Events

5 Ways to Commemorate National Nonprofit Day
August 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm

On Aug. 17, 1894 the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions. Today, we observe Aug. 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world...

Improve Fundraising Events With Donor Plants
August 2, 2018 at 11:19 am

When I use the word “plants,” I do not mean the green ones. Is that what you were thinking, silly? No, I mean donor plants—the people who you ask in advance to jump up at your gala’s live auction, raise their hand high and start (or advance) the bidding. That’s a donor plant. Donor plants are essential to create energy and set the pace for other attendees to follow...

How to Organise a Successful Charity Event
June 20, 2018 at 1:02 pm

On Aug. 17, 1894 the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions. Today, we observe Aug. 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world. According to Giving USA, charitable giving reached an all-time […]

6 Steps to Planning Your First Fundraising Cultivation Event
June 5, 2018 at 12:12 pm

A fundraising cultivation event is great way to begin to qualify prospective donor relationships and deepen already existing donor relationships. Cultivation events should be a part of any individual giving. However, most nonprofits when first getting started with a major gift program often don't know where to begin...

EBOOK: Procuring Quality Charity Auction Items
May 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm

On Aug. 17, 1894 the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations and charitable institutions. Today, we observe Aug. 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world. According to Giving USA, charitable giving reached an all-time […]

Recap of #18NTC, Part 1: Blockchain for Good
April 26, 2018 at 10:54 am

In their incredibly educational session, “Blockchain For Nonprofits: Fact vs. Fiction,” nonprofits were treated to the insights of Sheila Warren, head of blockchain and distributed ledger technology at the World Economic Forum, and Marnie Webb, CEO of Caravan Studios and TechSoup speaker...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep 37: How Your Nonprofit Can Create a Memorable Fundraising Event
March 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: how internal staff can delay a nonprofit's monthly donor program, how to create a memorable fundraising event and the anatomy of a major gift job description...

3 Tips for Creating Memorable Fundraising Events
March 13, 2018 at 11:13 am

When you run a nonprofit, fundraising events are the face you show to the world. Not only do they provide vital funds, but fundraisers also put a nonprofit's mission and purpose on a stage for your community to discover and explore...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep. 31: Your Board Members' Legal Obligations
February 2, 2018 at 11:41 am

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: one major donor's experience with two different nonprofits, legal responsibilities of nonprofit board members and event planning tips...