Effective Last-Minute Fundraising Ideas for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Marketing Campaign

Raising money for charity is important at any time of year, but in North America the month of December has the most impact in the fundraising calendar. This is because at least one-fifth of revenue comes in during this critical month and 10% of all giving happens between December 29 and 31, according to statistics […]

15 Ideas for Donor Thank-You Gifts

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If you’ve ever participated in a walk for charity or similar event, then you know the thrill of supporting a worthy cause, participating in some sort of physical challenge and then receiving a commemorative T-shirt or medal. Very likely, you’ll post a photo on social media—proudly showing off your wares and feeling that welcome boost […]

Successful Capital Campaign Tactics in an Economic Downturn

Successful Nonprofit Fundraiser

With inflation skyrocketing, experts are predicting that Canada is heading for a moderate recession in 2023. But for nonprofits, the work goes on. Whether it’s wages, operational costs or capital campaign building, now is the time to press forward and find ways to thrive in the midst of cost of living increases and donations decreases. […]

Navigating the New Normal: Event Planning for Nonprofits

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As we slowly emerge from our varying degrees of hibernation, many of us in the nonprofit world are wondering what in-person events should look like in this new normal. At Anchor Marketing, we’ve also wondered what our event consultation and development services should look like. Is there a way to have both an effective and […]

Why Fundraisers NEED to Care About Giving Tuesday & Year-End Fundraising

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There’s a lot to worry about these days, and while we’re all grappling with world events, inflation, and how our organizations are adapting in the midst of it all, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed as you think about year-end fundraising.  But it matters (a lot). And we’d like to offer you hope through […]

Why Your Nonprofit Needs an Annual Fundraising Strategy

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If your current fundraising is more like throwing spaghetti at the wall, or feels like it happens only when the money urgently needs to come in, then very likely your fundraising is an extremely stressful and random experience for you and your team. Setting an annual fundraising strategy would set the course for your next […]

5 Ways to Find New Leads for Your Nonprofit

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You may be wondering, where on earth do I find new donors? and if you’re asking that question, you’re not alone! Finding new donors takes both sustained effort and commitment. Lead acquisition is the process of acquiring qualified donors to grow your list. This strategy is used to connect with as many people as you […]

Top 3 Tips For Social Media Nonprofits and Fundraising (With Examples)

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As society transitions from analog to digital, it should be clear that social media is much more than a passing fad. Nonprofit organizations have a wonderful opportunity to leverage these networks and weave them into their fundraising and community-building strategies. Here are three tips, with examples, for using social media effectively. 3 social media tips […]

What To Ask When Hiring Nonprofit Digital Marketing Agency

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Whether you’re a legacy not-for-profit ready to launch into digital or you’re a start-up charity looking to build your brand, at some point you’ll consider hiring a nonprofit digital marketing agency to expedite your efforts. Questions to ask when hiring a nonprofit digital marketing agency Because the decision-making process can seem overwhelming, we’ve compiled this […]

How iOS 15 Is Already Impacting Nonprofit Marketing

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When Everything Changes… There have been several recent changes in the digital world that have had a felt impact on how agencies and organizations run ads and the results that we are able to measure. It was a slow trickle over the course of the year with the roll out of iOS 14 and the […]