Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. Here’s why storytelling is so vital: 1) Creating an Emotional Connection: Stories have the power to evoke emotions and connect with audiences on a personal level.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Here’s why: 1) You’ll raise money and awareness. Golf’s fundraising power is massive—the sport raises nearly $4 billion for charity annually. Nonprofits of all types and sizes can use golf as an effective vehicle to raise mission-critical, unrestricted funds. 2) The right tools automate time-consuming tasks.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

So, I thought I’d share her story here with you! Traditionally, friendly URLs have been used to get people to the right place – e.g. www.YourNonprofit.org/TakeAction. When The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was brainstorming ideas for their awareness event at an L.A. Using QR Codes for Calls to Action.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To learn more about their mission to be the world’s most innovative experience-creators (and find out how they’ve helped 200 nonprofits raise over $30 million in the last 3 years) visit utopiaexperience.com. When people hear the word “social sustainability,” they’re likely to think of coordinated efforts to protect the environment.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

You’re proud of the network you’ve created, so lead with a message to supporters that talks all about the numbers of pantries and numbers of people reached. It will raise awareness. People are not going to give merely because you exist. Is your goal to raise awareness, or is that the tip of the iceberg?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money? There are several ways good PR can help you raise more money: 1. New Prospects That Find You: When you get good coverage, people learn more about your work and want to get involved. For more on keeping your efforts mission-focused, read Mission + Energy = Raising More Money.

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

As we wrap up another National Volunteer Week and embark on another year of engaging volunteers to build capacity, reach new audiences, enhance quality of our programs, raise funds, and so much more, take some time to consider what we really value. Is it merely volume?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

It aims to remove barriers for people with visual, auditory, cognitive, mobility, and other permanent or temporary limitations so they can effectively receive, understand, and respond to email communications. Spread the word! Share the “why” behind your decisions to help your teammates understand email accessibility.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

With video storytelling being their preferred medium, what better way to help nonprofits than raise awareness and engagement with a young audience? The answer is Yes for the following four reasons: 1) People spend large amounts of time online. Will they download one more app? Create and sign into one more profile?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging? 500 million.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. Instead of disrupting the narrative flow with external links or calls-to-action, donations become an integral part of the story itself.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Social fundraising is when people (supporters, donors, evangelists, fundraisers, etc.) Use social fundraising as a way to spread awareness. Nonprofit awareness: Social fundraising can help to connect your organization with people who might need your help, and also, people who might want to contribute and help.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

They bring together communities, create unmatched energy, and tend to be big money makers and great at spreading awareness. And, with team fundraising, you can foster a little friendly competition that helps motivate both teams and individuals to crush their fundraising goals and bring in more money and awareness for your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

To better analyze your campaigns, you’ll need to understand a few fundamental metrics, including ROI, cost per dollar raised (CPDR), and cost per acquisition (CPA). Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are you raising money for a specific program in your organization? Do you need to raise money quickly for an emergency? Once you identify what you’re fundraising for, you can set a fundraising goal for how much money you want to raise. The first thing to consider when starting a fundraiser is what your goals are.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Ah, the powers of technology.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It makes sense that animal organizations are the second most popular type of organization people want to support—right behind youth and family causes, and tied with medical research organizations. That doesn’t mean that raising funds for your animal organization is easy! Luckily, animal shelters tend to have some great stories! .

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Through a combination of fundraising efforts, community engagement, and storytelling, Giving Days aim to create a surge of donations and raise awareness about the vital work your nonprofit organization is doing. Raising Awareness Giving Days help raise awareness and visibility for non-profit organizations.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. So, how do you know which one will be THE ONE that raises big bucks for you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2011

SXSWcares , co-branded as SXSW4Japan, was a campaign that rallied the SXSW community to raise awareness and harness support for disaster relief. In the end, it raised over $120,000 from 1500+ donors. The news agencies were reporting that hundreds of people have died and tens-of-thousands were missing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most prioritize content that other people are liking, sharing, and commenting on. More engagement means more people see your social media posts. Basically, if you want more people to see your GivingTuesday posts, you need your followers to reshare, comment, and like your social media content in advance. First, you can donate.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Share stories that inspire giving. Popular options are food, entertainment, decorations, printing, and more.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

TIP: You’ll get a better response if you reach out to people individually. Alas, whenever a group ask is made people tend to think “Oh, they probably don’t mean me.” Ideally, offer something people may want in return for submitting their information. If you have expertise people want (e.g., Host a webinar. 5 – 1% return.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 People expect a modern and straightforward donation process that mimics a checkout page like those of our favorite e-commerce brands. PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. billion on Giving Tuesday 2020 in the U.S

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A strong nonprofit brand can help you: Raise more money. Increase awareness of your organization and its mission. Tell your impact story. People are more likely to support organizations that they feel connected to. Share your organization’s story in a compelling and inspiring way. Research your competition.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Your association can leverage text-to-give tech to raise money for important causes and build deeper connections with members. Today, fewer and fewer people carry cash. Inspire trust by sharing the story of your campaign as you drive awareness at your event. Text-to-give increases association brand awareness.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

It serves as a dynamic platform that harnesses the collective generosity of people to address pressing needs, support meaningful projects, and uplift communities in need. Increased Awareness Hosting a donation drive not only raises funds but also increases awareness about your nonprofit’s mission and activities.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline.

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