Top Nonprofit Builds National “Network of Networks” to Grow

In 2017, The Honor Foundation (THF)—a two-time Classy 100 honoree—grew their online revenue on Classy by 64.2 percent year over year.

The Classy 100 is a list of the top growing nonprofits on our platform. Of the four growth themes identified among the 100 by our team of data scientists, THF correlated with the tactic, “expand your geographical donor network.”

What was THF’s number one key to geographical donor network expansion?

Using creative and high-touch engagement strategies, The Honor Foundation didn’t stop there. In 2018, they’ve already raised $3 million with a powerhouse three-pronged approach: events, grants, and individual asks.

According to Joe, “You can accomplish amazing things at the speed of efficiency, focus, and accountability.”

Achieve Similar Results

As Joe mentions above, to grow their organization, they focused on nurturing high-value relationships. In doing so, they were able to open doors and gain access to additional support from around the country.

While every nonprofit’s community is different, Joe offers the following advice for nonprofits looking to grow in a similar fashion:

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