Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Attracting members—especially engaged ones who plan to be active long term—with a membership drive is crucial for your organization’s continued growth and success. That’s where a well-planned membership drive comes in. Is planning a membership drive for your organization worth the effort? What Is a Membership Drive?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I I use it for annual planning and goal setting.I Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

Due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic, online events are booming. If you’re interested in running an online summit, the process is pretty straightforward, but certain steps need to be taken well in advance. Here’s a brief guide to online summits and nine easy steps for getting started! We’re here to help. Making a profit.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering relevant content marketing. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Master relevant content marketing. Mastering online user experience and messaging.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Through specific prompts, nonprofits are using ChatGPT for content creation in a variety of ways, including writing fundraising appeals, donor thank-yous and thank-you receipts, and creating resources for volunteers and P2P participants. For example, ChatGPT is easy to learn and use.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Follow these great planning tips from HubSpot to successfully launch your nonprofit’s #GivingTuesday campaign. Giving Tuesday is an online phenomena, therefore in the months leading up to the actual event your time and marketing resources will be best spent on growing your online audience and subscribers. Be Social Now.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day? Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. By growing your fundraising program in support of a strategic plan that calls for paid employees, your organization can make a bigger impact on the community and change more lives.

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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. Adding Credibility Authentic testimonials lend credibility to your nonprofit, as they are seen as genuine endorsements over traditional marketing messages.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. Who tightened belts, cut back on programs that inspired donors, and especially budgeted less for ‘non-essentials’ like fundraising and marketing. If you rely on contributed income, fundraising and marketing are essential. Giving in the U.S.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover the 9 basic steps of setting up a recurring donation program, from finding a platform and setting up your payment gateway to creating your donation page and launching your campaign. And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? What Are Recurring Donations?

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

This post pulls together insights and recommendations that we have made since last year’s appeal and organizes them into a helpful list, with references to past blog posts and other sources. Your 8-step fundraising data checklist. #1 Then plan for a thorough cleaning. Learn more from this webinar event Q&A. #5

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! 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.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It’s no secret that donor behavior and event hosting options have changed in 2021. Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. The Basic Plan allows you to fundraise for free.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

Due, in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic, online events are booming. If you’re interested in running an online summit, the process is pretty straightforward, but certain steps need to be taken well in advance. Here’s a brief guide to online summits and nine easy steps for getting started! We’re here to help. Making a profit.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. That’s why it’s important to promote your event to not only your existing supporters, but also to new folks. Start by Adding Your Fundraising Event to Your Nonprofit’s Website.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. As you can see, silent auctions are versatile events suitable for all audience types.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. The key is to create a program that will energize the attendees and encourage a sense of community along with a desire to contribute funding.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

That’s where this blog post comes in! Promote the matching gift campaign through various channels, such as social media, email, and events, to increase awareness and participation. Get ready to ignite their passion and unlock their full potential with these 10 creative strategies and tips for fundraising success!

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Many nonprofits were compelled to become experts on virtual events and online fundraising overnight, and many found themselves pleasantly surprised when their virtual fundraisers helped them raise more than in-person events. Use Data From Past Events to Set New Fundraising Goals. Don’t Be Afraid to Get Creative.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Your next step is choosing specific software tools that can help you get it off the ground. We relate to images far more than written content; it’s why Instagram’s so successful, and if you’re going to succeed online, you must use high-quality visual content in all your marketing campaigns. A built-in color picker.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Your organization needs a solid plan for finding and holding onto dedicated volunteers. Volunteer recruitment won’t do your nonprofit any good if you don’t have a clear plan for what those volunteers will be doing for your organization. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. e-Newsletter. Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. .

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

GPT and The Grey Jacket Problem At a Fundraising event in NYC, George was on a panel to talk about AI applications for fundraising and was wearing a grey sports jacket with blue pants. To take a step back, consider how you might give directions to a virtual assistant if you wanted them to write specific copy. What’s the connection?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many nonprofits begin planning for Giving Tuesday in the summer, but even if you’re new to Giving Tuesday and only have a few weeks to prepare, you can still set yourself up for success. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

Using sociological segmentation allows you to can create personalized missives that speak to groups of donors who share a general commonality in their lives. The information you glean from this segment can lead you to you can create more effective outreach materials that will appeal to the key factors donors will engage with the most.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. More data and reporting, which is important to determine event success and makes following up with supporters much easier.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Also, since the Google+ Pages launched after the release of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , please consider this blog post a supplement to the book. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Note from Beth: Alison Zarella is the co-author of the recently published “ The Facebook Marketing Book.&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly. You’ve just co-written a book with your husband, Dan Zarrella called “The Facebook Marketing Book.&# What was it like to co-write a book with your spouse?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. This includes online fundraisers, virtual events, and even text fundraising campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Instagram’s new algorithm will require top-notch visual and video content which most small nonprofits will struggle to create and curate. In the interim, now is a good time to step back and look at your social media campaigns with a fresh perspective. On top of those challenges, Facebook reach has dropped to an abysmal 1%.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? For a list of additional tools, explore our recommended fundraising event software for virtual events !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

After spending a year facilitating a peer learning community of Knight Foundation grantees hosting giving days, one of the most factors for success for local no nonprofits participating is having about 6-9 months timeframe to develop a plan. NetworkforGood to the rescue! A unifying theme creates excitement and engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Blog: pancan.org/blog. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, We are planning to launch a mobile version of our website in 2011. Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. Name: Allison Nassour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Note from Beth: If you’ve been following my blog lately, you know I’ve been having this conversation with Marnie Webb about abundance. A month or two ago, museums and galleries around the world participated in a Twitter event called Ask a Curator. What were some of the outcomes of the #askacurator event?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

They work by matching your database with Facebook, creating a custom audience. By segmenting their lists and creating highly targeted Facebook Ads EDF: Grew their revenues by 63%. Once the list was segmented, a custom Facebook audience was created for each group. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1.

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