Our survey results provide a snapshot of how responding organizations are persevering amid challenges, evolving their fundraising tactics, and planning for 2021 and beyond.

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 21% of respondents reported an increase in fundraising due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
  • More than a third of respondents said they expect an increase in fundraising in 2021 from major gifts, annual appeals, and direct marketing
  • Though only 39% of respondents reported conducting a virtual major gift solicitation during the pandemic, 74% of those who conducted virtual requests said they were as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations

To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 45% of respondents think their fundraising from major gifts and annual appeals will increase in 2021
  • 77% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
  • 50% of respondents reported that their organization took steps to become a more diverse, equitable, and/or inclusive workplace in response to society’s renewed focus on racial equity and social justice

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 49% of respondents said they think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
  • 85% of respondents who conducted virtual major gift solicitations amid the pandemic said they were either as successful or more successful than typical in-person solicitations
  • 89% of respondents said they may offer remote work options for fundraising staff after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended

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KEY FINDINGS

  • 44% of respondents think their fundraising from major gifts will increase in 2021
  • 74% of respondents have conducted a virtual major gift solicitation since the COVID-19 pandemic began
  • 48% of respondents said they intend to offer hybrid virtual/in-person event options after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended

To explore data from 1,000+ respondents across nonprofit sectors, check out our main fourth-edition report.

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