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How to Collect Donations Online: A Complete Guide for Nonprofits

Online giving is no longer a passing trend. According to a study from Double the Donation, 63% of donors prefer to give online using a credit or debit card. Nonprofits that position themselves to collect online donations not only increase the number of gifts they...

How to Retain GivingTuesday Donors

Turning GivingTuesday Donors into Year-Round Champions GivingTuesday is exhilarating. You watch donations roll in, celebrate milestones in real time, and end the day energized by your community's generosity. But here's the question that keeps development directors up...

How Fall Events Can Kick Off Your Year-End Fundraising

The holiday season is often the most important time of year for nonprofit fundraising. However, the key to a successful year-end campaign is a year-long effort. Hosting events in the months leading up to the giving season helps you build momentum, engage donors, and...

Is Your Data Secure in a Nonprofit CRM?

Many nonprofits new to using a nonprofit CRM may wonder about the security of their data in a system like DonorSnap. It is understandable to be cautious, as protecting your donor information and ensuring its accuracy is essential for fundraising success. Since you...

How Employment Data Can Power Your Corporate Giving Strategy

Guest Post from Double the Donation In today’s hyper-connected world, data is the fuel that drives smart decisions, and employment data is one of the most underutilized resources in nonprofit fundraising. While many organizations focus on donor demographics, giving...

Event Attendee Follow-Up and Cultivation: A Complete Guide

Your nonprofit's annual gala is just around the corner. Tables are selling, excitement is building, and your team is putting the finishing touches on what promises to be an inspiring evening. But here's a question that many nonprofits overlook: What happens to all...

How DonorSnap and EventSnap Simplify Event Planning

Hosting a nonprofit event is a great way to engage supporters and raise funds, but planning and managing events can be complex without the right tools. If you're already using DonorSnap, you know it's a powerful CRM for tracking donors, recording event attendance, and...

Nonprofit Fundraising Plan Best Practices

Are you familiar with the law of the 5 Ps? Proper preparation prevents poor performance. More than just an alliteration, this principle is pertinent to successful fundraising. The concept behind it is self-explanatory, but the idea is that your success, or lack...

How to Build Community With a Donor Appreciation Event

Donor appreciation events serve as a powerful way to cultivate donor stewardship. These events help nonprofits really drive home thanks and impact on a personal level. Getting your supporters in person to celebrate their support of your mission helps uplift spirits...

Spring Fundraising Checklist for Nonprofits

Spring is more than a season, it’s a mindset. As trees bud and flowers bloom, it’s a natural time to pause, reflect, and reset. For nonprofits, this season offers a valuable opportunity to review your fundraising progress, optimize your tools, and realign your efforts...
Nonprofit Gratitude Reports 101

Nonprofit Gratitude Reports 101

Gratitude reports are one of many ways a nonprofit organization can thank their donors. According to the Rule of 7, nonprofits should thank their donors at least 7 times throughout the year. This helps donor retention and makes your supporters feel appreciated and...

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5 Ways to Engage Younger Donors on GivingTuesday

5 Ways to Engage Younger Donors on GivingTuesday

According to GivingTuesday’s look back at 2022, younger generations were more generous than older generations globally. Nonprofit organizations need to start thinking about engaging younger generations to sustain their donor pool long-term. GivingTuesday falls on...

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Best Software for New Nonprofits

Best Software for New Nonprofits

Starting a nonprofit can be a lot of work, but if you have a great mission and want to take the leap there are many ways to get it done! Technology has come a long way and there are many tools available today that can help you get your organization up and running.  A...

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What to Include in Your Nonprofit Annual Reports

What to Include in Your Nonprofit Annual Reports

Annual Reports serve as a powerful tool for nonprofits to share their annual accomplishments. Beyond showcasing success, these reports establish a connection between donor contributions and the organization's achievements. In addition, they provide digestible...

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How to Get Nonprofit Event Sponsors

How to Get Nonprofit Event Sponsors

Sponsorships can be an excellent way for your nonprofit organization to reduce the cost of running an event. They also offer an opportunity to network with other organizations in your area and reach new supporters.  If you are looking to get more sponsors for your...

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Nonprofit Moves Management 101

Nonprofit Moves Management 101

Moves Management helps nonprofits sustain and cultivate donors at different stages of the donor life cycle. The process involves taking donors through various stages of giving by employing specific actions, commonly referred to as “moves,” that bring them to the next...

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Tips on Writing Email Subject Lines for Nonprofits

Tips on Writing Email Subject Lines for Nonprofits

Email is one of the most cost-effective ways for nonprofits to communicate with their donors online. Unlike direct mail or paid advertising, email can reach supporters on a personal level. However, with the thousands of other messages in a reader's inbox, it's...

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Nonprofit CRM: A Complete Guide for 2025

Nonprofit CRM: A Complete Guide for 2025

When it comes to successful fundraising, relationships are at the forefront. A nonprofit CRM will help you build meaningful relationships with your supporters. To reap the true benefits of CRM, your nonprofit will need both a system and a strategy. Keep reading to...

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In-Kind Donations: A Complete Guide

In-Kind Donations: A Complete Guide

In-kind donations are gifts of goods or services. Many nonprofits receive various forms of in-kind donations throughout the year. In fact, according to research from Double the Donation, 81% of donors contribute food or other goods to nonprofits through in-kind...

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How to Welcome and Retain New Donors

How to Welcome and Retain New Donors

Creating a thoughtful welcome to your organization is one of the best ways to retain new donors. According to the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Project data, first-time donor retention rates remain critically low at 18.1% in Q1 2025, down slightly from 18.3%...

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