How to Create Nonprofit Merchandise That Sells

At Bonfire, we know that custom merchandise can be a game-changer for your nonprofit, with the potential to transform your fundraising strategy, engage your supporters, and sustain your impact year-round – and we’re here to help make it all happen. From designing compelling apparel to launching successful campaigns and effectively reaching your supporters, we’ve got…

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International Day Of Happiness: Significance, Theme & History

The International Day of Happiness is commemorated annually on March 20th. Recognised by the United Nations, this day reminds people around the globe about the universal pursuit of happiness and its importance in their lives.  The International Day of Happiness transcends cultural, geographical, and socio-economic barriers as it emphasises the value of happiness as a…

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Major Gift Best Practices: Transformative Philanthropy

Major gifts – those transformative donations that catapult your mission forward – aren’t plucked from thin air. They’re meticulously cultivated, nurtured relationships that blossom into extraordinary generosity. But how do you navigate the delicate dance of major gift fundraising, ensuring genuine connections with your lovely donors, while at the same time, going after skyrocketing fundraising…

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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. It…

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Innovative Nonprofit Fundraising: 5 Trends to Watch in 2024

The world of nonprofit fundraising is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting donor preferences, and an ever-changing social landscape. As we look ahead to 2024, five key trends are poised to reshape the fundraising landscape for 501(c)(3) organizations and their innovative nonprofit fundraising efforts. 1. The Rise of Micro-Donations:  Gone are the days of…

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Why Have Graduate Student Expectations Changed?

A Marketer’s Thoughts on Changing Student Expectations There is no doubt that Millennials and GenZ have driven dramatic change in higher education because the expectations of these generations are changing everything. Add in the pandemic, and the changes in expectations accelerated across all industries—healthcare, employment, and goods and services—because almost everything can now be delivered…

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