Below are links to a wide variety of blog posts on nonprofit fundraising.
We search the internet for posts and feature them here as part of our own research on fundraising. We hope you will find these useful.
Rubber Wrist Bands as a Fundraising Idea: Customized Bracelets …
The craze of creating custom silicone or rubber bracelets soars for non-profit groups and schools seeking a marketing idea that raises money and awareness.
Chris Stolee: iPhone Apps for Nonprofits and Fundraising - by …
Non Profit organizations have some special challenges these days. The need for funds is increasing but costs are rising, while in many cases memberships are under pressure and fundraising is declining or becoming more expensive. …
Five Things We're Forgetting When We Take Our Fundraising Online …
Fundraisers will perform better if part of a fundraising team. This principle does not necessarily apply to all nonprofits, but it’s certainly something to consider even if you’re not in a position where walk-athons, bike-athons, …
Online Fundraising Strong Despite Economy | Network for Good …
Co-authored by M+R Strategic Services and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), the eNonprofit Benchmarks Study measures the effectiveness of nonprofit internet fundraising and activism programs and highlights the critical importance …
5 Steps to Magical Fundraising — Dixon Place Case Study …
5 steps to magical fundraising! P.S. Magical fundraising requires effective messaging. Download the free Nonprofit Tagline Report for must-dos, don’t dos, case studies and 1000+ nonprofit tagline examples! May 06, 2009 in Case Studies, …
How to Ask for Donations on Your Website | Network for Good …
Your Fundraising Stimulus Plan: Register for a free teleconference » … Subscribe to our weekly Online Fundraising & Nonprofit Marketing Tips Newsletter. Email: First Name: Last Name: …
Mobile Active: Nonprofit Fundraising for the 21st Century | The …
Mobile Active: Nonprofit Fundraising for the 21st Century.
ePhilanthropy 101: Effective & Inexpensive Fundraising in a …
ePhilanthropy 101: Effective & Inexpensive Fundraising in a Downturn 5 By Network for Good: Mar 27, 2009 Is your fundraising going the way of our floundering economy? Network for Good and Maryland Nonprofits hosted an ePhilanthropy 101 …
FundRaising Success Call for Videos : FundRaising Success
FundRaising Success is looking for videos from nonprofit organizations for its Web site.
Nonprofit Economic Downturn: A Performance Poem | Blue Avocado
At a Chicago meeting earlier this month, leaders of 35 community nonprofits engaged in a vibrant discussion about all things nonprofit in the economic crisis - collaboration, scaling back, fundraising woes and more. …
Nonprofit Fundraising and Volunteers » Blog Archive » Nonprofit …
Nonprofit Fundraising – Working Smarter. The demand for services is up and the availability of money is down. Foundations are cutting back. The competition for donations and grants is very keen. The increased demand for services and …
SmartBlog On Social Media » Blog Archive » Inspiration from the …
Judging by many of today’s corporate taglines and promises, you would assume these inspiring sound bites belong to nonprofit organizations. Listen to just a few of my favorites from some of the world’s most recognized brands: … One of the most powerful fund-raising terms is the word join. “Join the fight.” “Join the cause. “ “Join me.” — all indicating that you can be a part of something much bigger than yourself. More than ever before, our identity is being defined by …
What's the silver lining in this recession? Share your answer to …
Nonprofit fundraising is difficult at any time, but particularly during recessionary periods when donors have less money to give. As a result, a greater percentage of people in the sector are interested in innovative thought and new …
Current.org | Pubcasting news elsewhere online
Online fundraising among 32 nonprofits is up 26 percent over 2008. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is the average donation decreased by 21 percent. So says the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study, co-authored by M+R Strategic …
Cheap Ways for Nonprofits to Use the Internet for Public Access …
March 30, 2009 Cheap Ways for Nonprofits to Use the Internet for Public Access Making the most of your nonprofit’s web presence is no longer just a cool option,… March 22, 2009 Desperation in Fundraising Less Attractive Than Ever …
Best Links for Fundraisers and Philanthropists
Kivi Leroux Miller, a nonprofit communications consultant, has some great tips about what nonprofits should have on their websites, how to handle domain names, how to make sure donors know how to donate, and more. …
NonProfits Dabbling with Social Media–Review of The NonProfit …
Most of the nonprofits using Facebook use it as a marketing and promotions tool. Less than 40% of nonprofits are using these social networks for fundraising and development and of those, most reported raising less than $500 in the last …
Donors in 'Giving Circles' Donate More Than Other People, Study …
It found that donors who participated in giving circles tended to be highly engaged in their communities, and that 70 percent felt that their participation had increased their awareness of nonprofit groups and community needs. … I am interested in the success of Giving Circles in Higher Ed fundraising. I am familiar with successful giving circles that have community focus but would be interested some examples of higher ed initiatives that have used the Giving Circle …
Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits need to know their givers better
Fundraising is a critical part of a nonprofit’s business, and charities need to move beyond business as usual, stop treating givers as automated teller machines, and recognize that a worthy mission and success in addressing social …
Donations via Bmycharity up by 47% compared to last year | UK …
Online fundraising service Bmycharity reports that donations through its personal fundraising pages have increased by 47% compared to last year. In addition the average value of donations has increased year by 8% over the same period, …
» Blog Archive » Inside the Non Profit Social Networking Survey
600000 person community, hundreds of thousands of money in fundraising revenue). Given this combination of evidence, it looks like the early adopters are paving the way for mainstream adoption. As a nonprofit, think about getting …
Multi-Channel Approach is Key to Nonprofit Fundraising - frogloop …
While testing is critical to successfully retaining and sustaining online donors, INTEGRATION of offline and online fundraising is key to maximizing your nonprofit’s fundraising program. Clint O’Brien, who leads Care2’s nonprofit …
GiftWorks: Nonprofit Fundraising Software: Fundraising Advice from …
If you want advice, ask for money. If you want money, ask for advice.” So said Ruthellen Rubin, fundraising consultant, at the New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership Conference this past weekend in Princeton, NJ.
Broadening Your Fundraising Net: Diversifying Your Fundraising …
Knowing where the money comes from to run your nonprofit is almost as important as understanding how these sources affect the sustainability of your organization. Do you have a firm grasp on your fundraising channels? …
3 Ways for Nonprofits to Defeat the Recession: Nonprofits Need New …
Everyday that goes by the news gets worse with constant reports of the adverse effects of this recession. These three strategic ideas that can be implemented now.
GiftWorks: Nonprofit Fundraising Software: "Champions of the …
Nonprofit organizations are “champions of the common good” says Tim Delaney, President and CEO of National Council of Nonprofits in his speech to members of South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) at their 12th …
Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study …
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2009 — As the recession’s grip tightened on nonprofit hospitals and health care systems in the US and Canada, high performing philanthropic fundraisers in charge of major gifts and planned giving programs were often …
Nonprofits tap online networks to raise funds | Philly | 05/15/2009
“It’s not a magic cure-all,” said Rick Cohen, director of membership and technology for the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington. “They’re wonderful tools. It’s just not automatic, that if you’re there, your fund-raising is …
AFP Blog: Recent News of Note: Virtual Fund-Raising Conference …
The International Fundraising Conference, organized by Resource Alliance, a nonprofit fund-raising training organization in London, featured sessions on how to raise money with online advocacy and marketing, social-networking sites, …
Online Fundraising Blog » How to access reports in your nonprofit …
Posted by BethP in Charity corner, Firstgiving News, Social Media Fundraising, Technology for Fundraising, tags: how-to, Nonprofit Account, online fundraising, raise money online, video. Have you ever wondered where you can access donor …
Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog
There’s lot of juicy data in a new study just released by M+R Strategic Services and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN). The eNonprofit Benchmarks Study* (get it here) measures the effectiveness of nonprofit internet fundraising …
Crowdfunding – a Web 2.0 twist on what community fundraisers have …
CPR for Nonprofits: Creative Strategies for Successful Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, and Management: Creative Strategies for Successful Fundraising, … Nonprofit and Public Management Series) …
