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Online Giving is Here to Stay, Folks—and it’s Bigger Than Ever

NonProfit Hub

Great news from a new study by M+R and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN): Online giving is bigger than ever. In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. The act of giving is immediate. Plus, they don’t like giving away too much sensitive information.

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PhilanthroTech: How Nonprofits Are Using Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

David is based on Austin — wanted to share with you a post about crowdfunding to celebrate Austin Giving Day #AmplifyAtx that raised over $2 million earlier this week. However, there is a new way that nonprofits are using crowdfunding: giving days. Austin is hosting its own giving day, called Amplify Austin , on March 4, 2013.

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Landing Large Donors: Research, Relationship and Response

NonProfit Hub

Studies show that major donors—those that give $1 million or more—are responsible for up to 75 percent of most nonprofits’ revenue. I recently sat down with Andrew Cope of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which obtained a $500 million donation from Mark Zuckerberg in 2012. What are the best volunteer options to give prospects?

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How to Responsibly Handle an Open Bar at Nonprofit Events

ASU Lodestar Center

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. Additionally, give guests things to do other than drink, and plan “last call” about one hour before the dancing, live music, games, and fun photo ops end. Kylah earned her BA in Linguistics from the University of Maryland in 2012.

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How to Responsibly Handle an Open Bar at Non-Profit Events

ASU Lodestar Center

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. Additionally, give guests things to do other than drink, and plan “last call” about one hour before the dancing, live music, games, and fun photo ops end. Kylah earned her BA in Linguistics from the University of Maryland in 2012.

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Research Friday: Branding in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

With the new name “New Pathways For Youth” the organization wanted to rebrand itself as a movement that gives Phoenix area youth a new opportunities by providing them with positive adult mentors. Nonprofit brand image and typicality influences on charitable giving. NPO branding: Preliminary lessons from major players.

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Top 10 Nonprofit Hashtags to Spark Social Good

NonProfit Hub

True to social media’s evolving nature, there are no exact answers to this question, but I can give you some solid winners to incorporate into your social media strategy. Use this hashtag when making calls to support your NPO financially, or when asking for support of other causes. Let me know in the comments.

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