World Forestry Day | International Day of Forests

World Forestry Day, also known as the International Day of Forests, is a globally observed event celebrated on March 21st each year. In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly established this significant occasion to raise awareness about the vital significance of forests and trees and advocate for sustainable management practices. The theme of World Forestry…

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How to Get Board Members Involved in Fundraising

Have you ever wondered how to empower your colleagues to help with your major gifts fundraising? You are not alone. This was one of the key skills registrants for our upcoming Major Gifts Intensive wanted to learn. They asked:  How does each person or role in the organization play a part in securing major gifts?…

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A Lesson For All Leaders

When we consider the Ides of March, some may recall that it was a holiday celebrated in ancient Rome. More likely, we remember it as the fateful day when Julius Caesar, one of history’s most accomplished conquerors, fell. Moments like this should give leaders pause and challenge us to think about where we are in…

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Web Accessibility: A Nonprofit Website Design Must-Have

Your nonprofit’s website has the potential to help you get the word out about your mission, showcase the impact your organization is making, secure donations, encourage volunteering, promote events, and more. However, your nonprofit’s website will only be as effective as its reach. And you could be unintentionally isolating part of your target audience with one big…

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2023 Fundraising Campaign Success Stories

It’s party time as we prepare to close out 2023 and welcome 2024. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a highlight reel of organizations and fundraising campaign success stories from 2023. Grab some eggnog and venture with us through unique campaigns and organizations that made community-changing impacts.   The organization Challenge to Conquer Cancer is “a tribe…

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Improving the Applicant Experience Through Transcript Services

As the landscape of higher education continues to be fraught with enrollment challenges, steep competition, and rising costs, university leaders often find themselves in the unpleasant position of determining how to do more with less. What can be implemented to remove barriers for prospective students, improving their experience and institutional outcomes, while not sacrificing legitimacy…

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How to Respond to Giving Declines & Nonprofit Staff Turnover

Worried about hiring and staff retention?  Concern: Nonprofit staff turnover is an expensive problem, with some research estimating that fundraisers stay in their roles for only 16-18 months on average. Nonprofit employees who leave their current positions for roles elsewhere are citing salary competition, stress, and burnout as their top reasons for seeking other opportunities….

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JustGiving Insights & Takeaways: Winter 2024

Here at JustGiving, we know that understanding data is critical for fundraising success. By analysing trends, your charity can adapt more effectively to changing circumstances.  After 20+ years and millions of donations made through our platform, we’ve got a solid grasp of the fundraising landscape. We’re always happy to share our findings, and that’s why…

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