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Checkout charity has become an increasingly easy way to accept additional donations. It’s the extra, “Would you like to donate $2 to ABC charity to help students in need?” at the end of the checkout process. Their wallet is already open and their card is out, now it’s your turn to compel consumers to follow through with a donation.

A professional chef plans out her five course meal. A teacher lines up his lesson plan. A paperboy maps out his route. And...an advocate plans out an advocacy campaign. 

If you want to succeed in major gift fundraising, you need a staff member to lead the charge. For most nonprofits, that position is filled by the major gifts officer. 

For organizations with membership programs, finding a way to consistently engage members on a long-term basis often feels easier said than done.

Charity auctions have been a staple of nonprofit event fundraising for years, but that certainly doesn't mean they've grown stale!

When it comes to determining how efficiently your nonprofit operates, there’s nothing quite as helpful as a large pool of accurate, relevant performance indicators that can objectively show you exactly how well you’re doing.

You've done all the research, weighed all the options, and finally decided to make the jump. You're ready to invest in nonprofit fundraising software.

Now, the only thing standing between you and more successful fundraising efforts is having to convince your board.

If you're in the business of advocacy, chances are you're a passionate individual. You think globally and act locally. You care about having your voice and the voices of those you advocate for heard above the fray.

Whether you're lobbying, litigating, educating, or organizing for your cause, there's one common factor that all groups have to consider: funding.