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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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15 Lessons Learned from Donating Online to 32 Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The 32 nonprofits were bookmarked for a donation and selected because they were effective at grabbing my attention and sparking an inspiration to give through their tweets. That said, donating online to 32 nonprofits is tedious! International Fund for Animal Welfare. World Wildlife Fund. The Wilderness Society.

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Must-Read Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. Many of these reports are published on an annual basis, so please be sure to bookmark this post and I’ll keep the the list updated as new reports are released.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. A good speaker with an emotionally powerful story can engage donors and sway them to help fund your mission.

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Must-Read Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The nine reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. Many of these reports are published on an annual basis, so please be sure to bookmark this post and I’ll keep the the list updated as new reports are released.

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Great reads from around the web on October 25th

Amy Sample Ward

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying.

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Could a Recurring Giving Program Solve All Your Problems?

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Laura has over 20 years of fund development experience and is certified in the use of several databases, including Raiser’s Edge and Giftworks. Recurring, also called monthly or sustaining giving, can be a significant source of income and a reliable source for ongoing funds. An event is also a great way to launch your giving club.

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