THE NONPROFIT’S GUIDE TO INCREASE ONLINE DONATIONS

December 31, 2017

Fundraising it’s an ever-present challenge for most nonprofits. Whether you’re focusing on specific events-based or campaign fundraising or accepting general donations, fundraising plays a crucial role in your organization. Fundraising keeps your organization afloat, allowing you to expand your mission to include new audiences and programs, purchasing new equipment and updating technology, and even maintaining your daily operations, hard-working staff and offices. Your development strategy probably seeks to increase donations and fundraising eijorts through various channels.

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