Magnolia Pictures, a leading U.S. film distributor co-founded by Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, is releasing a new comedy called “Buffaloed.” The focus of the film is on a woman who needs money to… Read More
If you work in the education sector, you’ve most likely participated in a fundraiser or two. Whether you’ve raised funds for an after-school program, to support a sports team, or to build new facilities, fundraising… Read More
If your educational nonprofit needs ideas for peer-to-peer events to help you reach your fundraising goals, you’re in the right place. We’ve identified four successful events from other educational nonprofits that you can adapt and… Read More
“Well, have we tried asking someone like Oprah for a donation? Or Bill Gates? They have lots of money!” A recurring joke in many nonprofits is that, when the topic of major gifts fundraising arises,… Read More
Nonprofits can’t survive if they can’t acquire new donors. But once you’ve got them, what do you do with them? How can you make them stay? Donor retention rates, on average, are pretty abysmal. Read More
Leader Dogs For The Blind, a nonprofit providing guide dogs to the blind, hosts an innovative event called Dinner In The Dark. During the event, guests are blindfolded so they experience an ordinary moment… Read More
Professional fundraisers know that younger people typically have less disposable income than older donors. This lack of income means you most likely aren’t relying on young people to give to your organization. But an inability… Read More
Before I participated in a peer-to-peer fundraiser for a local medical nonprofit, I didn’t notice medical organizations using that style of fundraising event. After I participated, I see them everywhere! Medical nonprofits are great candidates… Read More
As December 31st nears, your tax-savvy donors are likely getting their last-minute gifts in before the calendar year officially ends. After the ball drops and ushers in the new year, help your donors with their… Read More