our blog P2P Predictions: The Power of AI by Casey Neese In our Digital Fundraising Predictions for 2023 post, I said we should look for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to play an increasingly important role in helping nonprofits further their missions. In this post, I want to expand on that prediction and provide some food for thought. Machine learning and AI-powered tools have been around for a while. For instance, many nonprofits take advantage of Facebook’s automated optimization of ads that target donors. But as AI technology advances and becomes more accessible, nonprofits have an opp ..read more

our blog P2P Predictions: Subscription Models by Sean Staggs On the heels of GivingTuesday, as we race to year-end giving, growing sustained giving, or recurring giving, can be a great way for non-profit organizations to increase their revenue and support their ongoing efforts. And the on-going rise in popularity of the subscription service model in the overall economy will continue to shape nonprofit revenue portfolios. Possibly prompted by the pandemic, the world has seen a huge spike in the availability of, and reliance on, subscription services. From home delivery services, streaming ..read more

our blog Why Peer-to-Peer Campaigns Work for Any Size Advocacy Group by Cary Schwartz If your organization is involved in advocacy, you know that two critical components of a successful advocacy campaign are spreading awareness of an important issue and raising the funds necessary to maximize your efforts. You can easily combine these steps by adding peer-to-peer fundraising to your advocacy work. When you launch a peer-to-peer fundraiser, you’ll ask your supporters to reach out to their friends and family to collect donations for your cause. Then, they’ll share individual fundraising ..read more

our blog Our Digital Fundraising Predictions for 2023 by Charity Dynamics Consultants ‘Tis the season. It’s the time of the year where we are wrapping gifts – and wrapping up our work for the year. The end of the year is the perfect time to wind down and reflect on all the success you’ve had, but it is always a smart thing to look ahead and see what’s coming up as the calendar page turns to a brand new number. So, as we wrap up 2022, the Charity Dynamics consulting team has dusted off their crystal ball and offering their predictions for digital trends in 2023 and beyond. Donor Ce ..read more

our blog Engage by Charity Dynamics Is Ready For The big day by Charity Dynamics As a fundraiser, you’re always thinking ahead to the next big thing: “Our walk is in three months.” “Giving Tuesday is just one month away” “We’re launching our first Giving Day in the spring.” Any of this sound familiar? You roll up your sleeves and cross items off the never-ending to-do list so that each of these major fundraising moments is a success. But what are your supporters doing during that time in between? Are they staying connected to your mission or is their last interaction becoming a fading ..read more

our blog Be Aware of These 2 Fundraising Compliance Gray Areas by Cary Schwartz The world of nonprofit compliance is complicated, with regulations changing constantly at both the federal and state levels. Along with changing fundraising trends, donor expectations, and the abrupt shifts out of and back into in-person events we’ve experienced since 2020, it’s a lot to keep up with! But as a nonprofit professional, you know it’s all important. Nonprofit fundraising regulations exist to protect donors and ensure tax-exempt charitable organizations are actually serving their tax-exempt purp ..read more

our blog Agents of Change: Why Nonprofits Should Say Yes to Blockchain by Adam Lemmon It’s hard to miss all the talk about cryptocurrency, NFTs, Bitcoin, blockchain, etc. Reactions to this new technology seem to range from “next best thing since…” from those who’ve eagerly embraced it to “too risky and untrustworthy” from those wary of this new (and often volatile) digital landscape. The reality is no doubt somewhere in the middle. While there are still plenty of unknowns (good and bad) around blockchain technology to wade through, it is gaining greater mainstream acceptance and useful ..read more

our blog How Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Fits Into Your Strategic Plan by Cary Schwartz If you’ve been in the nonprofit sector for a while, you’ve likely heard about the benefits of hosting peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Asking your supporters to raise money on your behalf not only provides a revenue-generating opportunity for your organization, but it also offers a new engagement opportunity for your most dedicated supporters. With peer-to-peer fundraising, your organization reaches out to dedicated supporters or ambassadors for your cause and invites them to create dedicated donati ..read more

our blog Everybody needs a little support by Cary Schwartz The phone rings again and Emily can barely catch her breath before answering what seems to be the hundredth call of the day… If this were a radio show, she would have already awarded the music festival tickets to a lucky caller 25 calls ago. She pulls the headset mic to her lips and puts on her friendliest support team sounding voice, hoping they don’t hear the twinge of annoyance seeping through. “Good afternoon and thank you for calling our support team. My name is Emily, how can I help—” She gets cut off, for the 10th time ..read more

our blog 5 Tips for a Strong Return to In-Person Events in 2022 by holly michaelson I am so excited to see that many non-profits have been able to safely return to hosting in-person events or offer a hybrid event experience (events with both an in person and virtual event experience) this fall. In doing so, they’ve had to address several challenges: Rethinking logistics Recent examples from Alzheimer’s Association and American Cancer Society Managing expectations Reengaging participants Creating a sense of community As you plan to host events in 2022, now is the time to think th ..read more