Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

As non-profit organizations we write and send lots of fundraising letters or appeals every year. These fundraising efforts with your donors are key for your non-profit goals. HOW TO WRITE YOUR BEST FUNDRAISING LETTER By following these 8 key steps: 1. As a non-profit organization, we communicate with different type of audiences.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Thanks to YouTube, videos can be raw, without heavy editing, and still strike the right chord with audiences. “We Videos show as well as tell.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Before you get started, it’s important to grasp the basics of podcasting for nonprofits, including: Understanding why podcasts work for nonprofits Identifying your podcast’s purpose and audience Crafting your podcast’s content Let’s dive into these podcasting essentials so you can add them to your nonprofit marketing plan.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? That’s where this blog post comes in!

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Why it doesn’t work In nonprofits, marketing, communications, and fundraising functions often overlap. It’s natural then that the traditional approach to launching a fundraising campaign or marketing initiative would seep into communications. To start, we were applying marketing and fundraising launch best practice to communications.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

For example, choosing a platform that supports your online-based fundraising ideas will help you overcome any setbacks so you can quickly set up a fundraiser. In this guide, we’ll address four common fundraising problems that sports teams face and how to fix them. Use a fundraising platform. Let’s get started!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Picture this: You’re about to hold the fundraising event of a lifetime. Planning your fundraiser now feels time-consuming and stressful, and you’re not sure if you can get your event ready in time. Even if your fundraiser has hundreds or thousands of registrants, communicating with them should be simple. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

The top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the United States raised an astonishing $1.05 If not, it’s time to start exploring peer-to-peer fundraising platforms. Peer-to-peer fundraising software solutions provide a platform that nonprofits can use to empower their supporters to collect donations on their behalf.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re part of a sorority or fraternity or an alum of a fraternal organization, you know that an important element of your Greek life is fundraising for your organization. But that doesn’t make you an expert in fundraising. Here at CauseVox, we’ve seen plenty of sororities and fraternities create amazing and successful fundraisers.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. According to IRS guidelines, 501(c)3 organizations are classified by the size of their total assets, with cutoffs at the $100K, $500K, $1M, $10M, and $50M mark. These events help introduce your nonprofit to new audiences (and new donors).

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

The summer brings with it the opportunity to take advantage of the great weather and use the great outdoors for great fundraising. We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Email system like Mailchimp or Emma to message a larger audience and collect attendee information.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. Make it mobile-friendly: According to 360MatchPro’s round-up of fundraising statistics , mobile users made up 33% of online gifts last year. If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry!

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Qgiv

JUNE 25, 2021

If you want your audiences to read (and act upon!) Keep your supporters engaged by following these guidelines! Your audiences will have to opt into receiving text messages, and this keyword is how they’ll do so. Washburn Center set up a keyword specifically for folks who wanted updates about their virtual fundraising event .

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

As the world starts to open back up after the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an excellent time to re-imagine the various components of your organization and whether or not an in-person fundraising event makes sense. One area a lot of nonprofits are starting to dissect even more is the world of fundraising events.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. These narratives can resonate deeply with your audience, fostering an emotional connection and a deeper understanding of your mission.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Purim Costume Party Fundraiser (varies; usually early-mid March). Online Fundraising Essentials. Click To Tweet. Online Course. Enroll Now.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Even though the lines between what tools are and are not considered MarTech can be blurry, our experts have a few advised guidelines. MarTech: Tools that help marketers reach their audience and create conversions are part of MarTech. Fundraising platforms play a critical part for organizations, and, as such, are a MarTech tool.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is on the rise and it’s no wonder since they typically raise twice as much compared to other types of digital fundraising campaigns. And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign. Who Is Invest In Kids?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. Other fundraisers have chosen to check guest temperatures as they arrive at the venue with instant-read devices.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Follow these steps to map user journeys: Create audience personas. Dive into your constituent data to understand your audience’s demographics. This lets you know which pages visitors are interested in and which page elements are engaging the most audience members. This can help create a memorable connection with your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

To begin, provide your staff, board members, and volunteers guidelines for maximizing their LinkedIn Profiles , such as: Complete their profile and upload a professional photo. Upload work projects, such as presentations, videos, or special fundraising campaigns. List all current and past positions as well as education.

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

Create custom audience segments. You’ve undoubtedly targeted a specific audience or demographic with a fundraising push, or with a specific message. Applying a customer audience segment to your overall traffic, or to specific webpages grants even more donor insight than you’d get when looking at total aggregated results.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As technology advances, the fundraising landscape becomes more and more focused on digital solutions to reach wider audiences. However, these convenient fundraising options come with a risk many in the nonprofit world aren’t very familiar with—cybersecurity. What is cybersecurity for nonprofits? That’s phishing!

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Instead editing is, or should be, a collaboration — where multiple perspectives combine to shape content so that it can better connect with audiences. Q: Do I know what my goals and guidelines are? What brand guidelines do you need to follow to be transparent and honest with your audiences? Fair enough.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Plus, you’ll need to adjust it often to ensure you adapt to changing audiences and preferences. Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As another challenging year comes to a close and your end of year fundraising winds up, how did your peer-to-peer strategy perform? Either way, it’s important to go into 2022 with a strong digital fundraising strategy to take advantage of an increasingly more captive online audience. . Did you hit or miss the mark in 2021?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. Let’s get started.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You can also create landing pages to help spotlight fundraising events and campaigns to earn your small business extra revenue, such as a peer-to-peer campaign or dance-a-thon. Your calls to action should stand out on the page, so use a distinct color within your branding guidelines or bold lettering to catch your visitors’ eye.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. Think about goals and audience: Before you create content, first think about the ultimate goal and the target audience.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This in-kind donation allows nonprofits to promote their brand, programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers online using the Google Ads platform. Taking advantage of this program can help you boost your organization’s visibility, build awareness of your nonprofit’s mission , and reach donors to support your fundraising efforts.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

When thinking about fundraising, most people immediately think of individual donors, but corporations are another great source of potential revenue for nonprofits! These programs can also include pro bono services as an in-kind donation to the nonprofit Expanded audience. Work out the details and guidelines for the program.

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