to take ...

4 Ways Ethical Fundraising Strengthens Donor Relationships

Trust is at the heart of what makes a non-profit organization thrive. The relationships we cultivate on behalf of our organizations are the lifeblood of the work we do, and the ...

3 Ways To Attract Corporate Partners to Your Cause

Corporate partnerships aren’t just about funding—they’re about building relationships that benefit both your nonprofit and the company. As more corporations seek to enhance their ...

Building a Nonprofit Board: 5 Tips for Recruiting Directors

Your board is an essential component of your nonprofit’s team. It provides governance and strategic direction to your nonprofit, ensuring everything runs smoothly and serves your ...

4 Internal Controls For Preventing Fraud in Nonprofits

Fraud presents a significant threat to fundraising dollars, causing a median loss of $76,000 each year for nonprofits. Protecting your organization’s revenue against this threat ...

Nonprofit Impact Measurement Demystified: 4 FAQs Answered

As a fundraising professional, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day work of planning campaigns, building relationships with supporters, and making donation requests. Focusing ...

How to Interpret the 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements

No matter what position you hold at your nonprofit, having at least a general understanding of your organization’s financial situation is critical to furthering its mission. Finances ...

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