Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today's question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m on the board [...]
If you’ve heard about Giving Tuesday, you likely know that it presents a huge opportunity for nonprofits to raise a lot of money during one 24-hour period. In 2021, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, November 30. That’s right around the corner! If you’re wondering how you can prepare for success, [...]
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today's question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. Dear Charity [...]
Community engagement, though at times unwieldy and time-consuming, is critical to truly propel all variables towards a common goal. Julie Ha Truong will outline best practices in community engagement in planning. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Julie. I've got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get [...]
You know you have to keep accurate records for your nonprofit’s health and transparency and to be in good standing with state and local laws. Some of the tasks associated with maintaining records—like sending donation receipts—can seem tedious and unnecessary. Even so, you can’t opt out of sending them: The [...]
During a hectic work day where many can only squeeze in a lunch break between firing off emails, it can be hard to know if you’re making your donors feel appreciated or if you’re giving them the impression that they’re getting copy and paste interactions. This isn’t something to ignore [...]
We’re excited to share that the beta of Kindful Fundraising is now available to Bloomerang users! You'll have the best fundraising tools on one platform, which creates a seamless giving experience for your donors. And as you know, the easier it is for them to give, the more money you'll [...]
Every Nonprofit Needs One, But What’s Really Needed in Your Nonprofit's Annual Report? So, you’re one year into the adventure of starting your own nonprofit and now the time has come to put together your first annual report. Or, perhaps you’ve just been tasked with putting together the annual report [...]
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today's question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it's useful to invest in wealth screening before a capital campaign. [...]
If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Aaron, Brian, I got 2:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and [...]
Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and it has become to the nonprofit sector what Black Friday is to the commercial sector. Namely, there is a huge increase in public interest and the number of donations made to nonprofits compared to an average day. It also marks the [...]
We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. Nonprofits face new challenges, big and small, every day, from an international pandemic to a stubborn mid-tier donor. Learning about other organizations that overcame similar challenges will [...]