Curious About the New Mastercard Rules? Here’s the Latest for Nonprofits

Updated September 2, 2022 You might have heard about updated Mastercard rules impacting recurring giving for nonprofits. We’re here to explain why you should feel confident that your nonprofit complies when you partner with Classy. This year, Mastercard enhanced its cardholder experience with new requirements around subscription and recurring billing models. Our team at Classy is constantly improving the platform […]

Top 7 Reasons to Invest in Monthly Recurring Donations

Before online giving came onto the scene, accepting monthly recurring donations from supporters was a difficult exercise. Nonprofits had to get donors to commit to making regular financial contributions (usually by phone or direct mail), and then had to ensure they followed through. Now, with greater access to online fundraising systems, accepting monthly recurring donations has become […]

Raise More on Giving Tuesday With Your New Go-To Site

Giving Tuesday is your opportunity to raise more, so your nonprofit can do more to keep your mission moving forward through the new year. Here at Classy, we’re excited to bring the social sector a go-to site of over 25 free resources. Take advantage of this resource hub to crush your Giving Tuesday fundraising goals and […]

Donor Retention Strategies: Get Donors to Give Again

It’s the age-old question asked by development professionals everywhere. “How do we retain our existing donors?” The confusion persists because frankly, nonprofits still struggle to keep donor retention rates high year after year. At a quick, current glance, some accounts found the percentage of donors who gave in the first quarter of 2021 and then […]

Who You Need on Your Nonprofit Board

“If you want to succeed at social entrepreneurship, or in the for-profit side, you are going to have to build out a strong board,” said Tom Fry, managing director of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. An investor in young social enterprises and nonprofits, Draper Richards Kaplan helps social impact organizations grow, assemble a board of experienced […]

How to Choose a Classy Campaign Type

Over 5,000 nonprofits choose Classy to power their online fundraising, and their next big choice is which campaign type to use for their first fundraising campaign. Below, we explore five different campaign types, their specific use cases and calls to action, and the value they can add to your fundraising portfolio. An Overview of Fundraising […]

How to Get Donations for Your Nonprofit: 8 Simple Tips

A lasting impact starts with knowing how to get donations year-round. You might be looking for new fundraising approaches to generate revenue for your nonprofit, or you might be curious about how to start a nonprofit and gather donations for the first time. Either way, you’ll find valuable takeaways as you read on. You’re about […]

5 Ways to Engage Donors on National Nonprofit Day

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiencesThank existing donors for their loyal supportKick off a powerful fundraising campaign […]