Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Bonfire enables nonprofits to easily design and raise funds by selling t-shirts online. Ideal for virtual events and cause awareness campaigns. Ideal for virtual parties, Gifted is an event invitation platform that allows party organizers to donate up to 100% of funds raised to select nonprofits in the United States and Canada.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. By promoting matching gifts during the year-end season, nonprofits can… Inspire donors to give generously. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information. It’s also worth sending a postcard campaign to your one-time donors asking them to become monthly donors.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. See if any of the funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Funding Priority: Youth Programs. Global Fund for Children. Daniels Fund.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

We all know those magical events that not only raise funds but also leave a lasting impression on everyone present. The Power of Events in Nonprofit Fundraising Events are a game-changer for nonprofits, and here’s why: Raise funds : Events help you generate funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

These funds help provide critical care and treatment for the Center’s sea turtle patients, as well as fund the conservation efforts of LMC’s four core pillars of conservation. Donations generated by the Center not only help fund the critical care of its sea turtle patients, but awareness and education regarding sea turtle safety.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . For the donor, $20 per month is easier to manage in their budget. Now, what if someone were to give you $20 per month?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. Raise Awareness: Benefit from the increased visibility. Establish measurable targets to track donor base growth and engagement levels.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. often include funding alerts.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. Offer to help write short updates to keep donors informed.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. For example, donors became more aware of the gaps in access to technology and transportation for nonprofit staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

As a nonprofit, there are certain ways you can encourage your donors to use their phones for good. In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. From there, supporters will simply open the app anytime they exercise and funds will start adding up for your nonprofit.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Wouldn’t it be great if new donors sought you out? If you came into the office and had messages waiting from major funders who wanted to learn more about your organization, and about what your funding needs are? Raising General Awareness: Good PR raises awareness in the community about your non-profit and the work you do.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It enables donors to give money from their phones to campaigns. Text-to-give campaigns are simple to set up and donors can give money in less than five minutes. If your members don’t trust you with their funds, they’re unlikely to donate. Inspire trust by sharing the story of your campaign as you drive awareness at your event.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Broken Funding Models for Nonprofits Truly, it’s not your fault. Avoid them!).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Partner with local influencers and celebrities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Perhaps you could organize a peer-to-peer knit-a-thon, an auction of hand-made knitted items, a sale of knitted products and knitting supplies (you could partner up with a local yarn producer!), Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create. They went big with their prize (a brand-new pick-up truck!)

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This means moving away from rigid funding structures and timelines toward more agile and responsive approaches.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Create Individual Crowdfunding Campaigns Within a Larger Initiative to Engage Donors. Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems. Download This Checklist to Optimize Your Nonprofit Donation Page. Establish an Annual Giving Day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Nonprofits are hopeful that they can re-engage their donors from last year with a new eye on what’s ahead for the future of fundraising. To drive conversion and boost revenue, fundraising professionals will need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience. Nonprofits raised more than $2.47

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Just a few months ago, in November 2019, I sat on my front porch and made my donor-advised fund (DAF) grant recommendations via a donor portal within an app on my iPhone while simultaneously sipping a nice glass of wine. In the past, we would receive quarterly fund statements and an occasional letter or email about an event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities. Need inspiration? Be realistic.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Funds typically come from three main sources: major gifts , corporations, and grants — with the bulk of the money coming from major gifts. Your capital campaign will also bring you: New donors. New major donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Diversifying Revenue Streams: Launching an Online Store for Your Nonprofit In the world of nonprofit management, funding often poses one of the biggest challenges. Every purchase becomes an opportunity for your supporters to showcase their affiliation and spread awareness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

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. For example, are you looking to target volunteers, fundraisers, or even VIP donors? .

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