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3 Ways Nonprofits Can Run Smoother Events

Event season is upon us and there are many ways nonprofits can help lighten the load that comes along with running successful events. From finding the right support to helpful tools, we have outlined three things nonprofits should do today to help run smoother events...

Optimizing Online Giving: Two Simple Strategies for 2024 (+Bonus Checklist)

Online donations are appreciated by nonprofits for their efficiency. They are faster to process, easier for your donors, and are a greener option because they save on paper waste. In addition, they provide a greater opportunity for your donors to become recurring...

Nonprofit Newsletters: Ideas, Inspiration, and Tips

Newsletters can be a wonderful communication tool for nonprofits to engage their supporters. According to Nonprofit Tech for Good, 69% of nonprofits worldwide regularly publish an email newsletter.  A great newsletter should keep your supporters informed on current...

What to Do If You Don’t Hit Your Fundraising Goal

Every year nonprofits celebrate successful giving campaigns. Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. While it is easy to celebrate the success of a campaign, it can be more of a challenge to decide how to handle a shortfall. Several factors lead...

3 Easy Ways to Use Personalization This Giving Season

One of the many benefits of using a nonprofit CRM like DonorSnap is the ability to personalize your communications. With year-end giving upon us, it is more important than ever to engage and delight your donors. One of the best ways to do this is to offer them a...

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...

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...

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...

Optimizing the Summer Slowdown: 7 Tips for Nonprofits

Summer often brings a lull in activities for many nonprofits. However, this "slow season" can be an excellent opportunity for your organization to regroup and get organized for the busy giving season ahead. In this blog post, we'll cover seven activities that will...

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...
How to Start a Successful Volunteer Program

How to Start a Successful Volunteer Program

Building a successful volunteer program will offer numerous benefits to your nonprofit organization. Many nonprofits can be intimidated by the legwork involved in setting up a volunteer program. However, if planned properly, a volunteer program will pay itself back...

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Nonprofit Donation Pages: Tips, Tricks, and Examples

Nonprofit Donation Pages: Tips, Tricks, and Examples

Online fundraising is on the rise and your nonprofit should have an awesome donation page to collect online donations. Even if you already have a donation form on your website, taking time to optimize the page it lives on will help drive more donations. In this...

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How to Thank Recurring Donors (+Sample Letter)

How to Thank Recurring Donors (+Sample Letter)

Thanking monthly donors is the best way your nonprofit can ensure they continue to give. According to research, recurring donors give 42% more per year than one-time donors. Because of the nature of their gifts and the value of recurring donors, it is important to...

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Donor Acknowledgment Letters: A Complete Guide

Donor Acknowledgment Letters: A Complete Guide

Donor acknowledgment letters are a valuable component of donor retention. If you give the same amount of attention to your acknowledgment letters as you do your appeal letters, you can vastly improve your donor retention rate.  Your thank you letters serve a practical...

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Donor Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

Donor Retention Best Practices for Nonprofits

Is Donor Retention an active part of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy? If not, investing time and resources on donor retention will have a positive impact on the financial health of your organization. It costs more money to bring in a new donor than to keep a...

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Building Your Nonprofit Content Calendar in 2024

Building Your Nonprofit Content Calendar in 2024

Your nonprofit’s content should help tell a story and inspire your audience. Good content also adds value and educates. Nonprofits need to plan their content in order for it to work in their favor.  Sporadic posting and communication can hurt an organization. If the...

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Year End Tax Statements: 7 Creative Ideas

Year End Tax Statements: 7 Creative Ideas

It’s the time of year where nonprofits are busy preparing their year-end tax statements. Year-end tax statements, tax letters, or contribution statements as we call them here at DonorSnap are a great way to help your donors prepare their tax returns.   What are...

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Nonprofit Text Message (SMS) Campaign Best Practices

Nonprofit Text Message (SMS) Campaign Best Practices

When your nonprofit has an important message, you can’t afford to have it ignored, missed, or deleted. That is where text message (or SMS) campaigns come in. Unlike email or direct mail, text message campaigns are the most effective way to share urgent messages with...

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GivingTuesday 2023 Checklist for Nonprofits

GivingTuesday 2023 Checklist for Nonprofits

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving celebrated across the world. In 2022 over $3.1 billion dollars were donated to US nonprofits on GivingTuesday. Any nonprofit and member of your community can take part in GivingTuesday.  In this checklist, we will cover...

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8 Steps to Setting up a Monthly Giving Program

8 Steps to Setting up a Monthly Giving Program

If your nonprofit does not have a monthly giving program, you are missing out on the fastest-growing segment of online fundraising. A monthly giving program is more than adding giving frequency to your forms. In this article discover how you can launch a successful...

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14 Tips to Streamline Year-End Giving Season

14 Tips to Streamline Year-End Giving Season

Even if the busy holiday season seems far off, the more you prepare ahead of time, the more streamlined your year-end giving will be.   Below we cover what nonprofits should be doing before, during, and after the giving season to ensure success, improve processes, and...

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Online Fundraising: A Complete Guide

Online Fundraising: A Complete Guide

Online fundraising gives your nonprofit new avenues for growth. There are abundant opportunities to reach new audiences and raise more funds between social media, your website, and online fundraising tools. According to philanthropynewsdigest.org, online giving up was...

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