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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. The truth is that fundraisers must sort out when and how to message their constituents using positive, negative, or a blend of both. That’s clearly you, John.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Adidas recently sold out their inaugural Into the Metaverse NFT line and as far as we know none of the $23 million raised went to support a nonprofit. That said, there are NFTs that are being sold to raise money for charity with many, many more to come. Virtual Reality (VR).

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Fundraising Success: Silent Auctions vs. Raffles

Greater Giving

Making the Decision Planning a charity event can be both exciting and challenging, especially for nonprofit professionals new to the fundraising scene. In this guide, we’ll delve into the definitions, benefits, and considerations for each, helping you make an informed choice for your upcoming charity event.

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Why Diversifying Your P2P Strategy is Critical to your Organization’s Health

sgEngage

Let’s touch on a few easy ways to ensure you’re mixing up your P2P strategy and blending it with your organization’s overall fundraising strategy. Four in ten Americans say they donated to charity because a friend or family member asked them to. So where should you start with diversifying your P2P fundraising? Seems simple, right?

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Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

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With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. Peer-to-peer event tools allow participants to create their own event pages to raise funds for the event. Gamify your online fundraising event with this software.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. What is the definition of success?

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications. Apply those lessons. Participation builds loyalty and community.

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