Fundraising

As we turn to the new year, Funraise proposes its top 2023 nonprofit fundraising trends. These include digital wallets, greater use of cryptocurrency donations, leveraging LinkedIn to a greater degree than ever before, ecommercification of donations, increased focus on hybrid- in-person- and virtual-dedicated events, enhanced giving experiences, and more.

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process.

Today, there are so many more ways to engage with your donors in all channels & media that you have more opportunities to practice.

As fundraisers, sometimes what you planned for goes astray, and you need to add your own special ingredient to the mix.

With spring right around the corner, it's a great time to dust off your fundraising superpower. You have one. Stop thinking you don't. There's no kryptonite here.

I’ve been engaging donors to support important mission work, special projects and the next big gala for a few years now, and I have noticed a new use of the word “philanthropy” in place of “fundraising.” It is not a bad approach but it has the potential to shift many attitudes for varied reasons...

Social giving experiences were some of the most drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we emerge from an extended period of social distancing, it’s important to reexamine how giving experiences and expectations have changed and what lessons we can learn from virtual fundraising...

Fundraising is a value-for-value proposition. But it’s not the value you’re probably thinking of. It’s not trinkets bought at auctions, dusty trophies or cheesy "thank you" notes. It’s definitely not the momentary feel-good after agreeing to “give a dollar to..." in the check-out lane. So what is it?...

If the most you’ve done at this point is to ask supporters to start Facebook fundraisers, you’ve just scratched the surface. Your Facebook social fundraising strategy can start with this simple kind of ask, but then you need to plan the next steps. Here are six things you can do to take fundraising on Facebook to the next level...

Operation Hat Trick has surpassed $2 million in money raised.