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The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. A remarkable 30% of annual giving occurs in the last three months of the year and 12% of giving occurring in the last three days! Here are 5 fundraising principles from Blackbaud to end the year strong: https://hubs.ly/Q026S0K00

"End-of-year giving is important for the health of your nonprofit as you move into the new calendar year. This is why it’s so important for your organization to have a solid plan and a knowledge of end-of-year giving best practices, because you’ll want to take full advantage of this unique time of year when generosity is running high." Here are some basic guidelines to launch your fundraising campaign. https://lnkd.in/eZpiN7N8

Despite the discouraging trends in charitable giving outlined in the FEP Q4 2023 report, there are still avenues for nonprofit fundraisers to navigate through these challenges and continue making a positive impact. Stay ahead of the curve by prioritizing frequent engagement with your supporters. Tell your story proudly, highlighting the good work that is happening each and every day. In your content and interactions, emphasize the value of giving and the impact it has on your organization's work. https://lnkd.in/esuEezis

As nonprofit fundraisers, we understand the importance of Giving Season. That's why we have compiled tips and tricks from the best experts in the field. Check out all the valuable insights they shared in the blog post linked below. https://bit.ly/418WUxV

As a nonprofit professional operating in the philanthropic world, this headline may have caught your eye recently: “Mattel stiffed UCLA on $49-million children’s hospital donation, lawsuit claims.” It definitely grabbed our attention. After our initial ‘yikes’ at the headline, we dove deeper into the article and it got us thinking about the importance of two core fundraising principles that we reinforce with all of our nonprofit partners, especially as they work to delicately handle major donor relations: donor intent and effective donor communications. Read more in our blog post at the link below. ⬇️ #donorcommunications #donorintent #fundraising #philanthropy #corporatephilanthropy

Philanthropy is changing. But knowing where trends are headed gives fundraisers an advantage. Read insights from BDI CEO Michael J. Tomlinson on the latest Giving USA report to help chart your course as fundraiser.

Confused on how planned giving could benefit your nonprofit? Planned giving is not only a powerful fundraising tool, it provides individual donors the opportunity to create a lasting legacy of giving with your organization. We love this article from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance which highlights the impact of incorporating planned giving into your nonprofit! https://lnkd.in/gvGbW9GS

Interesting read from The Chronicle of Philanthropy! Connections built over social media are powerful, especially between nonprofits and young people. A recent report found that when it came to mid-level donors, "72 percent of longtime donors first got connected with their favorite charity by age 39 (and 40 percent of that number had connected to that nonprofit by age 19)." It's exciting to consider how investing time and energy into connections now can build lasting relationships that benefit your advocacy in the future.   #philanthropy #nonprofits #communications #socialmedia  

As Giving Tuesday approaches, it's time to strategize for success. 🚀 Our latest blog post delves into effective fundraising techniques that can help your nonprofit make a real impact. Check it out! #GivingTuesday #Philanthropy #NonprofitStrategy

📢 It's year-end fundraising season! While many of you are in the thick of it, there's still time to tweak your plan and ensure your strategy is on point! Check out this great piece on Nonprofit Pro by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE ! 🌟 Learn how to craft compelling messages that drive engagement and boost donations, AND perfect your timing for making an impact as the year draws to a close! 💡💰 #Fundraising #NonprofitSuccess