Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded across the world, nonprofit fundraisers have been required to take one of three actions for their spring peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) campaigns : cancel, postpone, or take it virtual. However, fall event websites told a much different story. Fall event websites seem untouched by the pandemic.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. An updated event calendar. Relevant online forms and chat rooms. Exclusive content like articles and webinars.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They run tons of experiments and A/B tests to figure out which strategies work (or don’t), how donors behave under different circumstances, and how nonprofits can optimize their fundraising to be as effective as possible. State & Regional AFP Conferences Did you know that there are tons of different AFP conferences?

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Decide On Event Format: Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. When raising funds virtually, avoid Text to Give : Text To Give involves too many steps for the donor.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Set an operations calendar. We recommend building a content calendar that outlines which messages you want to communicate on each day leading up to your annual campaign. Are there any influencers or celebrities that may be interested in supporting your target population? Don’t pick more than that. Keep it tight. Develop content.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Make sure you’re tailoring your messages to different groups of people by creating multiple contact lists, like a segment of new supporters and a segment of longtime supporters.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. Are you on track to meet your goals? If so, excellent job!

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why not celebrate the start of spring with some terrific nonprofit events? Why we like it: each year, 16NTC attracts some of the best and brightest in the third sector, both in the crowd and on the stage, and 2016 is no different. Have no fear: our friends at Cause Camp are offering the option to attend virtually. Price: $$$.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Fill a fish bowl with chocolate gold coins and invite supporters (either IRL or virtually using social media) to guess how many are in there for $2 a guess. For a laugh, put different donation amounts in the eggs that kids are finding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

Each month I create the task list organized with different color codes for different types of work/life. The work related tasks also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. It requires carving out time to think, dream, celebrate, give gratitude, and build upon your life and work.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. A year-end campaign with a goal of $5,000 is much different than one set at $100,000.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In your brand messaging, emphasize that the campaign is a team effort, the donor and your nonprofit are in unison, and your nonprofit relies on the generosity of its supporters to make a real difference in your cause area. You can also livestream your event to create a hybrid experience , connecting with both in-person and virtual attendees.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Giving Tuesday is a day that all nonprofits circle on their calendar each year. It’s the global day dedicated to charitable giving, and celebrated the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Start promoting your efforts early, and if possible, create custom treatment streams for different donor segments.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It’s vital to explain why their fundraising participation matters and how their volunteer work and donations will go towards making a positive difference in their communities. Anything is more fun when your furry best friends can come along, and a fundraiser 5K is no different. T-shirts, calendars, and other team merch sales.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

25+ speaking sessions at in-person and virtual conferences for ASAE, CSAE,orgCommunity, Association Forum, NiUG, US Transactions Corp and many more. 4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data Guide – steps you can take to better leverage your virtual event data and help inform your event strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Swag or merch: calendars, printables, planners, notebooks. Mentions at different times and places during any festivals you host.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Festive Fundraising: 10 Inspiring Ideas to Spread Joy and Generosity ‘Tis the season to give, create, and celebrate the goodness within all of us! Introduction The holiday season holds a special place, not just on our calendars, but also in our hearts.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Donor Personas Begin by creating detailed donor personas that represent different segments of your supporter base. This data-driven approach allows you to tailor your outreach efforts, aligning them with the preferences and behaviors of different donor segments. For instance, let’s consider a total operating budget of $200,000.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

Basic Sports Fundraising Ideas Virtual Sports Fundraising Ideas Youth Sports Fundraising Ideas High School Sports Fundraiser Ideas Travel Team Sports Fundraising Ideas Basic Sports Fundraising Ideas Online donation form Collecting donations for your sports team or athletic program is simple when you create an online donation form.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

But Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be the only nonprofit giving day on your organization’s fundraising calendar. Scheduling a giving day during a different time of year can help you tap into the generosity of donors who aren’t already inundated with fundraising appeals. Donors only have so much capacity.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Effective segmentation allows your organization to efficiently reach out to different supporter groups with messages that personally appeal to each group. Keep in mind the important holidays and celebrations that occur during the end of the year, then build out. Celebrate the winter holidays with your supporters. Giving Tuesday.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

We have compiled a list of the 20 best virtual (and coronavirus-mandated socially distance-friendly) fundraising ideas that leverage tools like Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, online gaming, and other platforms that can serve as a fundraising vehicle for your organization. Virtual Poker. Have a virtual poker night!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us. Holiday celebrations and time spent with family and friends help us reconnect to the things that matter most and prepare to start fresh for the new year ahead. ” Plan messaging for different segments. We recommend starting your planning in the summer.

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Whole Whale

JULY 10, 2021

Create a PUBLIC calendar invite. Create a public calendar invite on Google (and others) to remind your audience to take action on Giving Tuesday. This will give you a way to give an early action that will then show up on their calendar, phones, and even e-watches, increasing the chances people will act! Check your reputation.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

So a lot of you are at different stages of reopening after the pandemic, and the future still feels uncertain, right? Major donors we have seen are investing in important work across all different types of organizations, all sizes of organizations. It could be something different. So I want to know from you, what is.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2014

And, speaking frankly, events have become a popular means of community-building for virtually every flavor of nonprofit, corporate entity, and other institutions, and there seem to be a LOT of them these days. If you have VIPs, speakers, media personalities, local celebrities (or even real ones), encourage them to mingle with the crowd.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

So a lot of you are at different stages of reopening after the pandemic, and the future still feels uncertain, right? Major donors we have seen are investing in important work across all different types of organizations, all sizes of organizations. It could be something different. So I want to know from you, what is.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? If you’d like to add a peer to peer initiative to your fundraising calendar, but don’t have the time or resources for a full, organization-run campaign, consider creating opportunities for DIY fundraisers. golf marathon, virtual walkathon, raise awareness, etc?)

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? If you’d like to add a peer-to-peer initiative to your fundraising calendar, but don’t have the time or resources for a full, organization-run campaign, consider creating opportunities for DIY fundraisers. golf marathon, virtual walkathon, raise awareness, etc?)

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Here is a rock-solid social media posting calendar and scheduler that your nonprofit can use in 2015: January: Welcome to the new year! The more you can celebrate the people who make your mission possible, the more successful your posts will be. Ever organization is different, and every online community is different.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 6, 2017

Here is a rock-solid social media posting calendar and scheduler that your nonprofit can use this year: Ultimate monthly social media scheduling guide: January: Welcome to the new year! The more you can celebrate the people who make your mission possible, the more successful your posts will be. When to Post. There’s no secret formula.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

What Are The Different Types Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising? If you’d like to add a peer-to-peer initiative to your fundraising calendar, but don’t have the time or resources for a full, organization-run campaign, consider creating opportunities for DIY fundraisers. golf marathon, virtual walkathon, raise awareness, etc?)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve used Bloomerang in different gigs. When I was 9 years old, I told my parents who were volunteers in a lot of ways, our church, the summer celebration, political campaigns, I told them that I thought I wanted to help everyone in Minnesota, and so I should try to be governor of Minnesota. I learned stuff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The Noun Project’s mission is to share, celebrate and enhance the world’s visual language by serving as a portal to unique icon sets. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum. Annual Calendar of Social Good & Cause Campaigns :: nptechforgood.com/annual-calendar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Annual Calendar of Social Good and Cause Campaigns :: nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/annualcalendar. GivingTuesday is a new campaign that encourages individuals and businesses to think differently about the holiday season. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

GivingTuesday is a new campaign that encourages individuals and businesses to think differently about the holiday season. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. A Facebook app that creatively displays you and your Facebook friends in a virtual museum.

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