The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. However, the recent announcement about changes to Facebook’s fundraising tools may have you rethinking your strategy.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

The truth is that social fundraising has come a long way from the standard “Donate” button featured on profiles and Facebook fundraisers. Introduction to Facebook Challenges. Facebook Challenges are time-bound virtual peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns that take place entirely through the social network. How to Host a Challenge.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. They will certainly be essential to your nonprofit’s long-term sustainability, so we’re taking a look at what makes millennials tick and offering suggestions for the best ways to get them involved with your cause. They are cause-oriented.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2017

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to craft and launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days often inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce the Cause Camp 2021 speaker line-up! Cause Camp 2021 Speaker Line-Up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

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. Your instincts have served you well. Source: Avectra. Source: Artez.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 10, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Facebook makes donating easy for its users, and you can exponentially increase the funds raised at the event by encouraging your guests to share the fundraiser on their personal page.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Across the world, 18% of donors have given through Facebook fundraising tools, with 88% of them indicating that they are likely to give through the platform in the future. Social media platforms (like Facebook) facilitate connection, allowing your nonprofit to spin an extensive web of support all across the globe.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

On August 30th Meta announced a new partnership with Paypal to cover the donation processing of Facebook Fundraisers. Why this change to Paypal matters for nonprofits Switching payment processors could cause disruptions to donation revenue if not handled properly before the October 31 deadline. Nonprofits rely on this funding.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2021

Facebook fundraising can get a bad reputation, especially when organizations fail to see the opportunities to engage and retain a new generation of supporters. However, Facebook fundraising is much more than a helpful boost to your organization’s online donations. When it comes to Facebook Fundraising, we wrote the ultimate guide !

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Facebook announced that since their introduction in 2016 they have raised over $5 billion through fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram. TikTok have also started championing nonprofits and introduced donation stickers similar to those already available on Facebook and Instagram.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

More changes are coming to Facebook. . Starting in January, Facebook will remove thousands of targeting options. This includes ad targeting options that reference causes and organizations that relate to health, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation. . ??

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

First Cause Camp Fall speaker revealed! She affirmed that the $5 boosting of posts on Facebook here and there is equivalent to throwing hard-earned funding into a black hole. She also shared her source for finding inspiration for beautiful ads: The Facebook Ads Library ! Cause Camp is Coming…and so is Dana!

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Media Cause

APRIL 16, 2021

Facebook recently announced that the Facebook community has now raised over $5 billion for nonprofits and personal causes through Facebook and Instagram fundraising tools. Here at Media Cause we recommend including Facebook Fundraisers in Giving Tuesday and Year-end efforts and other special appeals.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Matt about his work at Causes and how Causes is empowering grassroots fundraising. First, create a page on Causes and activist resource center. What makes a Cause on Facebook successful? Check out the video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2012

That said, in recent months Facebook has launched a slew of new features for Facebook Pages. The others will be covered in my upcoming webinars on Facebook and Facebook Apps for Nonprofits. Facebook has launched a new App Center for Timeline and Mobile with over 600 Apps. 2) New Facebook Pages Manager App.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 13, 2014

Image courtesy of Inside Facebook. Facebook is a powerful social outreach tool that is often under utilized. However powerful, Facebook seems to have become lost in the social media swirl of late. Here are 4 tips to customize your Facebook, and increase its reach in 2014 according to Kristi Kosak of Media Cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2014

Through a partnership with the Public Interest Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good will be attending the Cause Marketing Forum ( #CMF2014 ) in Chicago on May 28 and May 29 to report live and share the event in real-time with the @NonprofitOrgs community. 3) To help spread the news about the soon-to-be launched .NGO

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers. Understanding the potential of influencer partnerships is crucial, and it begins with thorough research to identify individuals who genuinely believe in your cause.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 9, 2009

The recent analysis of giving through Facebook Causes by The Washington Post was not encouraging. It found that only a fraction of the 179,000 nonprofits that signed up for the Causes application have brought in even $1000, and only two have brought in over $100,000. percent said they had raised over $10,000. read more.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. of the organizations fundraising on Facebook, raised $10K or more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Best for nonprofits that respond to crisis or who organize fundraising events like marathons, social fundraising inside of Facebook is worth experimenting with: 1) Causes :: View App. Most nonprofits that are active on Facebook know about Facebook Causes. Cost: 4.75% donation processing fee. Website: causes.com.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 16, 2022

announced that Media Cause is recognized on its annual Inc. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. The past year was very exciting for Media Cause. The post Media Cause Recognized on the 2022 Inc. Today, Inc.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

Facebook has recently produced a guide to help nonprofits build their organization's presence on the world's top social media platform. Take Advantage of Facebook's Key Features. Use Facebook's Timeline feature to share photos and videos or ask questions. Facebook is a natural medium for them.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2011

This is a guest post by the one and only Nonprofit Facebook Guy – John Haydon (also a good buddy of mine). — Facebook Pages include a reporting module called “Insights&# which enables Page admins to understand how to better use their Page to market their cause and organization. Where do our new fans come from?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

That’s millions of us becoming more established in our careers with greater means to give generously to causes. When looking for the best platform with multi-level engagement, I find that Facebook still has the advantage over other social platforms. The US Census Bureau reported there were 83.1 million Millennials in 2015. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2013

This webinar covers 25 Facebook Page best practices most of which are at an intermediate to advanced level. How to tap into the power of Facebook Milestones. How to add Facebook Location to your page. How to claim and merge Facebook Places Pages. How to claim and merge Facebook Community Pages. Facebook Webinars'

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. Facebook provides an unprecedented opportunity for nonprofits: 200 million monthly active users, about half of whom are signing in and communicating with their friends on a daily basis, is an organizer's dream. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2010

As soon as Facebook launched Community Pages , I knew this day coming. The Facebook Team. Link to your Facebook Page from your official website. Put a Facebook Badge on your website or blog. [ Done - even though I think it looks messy! ]. Their Pages were obviously causes [like Save the Whales], not brands.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

There are thousands of Apps in the Facebook App Directory that Nonprofit Admins could experiment with on your organization’s Facebook Page, but below I have highlighted my five favorite Apps to get you started: 1. The Static FMBL App is the most important App on Facebook for Nonprofit Admins to master. Causes App.

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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. Fundraiser Stickers for Facebook Stories. Page Fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Over the last few years I have been experimenting with the frequency of posting Status Updates on Facebook on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. But a recent change by Facebook has me reevaluating my frequency in posting. Not everyone starts their day with Facebook (though a lot of young women do ).

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Care2

JULY 1, 2021

However, for causes not directly related to COVID-19 , fundraising declined. When the pandemic first hit, a clear trend emerged. Fundraising for coronavirus-related relief, such as philanthropic initiatives related to first responders and food insecurity, rightfully surged.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

—– Whether your organization has had a presence on Facebook for years or just days—or you’re considering starting now—trying to follow along with all the changes to functionality, options, and analytics is incredibly overwhelming. Note: You can find resources about Facebook on Facebook using its resource center.).

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 9, 2009

What: Another in The Chronicle of Philanthropy 's series of online discussions: How to Use Facebook Causes to Promote Your Nonprofit Group. When: Tuesday, October 13, at 12 noon, Eastern time. Where: [link]. How Much: Free. Description: read more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2019

Why Facebook is Important to Nonprofits. If you’re a marketer, then you know the impact that Facebook has globally. billion active daily users worldwide- that’s 66% of its monthly users- making Facebook the third most-visited site in the world. Americans alone spend 58 minutes a day scrolling through Facebook.

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