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5 Creative Nonprofit Fundraiser Ideas Read time: 4-5 Minutes It’s an annual tradition! Every year I share some of the most creative fundraising ideas I see out there in the wild. The ideas are based on current trends in nonprofits and culture over all. This year, fundraising is changing. It’s about focusing on connection and community. The world needs a bit more of that right now. Let’s have a little fun with 5 nonprofit fundraiser ideas for 2025 in this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍!…

Volunteer Role Ideas: Boost Marketing, Fundraising & more Read time: 4-5 Minutes Close your eyes and imagine someone volunteering. What are they doing? When most people think of volunteering, they imagine activities like serving meals 🍎, building homes 🏘️, or picking up litter 🗑️. It makes sense. These are the portrayals we see of volunteers in stock photos and the media. And don’t get me wrong – those activities are certainly part of volunteering! But if we limit our idea of volunteering to…

Donor behavior is changing Read time: 4-5 Minutes There’s a treasure trove of data and insights about fundraising out there. The big question is: What do we do with it, as changemakers, fundraisers, and nonprofit leaders? I’m all about turning insights into action. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, we’re going to take a look a one of the latest reports on fundraising and giving trends and translate it into manageable, practical actions you can take in 2025 to boost your fundraising…

Top 2025 Nonprofit Trends andHow to Prepare: Part 2 of 2 Read time: 4-5 Minutes As we count down to 2025, we’re covering the rest of our Top Nonprofit Trends and the actions you can take now to prepare for these changes. Welcome to our last issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍 for 2024! Changemaker Mondays is brought to you by: Maximize Your 2025 Fundraising with Click & Pledge! As the new year begins, nonprofits have a prime opportunity to drive donations. Click & Pledge offers an all-in-one…

Top 2025 Nonprofit Trends andHow to Prepare: Part 1 of 2 Read time: 4-5 Minutes The world is constantly changing. For nonprofits, that means staying on top of new developments in fundraising, staffing, and more. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, let’s cover some of the top trends expected to influence nonprofit and social impact work in 2025. We’ve got a bit to cover, so this will be Part 1 of a 2-part newsletter article – I’ll share a handful of trends below, and the next will…

Using video to promoteyour cause: 5 Tips Read time: 4-5 Minutes Did you know? Research shows that using video is one of the most effective tools causes can use to inspire donations. It makes sense – videos feel more personal and can inspire trust. I read one study that said over half of people who watched a nonprofit video went on to donate. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, let’s talk through a few tips for using video to raise awareness about (or money for) your cause….