Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

Loyalty, donation levels, and fundraising performances is just some of the data unveiled in Blackbaud''s 2013 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. The study looked at peer-to-peer giving across 39 organizations over the last 3 years (from 2011 to 2013). The goal of the study was to understand the value of true fundraisers.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Armed with a fundraising page and email tools, peer-to-peer fundraisers turn their family and friends into donors. So, I thought I’d share five ways your organization can increase peer-to-peer fundraising revenue. So, I thought I’d share five ways your organization can increase peer-to-peer fundraising revenue.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you noticed that when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fundraising , the conversation frequently mentions the lack of suitable candidates of color? Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. 1st generation raised on mobiles. You must segment your channels of asking. Knowing where Millennials are and which channels do they prefer you use to talk to them is important. Large scale fundraising events? Millennial Distinctions.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Galas have strong fundraising potential and are a staple of many nonprofits’ event season. With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Marketing specialists. Tech experts.

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Care2

MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. “Declining response rates illustrate a saturated channel with undifferentiated messaging and campaigns, said the report. ” The average online gift was $89. . Advocacy saw an 8.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine where I have written a quarterly column throughout 2011. A quick Google search of “social media stats 2011″ pulls up a wide range of stats to share with unaware executive staff. Perhaps even ask for a raise — it never hurts to ask.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. Conduct a bit of market research to determine your target audience’s preferred communication channels. Launch a peer-to-peer fundraiser ahead of your event. Let’s get started!

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

There are so many ways to raise money for your nonprofit or charitable cause. Sales-based fundraisers, for example, bring in money through selling products or discount cards. With the numerous online channels available for spreading awareness of your cause, community-based fundraisers are no longer restricted to your local region.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2012

So how did you do in 2011? Is it time to make some resolutions for 2012, so you can raise more money in 2012? Use Multiple Channels. Don’t be shy about reaching out to people across multiple channels. Build Your List. Make sure you’re capturing email addresses whenever and wherever you can.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2010

When it comes to your fundraising events, if you were starting over, how different would they look? Starting over may not be an option, but in the absence of that, here are ten things event fundraisers and marketers should be considering to reinvent their plans for 2011: Become more data driven. Drive fundraising productivity.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Millennial Distinctions about 85 Million 1st generation raised on mobiles 95% own mobile devices 83% sleep with mobile at bedside 62% connect to internet wirelessly more likely than any other generation to post a video of themselves online Are you Millennial ready?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 18, 2012

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for fundraisers this year? Based on the rock solid fundraising performance by Convio clients, I’m hopeful of what’s to come in 2012. Overall, Convio clients raised 17 percent more online in the last three months of 2011 than in 2010.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

" Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest? To truly raise your nonprofit’s profile (aka increase brand awareness), grow your constituency, and raise even more money in 2011 and beyond, organizations need to also focus on innovating."

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2011

Third-party fundraising sites : The next generation of social media for social good has arrived. Consider the benefits and challenges of third-party and social giving sites before integrating them into your fundraising plan. Consistency through a variety of channels will be your key to success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. That said, 70 percent of nonprofit staff positions in the United States are held by females who many say aren’t so good at asking for raises. Even if it is only a small raise, this is the year that all nonprofit social media managers (female and male) should ask for a raise.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Early last year, mobile giving evolved from an emerging technology to mainstream awareness with Haiti earthquake relief, raising approximately $45 million for victims of that natural disaster. have further validated the effectiveness of text-to-give fundraising. Channel of Influence.

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Care2

APRIL 5, 2012

Kudos to Vinay Bhagat of Convio for winning the 2012 Care2 Impact Prize for his outstanding impact in online advocacy and fundraising. O'Brien praised Bhagat for founding the influential and successful software platform, Convio, which helped more than 1600 nonprofits to raise $1.3 billion in 2011 alone.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to give everyday people the chance to fight back against cancer by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness. Slack channel to connect with peers. Haymakers for Hope: Haymakers Harriers. Private Strava group with weekly workouts . Training plans .

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NTEN

MAY 5, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from a feature article that first appeared in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. By Katya Andresen, COO, Network for Good When we think about giving online, we tend to focus on the latest new bell, whistle or widget for fundraising. Work hard to win them over.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The dual purpose of the app is to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs waiting in shelters to be seen and adopted – and to have a little fun at the same time – perhaps a party or drinking game. Michelle’s project was focused on measuring engagement through multiple channels, but especially Facebook.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. I’m excited about the potential it holds and to hear about some of the successes (and challenges) at NTC 2011! Examples of how to capitalize and maintain momentum across multiple channels. Speaker: Charlotte Kresse, Adams Hussey & Associates.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. I’m excited about the potential it holds and to hear about some of the successes (and challenges) at NTC 2011! Examples of how to capitalize and maintain momentum across multiple channels. Speaker: Charlotte Kresse, Adams Hussey & Associates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Note from Beth: Last week, Washington, DC held its first ever Give to the Max Day where 1300 nonprofits were fundraising and experimenting with social media tools and raised over $2 million in 24 hours. On November 16, 2011, Minnesotans will take part in the 3 rd annual Give to the Max Day. Jeff Achen gives us the inside view.

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Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

While multi-channel outreach such as action alerts, microsites, social media, fundraising appeals, direct mail and telemarketing are good strategies to have in your toolbox to fundraise and market your organization; it’s simply not enough anymore. About 300 have CIO’s.

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , by NonprofitMarketingGuide.com, nonprofits are becoming more confident and more intentional about reaching out to target audiences, raising money, and retaining donors through engagement. 62% will send an email newsletter at least monthly, up from 59% in 2014.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. Don't measure success of mobile Apps just by the £s raised.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Congratulations to United Way of Lake County (UWLC) for receiving the 2011 Innovator Award in the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising category! Check out what Valerie Petersen, Marketing Communications Associate at UWLC, has to say about their Page It Forward personal fundraising campaign and how they exceeded their goal by more than 50 percent.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2012

And already in 2011, “more than 50% of all ‘local’ searches were done from a mobile device.” Mobile-friendly campaigns are raising awareness for issues that certain populations may not have access to otherwise, such as youth or minority groups. Over 1 billion of those are smartphones.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 28, 2011

CharityVillage Research: Benchmark Study Shows Online’s Strength : "Web-based fundraising is coming of age. That’s the conclusion of the 2011 Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark™ Study, which evaluated the results of nearly 600 nonprofit organizations that use Convio's software. In 2010, Convio’s clients raised more than $1.3

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Overall fundraising revenue for 334 churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations representing nearly $1.2 target="_blank">The Blackbaud Index that tracks fundraising revenue for congregations and other faith-based organizations. Among 3,097 charities that raised nearly $1.7 billion in annual revenue grew 3.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

I wanted to find out more about how Seafood Watch integrates its mobile strategy across its communications channel, including social media. We launched a mobile site , in 2007 aimed at feature phones, and we’re developing an Android version of the app for release in 2011. An app is not another form of email or social media channel.

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NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Are you searching for ways to raise more money? If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline. That online fundraising is the way for your organization to break through its fundraising ceiling and raise millions of dollars tomorrow.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

They gave Dozer a ceremonial finisher medal and set up a fundraising webpage for Dozer. Dozer’s fundraising page raised over $25,000 for cancer research that first year. Social media channels are essential tools for extending your reach. The calls and requests for interviews started pouring in.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2011

Hjc specializes in integrated fundraising, brand building, and campaigning. Since 1992, they have expertly worked with nonprofits to bring online and other channels together. And yes we know that BEGS is funny – us being fundraisers and all!) Do we hire people with these qualities as fundraisers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

So, let’s get out the nonprofit vote for the nonprofit panels at SXSW 2011 ! Free agents use social-media channels like Facebook and Twitter and can create social movements in the palms of their hands. And yes, indeed, in 2009, there were more nonprofit focused panels and happily the trend continued at SXSW 2010.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

The next step is to make those data meaningful, relevant and actionable information by communicating them in some way via a channel to an audience. House Fundraising Map ProPublica: How the Heart Rhythm Society Sells Access Guardian UK: What will happen to the world's population? Information equals data plus communication.

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