Top Nonprofit Fundraising Blogs to Follow in 2022
If you’re looking for fundraising blogs to follow in 2022, then look no further.
I’ve compiled a list of the top fundraising blogs that we recommend following so that you can stay up-to-date on all the latest fundraising trends.
These fundraising bloggers offer a variety of insights and tips about fundraising, making them perfect for anyone who is interested in nonprofit fundraising!
Dunham+Company
About Dunham+Company
Dunham+Company empowers nonprofit organisations and churches around the world to gain more support and transform more lives using fully integrated, multi-channel approaches to marketing and fundraising.
Their more than 80 talented employees currently craft and execute comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategies for over 70 ministry partners worldwide.
Why I recommend this blog
I’ve worked with the team at Dunham+Company for nearly a decade now.
Their expertise and experience when it comes to fundraising strategy, nonprofit technology, online fundraising and the nonprofit sector, in general, is second to none.
The D+C fundraising blog is a wealth of information that will help nonprofit marketers like you raise money and do more good for the people you serve.
Their blog (and podcast) is full of fundraising tips about everything from donor engagement, prospect research, social fundraising, managing board members, industry news, fundraising events and online fundraising.
Hands down, one of the best fundraising blogs you’ll find on the internet. If you’re passionate about non profit fundraising, the nonprofit industry and the latest nonprofit news then you need to check out the Dunham and Company blog.
Donorbox
About Donorbox
Donorbox is an online fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise money online through donation pages, fundraising campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
They offer nonprofits a simple and effective way to fundraise online without having to worry about payment processing, donor management, or website design.
Why I recommend this blog
The Donorbox blog is one of the most comprehensive fundraising blogs out there.
It’s packed with helpful tips and information about online fundraising, donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and more.
Whether you’re looking for advice about non profit crowdfunding, donor retention, digital fundraising, high school fundraisers, If you’re looking to raise money online, then be sure to check out this blog!
Future Fundraising Now
About Future Fundraising Now
Written by master copywriter Jeff Brooks, this is a fundraising blog for fundraising professionals.
They are the ones who get fundraising, who know fundraising is about donors, not us, that fundraising is both a number-driven science and a heart-driven art, that fundraising can be done better than it often is these days.
Why I recommend this blog
I have subscribed to Jeff Brooks’ blog, Future Fundraising Now for as long as I’ve worked in fundraising.
There are fewer people who have taught me so much about fundraising as Jeff.
His fundraising blog is full of helpful fundraising tips, fundraising ideas and insight into the current state of fundraising.
Hands down, this has been one of the best nonprofit blogs, that has helped me do more to help more people than anything else I’ve read.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive blog from a leading provider of nonprofit advice then you really need to subscribe to Jeff’ blog.
Get Fully Funded
About Get Fully Funded
Sandy started Get Fully Funded in 2005 because she hated seeing really good causes struggle to raise the money they need.
Sandy has taken everything she learned the hard way and distilled it into simple, easy-to-learn nuggets that she and her team deliver through a variety of services and programs.
Everything you’ll learn is practical and easy to use.
There’s no guesswork or theory here – only proven tactics, fundraising strategies and fundraising ideas.
Why I recommend this blog
I love Sandy’s work because her eternal optimising and homespun fundraising wisdom really speaks to me.
So many nonprofit leaders I know feel isolated, lonely and could simply do with a bit of encouragement.
Sandy’s style of teaching will give you hope, encouragement and a few laughs – all of which we could do with more of in our sector.
Here you’ll get plenty of fundraising tips about everything from major donor fundraising, how to plan your fundraising event, and other helpful fundraising resources.
NextAfter
About NextAfter
NextAfter combines the perpetual learning of a fundraising research lab, the practical application of a digital-first agency, and the rigorous instruction of a training institute.
Why I recommend this blog
This blog focuses on nonprofit data.
What donor communications motivate people to give?
What donor cultivation strategies work best.
If you’re a professional fundraiser who is serious about understanding what really moves the needle then you need to check out NextAfter’s blog and other free resources.
Nils Smith
About Nils Smith
After serving for more than a decade in full-time ministry, Nils began to support ministries, nonprofit organizations and small businesses as a digital marketing and ministry consultant. He is also a partner in several technology startup companies.
Why I recommend this blog
Are you looking for the latest news and practical advice about social media marketing for your nonprofit fundraiser? Then you need to check out Nils Smith’s blog and YouTube channel.
Nils’ insightful posts will keep you up to date with the latest industry trends about online giving, social media and the emergence of cryptocurrency in the nonprofit sector.
Nils is a great friend and one of the most engaging nonprofit communicators I’ve met.
Phil Cooke
About Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke works at the intersection of faith, media, and culture, and he’s pretty rare – a working producer in Hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology.
His client list includes studios and networks like Walt Disney, Dreamworks, and USA Network, as well as major Christian organizations from Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, The YouVersion Bible app, and many more.
He’s produced TV and film programming in more than 60 countries around the world, and in the process, been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and in Africa, been threatened with prison.
And during that time – through his company Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, California – he’s helped some of the largest Christian and nonprofit organizations in the world use the media to tell their story in a changing, disrupted culture.
Why I recommend this blog
This is a blog focusing on nonprofit management, creativity and communication. I recommend you visit Cooke’s site to check out his latest blog posts.
Phil is an innovative communicator who has a knack for helping nonprofit leaders communicate and lead better.
Tom Ahern
About Tom Ahern
Tom Ahern is a professional copywriter.
He writes capital campaign cases and fundraising direct mail, by doing audits, reviewing and recommending fixes for donor communications, and by teaching others (through books and workshops and staff training) everything I’ve learned during decades of trial, error … and the occasional spectacular success.
Why I recommend this blog
Tom literally wrote the book on fundraising copywriting.
In fact, he’s written several groundbreaking books that are full of valuable fundraising tips that will help your capital campaigns, year end fundraising, major gift fundraising, and simply raise more money.
He is a fundraising authority and subscribing to Tom’s email newsletter is a must for any serious fundraiser.
The Giving Institute
About The Giving Institute
The Giving Institute consists of member organizations that have embraced and embodied the core values of ethics, excellence and leadership in advancing philanthropy.
Serving clients of every size and purpose, from local institutions to international organizations, The Giving Institute member organizations embrace the highest ethical standards and maintain a strict code of fair practices.
Why I recommend this blog
As the producer of the annual Giving USA report, the Giving Institute has a wealth of fundraising knowledge that will help non profit fundraisers to stay on top of the latest industry trends and changes in donor behaviour.
If you want rich, data-driven insights to inform your fundraising strategy then you can’t go past The Giving Institute and the annual Giving USA report.
Virtuous
About Virtuous
Virtuous is the a responsive fundraising platform designed to help nonprofit teams build better donor relationships and increase impact with confidence.
Why I recommend this blog
The team at Virtuous are nonprofit professionals with a passion for data.
They’re fundraising experts who are constantly asking the question “how do we do better fundraising?”
I’ve personally used their donor database software and it is an incredibly powerful tool.
The Virtuous fundraising blog is an amazing resource that’s fueled by the latest research that will help your non profit raise more money through online giving, fundraising events, capital campaigns and multichannel fundraising campaigns.
MECLABS Institute
About MECLABS Institue
From the beginning, Flint McGlaughlin, founder of what eventually came to be known as MECLABS, had an interest in and passion for the philosophy of human choice, experimental design and the cognitive psychology of conversion.
With the increasing growth and adoption of the World Wide Web, McGlaughlin identified a living laboratory in the 1990s through which he could conduct experiments in these fields and better understand human choice.
In 2000, McGlaughlin began to formalize this online research by founding MECLABS, to conduct real-world behavioral experimentation, and MarketingExperiments, to publish the discoveries from this research to marketers and business leaders around the world.
Why I recommend this blog
The MECLABS blog is a bit of a black sheep in this list of recommendations in that it is not, strictly a fundraising blog.
Rather it is a resource for marketers from all industries who want to know how to improve their marketing.
Having said that, the MECLABS blog is packed with content for fundraisers that will help you raise funds for your non profit.
With an emphasis on lifting conversion rates, MECLABS’ insights will help charities raise more money through optimizing their online fundraising.
Wild Apricot
About Wild Apricot
Wils Apricot is an all-in-one solution for nonprofits and small to medium-sized associations
Whether you have just a few members or contacts up to 50,000, WildApricot’s system supports your organization.
Why I recommend this blog
This is one of the most comprehensive fundraising blogs on the internet. It’s an incredible nonprofit hub full of information about all things fundraising. It’s a fantastic resource, particularly for membership organizations. Here you’ll find articles about membership, events, website & technology, fundraising, volunteerism, marketing, and management.
JustGiving from Blackbaud
About JustGiving
JustGiving is a platform for online giving. They help people raise money for the charities and people they care about the most.
Why I recommend this blog
As part of the BlackBaud family, JustGiving shares BlackBaud’s philosophy of helping their customers maximize fundraising revenue.
If you are involved in fundraising or donor management, this is a great blog to read for inspiration and the latest thinking about fundraising technology.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
About The Chronicle of Philanthropy
From deeply reported stories on the big ideas that shape the work of charities and foundations to the practical guidance in our online resource centre, only the Chronicle of Philanthropy provides nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, and others with the indispensable information and practical advice they need to help them change the world.
Their news and opinion pages fuel the national conversation about the role nonprofits play in society. The Chronicle’s special reports, benchmarking data, and popular webinars are essential information for nonprofit professionals. Decision-makers at four in five of the largest and most influential charitable organizations in America read the Chronicle to advance their missions.
Why I recommend this blog
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the go-to source for news and information about the nonprofit sector.
If you are looking for insights into fundraising trends, or want to know what is happening in the world of philanthropy, then this is the blog for you.
The Chronicle also offers great advice and practical tips for nonprofit professionals.
