Article
Nonprofit Elevator Pitch: Tips for Crafting Your Appeal
Strategy & Planning
Use these tips and examples - plus a template - to create an effective nonprofit elevator pitch for your organization.
Article
7 of the Most Effective Fundraising Tools You Need to Try
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning, Allyra, Nexus CRM, Public Media CRM
Fundraising tools like Allyra’s online donation platform help get your fundraiser off the ground faster. Learn more about the top tools your nonprofit needs.
Podcast
How Servant-Leadership Can Boost Philanthropy
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
We spoke with Evan Wildstein about his new book, The Nonprofiteer's Fundraising Field Guide: 30 Practical Ways to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-Leadership. In it, he lists the 10 traits of a true servant-leader.
Podcast
Year-End Fundraising in July: Overlooked Segments You’ll Want to Engage with at Year-End
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
This week's installment of “Year-End in July” examines overlooked segments nonprofits can benefit from engaging with during year-end campaigns. Guests Ryan Carpenter and Colleen Patel join us for a special bonus installment.
Podcast
Who’s Responsible for Accessibility? Everyone.
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we’re talking with Stan Shinn, Mark Leta, Kacey Crawford, and Russ Chettiar on why accessibility matters and how nonprofits can achieve it.
Podcast
How Member Organizations Can Turn More Members Into Donors
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
"When someone becomes a member of your organization, what do you do next? Probably send an email listing the benefits, right?
This isn't necessarily a bad thing. But what if we told you there's a better way to engage with your members that can actually lead them to support your organization as donors?"
Podcast
Year-End Fundraising in July: Incorporate Digital Fundraising Into Your Campaign
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this week's installment of “Year-End in July,” we'll answer these questions and explore how you can leverage digital fundraising with guests Ashleigh Lambert, Kacey Crawford, and Kim Richardson.
Article
Gen Z and Generosity: Acquiring and Retaining Young Donors
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
While they may not have thousands of dollars to give now, they care passionately about causes. In turn, they expect the causes they support to stand for something.
Podcast
Year-End Fundraising in July: The Crucial Importance of Stewardship Throughout the Year
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
In this week's installment of “Year-End in July,” we'll explore how you can steward your donors twelve months a year with guests Kim Richardson and Debbie Merlino.
Podcast
Year-End Fundraising in July: Creative Storytelling Practices to Make Year-End Asks Pop!
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
This week's installment of “Year-End Fundraising in July” is focused on helping you stand out when it matters most. Listen as we dive into creative storytelling practices to help nonprofit organizations successfully navigate year-end giving campaigns.
Podcast
Don’t Worry Humans, AI Is Just Here to Help (for Now)
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Is artificial intelligence (AI) coming for your job? That's the big question on everyone's mind as tools like Chat GPT emerge and become more mainstream. But behind this fear lies the question you should actually be asking: How can this tool help me do my job better?
Podcast
Digging Into the 2023 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
The 2023 Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy is out! Taken at face value, the findings are a bit disheartening. But don't get discouraged by the state of giving just yet. There are also myriad opportunities for you to set your nonprofit on the right course.