Fundraising
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.
These articles aim to provide valuable insights into donor engagement, grant writing, crowdfunding, and event planning, all designed to help nonprofit organizations thrive financially.
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising for the best fundraising ideas and strategies.
Eight Strategic Mistakes with Memberships
Eight strategic errors nonprofit organizations often make that stand in the way of “smart growth” in their membership numbers.
True Stories of Grantseeking: A First-Person Nonprofit Story
There are three levels of exchange in the grantor-grantee relationship. Explore one of the least discussed: The one-to-one interaction.
L3C: Pot of Gold or Space Invader?
For-profit companies seek foundation grants and government tax exemptions that presents risks and challenges to the nonprofit sector.
An Agreed-Upon-Procedures (AUP) Success Story
CPA Dennis Walsh discusses how using an Agreed-Upon-Procedures Engagement can done at much lower cost than audits to benefit nonprofits.
Should Board Members Be Required to Give?
Are board giving requirements a best practice or a bad idea? Blue Avocado reports on trends and explore the real questions.
Social Innovation Fund: Where Is the Money Going?
Rick Cohen takes on the much-publicized, little-analyzed new federal Social Innovation Fund.
How I Raised $1,000 on Facebook Without Breaking a Sweat
Nelson Layag shares how he was able to utilize social media features to raise money to support organizations in his community.
A Bigger Budget and Smaller Butt in Just 12 Weeks!
How a Make-A-Wish Executive Director took an unusual approach to raising funds for her organization.
Fundraising Confessions of a Former Camp Fire Girl
In most nonprofits, board members need to fundraise to provide for the financial sustainability of their organizations. But how?
The Car Donation Controversy and the Right Way to Donate Your Car
Let’s review the rules around car donations, with some tips on how to donate, and how to get great mileage from a few donations a year.