Nonprofit Marketing Resources

You’ve probably heard the saying “teamwork makes the dream work” or “the more the merrier.” In the nonprofit world, these cliche sayings actually ring true. Bringing on new collaborations and fresh ideas only positively impacts your nonprofit. Oftentimes, these are with corporations or local businesses, but they can also form between multiple nonprofits. When done right, collaborations allow for increased exposure and an entirely new audience.

As an essential aspect of running a nonprofit, fundraising can make or break an organization. One of the most tried and true methods for raising vital funds are fundraising events. From dinners, auctions, galas, golf tournaments, and more, it would seem that the only limit on a fundraising event is an organization’s imagination. Although these events can take many forms, it is only through proper planning and preparation that a nonprofit funding event can be effective. That being said, there are a number of useful tips on how to plan effective fundraising events.

There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested nonprofit fundraising event. The key to meeting fundraising goals is donor engagement. So, the real question is: “How do nonprofits get and keep donors engaged for an event?”

Every volunteer-driven organization knows the importance of a good volunteer recruitment process. That process ensures your organization can attract the right people and capture all the volunteer information you need to schedule, manage, and engage with supporters.

Your nonprofit does what you need to do to keep the core of your finances compliant. You set an annual budget and fill out your Form 990 on time each year. But this is often not enough for nonprofit organizations to get the most from their finances. Are you even sure your Form 990 is correct? Do you review your budget on a regular basis?