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Mastering Asking Styles for Fundraising Success
Fundraising,
asking,
nonprofit management,
Nonprofit Professionals
February 07, 2025
Kickstart Your 2025 Grant Strategy: Metrics, Insights & Best Practices
Fundraising,
nonprofit management,
brand awareness,
Nonprofit Professionals
February 03, 2025
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Building Your Personal Brand to Advance Your Fundraising Career
Fundraising,
nonprofit management,
brand awareness,
Nonprofit Professionals
January 27, 2025
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Digital Trends and Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025
Fundraising,
nonprofit management,
Email for Nonprofits,
Nonprofit Professionals
January 21, 2025
Staying ahead in digital fundraising is essential for nonprofits to thrive in an increasingly competitive space. Drawing from insights shared by Jeremy Haselwood during his recent webinar, "Today’s Digital Fundraising Trends, and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit," this blog distills key strategies, benchmarks, and tips to help your organization maximize its impact in 2025.
🌟 Free Q&A: Successful Tips for Direct Mail & Email Fundraising!
Direct Mail for Nonprofits,
direct mail nonprofits,
Email for Nonprofits
December 13, 2024
🎯 Elevate Your Nonprofit Fundraising with Expert Insights from Jeff Brooks
Nonprofit Management & Leadership: Which Training Topics Matter Most?
nonprofit management,
Nonprofit Leaders
November 14, 2024
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Maximize Your Nonprofit's Impact with Google Ad Grant
Google Ad Grant for Nonprofits
November 08, 2024
📢 If you'd like the full version in your free CharityHowTo library, along with the slides from this highly-rated Google Ad Grants webinar for on-demand review, just add it to your library here. Did you know Google offers eligible nonprofits $10,000 per month in free Google Ads? This initiative, known as the Google Ad Grant, is a game-changer for nonprofits, allowing them to raise awareness, increase donations, and expand their reach—all at no cost! 🌍📈 Whether you're a Google Ads novice or have some experience, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make the most of the Google Ad Grant. Let's dive in! 🚀
Maximizing Grant Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficient Research, Tools, and Strategy
Grant Management,
nonprofit grant writing,
grantwriting,
grantmaker relationships,
nonprofit grant strategy
October 30, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit funding, effective grant research is crucial for success. Diane Leonard, a seasoned expert in grant writing, recently shared invaluable insights on maximizing grant research with tools, strategies, and best practices for nonprofits of all sizes. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of her session, designed to guide you through a streamlined and results-driven approach to grant acquisition.
By Sabrina Walker Hernandez
Curious about the phenomenon behind TikTok's rise? Explore how your nonprofit can leverage its principles of authenticity and engagement to heighten impact. Plus, learn about Gather Voices, an innovative tool that empowers nonprofits to harness the authenticity of user-generated videos. Read on to uncover the secrets of digital storytelling in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Exciting Announcement: Popular Live Workshop Now Available On-Demand!
Social Media for Nonprofits
May 08, 2024
Nonprofit Professionals Rejoice! Our Most-Requested Workshop is Now Accessible Anytime, Anywhere. Transforming Your Nonprofit's Social Media: A Workshop for Strategic Content Creation Workshop Now Available On-Demand Here!
We are thrilled to unveil a transformative initiative designed to empower small nonprofits: The CharityHowTo Small Nonprofit Discount Program. This pioneering program is dedicated to making professional development more accessible and affordable for smaller organizations, ensuring they can continue to make significant impacts in their communities. By offering significant savings of up to 50% on a wide array of resources, including live classes, on-demand courses, memberships, live online workshops, and much more, we're breaking down the financial barriers that often hinder small nonprofits from accessing quality professional development. Our program covers an extensive range of topics...
Essential Insights from a Veteran Nonprofit Attorney: 3 Things Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know in 2024
how to fundraise,
Nonprofit Leaders
March 12, 2024
Wondering what 2024 will bring for your nonprofit? Our friends at Charitable Allies have outlined three things you need to know in 2024 to ensure your nonprofit thrives. 1. Nonprofit Leader Tip #1: Having multiple sources of income for your nonprofit is more important than ever. It’s no secret: many nonprofits have struggled to have stable sources of funding after the pandemic. One way to combat this is to diversify your funding strategy. Yes, you should be fundraising from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and applying for grants where applicable. But is your nonprofit funded by more than just grants and fundraising? Take a look at other ways your nonprofit could bring in stable...
A Beginner's Guide to Video Marketing for Nonprofits to Inspire Action
nonprofit marketing,
nonprofit social media marketing plan,
Video for nonprofits
March 21, 2023
A Beginner's Guide to Video Marketing for Nonprofits to Inspire Action
Telefundraising: Is It Still Effective for Nonprofits?
Fundraising,
Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits
March 07, 2023
Telefundraising: Is It Still Effective for Nonprofits?
Nonprofit Storytelling 101
February 21, 2023
Nonprofit Storytelling 101: How This Powerful Technique Can Make More Impact
How to Ask for Donations: 3 Easy Phases for Effective Fundraising
Fundraising,
Funding,
monthly donations,
cultivate donors,
donor motivation
February 07, 2023
How to Ask for Donations: 3 Easy Phases for Effective Fundraising
Micro Donations: The 3 Big Benefits of Asking Small
Fundraising,
Funding,
Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits
January 24, 2023
Micro Donations: The 3 Big Benefits of Asking Small
Major Donor Strategy: How to Build a Major Gift Fundraising Program
Fundraising,
Cultivating donors,
Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits
January 10, 2023
Major Donor Strategy: How to Build a Major Gift Fundraising Program
4 Awesome Marketing Ideas for Nonprofits that Still Work in 2023
December 27, 2022
When a major brand like McDonald’s or Nike has something to sell, they don’t just tell their friends and family.
6 Latest Social Media Trends for Nonprofits
December 13, 2022
You’ve heard it who knows how many times.
Millennials & Philanthropy
nonprofit marketing,
psychology of fundraising,
Nonprofit Organizations
November 29, 2022
When you think of millennials, who do you think of? How do you imagine them in your mind?
Stress Management for Nonprofit Professionals
growth,
Wellnes,
nonprofit wellness
November 17, 2022
Stress and burnout are a huge problem in the nonprofit industry. Heavy workload, under-staffed teams, strenuous budgets, and secondhand trauma can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being.
Text-to-Give Fundraising Isn’t Just for Disaster Relief Anymore
how to fundraise,
best fundraising,
fundraise
November 15, 2022
When cell phones became mainstream (and even more so with the rise of smartphones), text-to-give fundraising jumped onto the scene.
Nonprofit monthly giving programs are popping up everywhere. It’s one of the most popular (and amazing!) nonprofit trends.
SEO for Nonprofit: 7 Tips for Setting Your Site Up to Rank on Google
nonprofit marketing,
online marketing,
nonprofit website
October 18, 2022
Maybe you’ve heard other nonprofit professionals talking about it.
Fundraising Psychology 101: What Is It? Plus 3 Strategies You Can Use
psychology of fundraising
October 04, 2022
As nonprofit professionals, we “make the ask” at one point or another. But asking someone to donate to your organization can feel overwhelming.
Nonprofit Copywriting: 5 Major Dos and 4 Don’ts for Writing Effective Copy
online marketing
September 27, 2022
Does this sound familiar?
It’s Time! 5 End of Year Giving Campaign Tips Plus 3 Strategy Ideas
Fundraising,
Giving Tuesday Ideas
September 06, 2022
It’s Time! 5 End of Year Giving Campaign Tips Plus 3 Strategy Ideas
How Can Nonprofit Professional Development Prepare You for Leadership?
nonprofit expert advice,
developement program,
Nonprofit Professionals
August 23, 2022
Today’s current nonprofit leaders were once in the same shoes you’re in now.
In the nonprofit world, professionals spend a lot of time fundraising and getting to the point where a supporter feels comfortable and compelled to donate.
Disaster Relief Fundraising: 5 Ways to Do It | CharityHowTo
how to fundraise,
fundraise
July 26, 2022
Disaster Relief Fundraising: 5 Ways to Get Smarter with Your Crisis Fundraising Efforts Depending on your nonprofit organization, you may be - at one point or another – tasked with fundraising quickly.
Nonprofit Podcasts: Should Your Cause Have One | CharityHowTo
nonprofit marketing,
Nonprofit Technology
July 19, 2022
Nonprofit Podcasts: Should Your Organization Start One? Plus How to Do It! Since smartphones first found their way into our pockets, we’ve had the world at our fingertips.
Remote Work for Nonprofits 101: Your Complete Guide to the Top Remote Working Resources As the world started moving towards a digital space with technology at the forefront of business practices, more organizations started working from home.
3 Ways to Use Facebook Ads for Nonprofits | CharityHowTo
July 05, 2022
3 Ways To Use Facebook Ads for Nonprofits to Increase Revenue and Make More Impact
The Nonprofit Guide to Sell More Event Tickets
Fundraising,
nonprofit members,
nonprofit,
Nonprofit Communication,
best fundraising,
branded event,
nonprofit expert advice,
fundraising events,
Event,
nonprofit events,
how to make fundraising easy,
Nonprofit Tips & Tricks,
Events for nonprofits,
fundraising for nonprofits,
Nonprofit Organizations,
Nonprofit Professionals,
fundraising skills
June 26, 2022
The Nonprofit Guide to Sell More Event Tickets
How to Build Stronger Staff and Volunteer Relationships | CharityHowTo
volunteer training
May 30, 2022
How to Build Stronger Staff and Volunteer Relationships for Little to No Cost! Very rarely are nonprofit organizations one-person shows. They require plenty of teamwork to make the biggest impact possible. And that either means working with nonprofit staff or nonprofit volunteers. But there’s a difference between having people work with a nonprofit and getting them to love working with a nonprofit! That’s why building strong nonprofit staff and volunteer relationships are so important. When your organization works to create a positive experience for all staff and volunteers, you reap the benefits. And some of those benefits look like: Having staff and volunteers who give their all when...
Nonprofit Grant Writing 101: So You Want to Write a Grant? Here’s How to Get Started! It’s one of the biggest ways to secure funding for your nonprofit projects. And no, we’re not talking about reaching out to donors. We’re talking about nonprofit grant writing in this article! If you’re looking to start writing nonprofit grant proposals, then get ready – we’re giving you the basics on how to get started. Class is in session! What Are Nonprofit Grants? A nonprofit grant is a financial contribution given to a nonprofit organization to help them with their mission or with smaller nonprofit projects within one, overall mission. Now, we know. That sounds a lot like reaching out to donors and...
Inside Look... This guide will cover the following topics: Introduction Understanding the job description Having clarity about the mission of the organization How the organization is governed The basics of nonprofit law and accounting Where to find needed information How to be a great ambassador for the organization Time Management Summary
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Inside Look... This guide will cover the following topics: Keep the Value of Monthly Donors Top of Mind Don’t Keep Your Monthly Donors Waiting. Steward them early! Be as Committed to Your Monthly Donors as They are to YOU ACT Before Monthly Donors Leave Add Credit Card Account Updater Encourage Electronic Funds Transfers Test Call Your Organization Ensure You and Your Staff are Passionate about Monthly Giving Review Your Join and Retention Processes Look at Your Numbers Introduction! “FIGHT TILL THE LAST GASP.” — William Shakespeare, Henry VI
Why Direct Mail Fundraising Continues To Create Home Runs In today’s world, everyone is talking about nonprofit online fundraising. But before there was online fundraising, the nonprofit sector used a little something called “direct mail fundraising.” But now that the world is making a shift to virtual fundraising strategies, is this type of fundraising no longer useful for nonprofits? We’re talking all about it and how it continues to be a great option for nonprofits! What is Direct Mail Fundraising for Nonprofits? Direct mail fundraising for nonprofits involves sending letters or mailers straight to supporters’ mailboxes. The whole process involves writing the letter, designing it,...
Solve Fundraising Challenges with This 1 Fundraising Coaching Technique As a fundraiser for a nonprofit, your job is often critical to the success of the organization. After all, nonprofits rely on bringing in donations and other funding to create more of a positive impact in the world. Knowing that means that having the role of a fundraiser can come with a lot of pressure. If you feel like you’re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and become an even more valuable asset to your organization, then it may be time to consider fundraising coaching! And if now’s not the right time for a coach, don’t worry. At the end of this article, we have a free video training on how to...
Boards & Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success 0:00 Then asking styles, I have been in the non-profit world and fundraising my entire life. As I'm telling you just a bit of background. 0:08 If you could type in where you are listening in from today, in your position, that would be great. Or you were the director of Development, the development staff, executive director of Board members. If you could type that in the chat box along with where you are, that would be wonderful. I love to get a sense of where everyone is at. I am sure if I asked you to hear grew up, saying, I want to be a fundraiser.
Grant Seeking: 10 Tips and Tricks for a Successful Grant Seeking Strategy Finding grants for nonprofits is becoming increasingly difficult. With 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States alone, the pool is becoming a little more competitive. That’s not to say there’s not enough room for everyone! But it is to say that we need to be more strategic in how we find our funding. And the same goes for grant seeking. Nonprofit grants are one of the most sought-after methods of obtaining funding for organizations. But with the number of nonprofits increasing, receiving grants can feel challenging. And that’s why we’re here to help! We’re discussing what you need to know about grant...
How to Maximize Engagement in Your Virtual Meeting
March 23, 2022
Beyond Virtual Facilitation: How to Maximize Engagement and Tackle Problems in Your Virtual Meeting 0:00 You'll be glad, this is beyond virtual facilitation, how to maximize engagement and tackle wicked problems in your virtual meetings. It's been about a year now that we've all had to rely on the virtual format to communicate with each other. 0:13 I think by now many of you probably have your favorite tools and methods, but there's always more that we can learn. I continue to be surprised by how many folks are still discovering tools that I've been using, you know, for months now. And how many new tools are coming up? So I hope in this short 45-minute virtual facilitation training, you're...
5 Weirdly Easy “Life Hacks” That Will Make Your Fundraising Work MUCH Better 0:00 OK, thank you, Adriana, and thank you for being here. I'm glad you've joined us, and I hope you get something useful and good that helps your life, get just a little better. Before we get to the material, let me introduce myself. I've been in fundraising for a really long time, 30 years. You know, I like to tell people: I started when I was nine years old. And I've been largely in direct mail, newsletters, digital, kind of everything, OK? 0:26 Now, I'm probably lazier than you are. But I love fundraising for nonprofits. It's like the best profession, as far as, like, but certain, so in 30 years of being lazy,...