Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. Event Promo Videos.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? What are some trends around nonprofit digital advocacy? Last week, we went over sustainer upsell lightboxes.

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Socialbrite

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Editor’s note: Wiza is offering its Pro account for free (with 100 email credits) to any nonprofit. How to send cold emails for your nonprofit. Below are some cold emailing techniques specifically tailored for nonprofits. Don’t start your email with your position title or even your nonprofit name. Army 2nd Lt.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. But as the pandemic wore on and COVID aid ended, nonprofits still needed help, and donors began to feel tired and strapped for cash. So what can nonprofits do about it?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. Most nonprofits begin their year-end fundraising planning in November, but 7.7% Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2011

How nonprofits choose to follow on Twitter varies widely. Some nonprofits only follow a small of amount of Twitterers, others follow hundreds or thousands, and a few follow more (sometimes a lot more) than they are being followed themselves. As of today that number is 82,250. Well, if you are not following them, then they can’t.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. With a clear understanding of what business process automation means to your nonprofit, you can identify ways to save time on your fund accounting management and increase efficiency across your organization. The average U.S.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

While much of the branding and design inspiration we run across is either from consumer brands or individual artists, it all provides us with the opportunity to discover new principles, practices, and approaches that we can incorporate into our nuanced nonprofit world. fancy food! silent auctions! corporate sponsorships!), What about content?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

On average, nonprofits only manage to retain between 40-45% of their donors each year. That means more than half won’t make another gift to your nonprofit. This mobile engagement makes it easy to reach your supporters quickly and keep them connected to your nonprofit between appeals. Opt them in on your donation form.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. The second donation a supporter makes to a nonprofit is often called the “golden donation” because it signifies that that individual will likely give for many more years to come. .

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

GoFundMe is one of the leading crowdfunding platforms in both the nonprofit and individual fundraising spaces. Snowball – Best GoFundMe Alternative for Auctions and Events. Add videos, tell your supporters about your campaign, and engage your donors’ creative side with the all-new live supporter feed.

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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. Organizing an exciting scavenger hunt is no easy feat, but luckily, there are a few tools you can use to help make your event a success. Use an app.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Auction fundraisers are one of the most effective ways that nonprofit organizations engage supporters and reach their revenue goals. Can it support in-person, virtual, and hybrid events? This guide will walk you through why auction software is so important and offer actionable tips to take your own auction events to the next level.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 12, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). But it can be challenging to connect with everyone you want to meet at a large event and even more difficult to follow up with the attendees afterwards.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. It processes and vets applications from nonprofit organizations interested in getting going on mobile fundraising activities.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re a brand-new nonprofit or a fresh face in the fundraising world, figuring out how to start a fundraiser can be an overwhelming task. Here are a few types of fundraisers that many nonprofits use. Including photos of the impact of your nonprofit in your communications shows your donors how their money can make a difference.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2014

As a nonprofit, the government says you are special. . You get a different status than other incorporated organizations as a nonprofit. For example, a 501(c)3 organization only excuses your nonprofit from the Federal Income Tax. Depending on your status as a 501(c), you don’t have to pay certain taxes. Tax at Auctions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session about leadership and social media as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits. The themes we will cover are: Why 1 Tweet by Nonprofit CEO is Worth More Than 1,000 Staff: Benefits, Challenges, Solutions. Lean on Your Staff.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 7, 2015

Operating a nonprofit can feel a bit like swimming in the ocean. However, for many nonprofits their home is more similar to a pond as they operate in smaller communities than the big cities. Not everything in small town life is a disadvantage, as the tighter-knit community and lower cost of living usually work to a nonprofit’s benefit.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Social Media Police: Nonprofit Edition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files?

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Starting and growing your organization is a lot easier when you have a nonprofit business plan. Maybe they don’t know what a nonprofit business plan can do to help them. There’s also a common misconception out there that because your organization is labeled a “nonprofit” it doesn’t need to operate like a business.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

You can, and should, have fun to help your nonprofit raise money. During the event, your nonprofit raises funds through payments to place the birds in yards, remove the birds and people buying insurance to make sure the birds don’t end up in their yard. However, you don’t have to take the common approach to fundraising.

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

Nonprofits often deal with an overwhelming amount of data. Developing apps and websites that take advantage of the power of the Facebook platform is of paramount importance for nonprofits. One of my favorites is run by a nonprofit called MapLight. Getting funds to your nonprofit is a process dependent on APIs. Donor Data.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

There was a lot of time spent sorting through Excel spreadsheets and reports for volunteer check-in prior to events. Also, a lot of hours went into printing paperwork before events,” said Austin Rippeto, Training Coordinator at Special Olympics Missouri. . “We Why Volunteer Management Software.

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Classy

MARCH 26, 2021

I’ve had the privilege of working with Classy’s nonprofit customers for over three years. While each nonprofit can be vastly different and our product has created innovative new features over the years, I always come back to the same 10 pieces of advice. . Attend Our Virtual Nonprofit Conference.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies. This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information on prospective donors, helping your organization better understand its audience and determine key cultivation steps. . Every bit helps!

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2005

I'm excited to have been asked to partcipate in this event: please check the TechSoup site often during the week - As my friend Carl always says, "We'll learn a lot and have a lot of fun!" technologies and illustrate how using new socially oriented technological innovations can help the nonprofit community. The Impact of Web 2.0

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Here are some examples: Feed your hungry neighbors. Finally, at the bottom of the page after all the other options and the “Donate” button, give instructions on how a donor can send in a check if that’s their preferred method. Share any volunteer opportunities that are currently available as well as upcoming events.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2020

Participation fell off for many nonprofits. They don’t come back to our events because they don’t love us. With an industry average of 28% retention in the peer-to-peer space, we proved that the environments we were creating with our events were not terribly fulfilling. How did we react? What did we do? What did we do?

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. Use your podcast for what it can deliver more effectively than other methods. After the mp3 file is complete, you need to upload it to a hosting service and add it to your podcast RSS feed.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

To successfully market your nonprofit, you need to have a strategy. Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! Why is it so important to create a marketing plan for your nonprofit?

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Part of the webinar included this survey of the listeners below, which in of itself is useful for tracking how nonprofits and libraries recruit and support their volunteers. Twitter is a great tool for getting your message out in a method that spreads quickly. This viral method of getting information out, is just that - viral.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

You’ve already scrolled through your Instagram feed three times and consumed over an hour of TikTok videos. As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . your events. surrounding.

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