How Nonprofits Can Prepare for a Second Trump Presidency
This blog aims to offer a clear roadmap for nonprofit organizations concerned with potential political changes in a second Trump presidency. The key is resilience, preparedness, and adaptability: by anticipating challenges and adapting strategies, your nonprofit can continue to make a positive difference.
Turn Passion into Action: How Nonprofit Advocacy Engages Communities and Drives Lasting Change
Nonprofit advocacy engages communities, empowering them to take meaningful action on issues they care about. Grassroots activations deepen audience involvement and create opportunities for impactful, hands-on support. By integrating advocacy into communications strategies, nonprofits can not only increase visibility and engagement but also boost donor retention and fundraising success, as donors who participate in advocacy are more likely to contribute financially.
From Mail to Mobile: Crafting a Cohesive Multi-Channel Donor Strategy
A multi-channel approach lets you reach donors where they are, with messages that resonate across different platforms. It's not about being everywhere all the time. Instead, it's about crafting a donor experience that feels personal and cohesive, whether someone's reading your email, browsing your website, or scrolling through social media.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Why Your Nonprofit Needs Robust Data Protocols
For nonprofits, data serves as the backbone of effective decision-making. But even the most sophisticated database is only as good as the information you put into it. That's why having clear, consistent data entry and reporting protocols is crucial for every nonprofit organization.
Ask Ariel: Should We List Our Donors On Our Website?
A client in the early stages of their fundraising lifecycle recently asked whether they should list individual donors on their website. This is an incredibly common question for organizations at all stages of their lifecycles, not just new nonprofits, so let’s unpack its many layers.
Every Donor Counts
For years, nonprofits have sliced and diced their donor lists and built fundraising strategy based on one core data point: gift amount. Sure, it's straightforward. But in today's information-rich world, does it really give us the full picture? And does it really help us build an inclusive donor community?
Navigating Nonprofit Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty
On August 5, 2024, the stock market experienced a significant downturn, triggered by a combination of weak economic indicators and growing recession fears. Having lived and fundraised through the 2008-2009 recession, here’s the advice we gave back in 2022 - and that we still stand by today!
Invest in Communications to Build Support and Grow Community
Communications has the power to transform your nonprofit organization internally and externally. For most, if not all, nonprofits, communications plays a crucial role in helping organizations fulfill their mission. Having a robust roadmap and access to tools empowers organizations like yours to reach their goals and create change through planning, strategy and community-building
Navigating Major Gifts Post Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the nonprofit fundraising landscape, especially for major gifts. Traditional face-to-face meetings and in-person events have given way to virtual engagements. Despite these changes, major gift strategies can still thrive with creativity and adaptability.
Getting off the Hamster Wheel of Fundraising Events
Many nonprofits struggle with overreliance on event-based fundraising. In this blog we'll explore how to know if you’re over-reliant on events, how organizations can find themselves in this situation, and most importantly, what you can do to start shifting towards a more sustainable and diversified fundraising approach.
Navigating Nonprofit Communications in a Time of Crisis
In a world that seems perpetually in crisis, the constant influx of alarming news can leave us all feeling overwhelmed. The question then becomes: in times of crisis, how can nonprofits ensure that their engagement—or lack thereof—does not lead to mission drift? Do we shift our planned communications or stay the course?
16 Tips to Go Big on GiveBIG
Are you ready to make a big impact during GiveBIG, Washington's annual 48-hour giving event? This is your chance to rally support, engage your community, and take your fundraising to the next level.
Shaping Stories with Sensitivity: A Guide to Trauma-Informed Storytelling for Nonprofits
Storytelling fuels nonprofit work. This blog explores why compassionate, responsible storytelling matters and how nonprofits can engage in trauma-informed storytelling.
Ariel’s Notes: I've HAD IT with the solo development director model for nonprofits
The solo development director model for nonprofits is a scarcity-driven choice that looks economical up front, but actually holds small nonprofits back from the stability and growth they seek.
Steady Support That Adds Up: Best Practices for Monthly Giving
Monthly giving programs can transform a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts and provide long-lasting benefits. Rather than constantly campaigning for one-time donations, monthly giving offers a steady, predictable stream of support that helps take funding worries off the table.
How Do You Shift to a Recurring-First Fundraising Framework?
Most fundraisers understand the extraordinary benefits of building a recurring giving program for your nonprofit. High retention, loyal donors, increased lifetime donor values, a more equitable donor base, and more. But what does a recurring-first strategy look like in practice, and how do you get there?
The Data Behind Donors: Key Metrics to Guide Nonprofit Fundraising
Welcome to the world of nonprofit fundraising metrics, a landscape where understanding and leveraging data transforms how organizations connect with their supporters and fuel their missions. This blog guides you through the crucial metrics that shape your strategy and storytelling.
The 60-Day Blueprint for Boosting Donor Retention
Donor retention measures how many donors from one year give again in the next. It’s a must-track key performance indicator and it’s one your nonprofit should invest in increasing.
Unleashing the Impact of Blogging: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
In the nonprofit realm, where every story has the power to inspire and every insight can lead to change (and donations), blogging emerges not just as a tool, but as a vital ally. It's about more than just words on a screen; it's about connecting hearts and minds to your mission.
Enhancing Your Digital Presence through Blogging
In today's digital-first world, having a strong online footprint is akin to having a megaphone in a crowded room; it helps your message stand out. Effective SEO via blogging can increase your organization’s visibility and discoverability in the vast online landscape.