A non-profit organization’s first impression for many potential donors, supporters and volunteers is through their website. But how is your website found in the first place? If someone is searching…
Author: Lisa Bennett
How to Run A Hit-a-thon Fundraiser
Hit-a-thon fundraisers are a great way for softball and baseball teams to raise money. Based on nonprofit crowdfunding, each hit-a-thon participant in the fundraiser will be raising funds by asking…
Designing a School Website to Recruit Students
In the past, a reputation alone would have been a deciding factor for parents of students seeking a prestigious school. With access to a world full of information on the…
6 Engaging Strategies for Stewarding Your Major Donors
Every nonprofit knows that retaining your supporters is the best way to ensure that your fundraising success continues into the future. It’s far easier to rely on existing relationships for…
Essential Priorities for a Successful Major Gifts Program
While we discussed the high-level overview of 5 Steps to Building a Major Gifts Program previously, there are also more detailed nuances about how to acquire major gift donors. Let’s…
5 Good Reasons to Host Fundraising Events
While the primary mission of hosting non-profit events is generally to fundraise, there are also other essential reasons why fundraising events are so important for organizations. Let’s discuss some other…
Capital Campaigns: 7 Ways to Supplement Major Gifts
If you’ve been involved with nonprofits or fundraising for any amount of time, odds are that you know the 80/20 or 90/10 rule. The ratio changes from organization to organization,…
5+ Winning Cheerleading Fundraisers
Get your spirits up because it’s that time of year! With the fall and Homecoming season in play, it’s the perfect time to brainstorm some ideas for cheerleading fundraisers. Here…
Build a Major Gifts Program at Your Non-Profit
Major gifts are significant monetary donations made by donors or sponsors to a charitable organization. Though major gifts are relatively rare, they are a very important aspect of any development…
Hosting Successful Farm to Table Fundraisers
Food lovers have been relishing in the latest trend of farm to table dining. Farm to table is as clean and straightforward as the concept cooks themselves use, of creating…
How to Organize a Charity Poker Tournament in 10 Steps
A charity poker tournament or Casino Night can be a glamorous way to achieve your non-profit organization’s fundraising goals. The benefits of hosting a poker tournament are many – donors…