How to Navigate Inflation as a Nonprofit

Inflation in the U.S. reached the highest level in over four decades in May of 2022. We’re breaking down what this rise in inflation tells us about fundraising and how nonprofits can confidently recast their strategy with seven subtle shifts. The Impact of Nationwide Inflation Nonprofits kicked off 2022 with optimism around the generosity of […]

13 New and Creative Fundraising Ideas for Churches and Faith-Based Organizations

Religious institutions account for some of the highest fundraising numbers of any nonprofit category. Nearly one-third of all donations go to faith-based organizations. Unlike other nonprofits that rely on events and traditional fundraising campaigns, most religious giving is based around weekly or monthly tithes. This might change how a religious institution talks about giving, but it doesn’t […]

8 Essential Donation Page Best Practices

Donation pages that are simple to navigate result in more completed donations, recurring donation revenue, and donor retention. That’s why this blog post is all about bringing yours to the next level. The donation page experiences that lead to deeper donor trust and more completed transactions are the ones that feel consistent with all other campaign […]

Attract New Donors With Crypto Giving on Classy

We’re thrilled to announce that Classy now offers cryptocurrency as a donation method to fuel more giving.  The world of cryptocurrency donations is quickly evolving. With Crypto Giving built into the Classy platform, nonprofits can confidently capitalize on another innovative payment technology to attract new donors and drive meaningful impact.  Explore Crypto Giving on Classy […]

Announcing the 2022 Classy Award Winners

It is our privilege to announce the 2022 Classy Award Winners. Join us in celebrating the people and organizations that continue to move the needle on some of our world’s largest issues. Meet the 2022 Classy Award Winners About the Classy Awards The Classy Awards have been bringing together social sector leaders and influencers since 2009 to recognize […]

Top Companies Offering Donation Matches in 2022

Many businesses offer corporate matching gift programs that match donations made by their employees to charitable causes. In fact, research shows that more than 65% of Fortune 500 companies are participating in this type of charitable workplace giving in 2022. More and more corporations are offering matching gifts each year. While it can be difficult to keep track of […]

Youth League Lifting off in Laguna, Philippines

It’s been a long time since kids have been able to play five on five in the Philippines. Sure, there were pockets of hoopers and coaches running their teams through drills and possibly playing some friendlies but for the most part gyms and parks were closed. You’d have to see it to believe it…nets tied […]

4 Ways to Raise More With a Fundraising Thermometer

The closer you are to your goal, the more likely people are to give. That’s the SparkNotes version of the goal proximity effect that fuels the psychology behind why fundraising thermometers lead to more donations. It’s easy to see how fundraising thermometers help spark motivation but have you ever wondered if you’re using them to their full […]