Annual Campaigns

Year-End Tip No. 4: Thank-You Calls
November 27, 2018 at 12:32 pm

Many nonprofits receive 40 percent or more of their annual fundraising in the final weeks of the year. Start planning now—don’t wait until it’s too late. I have a few really hot “tips” for you about year-end giving, but first, here’s the data supporting the “tips.” By sharing these first, my “tips” will be self-evident...

PayPal, Facebook Matching Donations Up to $7M for #GivingTuesday
November 27, 2018 at 12:22 pm

PayPal and Facebook have always been big supporters for charitable organizations. Today, on #GivingTuesday, to help encourage our community to give in a big way, the two have partnered up to match donations up to $7 million, their largest giving program to date...

#GivingTuesday 2018: What to Know
November 26, 2018 at 2:11 pm

We hope everyone is coming to this Monday well rested, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to take on the week, especially with the biggest giving day less than a day away. Last year, #GivingTuesday brought in an estimated $274 million...

Year-End Tip No. 3: Focus on Female Donors
November 9, 2018 at 1:03 pm

Many nonprofits receive 40 percent or more of their annual fundraising in the final weeks of the year. Start planning now—don’t wait until it’s too late. I have a few really hot “tips” for you about year-end giving, but first, here’s the data supporting the “tips.”...

It’s Year-End... Time to Step It Up!
November 9, 2018 at 12:53 pm

The world of fundraising spins quickly throughout the year. It seems to spin at a constant speed for nine months. During year end—beginning in October—the spin rates pick up dramatically and continue to increase throughout November and December when sparks begin to fly...

Year-End Tip No. 2: An Option to Volunteer
October 22, 2018 at 12:59 pm

Many nonprofits receive 40 percent or more of their annual fundraising during the year-end. Start planning now—don’t wait until it’s too late. I have a few really hot “tips” for you about year-end giving, but first, here’s the data supporting the “tips.” By sharing these first, my “tips” will be self-evident...

Year-End Drive Tip No. 1: In-Person Meetings
October 11, 2018 at 12:56 pm

Many nonprofits receive 40 percent or more of their annual fundraising in the final weeks of the year. Start planning now—don’t wait until it’s too late. I have a few really hot tips for you about year-end giving, but first, here’s the data supporting the tips. By sharing these first, my tips will be self-evident...

3 Ways to Make the Most of #GivingTuesday
September 13, 2018 at 12:49 pm

#GivingTuesday continues to grow in popularity and impact in a way your nonprofit cannot afford to miss out on. Last year alone, #GivingTuesday raised over $300 million online for charities with an average gift exceeding $120, marking a 64 percent growth in funds raised from 2016. This year’s #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27, kicks off what many consider the giving season. Are you ready?...

Does Your Nonprofit Have an Annual Giving Program?
September 10, 2018 at 8:00 am

A dynamic annual giving program is important to building a pipeline of future donors—including major donors. It is also important at helping you to fulfill your worthy mission and in providing donors with an incredible giving experience...

Your Biggest Year-End Giving Season Starts Now
August 30, 2018 at 1:09 pm

Can you believe it’s almost over?! The end of summer means school is back in session and cooler weather is on the way. And for nonprofits, it also means something else: Year-end giving season is just a few months away!...