7 Ways to Boost Recurring Donor Acquisition at Your Nonprofit

Boosting your nonprofit’s recurring donor acquisition can help establish a consistent stream of revenue, improve cash flow, and provide much needed support during fallow periods. Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, they are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors and are more likely […]

LinkedIn for Nonprofits: 8 Strategies for Social Network Success

LinkedIn, like other social media platforms, has hundreds of millions of registered users. However, a large user base doesn’t guarantee engagement. A highly engaged audience, even if it’s smaller, is key to social media success. What makes LinkedIn valuable for your nonprofit is its active audience. In fact, LinkedIn is the top choice for marketers who want to promote their content, data, and relevant […]

7 Monthly Giving Program Examples to Inspire You

Recurring giving is a pillar of any successful fundraising strategy because it provides a sustainable and predictable stream of revenue. The power of recurring donations has been a trend across Classy’s donor sentiment reports and platform data. In fact, our platform data shows that nonprofits making over $50K see 37% of revenue come from recurring donations. […]

How to Innovate to Solve Social Problems

Innovation is key to solving the most challenging social problems of our time. But before breakthroughs can take place, many social impact leaders face similar questions: Where can we start the problem-solving process?What are some ways we can take risks to find the best solutions?What do innovative initiatives look like? To help get your creative juices flowing, […]

10 Amazing Nonprofits to Follow on Instagram

Illustrating the impact of social good is where nonprofits shine on Instagram. More than two billion active monthly users head to Instagram multiple times every day to learn, get inspired, and engage with communities that were once out of reach.(1) It’s why this photo and video-sharing app is one of the most popular social networking […]

4 Steps to Take Your Nonprofit Livestreaming Events to the Next Level

Event livestreaming has gained substantial momentum as a fundraising tactic in recent years. It’s gained even more popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic nudged organizations to connect with audiences in new, nontraditional ways. Like many others, Classy customer the HEADstrong Foundation had to quickly shift from an in-person fundraising event to a virtual one in response to the pandemic. The result: their […]

How to Build a 501(c)(7) Nonprofit From the Ground Up

Securing 501(c)(7) nonprofit status offers various perks. It protects your social or recreational clubs from federal income taxes and strengthens your reputation as a credible exempt organization, to name a few.  The process of forming a 501(c)(7) isn’t overwhelmingly complex, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) includes a suite of exemption requirements that can be […]

How to Plan an Unforgettable Walk-a-Thon for Your Nonprofit

Rally supporters around your cause with an unforgettable walk-a-thon fundraiser. We’ll share event planning tips that make your fundraising efforts stand out while uniting your community to do good. Nonprofits host walk-a-thons all the time. With the help of enhanced technology and insights about how today’s donors prefer to engage, your community event will become […]

5 Insider Lessons to Nail Your Next Virtual Event

An effective virtual event planning strategy builds meaningful connections with attendees without live event interactions. Events offer natural opportunities for nonprofits to engage with supporters more personally and serve as an incredible fundraising strategy to build long-term donor relationships. Get ready to learn more about nonprofit event production, project management, and planning best practices from […]