Good news for nonprofits in Canada! The Canadian government is investing $400 million toward pandemic recovery with the newly established Community Service Recovery Fund. Eligible organizations have until February 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM PT to apply, and awards range from $10,000 to $500,000.  Here are the requirements, essential details, and tips for strengthening your Read More » The post Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

Do Mail Merge Fundraising Appeals Still Work? Whether you’re writing an email or an appeal letter, mail merges offer the chance to make a large communication feel like it was intended specifically for each individual reader. While mail merges may feel like old news, they’re still an effective way to add personal touches to large Read More » The post 5 Ways to Personalize and Amplify Your Message appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

At first blush, donor communications (mailings, emails, etc.) may seem like a rather simple process, but there is quite a bit of thought involved for them to be effective. One of the most essential components of any mailing is the greeting, and this can be fraught with complications.  Accordingly, a crucial function of an effective Read More » The post How to Manage and Leverage Multiple Donor Mailing Addresses appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

Nonprofit storytelling isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s a fundamental part of your work. Your organization’s powerful stories are the foundation of your identity, showing who you are as people, what you do to make a difference in your community, and what makes you unique to other nonprofits doing similar work. These stories provide a narrative that Read More » The post Telling Sensitive, Confidential, & Anonymous Stories with Dignity appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

Cracking open a fresh calendar is such a good feeling – nothing but clean space and possibilities for a bright future! Spending an hour or two on mindful planning now can set you up for success in the year to come. Here are five tips to create a roadmap for a successful year of fundraising:  Read More » The post How to plan a year of successful fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

Donor lapse is something that all fundraisers want to avoid. This is where LYBUNT and SYBUNT reports come in handy. These reports will give you the information you need to analyze your donors, find out who hasn’t given this year, and use that information to re-engage these important contributors. What are LYBUNTs and SYBUNTs? LYBUNT Read More » The post How to Use LYBUNT and SYBUNT Reports to Raise Donor Retention appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

When new and returning donors hear about an upcoming fundraising effort, what are the messages that matter most to them, and how do you reinforce them? While no two campaigns (or even donors) are identical, there are some critical components to your goal-based fundraising that, when messaged to your audience, can make a significant difference. Read More » The post Market Your Goal-Based Campaign With These Four Details appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

An estimated 15% of the world’s population lives with a disability, and your nonprofit’s donation form can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Accessibility compliance means doing the right thing for your donors, volunteers, and nonprofit website visitors. This integrity brings you closer to those you serve, avoids legal action for your organization, and Read More » The post Tips to Make Your Donation Form Accessible to People with Disabilities appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

There are probably very few fundraisers who self-identify as procrastinators. When a Giving Tuesday campaign is set in motion last minute, it’s usually because time and resources have already been spent elsewhere. And there’s nothing shameful or procrastinatory about that. Fundraising is hard work. We’re here to help you make the most of Giving Tuesday Read More » The post The Last-Minute Guide to Giving Tuesday appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more

Put yourself in your donors’ shoes for a second, and think of a recent purchase or donation you made on your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Did you have to enter your card information manually? Did it take you longer than a minute to check out? Did you abandon your purchase altogether? What held you Read More » The post How Digital Wallets Build Trust With Donors, Help Drive Better Conversion Rates appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs ..read more