Fundraising is about making sure your group has enough money to pay for the people and materials you need to create impact. Fundraising can be one of the biggest sources of stress for social impact organizations; you start from square one every year, and it sometimes feels like the work is never-ending. At the same time, fundraising is also essential work that connects you to your community and makes change possible.
Inspired by both challenges and thrills, The Organizer explores fundraising strategies that centre impact and integrity.
AI in social impact work isn’t a technology issue – it’s a skills, organizational culture, and training issue.
As a small nonprofit, you might be wondering: Should I give Giving Tuesday a shot? Here’s your answer.
With grant databases, you can easily filter and search for foundations who supports work like yours.
Follow the Fundraising Cycle to identify funders, build relationships, and track your commitments.
Harassment in nonprofit fundraising is far too common. Learn the signs, discuss it openly, and help change things.
Look at how much you spent in the past to attract and keep supporters. That’s your new fundraising budget.
Look at each stage of your fundraising process to see why you are missing your targets.
To raise more money, picture the future you want and study the past to learn from fundraising successes and failures.
Every fundraising pitch has 5 key ingredients. Wrap those in a compelling story and you’ll find your funders.
Don’t try to be a perfect fundraiser. Find a unique fundraising style that serves you, your program, and your donors.