Fundraising Strategies

DonorPerfect’s fundraising experts and nonprofit partners regularly provide free resources, templates, tools and other great fundraising ideas and strategies that help grow the charitable sector and improve fundraising results.

You’re a fundraiser. Now what?

You’re a fundraiser. Now what?

When I was a fundraiser, and especially when I was just starting out, it often felt like the big ideas and dreams that drove me to work in nonprofits were crowded out by the necessary minutiae of our day-to-day work. Are my packets for the board meeting all organized and complete? Did I get everyone’s Read More »

So you’ve lost funding. What now?

So you’ve lost funding. What now?

How to Diversify Your Fundraising Portfolio to Prepare for Emergencies There are so many reasons nonprofits lose access to once-reliable funding. Perhaps a major donor who consistently gave year after year needed to take care of their grandchild’s unexpected medical expenses. Perhaps a family foundation changed priorities, and your nonprofit is no longer eligible for Read More »

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 6 Tips for Scrappy Fundraisers

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 6 Tips for Scrappy Fundraisers

If you’re the sole fundraiser, passionate founder, or full-time volunteer of a small nonprofit, you already know how to turn a little into a lot. You’ve got a special type of drive, grit, and determination that elevates communities and makes real, positive change in people’s lives.  But as dedicated as you are to your mission, Read More »

7 Ways to Grow Your Donor Email List

7 Ways to Grow Your Donor Email List

Consistent communication is key to building strong and lasting relationships with your constituents. Specifically, email is a great way to keep them up to date on your organization’s activities, share inspiring stories, invite them to events, and ask for donations. It remains effective for nonprofits, but many only have email addresses for a small percentage Read More »