The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. One innovative approach that you can take is to leverage social media advocacy campaigns. Unfortunately, traditional marketing tactics might no longer be as effective to capture attention.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! Only problem…you’re not totally sure how to plan a capital campaign. We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Scour lists of donors to similar causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations. It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers. In influencer campaigns, measure reach and impressions.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

That’s reason enough to shift your focus to end-of-year giving and get serious about planning a year-end giving campaign. Why is the End-of-Year Giving Campaign So Important? There are many reasons people choose to donate to certain causes, and these motivations can be heightened during the giving season: Donating makes them feel good.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

If you want to know why every nonprofit organization should have a MarTech stack, read the second blog here. But, how does an organization begin to piece one together? The good news is that you likely already use at least one marketing tool, meaning you are well on your way to building a MarTech stack.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. It’s important to remember that not everything your organization wants to do or achieve, matches up with with your community wants to do, and vice versa.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. The millennial generation has a lot to offer and shares a deep commitment to building a better world. They are cause-oriented. Perhaps the strongest bridge between the millennial generation and your nonprofit is that they are deeply cause-driven.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For many organizations, year-end fundraising campaigns represent a significant portion of their annual revenue. Spending some time planning your year-end fundraising activities will help you connect with donors, inspire them to support your work, and start building donor relationships that will carry over into the next year and beyond.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and inspire others to join your cause? At CauseVox we are inspired daily by people like you who capture hearts, ignite passion, and drive change by fundraising for causes you really care about! This allows supporters to feel more connected to the organization and the cause itself.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. How can you make your campaign stand out in overcrowded inboxes? Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Start With Gratitude When was the last time you said “Thank you!”

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

He highlights the importance of email marketing, lead generation, outreach campaigns, customer profiling, and acquisition to maximize ROI for all businesses. When launching an email campaign to raise funds, it is imperative to perfect the copy, segment your email lists, fine-tune the graphic assets, and more. Emphasize the Cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

National Mentoring Month is a month-long campaign run by the MENTOR organization and its affiliates across the country. MENTOR was first launched in 1990 to expand opportunities for young people to build positive mentoring relationships with adults outside of their families. About National Mentoring Month.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. To improve your planning process and get the best results, use these tips: Align your campaign message with the holiday.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Launching a unique campaign can set your organization apart by creating a buzz around your mission, engaging new audiences, and getting people excited to participate in something meaningful. . Download Your Checklists for Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, and Event Fundraising Campaigns. Creative Angles to Take on Your Next Campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. What are AR and VR, and how can you use these advances to help support your own organization? Bringing Causes to Life. Think of your favorite cause. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 2, 2022

I am excited to announce our newest line of business: Campaign Services. Campaign Services helps our clients lighten complex data loads and assist in ongoing integrations for vital fundraising operations through direct marketing campaigns. This is where our Campaign Services come into play. What Are Campaign Services?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Build Excitement. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Send a follow-up email to your recurring donors to affirm their commitment to your organization.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Build Excitement. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Send a follow-up email to your recurring donors to affirm their commitment to your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 Sounds good, right?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You’ve outgrown your space, and you’re ready for your first capital campaign! So, no matter if you need $20,000 or $200,000 or $2,000,000 (or something else), here’s the basic formula you should follow for your first capital campaign to raise money for a facility. Your capital campaign will also bring you: New donors.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Many of these organizations have Codes of Ethics that their members adhere to as well.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More than just money: Emily’s impact on GWU Hospital Emily’s story highlights the diverse value volunteers bring to an organization. Bloomerang helped the team at GWU Hospital streamline administrative tasks and build stronger connections between volunteers and the hospital. Read more about GWU Hospital’s story here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? In other words, use trial and error to test out fundraising strategies to find out what works for your nonprofit organization. Determine your starting point and end goals, then build around them.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

Capital campaigns are big undertakings, for both you and your donors. It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign. Start by understanding the root causes of donor fatigue. Communicating impact is the nonprofit’s responsibility, and it’s especially critical for capital campaigns anchored by high-value lead gifts.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. As we enter an era of record-breaking advocacy numbers, here are 9 tips for positioning your advocacy campaigns on social media: 1. Center your campaign around timely events.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign. So let’s start with the basics: what is a capital campaign?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Many organizations look to the end-of-year fundraising season as an opportunity to meet their annual goals. Getting a jumpstart on campaign planning is key, as is considering how digital tools can boost your campaign. At Salesforce, we see the building blocks of trust as honesty, consideration, reliability, and follow through.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. Predictive analytics helps organizations expect donor behavior. They can target campaigns and improve donation requests. AI tools and predictive analytics are new.

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