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Two years later: how our fundraising strategy changed overnight 

Candid

My team of 12 and I wondered: how long would this go on and how long could we survive without our main funding stream? We had no time to plan, so we got creative and looked for alternative revenue sources. COVID-19's arrival and social distancing meant a huge loss of revenue. Would the government help us? How would our donors respond?

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What You Need to Know About Threads

Forum One

In the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover, you may have seen many of your peers eulogizing the platform and moving to Mastodon or other Twitter alternatives. That’s because alternatives like Mastodon don’t have two key elements that Threads does: infrastructure and people.

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Mastering Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Raise More

Bloomerang

This allows you to understand who your major donors are, what leads them to give at a high level, and how you can build relationships with them and potential major donors to foster a sustainable giving stream. Look at each supporter’s giving history and identify trends. Use your CRM to: Track supporter interactions and giving history.

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Looking for a New Fundraising Idea?

Tech Soup

Here is a new fundraising idea to attract people to your cause and also create a new funding stream. Or, you can help guests gain an appreciation for your cause through an educational or cultural activity — like a DJ lesson with a music nonprofit or a bike tour through LGBTQ history. How to Get Started. Get more details.

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An Open letter to Crowdfunding Companies from the California Association of Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For nonprofits, crowdfunding is also a new way to reach out to prospective donors and can provide a significant revenue stream along with an opportunity to raise awareness and increase engagement with their cause and programs. People donate and volunteer because of a history, an affinity, or a relationship with a nonprofit.

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How to Buy Fundraising Software That Lasts: Essential Guide

Bloomerang

Donor management solutions Donor management systems , also known as nonprofit CRMs , are software solutions that allow nonprofits to track donor interactions and giving histories, create donor segments, and develop communications campaigns. Accessible , with high-contrast colors, alternative text for images, and clearly labeled form fields.

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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

Qgiv

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. If you’re committed to hosting a WNO but seek a virtual alternative, check out the St. Haunted House fundraiser.

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