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12 Must-Know Stats About Social Media, Fundraising, and Cause Awareness

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. Fundraising Social Media'

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20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology And Social Media Stats

TechImpact

Social media: 56% of people donated to an organization because they read a story via social media. 59% of people donate after becoming a follower of a nonprofit’s social network. Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012. Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support. Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. organizations** 25.9%

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As 2012 Winds Down

NCE Social Media

As 2012 winds down there were several major stories that I came across that are worth sharing. Here’s the photo that caused the ruckus… from Mashable. It leads me to point out that even if you don’t post information to social media – others will on your behalf. image from Business2community.com.

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Cause Camp: From Humble Roots to Must-Attend Conference

NonProfit Hub

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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September Cause Awareness: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Qgiv

Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. It was updated in 2012, and the Office of the U.S.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Fundraisers can create social media posts, promotional calendars, and other helpful resources to amplify the celebrity’s time and support!

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