Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. This year’s tools tap into fundraising trends that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from t-shirt fundraising for virtual events to contactless in-person giving.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Many nonprofits tried going back to live events with safety precautions in place; and most kept it virtual or hybrid. Whether it was live, virtual or hybrid , Greater Giving worked with our clients and partners to make their events a success. This was also reflected in our top blog articles for the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. As technology continues to advance, new fundraising techniques and trends are emerging. What are the most exciting new nonprofit fundraising trends to appear in 2020, and how can you utilize these for your organization? 1) Virtual and Augmented Reality for Donations.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. Characteristics of Plain Language.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. At the dog park.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. How do you use AI for fundraising? What is AI?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

One intention behind publishing the Sustainable Giving Report was to find data, trends, and solutions to some of the biggest challenges that fundraisers encounter today, including the Great Resignation, the economy impacting philanthropy, and more! We asked fundraisers for details about their job satisfaction, workload, and support systems.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging? We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re unsure of where to start when it comes to taking advantage of this giving day, we’ve got good news: We compiled these Giving Tuesday resources to help you prepare for fundraising through the end of the year. Campaigns & Ideas. Social Media Post Ideas. Virtual Fundraising. Thanking Donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. A pioneer of crowdfunding and online fundraising, GlobalGiving.org is a site to study and learn from.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you! The future is looking brighter for nonprofits !

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass had to find a socially distant alternative to their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. They decided on a hybrid event format that could keep groups separated from one another and also allow for virtual participation at home. Ultimately, your focus should be on fundraising.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Using peer-to-peer fundraising helps you empower your current supporters while increasing your donor acquisition. To host a peer-to-peer fundraiser , all you need are participants and a platform to host your campaign.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sponsors at live fundraising events are accustomed to certain benefits—banners in a ballroom, a table and dinner for their guests, sometimes on-stage recognition. Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

A virtual auction can bring many benefits for your organization. From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

How high-tech tools and some creative thinking can turn a slow fundraising season into a regular revenue stream. The nonprofit industry has typically relied on Fall and Spring fundraising galas for event revenue, but the last two years have left some gaps. Virtual events ! Try out some new ideas.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., To make this happen, here are some potential ideas you can put into practice immediately. Generosity is reciprocal.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Rather than missing out entirely, transitioning in-person events to virtual fundraisers helps you to continue to raise crucial funds for your cause, while our supporters stay safe and support you from their own homes. Ready to take your virtual fundraising to the next level? Accessing fitness events virtually.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

With vaccine rollouts underway, nonprofits are still wondering: how do I fundraise during COVID? Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? But we can plan carefully to ensure that fundraising is successful regardless using the latest insights and strategies. .

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At the very start of the pandemic, The Dougy Center seized virtual fundraising by the horns and held their very first online-only event. The event team had learned incredible flexibility from a year full of endless changes, and they were willing to adapt and try out new ideas to make it happen. Their big gambit? And it worked!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Nonprofits moved from “pivoting” to “planning” and were a lot more savvy with virtual fundraising. One thing we do know, many of the changes we’ve experienced with fundraising aren’t going back. Their insight and examples of inspired nonprofits offered a wealth of information and endless ideas. Virtual Gala 2.0-Going

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They had to suddenly take their highly-anticipated 2020 Jungle Party completely virtual, and could no longer use the vendor services they’d already paid for. TIP: Bring the energy of your live event to your virtual stream! Making Virtual Guests Part of the Fun.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. They can also be held virtually, and supporters can purchase tickets online. Here are a few delicious ideas for food-related raffle prizes: Wine basket.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 29, 2022

While we love the versatility and inclusivity of virtual events, there’s nothing quite like getting thousands of passionate fundraisers together in one place to share ideas, swap tips and tricks, and celebrate all of the good things they do for their nonprofits (and the world!). Let’s connect…in person!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

And as a nonprofit organization, the start of October also means you’re entering the last quarter of the year and the beginning of the year-end fundraising season. When you’re planning your end-of-year fundraising campaigns, you really won’t want to miss out on all the fun the holidays provide. Halloween Fundraising Ideas.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. Greater Giving’s upcoming report on The State of Nonprofit Fundraising found that only 20% of organizations surveyed said special events were critical fundraising activities last year.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Is your nonprofit interested in hosting a hybrid or virtual scavenger hunt fundraiser? Looking for tools to make your fundraising event a success? They turned to Qgiv to manage the fundraising side of their event and used the Eventzee app to host an outstanding scavenger hunt. How to emulate their success. Give us a try.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

If you’ve taken on a virtual fundraising campaign before, you know it can be hard work. Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. Tie your fundraising to your advocacy efforts. Invest in effective online fundraising tools.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. A New Philosophy in Fundraising. The grand, in-person annual gala continues to be a centerpiece of the annual fundraising strategy.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The Hybrid Event. The Move to Hybrid.

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