Giving Tuesday is in eight weeks—three months until year-end. That means in the next three months, 35% of all your fundraising will happen, and as your organization’s lead fundraiser, you’re the quarterback. Are your team and setup ready for Giving Tuesday? Which of these options sound like you (and your team): My board is unresponsive.My […]
This post is written by guest author, Blake Arata. Blake Arata is the Director of Digital at Community Boost Consulting and has helped pioneer many of their digital marketing channels. In 2021, the Community Boost team directly served 300+ nonprofits, drove over 10 million website visitors, and directly generated over $20 million in online donations. […]
Fall content sets the tone for your nonprofit’s end-of-year campaigns. It needs to engage your audience as you build up to the culmination of the season and start of your winter content: Giving Tuesday. By leveraging the holidays and festive events of autumn, you can find creative ways to connect with your supporters. If you’re […]
So you want to start a nonprofit. That’s an exciting decision full of different steps and responsibilities, not the least of which is managing donations and donors. You’ll need to start your nonprofit to get donations, but you also need donations to start your nonprofit’s work—so which one comes first? A partnership with a fiscal sponsor can […]
From Halloween pumpkin carvings to Thanksgiving turkey trots, nonprofits have no shortage of creative fall fundraising ideas to choose from that will bring communities together to raise money for good. A big part of that autumn magic is getting to gather in person. As live events are back in full swing, nonprofits can consider how to host […]
Are you bringing corporate partnerships into your Giving Tuesday strategy this year? We’re breaking down our favorite tips and tricks to help on one of the most important days of the year for nonprofit fundraisers. While many nonprofits see Giving Tuesday as a significant donor engagement opportunity, the power of corporate sponsorships is often overlooked. […]
As nonprofits adapt their fundraising events to the tastes of modern attendees, their day-of-event giving strategies also require special attention and strategy in order to be successful. Whether you want to do a live auction or silent auction, sell fixed-priced items, or run a direct appeal or paddle raise, your organization needs a strong digital platform. The […]
Your nonprofit organization may have a tax-exempt status. Unfortunately, that won’t spare you from a yearly filing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Nonprofits are required to submit an annual Form 990 to remain in good standing. Read on for everything you need to know to file your Form 990. While IRS filings often conjure up […]
World Mental Health Day falls in October each year. This year the global opportunity to acknowledge our growing mental health crisis will fall on October 10, 2022. Even if mental health isn’t a natural part of your nonprofit mission, we have a number of ideas for how you can engage your donors on World Mental Health […]
Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. Get ready to turn passive supporters into donors with a donation experience that streamlines the checkout process. You can start with a simple and mobile-optimized checkout form, which we’ll walk you through below. When it comes to creating donor-centric giving experiences that stand out, thousands […]