Generalizing Your Mission Won’t Help Fundraising
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 7, 2024
To fundraise for your organization effectively, you must be specific in your mission and define your audience to generate the right support.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 7, 2024
To fundraise for your organization effectively, you must be specific in your mission and define your audience to generate the right support.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 7, 2023
Social media has transformed the fundraising landscape for nonprofits, providing opportunities for organizations to connect, engage, and rally support from their audience. Here’s how you can optimize your digital marketing efforts this giving season.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 29, 2024
Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support.
The Modern Nonprofit
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Secure Your Supporters’ Trust: Mastering Privacy-Compliant Fundraising In an age where every click, like, and share is meticulously tracked, the landscape of digital fundraising is evolving rapidly.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 2, 2023
By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 4, 2021
Let’s walk through how you can use Facebook — specifically, Facebook Challenges and Messenger — as a tool to engage new audiences and raise your relationships (and revenue!) Facebook Challenges open the door for engagement with new supporters and Messenger seals the deal. in 2021 and beyond. Let’s dive in to explore both.
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.
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.
EveryAction
JANUARY 25, 2023
To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Another important habit you should add is making sure your supporters stay informed about where their dollars are going.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 6, 2023
The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 5, 2022
By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your supporters remember how you made them feel. Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. Understand Your Audience.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 3, 2023
It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. Our organization is focused on supporting BIPOC girls, and some of them are non binary, but some staff feel that supporting pride or getting too involved could feel like mission creep.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 11, 2023
By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf’s fundraising power is massive—the sport raises nearly $4 billion for charity annually. How Technology Helps: The right management platform will have fundraising tools baked right in.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to engage your existing supporters and get them to fundraise on your behalf. That’s right!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 27, 2023
By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. Golf has a ton of giving power.
CauseVox
MARCH 1, 2024
Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level.
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. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 20, 2022
Eventgroove doesn’t advertise or publicly list fundraisers, meaning organizers control the audience. The truth is that the majority of an organization’s audience believes in the cause and wants to support it. Benefits of Sweepstakes Fundraisers vs. Raffles. How to Run a Sweepstakes Fundraiser.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
If your nonprofit is thinking about planning a golf fundraiser in 2023—whether it’s a brand new event or an established tournament—there are a few simple steps to take right now to make sure your outing is set up for success. The right technology tools are key to easy planning and successful execution of a golf fundraiser.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it. They see it and make the connections for themselves.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 2, 2023
While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.
Candid
APRIL 13, 2023
Moreover, an online search may take your prospective supporter to other platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and, of course, Candid. This hypothetical scenario begs the question: How can you inspire and captivate audiences, regardless of where they discover your organization?
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.
Greater Giving
MAY 17, 2024
It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Are you hoping to develop a new audience? You can use this as a stewardship event (free) , or raise revenue off of ticket sales, a few special auction packages and a special appeal explaining how donations support your mission.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 2, 2020
Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support. Work With Influencers.
Achieve
AUGUST 12, 2021
The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . a thorough fundraising strategy. rooted in proven best practices. As of 2019, 90.4%
The Modern Nonprofit
JANUARY 2, 2024
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 16, 2021
By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager 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. If possible, use tangible examples to show how their personal contributions have supported your mission.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 1, 2020
She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 12, 2021
By Lindsay Johnson, Marketing Team Member at MobileCause , an industry leader in virtual fundraising events and online giving, plus fundraising solutions such as peer-to-peer, text-to-donate and mobile messaging. We can all agree, 2020 was a doozy of a year, bringing indelible changes to the landscape of fundraising.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. Supporters purchase raffle tickets, typically for a low fee. Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. They can also be held virtually, and supporters can purchase tickets online.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 25, 2019
Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon.
Pamela Grow
JUNE 6, 2024
After all, donors are unlikely to feel valued if they receive the same AI-created email from every nonprofit they support. eCardWidget’s guide to charity eCards provides examples of the different occasions nonprofits can send eCards to supporters to show they’re valued: After a donation. Videos for specific supporters.
Bloomerang
JUNE 3, 2024
As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few. The transformative impact of arts and culture in communities Supporting arts and culture builds vibrant, resilient, and interconnected communities.
Top Nonprofits
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Your nonprofit pursues a worthwhile mission, and as a marketing professional, it’s up to you to find the unique channels and messages that help current and potential supporters see that. Otherwise, they might take their support to a different organization that better communicates its purpose and inspires its audience to take action.
sgEngage
MARCH 18, 2022
Fundraising dipped or was otherwise diverted to organizations with an immediate need, such as those responding to COVID-related missions. . Because of this, Komen’s Facebook fundraising revenue was down 40% at the outset of COVID-19. . Komen sought out ways to connect with new supporters and grow its fundraising base. .
Get Fully Funded
JANUARY 7, 2022
Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Start a merchandise fundraising campaign. Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea! Marketing materials.
Media Cause
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. For nonprofits in the U.S.
Nonprofits Source
OCTOBER 25, 2023
And using nonprofit software to help you look at your donor data like a marketer can be your secret fundraising weapon. In this guide, we’ll explore three ways your organization’s marketing efforts can be supported by its constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Measure campaign effectiveness.
Top Nonprofits
JANUARY 14, 2022
However, although you engage with it every day, we’d guess that your nonprofit isn’t using the platforms and their fundraising tools to the fullest extent. 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.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 25, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. Here’s where a robust donor relationship management (DRM) solution can help to support relationship building with new and one-time donors. nonprofits are at a pivotal juncture.
DNL OmniMedia
APRIL 23, 2024
Blackbaud is a nonprofit-focused software provider that offers several solutions your organization can use to manage donors, enhance fundraising, and streamline operations. Read on so you’re prepared to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge that Blackbaud support experts offer when needed.
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