Photo by Vlad Deep. 12 Essential Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2022 The unprecedented changes in the last two years have shifted the way we live, work and communicate. In a time of limited face-to-face interactions and physical events, digital technology became a saving grace for many nonprofits, ushering in new strategies for membership collaboration, . . . read more
Understanding the Basics of Capital Campaigns Embarking on a capital campaign is no easy feat, even for experienced fundraising professionals. Capital campaigns demand seamless communication, cooperation and event planning. So if you’re thinking of raising money for a project, it’s essential to understand how capital campaigns work. In this guide, you’ll learn all about the . . . read more
As a nonprofit staffer or executive, you know that keeping your finances in order is critical to your success. But what about your donors? Do they understand how their donations are being used? One way to ensure transparency and clarity for your donors is to provide receipts detailing their donations. In this article, we will . . . read more
Giving season is officially upon us. This is the time when donors feel most generous – an estimated 30% of giving happens in December alone! And because this time of the year is so lucrative, most non-profits will hold some version of a holiday fundraiser. With that being said, it can be difficult to make . . . read more
Event planners are a special type of person — they deal with an almost infinite number of variables that can wreak havoc. The decisions they make can impact hundreds — if not thousands — of people, the financial health of an organization as well as the livelihoods of vendors involved with their event. Knowing how . . . read more
How to Apply for a Google Ads Grant for Your Nonprofit Just as for-profit organizations are reaping the benefits of digital transformation efforts, so are nonprofits. Consider how membership management software makes everything from member communication, event planning and payment collection a breeze. Or content creation and image editing tools like Canva that make it . . . read more
A Guide to In-Person Events Post-COVID The world of events is constantly changing, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters more complicated. With social distancing becoming a top priority in the past year and a half, businesses and nonprofits were forced to move their events to the virtual sphere. Thankfully, membership management software can . . . read more
How to Write a Thank You Letter for Donations Thank you letters are an excellent way to show your gratitude and appreciation after receiving a donation for your organization. Today’s technology has allowed us to create automated thank you letters with web-based membership management software like MembershipWorks. But sometimes an additional personal outreach can make . . . read more
How to Write Event Descriptions That Drive Member Attendance Nothing about event planning is simple, but advertising and promoting can sometimes be the most daunting parts of the job. If you can’t find an effective way to get people excited when they click on your email invite or see the event promotion on social media, . . . read more
How to Create a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: A 10-Step Guide Planning a fundraiser can be challenging. Regardless of the size of your nonprofit organization, creating a nonprofit fundraising plan is essential to driving financial success, securing new funds and attracting new donors. With a fundraising plan, you can establish a clear vision and take effective, . . . read more
