8 Easy Steps to Turn Storytelling Into Successful Fundraising
We connect with humans through stories. Here are 8 steps to ensure your storytelling is memorable, compelling – and ends with a donation.
Making a Perfect Annual Appeal
Tips on crafting the perfect Annual Appeal — which goes a long way towards funding critical infrastructure for your nonprofit.
A Recap of the United Way Great Rivers 2025 Conference!
DonorPoint just returned from the United Way Great Rivers 2025 Conference in Madison, WI, where the camaraderie and ideas throughout the conference were a sight to see! Here is a recap of all the happenings, as well as content on timely and relevant themes.
Using Automation to Improve Workflow, Reduce Costs
New automation technologies can help nonprofits increase efficiencies, reach a wider audience, and lower overall costs. Here’s a deeper dive into all the ways automation can help you run a tighter (and more profitable) ship!
Legacy & Planned Giving
Planned and Legacy gifts ensure a foundation of future funding, and as these donations are typically some of the largest a nonprofit will receive.
What’s YOUR Year-End Giving Plan?
The 4th quarter of the calendar year is the most critical giving season — especially December, where nearly 1/3 of the year’s giving occurs.
Data Security & Compliance are DonorPoint’s #1 Priority
DonorPoint is proud to announce that, for the NINTH consecutive year, we have been independently verified to be PCI-DSS Compliant in 2024! We have a regularly-updated data security protocol, reporting and detection plans in place….and a new version 4.0 with which we successfully complied the very first time we were reviewed.
Planning for Your Upcoming School-Church Year
A robust annual fundraising plan plays an influential role in the health of a school (at any level) or a church (of any size). Here are some recommendations on how to position your annual fundraising plans for optimal success.
The Impact Volunteering Can Have on Your Nonprofit
Volunteers are a nonprofit’s greatest asset. Without them, the work of creating solutions that improve lives would suffer unavoidable hardship. Here are some ways you can maximize the impact of Volunteering for your nonprofit.
It’s FESTIVAL Season! Tips for Planning Your School & Church Fundraiser
Many schools and churches don’t leverage a fundamental, tailor-made fundraising initiative: a Festival. We’ll educate you on the benefits of Festivals, what to expect when you plan and run one, and some best practices we’ve learned from more than a decade of partnering with schools and churches on their Festivals.