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Nonprofit Board Giving Policy Examples That Work

Learn how to create a strong board giving policy with sample language and practical strategies to increase fundraising participation and accountability.

September 11, 202613 min read

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Donor Retention

Membership Program Strategy for Higher Renewals

A practical guide to creating a nonprofit membership program that increases renewals, strengthens retention, and grows member lifetime value.

September 8, 202612 min

Fundraising

Donation Page A/B Testing Ideas to Boost Conversions

Discover practical A/B testing ideas nonprofits can use to improve donation page conversion rates, reduce friction, and increase online revenue.

September 7, 202612 min

Volunteer Management

Volunteer-to-Donor Strategies That Drive First Gifts

Turn engaged volunteers into first-time donors with practical strategies for stewardship, segmentation, timing, and personalized asks.

September 3, 202612 min

Donor Retention

Donor Reactivation Email Series to Win Back Supporters

Learn how nonprofits can use a strategic donor reactivation email series to re-engage lapsed supporters and boost donor retention.

August 31, 202613 min

Fundraising

Nonprofit Stock Donation Process to Increase Gifts

A practical guide to building a nonprofit stock donation process that makes giving appreciated securities easier for donors and more valuable for your mission.

August 30, 202613 min

Donor Management

Moves Management Workflow for Major Gift Success

A practical guide to building a nonprofit moves management workflow that helps identify qualified donors and convert them into major gifts.

August 26, 202612 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofit Campaign Attribution Models Explained

Understand nonprofit attribution models, compare common approaches, and learn how to measure which fundraising channels truly influence donations.

August 24, 202612 min

Fundraising

How Tribute Gift Programs Grow Honor and Memorial Giving

Discover how to create a tribute gift program that increases in-memory and honor donations while improving donor experience and stewardship.

August 22, 202613 min

Donor Management

Soft Credit Tracking for Better Giving Reports

Soft credit tracking helps nonprofits report household and corporate influence more accurately and strengthen donor relationships.

August 18, 202612 min

Donor Retention

Donor Lapse Survey Questions to Win Supporters Back

Discover practical donor lapse survey questions and follow-up strategies to uncover why supporters stop giving and improve nonprofit donor retention.

August 15, 202613 min

Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofit Donation Form Accessibility Checklist

Learn how to make your nonprofit donation form more accessible so every supporter can give easily, confidently, and without barriers.

August 14, 202611 min

Fundraising

Ethical Donor Wealth Screening Best Practices

Learn how nonprofits can use donor wealth screening ethically to identify major gift prospects, protect donor trust, and improve fundraising results.

August 8, 202613 min

Fundraising

Donor Acquisition Cost Benchmarks for Nonprofits

See what healthy donor acquisition costs look like for nonprofits and learn practical ways to lower cost per donor without sacrificing long-term growth.

August 7, 202613 min

Fundraising

Text-to-Give Strategies to Boost Nonprofit Donations

Discover how to build a nonprofit text-to-give strategy that drives more mobile donations, strengthens event fundraising, and simplifies giving.

August 6, 202611 min

Nonprofit Technology

All-in-One Nonprofit Software: Is It Right for Your Team?

Disconnected tools drain small teams. Learn what all-in-one nonprofit software should include, the honest trade-offs, and when consolidating onto one platform is the right call.

August 4, 20264 min

Grant Management

Grant Tracking Software for Nonprofits: What to Look For

Missed deadlines and messy restricted-fund tracking put grant revenue at risk. Learn what grant tracking software should do so your team can win and steward more grants with less stress.

August 4, 20264 min

Recurring Giving

Recurring Giving Software for Nonprofits: A Buyer’s Guide

Recurring donors are a nonprofit’s most valuable supporters. Learn what recurring giving software must do — effortless sign-up, failed-payment recovery, self-management, and retention insight.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofit Donation Page Software: Features That Convert

Your donation page is where intent becomes revenue. Learn the nonprofit donation page software features that lift conversion — mobile-first design, recurring upgrades, and abandoned-gift recovery.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofit Software Pricing Guide: Models, Fees, and Total Cost

Nonprofit software pricing is confusing by design. This guide breaks down the common models, the hidden fees to ask about, and how to calculate true total cost of ownership.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Technology

Best Fundraising Software for Small Nonprofits: How to Choose

Small teams need enterprise fundraising power on a lean budget. Here are the features that matter most and a repeatable process for choosing the best fundraising software for your small nonprofit.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofit CRM vs Donor Management Software: What’s the Difference?

CRM, donor management software, and fundraising software are often used interchangeably. Here is what actually differs — and how to evaluate tools by capability, not label.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Technology

How to Choose Nonprofit Fundraising Software: A Practical Guide

A jargon-free framework for evaluating nonprofit fundraising software — the seven criteria that matter, how to run a structured trial, and how to match the tool to your organization size.

August 4, 20264 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Google Ad Grant Tips to Increase Qualified Donations

Discover practical Google Ad Grant management strategies to attract better-fit donors, improve conversions, and grow online fundraising results.

August 4, 202612 min

Donor Management

Pledge Tracking Best Practices for Nonprofits

Better pledge tracking helps nonprofits collect more committed revenue on time while improving donor relationships. Here’s how to build a process that boosts fulfillment rates.

August 3, 202612 min

Recurring Giving

Recurring Donor Churn Analysis for Nonprofits

Discover how to measure recurring donor churn, identify why monthly donors cancel, and take practical steps to improve retention and lifetime value.

August 2, 202612 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofit Email Deliverability Best Practices

Learn how nonprofits can improve email deliverability, protect sender reputation, and increase fundraising campaign inbox placement with practical best practices.

July 31, 202612 min

Fundraising

How to Build a Giving Day That Wins New Donors

Discover how to plan a nonprofit giving day campaign that acquires new donors, improves conversion rates, and turns one-time gifts into lasting support.

July 31, 202613 min

Fundraising

Build a Mid-Level Donor Strategy That Feeds Major Gifts

A strong mid-level donor program helps nonprofits retain rising donors, grow revenue, and move more supporters into the major gift pipeline.

July 30, 202611 min

Donor Retention

LYBUNT and SYBUNT Strategies to Reactivate Donors

Discover practical LYBUNT and SYBUNT strategies nonprofits can use to identify lapsed donors, personalize outreach, and win back more supporters.

July 30, 202612 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Planned Giving Marketing Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Learn how small nonprofits can market planned giving effectively with simple, affordable tactics that build trust and grow legacy donations.

July 29, 202613 min

Fundraising

Matching Gifts Strategy to Grow Workplace Donations

A practical guide to building a matching gifts strategy that helps nonprofits capture more employer matches and grow workplace donation revenue.

July 25, 202612 min

Donor Management

Nonprofit Donation Receipt Rules and Email Templates

A practical guide to nonprofit donation receipt requirements, IRS compliance, and donor-friendly email templates your team can use right away.

July 24, 202612 min

Donor Retention

Donor Journey Mapping for Better Stewardship

Map the donor journey to improve stewardship, increase retention, and move supporters toward larger and recurring gifts with practical nonprofit strategies.

July 23, 202613 min

Fundraising

Donor Journey Mapping for Better Multi-Channel Fundraising

Discover how to map the nonprofit donor journey to improve fundraising across email, direct mail, events, social, and more.

July 23, 202613 min

Donor Management

Nonprofit CRM Segmentation for Better Fundraising

Discover practical CRM segmentation strategies nonprofits can use to personalize donor outreach and improve fundraising results.

July 22, 202611 min

Donor Management

Donor Segmentation Strategies for Personalized Fundraising

Discover how nonprofits can segment donors for more personalized fundraising campaigns that improve response rates, retention, and long-term donor value.

July 22, 202614 min

Fundraising

How to Set Up Donor-Advised Fund Giving

A practical guide to setting up donor-advised fund giving, receiving grants smoothly, and building stronger relationships with DAF donors.

July 19, 202613 min

Donor Management

Donor Segmentation Strategies for Personalized Campaigns

Discover practical donor segmentation strategies nonprofits can use to personalize outreach, increase retention, and raise more from every campaign.

July 19, 202613 min

Grant Management

How to Write Grant Impact Reports Funders Value

Learn how to create clear, credible grant impact reports that strengthen funder relationships and improve renewal chances.

July 18, 202612 min

Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofit CRM Migration Checklist to Protect Donor Data

A practical nonprofit CRM migration checklist to help your team clean data, map fields, test imports, and avoid donor data loss during a system switch.

July 18, 202613 min

Fundraising

How Nonprofits Reclaim Abandoned Donation Forms

Donation form abandonment can quietly drain fundraising revenue. Learn how to identify drop-off points, recover lost gifts, and improve completion rates.

July 17, 202612 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Planned Giving Marketing Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Small nonprofits can market planned giving without a formal legacy society. Learn simple, low-cost ways to start bequest outreach and build donor confidence.

July 17, 202613 min

Fundraising

Year-End Giving Campaign Timeline for Small Nonprofits

Use this practical year-end fundraising timeline to help your small nonprofit plan, launch, and optimize a campaign that drives donations and donor retention.

July 17, 202614 min

Nonprofit Marketing

Google Ad Grant Compliance Checklist for Nonprofits

Learn how nonprofit fundraising teams can stay compliant with Google Ad Grants while improving traffic, conversions, and campaign performance.

July 17, 202611 min

Nonprofit Technology

Silent Auction Software Best Practices for Nonprofits

Discover how nonprofits can use silent auction software strategically to simplify events, increase bidding, and create a better donor experience.

July 14, 202612 min

Fundraising

How to Create a Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policy

A strong gift acceptance policy helps nonprofits avoid legal, financial, and operational problems. Learn what to include and how to put it into practice.

July 14, 202612 min

Donor Management

How to Reduce Donor Database Cleanup and Merge Duplicates

A practical guide for nonprofits to prevent duplicate donor records, streamline database cleanup, and improve donor stewardship with better systems.

July 14, 202612 min

Fundraising

Donation Page Best Practices to Boost Online Giving

A high-converting donation page can dramatically improve online fundraising results. Learn the design, messaging, and optimization tactics that turn more visitors into donors.

July 13, 202612 min

Donor Management

How to Calculate Donor Lifetime Value

Understand donor lifetime value with practical formulas, examples, and strategies to make smarter nonprofit fundraising decisions.

July 13, 202612 min

Fundraising

Year-End Giving Campaign Checklist for Small Nonprofits

A practical checklist to help small nonprofits plan, execute, and improve year-end fundraising campaigns that drive more donations and retention.

July 13, 202613 min

Donor Retention

Donor Acknowledgment Letter Templates That Retain Donors

Learn how to write donor acknowledgment letters that thank supporters well, stay compliant, and increase donor retention with practical templates.

July 12, 202612 min

Fundraising

Year-End Giving Timeline for Small Nonprofits

Use this practical year-end giving timeline to help your small nonprofit plan ahead, engage donors, and maximize donations during the busiest fundraising season.

July 12, 202612 min

Recurring Giving

How to Build a Monthly Giving Program

A practical guide for nonprofits to launch, grow, and sustain a monthly giving program that improves donor retention and predictable revenue.

July 12, 202612 min

Recurring Giving

How to Build a Monthly Giving Program That Lasts

Discover how to design, launch, and sustain a nonprofit monthly giving program that improves donor retention and predictable revenue.

July 12, 202614 min

Donor Retention

Donor Retention Strategies That Grow Recurring Giving

Discover proven donor retention strategies that help nonprofits keep supporters engaged and convert one-time gifts into recurring giving.

July 12, 202612 min

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Events

Event Fundraising Tips: How Small Nonprofits Maximize Impact

Discover proven event fundraising tips for small nonprofits. Learn how to plan, promote, and execute events that boost donations and community support.

July 12, 20266 min

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Fundraising

Fundraising Campaign Ideas: Creative Strategies for Small Nonprofits

Discover creative fundraising campaign ideas tailored for small nonprofits, designed to engage supporters and boost donations year-round.

July 5, 20267 min

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Donor Management

Donor CRM Best Practices: Optimize Nonprofit Relationships in 2024

Discover actionable donor CRM best practices for small nonprofits to streamline donor management, improve engagement, and boost fundraising effectiveness.

June 28, 20266 min