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2024-03-26 06:00
Sometimes we get so busy trying to raise money that we lose sight of something important: why people give.
What makes someone pull out their credit card and click the ‘donate now&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-02-26 06:00
Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising.
Get this one right, and fundraising gets easier.
Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor.
Unfortunately, most nonpro… Read More
2024-02-22 15:32
Live auctions can become signature, annual events for nonprofits. Their competitive nature makes them exciting for participants, and you can tailor the atmosphere and items to your target a… Read More
2024-01-24 20:17
Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. That’s fundra… Read More
2024-01-24 19:59
While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors… Read More
2024-01-19 15:54
First impressions mean everything in the nonprofit world, from the staff you hire to how prospective donors perceive your organization. When it comes to nonprofit web design, this principle… Read More
2024-01-16 21:43
Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelmin… Read More
2024-01-05 20:32
With Giving Tuesday and the end-of-year giving season fast approaching, your nonprofit is likely ramping up efforts to reach its annual fundraising goals. Whether you’re planning holi… Read More
2023-12-15 13:52
The year is coming to a close, and it feels like time has flown by! Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog.
T… Read More
2023-11-20 06:00
Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through.
There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation ev… Read More
2023-11-09 14:27
Imagine this scenario—your nonprofit wants to diversify its fundraising streams, specifically with planned giving. You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time… Read More
2023-11-06 18:26
Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event, snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for yo… Read More
2023-10-10 06:00
Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays?
Sometimes it sounds more like this:
&ldqu&hell…Read More
2023-09-27 13:17
If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. While it is frustrating and even… Read More
2023-09-14 21:45
Monday rolls around, and you find yourself posting yet another press release to your nonprofit website’s blog. You scroll through your blog roll and see post after post with long text… Read More
2023-09-07 14:06
Your nonprofit has several needs and limited resources. Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be.
To tackle this n… Read More
2023-08-25 17:13
One of the best nonprofit tools out there is the Google Ad Grant. This monthly grant of $10,000 in ad spending allows mission-based organizations to increase their online visibility and sha… Read More
2023-08-21 06:00
The old saying is true – “Many hands make light work.”
Great volunteers can be a huge asset to your nonprofit, donating hundreds or thousands of hours of work each year to… Read More
2023-08-18 06:00
As a small nonprofit, you need event ideas that will help you attract a large audience, forge stronger donor connections, and generate revenue to power your cause. Look no further than a fu… Read More
2023-08-04 14:51
Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes.
When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible… Read More
2023-08-03 14:58
Gift coding practices can make or break your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. When it comes to being able to effectively analyze your donor’s giving patterns, and generating ac… Read More
2023-07-19 17:34
As a small nonprofit, you know just how critical members are for your success. By developing long-lasting relationships with every member, you can grow loyalty and keep them engaged for year… Read More
2023-06-30 06:00
Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many… Read More
2023-06-29 16:41
Auction fundraisers are an incredible way to engage your community, raise funds for a worthy cause, and create memorable experiences. From silent auctions to live events, the planning proces… Read More
2023-06-28 16:58
Think back to your team’s last fundraising campaign. Would you consider the fundraiser a success? Did you have the bandwidth to adequately plan, launch, and run the campaign? Did you f… Read More
2023-06-23 20:05
Gift baskets are a staple of silent auction fundraising events. In most cases, the smaller and lower in value an auction item is, the easier it will be for your nonprofit to procure. By bun… Read More
2023-06-15 06:00
The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor… Read More
2023-06-12 06:00
It’s Fall and that means it’s time to find the perfect fundraising letter template.
If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. If it’s already in proce… Read More
2023-05-30 06:00
The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt.
And it can’t be just any boring dona… Read More
2023-04-24 06:00
There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they… Read More
2023-04-10 06:00
Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate.
If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift.
If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t.
It’s pretty si… Read More
2023-03-28 06:00
Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again.
Yet it’s something many organizations neglect to do.
And that’s a shame.
V… Read More
2023-03-16 11:41
As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with… Read More
2023-03-09 06:00
Online giving is one of the fastest-growing donation methods. In 2022, online giving grew by 12.1%, motivating nonprofits to find more ways to connect with their supporters through digital c… Read More
2023-03-03 06:00
From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising.
But for organizations that offe… Read More
2023-02-28 06:00
Writing a thank you letter should be the easiest task on your to-do list.
There are just two simple words: thank you.
And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and makin… Read More
2023-02-23 06:00
Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. Job descriptions outline what… Read More
2023-02-02 06:00
Having a well-designed nonprofit website is vital for your organization to further its mission. When potential supporters first hear about you, they’ll likely visit your website to lea… Read More
2023-01-31 06:00
Valentine’s Day is not just for couples. It’s a great time of the year for some hot donor retention strategies!
The holiday reminds us that everyone deserves love and attention… Read More
2023-01-12 15:50
Your nonprofit is launching its first text messaging campaign. You’ve partnered with a reliable text messaging platform, promoted your opt-in keyword, and now you’re ready to sen… Read More
2023-01-05 06:00
Ensuring your nonprofit’s technology is in working order should be one of the top items on your checklist. The software your nonprofit uses to complete everyday tasks determines how we… Read More
2022-12-27 12:00
It’s hard to believe that the year is coming to a close (where has the time gone?), but before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year.
These fundr… Read More
2022-12-05 06:00
A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news.
A news story gets your organization in front of a la… Read More
2022-12-01 12:00
So, you’ve decided to have a silent auction to raise money for your cause. Good for you! When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits… Read More
2022-11-10 14:58
Picture this: You’re about to hold the fundraising event of a lifetime. All of your most loyal supporters will be there, including major donors, recurring givers, and frequent volunte… Read More
2022-10-24 06:00
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving powered by social media, peer pressure (the good kind!), and the good feeling you get when you contribute to an organization you love.
The day has g… Read More
2022-10-03 06:00
It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season!
Yep, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE, and some folks are alrea… Read More
2022-08-30 06:00
One of the most important ways your Board can help your nonprofit is by helping you raise money, especially connecting you to potential resources and engaging in the work of major giving.
Bu… Read More
2022-08-25 06:00
Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. Why should we run auction fundraisers? Each organization has a different answer to th… Read More
2022-08-22 06:00
Keeping donors feeling connected to your work through fundraising communications is critical to your fundraising success.
It’s pretty simple really – when donors feel like part o… Read More
2022-08-19 06:00
Given the In difficult times, nonprofits provide life-changing support to people affected by financial hardship. substantial impact of nonprofit activity, many companies and people want to g… Read More
2022-08-11 06:00
In the digital era, it’s more likely than not that your supporters are connecting with you via your nonprofit’s website. It’s crucial that you create and maintain an educat… Read More
2022-07-21 13:47
A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit.
It’s usually their last gift. And quite often, it’s their largest gift.
It’s a way for the donor to sup… Read More
2022-07-21 08:00
If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work.
Low social media engagement. Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform, or n… Read More
2022-07-18 08:00
Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive!
Maybe you’ve heard this phrase: “When the only thing you h… Read More
2022-07-14 08:00
Website visitors only need 50 milliseconds to form an opinion about your website. Visual appeal is the most important aspect of how visitors assess your website upon their first visit. That… Read More
2022-07-07 06:00
Fundraising for any nonprofit can be a challenging task. As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving cause… Read More
2022-07-05 06:00
It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working.
Maybe you’ve experienced this…
…your spring campaign… Read More
2022-06-28 06:00
When you’re halfway through the year, it’s a good time to conduct a midyear fundraising evaluation.
Why?
A midyear evaluation will show you how you are doing and highlight areas… Read More
2022-06-21 17:34
When a supporter gives to your cause for the first time, it’s because something about your mission resonated with them. But what will keep them coming back to continue supporting your… Read More
2022-06-21 06:00
When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it.
Now, you are… Read More
2022-06-16 08:00
Nonprofit budgets are often tight, and each of your campaigns should aim to hit as high a return on investment (ROI) as possible. For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should… Read More
2022-06-13 12:00
While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss.
That sounds good, right? “Can’t miss” go… Read More
2022-06-09 08:00
Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167? These are only a few of the statistics that show how ef… Read More
2022-05-31 12:48
It’s scary to get halfway through the year and realize you are NOT on track to meet your fundraising goal.
Or maybe you find yourself approaching the end of your fiscal year and you&r&helli…Read More
2022-05-24 07:00
To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream.
In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one governme… Read More
2022-05-13 08:00
If you’re searching to find more donors for your nonprofit and increase your incoming revenue, the Internet and your nonprofit website are great places to start. After all, as our fun… Read More
2022-05-09 09:00
Once you set your marketing plan in motion, you’re not done. You should periodically perform a nonprofit self-audit to see how your website, email marketing, and social media are perfo… Read More
2022-04-25 12:00
If you’re trying to raise money but all you’re hearing is crickets, you may need to work on your message for fundraising.
When it comes to convincing people to give, your message… Read More
2022-04-21 21:09
The vast majority of financial support for the vast majority of nonprofit organizations comes from individual donors. In 2020, individual donations totaled $324 billion – whereas corpo… Read More
2022-04-18 10:00
If you’re working hard trying to find donors for your nonprofit, well done!
Regularly adding new donors is how you grow your donor base, and a big, loyal donor base is a foundation for… Read More
2022-04-14 17:21
For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forw… Read More
2022-04-11 18:01
Fundraising for startup nonprofits, especially during the first year, can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with no climbing gear.
Where do you even start? How do you get your fir… Read More
2022-03-28 03:15
You can’t plan out your nonprofit’s impact this year without projecting your fundraising revenue.
The two are tied together.
In fact, you must plan your programs first so you kno… Read More
2022-03-22 06:00
Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation.
If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean.
You’re… Read More
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2022-03-14 15:00
Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization.
It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for… Read More
2022-03-07 06:00
Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit.
It can be a paralyzing thought, taking on the re… Read More
2022-03-01 06:00
When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits.
Orlando Bloom is an ambassador for UNICEF. An… Read More
2022-02-23 15:20
The marketing channel with the highest return on investment is email. It’s been shown that across all industries for every $1 spent, email brings a return of $40. Yes, it is also the… Read More
2022-02-22 12:35
As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising.
Obviously, donors want as muc… Read More
2022-02-14 06:31
It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money.
A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization… Read More
2022-02-08 06:00
When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work.
Fundraising has a round-the-clock urgency, the feeling that you always need to be planning… Read More
2022-01-31 06:00
When nonprofits think about improving communication with supporters, they often think of it as a separate task from the rest of their operation. However, the most effective communication is… Read More
2022-01-27 15:47
Picture this: you’re scrolling through a nonprofit’s website, feeling inspired by the organization’s mission. As you browse their homepage, you’re wondering how you… Read More
2022-01-24 16:00
When mapping out your fundraising plan, think about your fundraising strengths.
Are you strong in event planning, laying out all the little details?
Great at asking for in kind… Read More
2022-01-20 06:00
Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. As a nonprofit fundraising prof… Read More
2022-01-17 00:36
As a nonprofit professional, what you do matters. And the time you spend planning, marketing, and executing a fundraising campaign needs to be time well spent!
The good news is, there&rsquo&helli…Read More
2022-01-10 06:00
Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure.
In other words, you have no format, no template, and no… Read More
2022-01-07 20:15
Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your:
Volunteer trainin… Read More
2021-12-28 06:00
It’s been a long year in so many ways, but before it’s done, let’s take a look at the top fundraising articles of the year.
These fundraising articles have been popular on… Read More
2021-12-14 12:43
With Giving Tuesday in the rear view, it’s tempting to forgo a year-end giving campaign and coast to the end of the year, catching up on work and enjoying the holidays.
But don’… Read More
2021-12-07 13:57
When your nonprofit is just getting started, any nonprofit donation is a welcome donation, right?
It’s hard to imagine turning down a gift.
But trust me, there may be times when you d… Read More
2021-11-15 12:00
Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. You need a plan for fundraising success.
Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manag… Read More
2021-11-11 18:48
Remember Captain Obvious? He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed… Read More
2021-11-02 17:13
It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page.
This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take… Read More
2021-10-21 06:00
Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limit… Read More
2021-10-19 06:00
The season of gratitude is upon us and there is nothing more important you can do than thank donors for their support this year.
After all, the season of giving is also almost here and befor… Read More
2021-10-14 14:19
As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. You were the executive director, development officer, marketing manager, and HR department, all rolled into one. But… Read More
2021-10-07 19:06
Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interest… Read More
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