How to Diversify Your Fundraising Portfolio to Prepare for Emergencies There are so many reasons nonprofits lose access to once-reliable funding. Perhaps a major donor who consistently gave year after year needed to take care of their grandchild’s unexpected medical expenses. Perhaps a family foundation changed priorities, and your nonprofit is no longer eligible for […]
Donor acquisition is often a keystone of any fundraising strategy. Garnering interest in your cause and recruiting new audiences to support you is a worthwhile investment. However, the cost of acquiring new donors is significantly higher than retaining existing donors, so donor retention is often a more effective fundraising tool. But that’s not to say […]
If you’re the sole fundraiser, passionate founder, or full-time volunteer of a small nonprofit, you already know how to turn a little into a lot. You’ve got a special type of drive, grit, and determination that elevates communities and makes real, positive change in people’s lives. But as dedicated as you are to your mission, […]
Consistent communication is key to building strong and lasting relationships with your constituents. Specifically, email is a great way to keep them up to date on your organization’s activities, share inspiring stories, invite them to events, and ask for donations. It remains effective for nonprofits, but many only have email addresses for a small percentage […]
Donors who give their second gift within three months of their first gift have a lifetime value nearly double that of donors who give every twelve months
Before becoming a renowned nonprofit leadership coach, and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, Joan Garry was the executive director of GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. Her session at the 2023 DonorPerfect Community Conference, Reigniting Innovation Within Your Organization, was an inspiring talk about how our nonprofit heroes can propel their vision forward and see […]
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