The giving season can be a chaotic time of year for nonprofit leaders and teams as they try to gather as many donations as possible. Cogeo has put together this year-end fundraising checklist to help you can stay organized and take advantage of all possible donation and fundraising opportunities.

Social media -- the beast that is highly relevant in this decade. Many nonprofit organizations that we work with struggle with their online presence due to a the lack of strategy. Read this guide to get some tips to build a strong social media.

As the country reopens, many nonprofit organizations are considering when they should start hosting in-person events. The more important question is how to start hosting in-person events. Use this blog to get good ideas on how to host a safe (and fun) in-person event.

Time for a little spring cleaning! While you really don’t need a specific time of year to do this, you should give your nonprofit a good internal and external scrubbing and organizing at least once a year. Check out these tips, tricks, and tools that will help your nonprofit get cleaned up and organized.

Creating a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace is crucial. Period. Beyond the fact that it’s ethically right and required by law, there are real benefits to hiring, supporting, and empowering individuals from unique and diverse backgrounds. Learn how to begin this beneficial, necessary work.

As the year comes to a close, so do the year-end fundraising efforts for many nonprofit organizations. There are two groups that should be considered as you finalize your data collection and analysis — your community and Board of Directors. Learn which metrics are most important to share.

An Annual Appeal is a strategic method for nonprofits to reach recurring and new donors. See how Saint John Bosco School launched a successful Annual Appeal campaign and raised over $30,000 in one month.

As we approach the giving time of the year, it’s important for nonprofits to consider how to effectively reach out to prospective donors in their community. Learn what an Annual Appeal is, why it is such a successful tactic, and how to properly execute.

Help your nonprofit fundraise smarter, not harder. By focusing on development and growing relationships with major gifts donors, rather than simplistic fundraising, you’ll have the opportunity to raise more and do more for your community.

As we get closer to November, it becomes nearly impossible to avoid the fact that we’re in an election year. Many organizations are wondering how their fundraising will be impacted. See what Cogeo has to say about your donation potential during an election year — you might be pleasantly surprised!

Many nonprofits have been forced to host their events virtually. This can be overwhelming, but Cogeo has proof that, if executed properly, these events can be highly effective for an organization. We have put together this case study to showcase that success and help make the planning process a little smoother for any team considering hosting a virtual event.

The Cogeo team is often asked, “Why can’t we just start a capital campaign? Why do we need to do a feasibility study?” Learn why these studies are a crucial step that most nonprofits should take before launching their capital campaign.

While overall donations have fallen to an all-time low during the COVID-19 crisis, nonprofits that are turning their energy and attention to major gifts work are seeing success. Learn tips and tricks to make your major gifts meeting a success — even in quarantine.

A blog written for funders: Understanding the type of funder you are, and matching with similar-minded nonprofit leadership, is one of the most important fundamental building blocks to enabling mission success and satisfaction. Learn about the 7 types of philanthropists and uncover which type you are.

As the country slowly begins to reopen, it’s time to consider what moving forward looks like for your nonprofit organization. Cogeo has put together a list of things your team should consider as, or prior to reopening your doors.

The House of Development, developed by Cogeo, is a visual representation of all the possible tactics that could make up a successful fundraising campaign.

If your nonprofit is ready to evolve and increase the impact it has on the community it serves, a natural and efficient first step is launch a development campaign. But is your nonprofit and your team ready?

Learn what the term development truly means and why your nonprofit should be focused on a long-term development strategy, rather than simplistic fundraising.