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Re-thinking how you evaluate your year-end appeal.

Re-thinking how you evaluate your year-end appeal.

You worked hard this year-end appeal season. Hopefully, it paid off, and you raised a lot of money! But do you really know how to evaluate your year-end appeal? Or do you just count how much you raised and call it a day? The amount of money you raised is significant....

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Key fundraising lessons to take into 2026.

Key fundraising lessons to take into 2026.

Successful fundraising doesn’t always look like record-breaking numbers or flawless campaigns. Sometimes it’s about keeping your program steady when everything around you feels uncertain. Success can mean adapting faster than planned, finding clarity as donor behavior...

Six strategies for securing a second gift.

Six strategies for securing a second gift.

When overwhelmed fundraisers think about donor acquisition, they usually celebrate the first gift. And acquiring a new donor is a big win! But the real opportunity is about securing a second gift from donors who gave on GivingTuesday or to your year-end appeal. This...

4 ways to engage donors after GivingTuesday.

4 ways to engage donors after GivingTuesday.

Buckle up because you’re about to read some important advice! In short, you need to resist the urge to take your foot off the gas when the dust settles after GivingTuesday. We know. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. And we’re not out of the weeds yet. After...

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How to promote monthly giving on GivingTuesday.

How to promote monthly giving on GivingTuesday.

We get it. If you’re like other fundraisers, GivingTuesday can be overwhelming! December 3 is coming up fast, and it won’t be easy to stand out. But promoting monthly giving options on GivingTuesday is a great way to do something different and secure additional...

10 tips for successful GivingTuesday social media.

10 tips for successful GivingTuesday social media.

Guest blog by Megan Allison, Qgiv.GivingTuesday is an incredible opportunity for your organization to rally support and raise vital funds. But how do you cut through the noise and capture the attention of potential donors? The answer lies in harnessing the power of...

Now is a great time to run an awareness campaign.

Now is a great time to run an awareness campaign.

As a fundraiser, you know it’s not always easy to rise above the noise. But being creative and finding a way comes with the territory when you work in nonprofit development. And an awareness campaign can be a great way to do it! But these strategies require a unique...

How to Engage Donors After Giving Tuesday

How to Engage Donors After Giving Tuesday

The past few weeks have been a little chaotic, haven’t they? We’re sure you’ve been busy, between developing your Giving Tuesday strategy and preparing for your year-end appeal. But you still need to engage donors when the dust settles after Giving Tuesday. So resist...

How to amplifi Your Giving Tuesday 2020 Outreach

How to amplifi Your Giving Tuesday 2020 Outreach

Is your nonprofit looking to get involved on Giving Tuesday for the first time? Or maybe you want to build on last year’s strategy for Giving Tuesday 2020? It’s been quite a year. And no one could have predicted the unique challenges the coronavirus pandemic would...

Will Your Nonprofit Participate in #GivingTuesdayNow?

Will Your Nonprofit Participate in #GivingTuesdayNow?

If you’ve worked in fundraising for any amount of time, you probably know all about Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The people behind Giving Tuesday have announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving on May 5, 2020 as...