Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. That brings us to the state of nonprofit fundraising today. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 15, 2021

Your nonprofit’s board is one of the most powerful fundraising assets you have. This is a guest post from Candace Cody, Manager of Content + Education at CauseVox. But often our board members go untapped: either because you don’t think.

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Charity Village

MAY 14, 2021

Every board of directors is made up of different members with varying skills and levels of experience in fundraising. More often than not, we hear from clients that their board members are rather hands off with their organization’s fundraising activities. So how do we get board members excited and involved in fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. International organizations planning their fundraising strategies for the new decade and looking for new funding sources may be wondering how to maximize their success in attracting U.S. Please follow Ms.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Participants track their swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing adventures using their activity trackers. The result?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change. Here are three suggested things to try to inspire grassroots activism: 1. But that view is built on an outdated bias against activities in the virtual world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. If it doesn’t, do something else.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Faculty engaged her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities, and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. What was the turning point?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. Simply being recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization does not permit you to fundraise.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. Then invite them to do so.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 10, 2022

This free guide lays out the four types of emails you need to send your fundraisers to ensure your next peer-to-peer campaign is a success. Use these frameworks to create compelling emails that will recruit, activate, engage and retain supporters. Download Now

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve seen two truths: People want to help those in need and be part of a movement. Giving Tuesday offers both opportunities in one day — Nov. 29 this year — which is why your organization should start planning a Giving Tuesday appeal now.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In Mastering Online Fundraising , our class for non-profit fundraisers, we talk a lot about how small changes to your online fundraising strategy can result in major returns, including new prospects, new event attendees, and of course, new donors. Take a look at The Fundraising Authority website.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. What does it take to be successful in fundraising? Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. I love the expression that fundraising occurs at the speed of trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships.

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Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

The school and university fundraising landscape has significantly transformed in an era of evolving technology and philanthropy. Understanding the giving habits of your donors and the trends and activities that impact school fundraising is crucial.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Are there any gaps in your current digital fundraising and engagement strategy?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. Even if you’re confident that online fundraising is the right direction, it’s hard to know how and where to get started.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. The post 3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 592 online fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask any nonprofit fundraiser if he or she wants to increase the results of their fundraising efforts and you’ll get a resounding “yes”! These are the people who are actively and increasingly contributing to your organization. The next question, of course, is how? In other words, you create donor journeys. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of Artificial Intelligence to better understand what nonprofits need to know about artificial intelligence to future proof their programs, marketing, and fundraising strategies? Voice Assistants As A Fundraising Channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements. Trust is key to success in online fundraising. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2020

1) Should your nonprofit fundraise cryptocurrency? A Fundraising Platform: Don’t just put a button on your site and wait. Active on Reddit: Reddit is a go-to for information on cryptocurrency. Events: Focus your efforts online, rather than pitching cryptocurrency at fundraising events. Thankfully, it’s not difficult.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. If your nonprofit’s account is already active but registered as a personal account, you can also switch over from a personal to a business account without losing followers. Strategies for Fundraising on Instagram.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2022

But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements. Trust is key to success in online fundraising. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was among those numbers when they ran their first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on CauseVox. In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event.

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

Also, make sure there’s some sort of active element – many, if not most, fundraising emails include a visual component (pictures, video, etc.). You’re definitely not asking them to give money every time, but you want them to feel activated and like our emails matter. That said, load times are also a big thing.

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