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A key part of running a successful nonprofit is securing the vital resources needed to fuel your mission. Explore the ever-evolving strategies, innovative techniques, and best practices that drive successful nonprofit fundraising campaigns.

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Empowering Next Generation Leaders through Crowdfunding

Empowering Next Generation Leaders through Crowdfunding

September 22, 2018December 12, 2023 Andreas Karelas

Launching a crowdfunding campaign is the easy part. The real work is building a community of supporters, a movement of change-makers.

Some Say Fundraising Is Just Sales: They’re Wrong!

Some Say Fundraising Is Just Sales: They’re Wrong!

September 22, 2018November 8, 2023 Tori O’Neal-McElrath

You need belief in your organization’s ability to make an impact; belief in those your organization serves; and belief in the funder and their desire to create change in partnership with your organization.

Fundraising for “Friends of” Organizations

Fundraising for “Friends of” Organizations

September 22, 2018December 5, 2023 Lisa Franzetta

Work your advantages as a “Friend of,” and your fundraising efforts will have you feeling like the cat’s pajamas!

Scarcity or Abundance? An Experiment in Collaborative Fundraising

Scarcity or Abundance? An Experiment in Collaborative Fundraising

July 18, 2018December 6, 2023 Sejal Choksi-Chugh

With a scarcity mentality, we are competing for a slice of pie. Collaborating with a mentality that there’s enough to go around, can we grow the pie?

The New Fundraising Frontier: Impact Investing

The New Fundraising Frontier: Impact Investing

July 18, 2018June 10, 2024 Marc Rand

There’s a growing movement among foundations toward impact investing: equity investments, loan guarantees, and everything in between.

In-Kind Fundraising: A Great Way to Expand Your Budget

In-Kind Fundraising: A Great Way to Expand Your Budget

July 18, 2018December 19, 2023 Gayle Samuelson Carpentier

In-kind solicitation enables you to supplement your budget in meaningful ways, create stronger, lasting mutual relationships, and more.

Achieving Equity: We Need a New Approach to Funding

Achieving Equity: We Need a New Approach to Funding

June 4, 2018December 19, 2023 David Greco

Equity is ultimately about creating a level playing field and ensuring that everyone has an honest chance at achieving their potential.

Branching out: Raising more dollars by understanding donors’ differences

Branching out: Raising more dollars by understanding donors’ differences

October 2, 2017December 19, 2023 Jim Alvarez

Broaden your fundraising tactics to be more inclusive of multigenerational giving. Employ technology to save time and resources.

Ask Rita: Is it Legal to Require Nonprofit Employees to Donate Gifts?

Ask Rita: Is it Legal to Require Nonprofit Employees to Donate Gifts?

July 27, 2017December 6, 2023 Ellen Aldridge, J.D.

Nonprofits are always looking for creative ways to raise funds, but requiring employees to make financial donations is unlawful.

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Capital Project?

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for a Capital Project?

October 25, 2016November 7, 2023 Kate Stephenson

Is your nonprofit considering raising funds and investing in building or renovating a piece of property? Save time, money, and headaches.

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