Designing Nonprofit Experiences
The following article was originally published in the June 2014 issue of User Experience Magazine. Reprinted here by the author. [...]
Want a Packed House? Start by Building a Loyal Community
As we well know, our programming doesn’t always draw patrons in by the droves. But wouldn’t it be nice to [...]
The 4 Ingredients to an Engaging and Memorable Fundraising Event
Every event planner’s dream is to create a magical experience for attendees, to raise ample funds for your organization, and [...]
13 Nonprofit Experts Share their Most Valuable Donor Acquisition & Fundraising Ideas
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best [...]
Making Your First Donor Retention Calendar, Step by Step
Donors staying loyal is the exception, not the rule. According to Chuck Longfield, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. Today it’s 27%.
Fundraising Basics: [Part 1] How to Create and Provide Value to Your Donors
Overall U.S. giving was up 4.9% during 2013 while online giving was up 13.5%. In order to see those types of increases [...]
The Top 4 Challenges Facing Arts and Cultural Organizations
Challenges Arts and Cultural organizations face when developing programs and events for patrons.
10 Must-Have Elements for Nonprofit Websites
You know you cannot undermine the power of a well built website. It’s your most powerful business card, a communication [...]
The 3 Principles to Acquire, Retain, and Upgrade Your Donors
This is a guest blogpost by Jeff Haguewood on the basic principles of successful fundraising.
300 More Email Subject Lines from End of Year Fundraising
The 2013 edition of my annual review of end of year nonprofit email messages [...]
