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A Beginners Guide to Catch the Ace: Online Fundraising Made Easy

A nonprofit fundraising campaign is a tight-rope act. You have to achieve your goal while keeping expenses to a minimum. Grabbing the attention of potential donors is not easy...
Online Fundraising
May 11, 2022

The Donate Button: Best Practices and Tips to Stay Ahead in the Fundraising Game

Donations from supporters are what keep your nonprofit or charity alive and functioning. With the unprecedented changes in how people work, live, and donate after the pandemic, having a great online presence...
Online Fundraising
April 20, 2022

Cryptocurrency Donations: Your Questions Answered

In the 80s and early 90s, ‘internet’ was a strange word. A few decades later, it’s horrifying to think what the world would be like without the internet. But all that is history now. The new buzzword these days...
Online Fundraising
March 30, 2022

Press Releases for Nonprofits: Format, Samples, and Templates

If people don’t know anything about your organization, you won’t get enough donations, and you won’t fulfill most of your charitable goals. This, then begs the question—how do you spread your message...
Online Fundraising
March 9, 2022

The Do’s and Don'ts of Hosting an Online Raffle Fundraiser

Not many fundraising strategies are as great as online charity raffles at bringing in plenty of revenue while operating on a budget. But when it’s your first time hosting these raffles, it’s easy to get caught up...
Online Fundraising
March 7, 2022

Fundraising 101: Running a Hybrid Fundraiser with Raffles and Sweepstakes

The widespread usage of the internet and mobile devices has deeply influenced how nonprofits raise funds, making it easier than ever before for them to connect with donors. For years, we have been...
Online Fundraising
March 2, 2022

6 Tips to Find Corporate Partners for Your Next Fundraiser

Contributions are the lifeblood of a nonprofit or charitable organization. And when it comes to your mission and your ability to drive serious change, every dollar counts. Corporate giving makes up a large portion...
Online Fundraising
February 28, 2022

How to Use Data and Analytics to Strategize For Your Next Fundraiser

The fundraising and donor engagement landscape has changed considerably over the last decade. Analytics tools and the data available today allow charities and nonprofits to develop...
Online Fundraising
February 21, 2022

Nonprofit Fundraising in a Post-Pandemic World

Running a nonprofit is a lot like taking part in a competitive sport—there are plenty of challenges to stop you from fulfilling your goals. One good example of such a challenge was the COVID-19 pandemic. It has...
Online Fundraising
February 14, 2022

7 Ways to Thank Your Donors, Partners, and Well-Wishers

When it's time to brainstorm ideas on how to increase revenue in a nonprofit, the focus is on the various fundraising methods at your disposal. But always remember this—if fundraising is the most important activity...
Online Fundraising
February 7, 2022

A Stepwise Approach to Analyze Fundraising Campaigns

In most nonprofit organizations, plans and strategies rarely change. The norm is usually to adopt strategies from the previous years, tweak a few things and call it a day. But if you are like most successful...
Online Fundraising
February 2, 2022

5 Ways to Attract Younger Donors for an Online Nonprofit Fundraiser

The younger generation is the future. And while your charity may be thriving on the donations of older generations, Millennials and Gen-Z definitely warrant your attention because they...
Online Fundraising
January 31, 2022

How to Define Fundraising Goals and Objectives

Clear goals are instrumental in centring fundraisers around results. Without them, it is difficult to see if you are succeeding. It may seem obvious, but many charities and nonprofits don’t have concrete goals...
Online Fundraising
January 24, 2022

Fundraising with 50/50 Online Raffles: 5 Things You Should Know

The 50/50 online charitable raffles are one of the most fun and easy fundraisers to organize, set up, and run. When done right, they can lead to great results in terms of donor engagement and financial returns...
Online Fundraising
January 17, 2022

Fundraising with Online Sweepstakes: 5 Things You Should Know

Running an online charity raffle, while great, can be tricky to set up, especially if you are seeking national or global reach. This is where sweepstakes come in. They work just as great as raffles—they are easy...
Online Fundraising
January 10, 2022

Fundraising with Catch the Ace: 6 Things You Should Know

To raise money, you need to spend money. The more you spend, the more you raise, right? Wrong. Enter Catch the Ace, an online charity raffle that's low-cost to run and yet brings in a great return on investment (ROI)...
Online Fundraising
January 5, 2022

6 Ideas to Grow Your Donor Database

You can’t grow as a nonprofit if your donor database is stagnant or declining. According to Bloomerang, the cost of continually getting new donors can be 50 to 100 percent more than the amount you collect from them...
Online Fundraising
January 3, 2022

6 Ways to Thank Your Donors

Saying thank you to your donors for their contribution does a lot more than just expressing gratitude for their benefaction. It helps build a solid relationship that can potentially result in many more donations...
Online Fundraising
December 28, 2021

[2021 Roundup] 10 Posts on Charitable Gaming-based Fundraising that You Shouldn’t Miss!

Despite the ongoing pandemic and a slow economic recovery, it has been a fantastic year for us at Ascend! Many nonprofits, charities, and foundations sought to leverage the power of...
Online Fundraising
December 20, 2021

Fundraising through Online Charitable Gaming: 3 Key Takeaways for Nonprofits

COVID-19 has forever changed the dynamics of fundraising. What used to be a primarily offline industry—powering forward through galas, dinners, and events—now thrives on online...
Online Fundraising
December 16, 2021

Online Fundraising Statistics Nonprofits Need to Know

One of the most notable tools shaping the charitable sector is the internet. It has transformed philanthropy—influencing how nonprofits communicate with donors and raise funds. In this article, we will look at...
Online Fundraising
December 10, 2021

Difference Between a Nonprofit Organization (NPO) and a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Organization

You may have heard of the terms non-profit and not-for-profit thrown around casually and used interchangeably. It is often assumed...
Online Fundraising
December 8, 2021

6 Tips to Increase Your Donation Page Conversion Rate

Raising more money isn't just about driving as many people as you can to your donation page; it’s also about converting them to donors. Not everyone who will land on the page will give. This is why it's important...
Online Fundraising
December 3, 2021

5 Nonprofit Fundraising Trends for 2022 and Beyond

The year 2020 and 2021 is testament to the resilience of the nonprofit and charity sector: they successfully navigated the challenges posed by COVID-19, adopted imaginative solutions, and moved...
Online Fundraising
November 29, 2021

How to Set Nonprofit Fundraising Goals that Lead to Desirable Outcomes

Consistent, efficient, and successful fundraising is the driving force for any nonprofit or charity. Most nonprofits are ambitious with achieving their annual goals and revenue targets. But the real question is...
Online Fundraising
November 24, 2021

5 Online Fundraising Ideas for GivingTuesday That Will Attract and Retain Donors

Over the years, charitable giving has witnessed a transformation and online donations have steadily grown in popularity. According to the Charitable Giving Report, in 2020, online giving in the...
Online Fundraising
November 18, 2021

10 Success Metrics to Measure an Online Fundraising Campaign

Nonprofits have spent most of last year and the majority of this year finding creative ways to raise funds online. This involved launching innovative virtual events such as charity streaming or virtual races...
Online Fundraising
November 17, 2021

7 Winning Strategies for Year-end Online Charitable Fundraising

Digital fundraising is on the rise. According to the Blackbaud Institute’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report, online giving grew by 20.7% compared to the previous year, a trend that was accelerated due to...
Online Fundraising
November 10, 2021

Payment Processors for Nonprofits: What Are They and Why You Need One

For any organization that depends on donations, having a secure and well-functioning payment processor is key. Asking for donations is already a lot of work. The last thing you want is...
Online Fundraising
November 8, 2021

6 Ticket Pricing Tips for Your Online Fundraiser

Having the right ticket pricing strategy is a crucial part of your online fundraiser’s success. It is one of the factors that can drive higher sales for your fundraiser, and help you meet (and even exceed) your...
Online Fundraising
November 3, 2021

5 Ways Gaming-based Fundraising Can Expand Nonprofit Reach

With over 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the United States (U.S.), standing out among donors is challenging. Most donors receive dozens of emails, phone calls, and in-person pleas asking for...
Online Fundraising
November 1, 2021

Year-end Fundraising Strategy for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for Success

The year-end giving season presents the single biggest opportunity for a nonprofit to generate revenue for a financially robust year. According to Double the Donation, 30% of annual giving happens in...
Online Fundraising
October 20, 2021

5 Ways to Prepare Your Technology for Year-End Fundraising

2020-21 has been a challenging period for most nonprofits. With the shift to online, many organizations struggled to keep up and evolve their fundraising initiatives. As we near the year-end, if you’re...
Online Fundraising
October 18, 2021

5 Fundraising Ideas for the Holiday Season

Every year, come December, the holiday season (also known as the “giving season”) reinvigorates our sense of kindness, compassion, and generosity towards our fellow humans. People feel motivated to give...
Online Fundraising
October 13, 2021

6 Budgeting Tips for a Nonprofit Virtual Fundraiser

For any virtual fundraiser to be a success, you need adequate planning. And budgets are integral to the entire process of planning. Since online fundraising is a relatively new concept, you may be...
Online Fundraising
October 12, 2021

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Receiving Recurring Donations

What if you didn’t have to worry about the donation irregularities and could solely focus on fulfilling your mission and vision? A nonprofit thrives on the generosity of others. Therefore, encouraging...
Online Fundraising
October 6, 2021

6 Ways for Nonprofits to Increase Fundraising ROI with Online Charitable Gaming

As an organization that relies on donations, you want to ensure that your funds are contributing to the cause as much as possible. Seeing the impact of their donation...
Online Fundraising
October 4, 2021

How to Identify Legit Online Charitable Raffles and Weed Out Scams

Online charity raffles are a great and effective way to donate to causes that are close to your heart. Americans’ generous contributions amounting to approximately $471 billion in...
Online Fundraising
September 28, 2021

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Setting Up an Online Raffle with Ease

Virtual fundraising events such as raffles and sweepstakes are a fun and exciting way to raise money for a cause. For many nonprofits, the pandemic was a key catalyst in the adoption of gaming-based...
Online Fundraising
September 21, 2021

How to Launch a Nationwide 50/50 Raffle: Ascend Fuels Team Canada’s Olympic Ambitions

Charities across the globe face a reckoning. Pandemic lockdowns have shuttered in-person donor events, draining charities’ coffers...
Online Fundraising
September 17, 2021

Difference Between Online Lottery, Charity Raffles and Gambling

People, sometimes, need a little push to contribute to charity. One popular initiative to prompt more donations or increase fundraising towards a worthy cause is through online charitable gaming...
Online Fundraising
September 7, 2021

An Introduction to Online Gaming-based Fundraising for Nonprofits

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many operations and events have moved to a digital platform. This has greatly affected nonprofit organizations’ ability to raise funds. Many are now turning to...
Online Fundraising
August 24, 2021

How to Build a Donor List with Virtual Fundraisers

The world is different now. The pandemic changed the way we think, socialize, and live our lives. As we gradually inch towards “normalcy”, adapting to new trends will be key. Events such as online...
Online Fundraising
August 11, 2021

Fundraising 101: Difference Between Online Charity Raffles and Sweepstakes

Charitable fundraising has evolved over the years. In recent times, many nonprofit organizations and charities have turned to a more engaging medium—online...
Online Fundraising
August 3, 2021

5 Popular Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way people give to charitable organizations—like most businesses and organizations adapting to the new normal…
Online Fundraising
July 15, 2021

5 Tips for Running Successful Online Charity Raffles

Online raffles or lotteries are a quick and easy way to raise funds for your nonprofit. During the pandemic, many nonprofits and charities seized the opportunity to go digital with their fundraising…
Online Fundraising
July 7, 2021

5 Digital Trends in Nonprofit Fundraising

In recent times, there is a visible shift happening in fundraising: many nonprofits are embracing technology and leveraging it to build and scale their operations. And across all demographics, online...
Online Fundraising
July 5, 2021

Online Charitable Gaming: A New Generation of Fundraising

Change is the only constant. Over time, with changing situations, needs, priorities and technologies, the ways and means of fundraising and donating have evolved, and so…
Online Fundraising
July 1, 2021
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