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6 Nonprofit Budgeting Strategies for Uncertain Times

By Jon Osterburg
September 4, 2026

Economic uncertainty can make financial planning feel harder to pin down, even for the most well-run organizations. That is why your nonprofit budget shouldn’t be

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Recurring Giving Programs: 5 Steps to Get Started

By Philip Schmitz
January 27, 2023

To your nonprofit, every donor counts. This includes not only acquiring new supporters for your mission, but also fostering reliable and consistent relationships with your

5 Pros and Cons of Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

By Dominique Desmarais
January 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Between exciting auctions and marathon events, there are several opportunities to provide a memorable

How to Use Social Media to Cultivate Donor Relationships

By Sandra Davis
December 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. But what about

Improve Your Nonprofit’s Board Engagement: 5 Best Practices

By Bob Happy
November 3, 2022

A nonprofit’s success depends on more than just fundraising. Furthering your mission requires fully engaging your supporters in making an impact. But this doesn’t just

How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Run Your Nonprofit

By Pattie Schutte
August 25, 2022

As a nonprofit professional or leader, your days are full of conversations. You’re constantly engaging with others, whether it’s meeting with your staff about connecting

How to Create and Sell Branded Nonprofit Merchandise

By Debbie Salat
August 5, 2022

One of the most valuable industries is merchandising. In fact, the retail industry accounted for almost 19% of America’s GDP in 2018. While your nonprofit

5 Payment Processing Features To Acquire Younger Donors

By Peggah Azarvash
July 28, 2022

Far too many nonprofits underestimate the power of young people. Millennials and Gen Z provide tremendous value to the mission-driven sector, both in their volunteer

990 Forms: Learn the Differences for Your Nonprofit

By Mathew Tooker
July 21, 2022

Between the dozens of responsibilities that crop up within the course of running a nonprofit organization—from cultivating donors to event planning—filing tax returns probably isn’t

6 Types of Engaging Emails to Send to Your Supporters

By John Killoran
July 14, 2022

Email is a tried-and-true marketing tool in the mission-driven sector. Nonprofits use regular correspondences to spread the word about their mission, cultivate relationships with prospective

Nonprofit Shopping Fundraisers: A New Way to Fundraise

By Korri Piper
June 30, 2022

As a fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to engage supporters and give them more ways to interact with your nonprofit online. From

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