CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Deep breaths. Let’s dive in! General Principles.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

On the upside, it gave us freedom to try new ways of working towards our missions; on the downside, it exposed the lack of diversification in fundraising strategies. Much like we’re guided to diversify our stocks, diversifying your fundraising strategy can ensure your organization is set up to maintain funding no matter the crisis ahead.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

CCF has transformed the lives of thousands of children by delivering high-quality education, leadership training, and support programs. The opportunities the students have through access to the latest technologies and an enhanced teacher training program are a world away from their former prospects. What’s Next?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

These events, whether fundraisers, galas, or community outreach programs, rely on the passion and commitment of these volunteers. This dynamic position requires a unique blend of interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and values.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2023

Bloomerang is a great choice because it blends payment processing and a CRM all on one platform. Nonprofits can choose which donation amount options to offer donors and can even designate specific programs for donors to choose from. However, PayPal doesn’t offer support for events, peer-to-peer fundraising, or auction fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Clark Youth Incentive Program. Educational Assistance and Training Programs. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

I left private legal practice for nonprofit fundraising to get away from the less relational aspects of the service provider-client relationship. I thought nonprofit fundraising was the opposite of lawyering. I thought nonprofit fundraising was the opposite of lawyering. After all, it’s a vocation, right?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 16, 2012

It's tight, clear writing on seven big ideas on their radar: crowdsourcing, shifting non-profit tax status, pop up museums, online fundraising, creative aging, augmented reality, and education reform. It mostly focuses on program design, not marketing or evaluation, and some of the program design insights and framings are really valuable.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

CiviCRM is an open-source nonprofit-focused CRM system with powerful features for campaigns, fundraising, event planning, contact management, and case management. Image 1 : Blended Images / Shutterstock. In that spirit, here are some leading open-source solutions in three categories relevant to nonprofits: CRM. Image 2: CiviCRM.

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Double the Donation

JULY 27, 2021

UC Innovation’s ascend product is an impressive fundraising solution, and our team is so excited to add our robust matching gift functionality to it,” said Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation. This simple process will allow your organization to target the 18 million individuals who qualify for employer matching gift programs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. The planning, preparation, execution and blend of multi-generational activities really comes together to make a community impact.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 19, 2018

In 2014, when Sea Change Strategies released The Missing Middle: Neglecting Mid-Level Donors Is Costing Non Profits Millions , we found a miles-wide tactical and cultural gap between direct marketers and major gifts officers that was leaving many mid-level programs in a lurch. Major gifts fundraising is a game of quantum leaps.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It is his mission to help clients transform their data into strategy and provide an integrated approach that blends creativity with technological sophistication. The membership includes access to discounted or free training and events, weekly fundraising tips, and so much more. See you there!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

It is no secret that nonprofits struggle to make ends meet when it comes to costs that cannot be directly attributed to a specific program. Heron Foundation, put it, ‘In the long run, you can’t have strong programs in weak organizations.’” Special report: engaging board members in fundraising. Here’s what charities can do.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising In an era where resources are stretched thin and the need for positive change is greater than ever, nonprofits face the critical challenge of not just making an impact, but ensuring their efforts are sustainable in the long run.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The concept of empowering individuals to fundraise for a charity by asking their friends to donate has been around for years offline. These individuals undertook organizing, fundraising, and advocacy – activities that were once only in the control of nonprofits – outside the “control” of nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 4, 2018

Our friends at Bloomerang recently launched BloomCon, a unique one-day conference for fundraisers and consultants. Cause Camp is the perfect blend of affordability and inspiration. International Fundraising Conference. Take a look! February 26 (Phoenix) & May 21 (Baltimore). Cause Camp. March 26-27. Lincoln, NE. April 15-17.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 12, 2020

The video blended humour and a heart-warming message, to challenge people on how they view people with Down syndrome. The Future of Fundraising: Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits. Referral Program. World Down syndrome day – #NOTSPECIALNEEDS. The #NOTSPECIALNEEDS video was produced for world down syndrome day. Why Twenti?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

It’s like they just want to quietly blend in, when what they really need to do with their marketing is stand out! We know storytelling is important for grant applications and fundraising appeals, how is it most useful in marketing? Tags: interview marketing best practice fundraising storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Crowdsourcing can be done at an organizational level, blended into the way nonprofits create , implement, and evaluate their programs. We've also seen nonprofits use crowdsourcing marketing , fundraising, and activism. What are the best practices or techniques for crowdsourcing?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising. And for an extra high-touch, incentivize sponsors by including thanks in direct mail programming brochures.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your fundraising campaign page is your digital storefront and your most effective tool for connecting with potential donors. To help you design a fundraising campaign like a pro without starting from scratch, check out some of our tried-and-true tips below. Example of what a branded campaign page could look like.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Following the first successful Nonprofits Live (NPLive) event on the Future of Fundraising , the second edition of TechSoup’s NPLive covered the topic of social video. Inexpensive Tools Are Available.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 12, 2011

The following post is by Kivi Leroux Miller and originally appeared as "Blending Marketing and Fundraising into Community Engagement Teams" on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog on July 6. Integrating Communications and Fundraising , an article at CharityComms, also makes the case for why it makes sense to merge these functions.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Allison made a great point in response to this topic and reiterated her earlier comments about taking down the walls and letting it blend. for your organization. People want to talk to other people. Social media is not a spectator sport—it’s a contact sport.” If you are not sure if social media is for you, start small and experiment.

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NetWits

APRIL 27, 2012

FMSC is doing something that every nonprofit who runs an event fundraising program should do. The thing that turns regular people into fundraising pro’s. Training (Event Fundraisers). It’s the single most effective way to turn passionate supporters into successful fundraisers. That’s right.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

If your nonprofit has never held a peer-to-peer fundraiser , here’s how they work: Your organization recruits individual participants who then raise funds directly from their friends, family, and networks. The possibilities for peer-to-peer fundraising events are nigh on endless, but here are nine of the most popular kinds: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

She often uses Twitter to get ideas and feedback on NTEN's various programs. This is a good example of a "Blended profile.". charity:water has a huge Twitter following of over 1 million fans and supporters and has a great deal of expertise using social media to leverage fundraising and raise awareness of their work.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2012

Confession time: when I am not thinking about everything fundraising, I am a part-time energy economy dork. But, if reliance on a source whose growth potential is diminishing is not the goal, then not only must programs, but also channels diversify at a faster rate than might be comfortable. Author: Miriam Kagan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But ROI was not really intended to measure a technology project, program, or tool or any other isolated aspect of an organization. Here's how I've documented all the social media fundraising campaigns: Objective and Audience. Helps me prepare for trainings/consulting Program Ideas. They want to know: How much will it cost?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 15, 2024

For your membership program to be successful, you must make it easy for people to become members and facilitate their ongoing engagement. Implementing these strategies requires a thoughtful approach, blending technological savvy with a deep understanding of members’ needs and preferences.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

During the session, we discussed how the 21st century skills report can serve as an actionable tool both for fundraising/advocacy activities and professional and program development at science centers. The REFLECTS project blends practical institutional demands with deep research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The next day, I facilitated a workshop on Best Practices for Crowd Funding that blended traditional instruction with innovation lab facilitation techniques. When nonprofits marry tried-and-true fundraising techniques with social media and online networks, they are able to tap into the power of crowd funding. .

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Jacobwith, Ignited Fundraising. 9 Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign. After years of fundraising in the “trenches,” as well as coaching and training thousands of organizations to raise money from individual donors, Lori L. Lori has found that one thing creates a successful individual donor fundraising program.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 24, 2012

About 85% of visitors to our museum attend through a program/event. Participatory history programming. How do we deal with the blending of personal and institutional goals when it comes to contributing to efforts to improve the whole community? Fundraising with a community. How prevalent is this?

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