Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

You may have an e-newsletter list that includes all donors and supporters, another list specifically for repeat donors, and another list for supporters who have not yet donated. Create online petitions and pledges. Add e-newsletter opt-in forms to online event calendars. Not all email lists are the same.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Many of your donations will come in as pledges and some number will drop off over time. To help combat that, use automated pledge fulfillment (we recommend using our Pledge Now, Pay Later functionality) to make sure these pledges come through. An example of Pledge Now, Pay Later. Next, think about attrition.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Community Yard Sales Gather donated items from the community and hold a low-cost sale. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

Your web traffic, sign up rates, media coverage, and donations level out pretty quickly. This is why it’s important that nonprofits start focusing more on long term campaigns and multichannel marketing plans to engage their base and keep supporters feeling inspired and motivated to take action and be a part of your movement.

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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. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. When did Giving Tuesday begin? Read on to learn more!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Donors can pledge as little as $.01

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “5 Essential Stories to Drive Donations At Year-End” Nonprofit Marketing Expert Julia Campbell explained the value of stories for engaging donors. This approach makes relationships, not donations, the priority. Maximize your donations at year-end by getting ready to fundraise online.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While there are plenty of options available for different purposes, nonprofit tools help organizations do things like connect with their donors, plan events, run campaigns, collect donations, and cultivate strong donor relationships. Online donation forms. Try creating online donation forms. Key fundraising tools.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 28, 2022

Prior to that, you’ll need to determine which types of giving programs you’ll be offering: Here are a few of the most common examples: Matching gifts : Your company matches employee donations to qualifying nonprofits, often dollar for dollar. There are tons of ways that individual donors can support nonprofit causes?. Event pledges.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Facebook is hardly a new platform for nonprofit organizations to interact with supporters. At one point, the discussion around using Facebook revolved around how to build an audience on the platform and then direct that audience to another digital location such as your online donation page. Facebook Messenger as an Acquisition Tool.

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

Think about the websites you most visit: Facebook , Google’s Gmail , Calendars and Docs , Yahoo , Netflix , NYTimes , Friendster –what, you don’t use Friendster anymore? Convenience – Promote the ability to pre-fill forms for logged in users, such as Donation Forms, Event Registration Forms, and Membership.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? What is your pitch for convincing supporters to send you money right now? You are inviting supporters to be part of something that matters. If many of your supporters are older, you may want to increase the font size and send a two-page letter.

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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. To make things easier for your supporters, set up an online registration form where they can pay ahead of time. Restaurant night.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Project creators offer rewards and incentives for donations to thank backers for their support. based projects, pledges are processed by Amazon Payments.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When done right, this ensures sustained support and trust within your community. Building Relationships With Donors Donors that feel seen – and see their donations making a tangible impact – give higher amounts and give more frequently. In fact, 75% of donors are more likely to make a donation if the giving process is easy.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

Songbyrd may seem like a coffee place, but it brings a lot more to the table, including a robust live music and event calendar. Visit the Holocaust Museum , located on the south side of the National Mall, to remember the victims of the genocide and pledge to never forget what happened. Macintyre's (Woodley Park). Right Proper (Shaw).

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 10, 2011

It's an open-ended commitment to support the mission of the organization or a specific program until such time as the donor chooses to terminate the gift. Pledges are donations made to an organization for a specific period of time (until the election) or for a specific project (help us accomplish this goal during the next two years).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Michelle, was a participant in the Measuring Networked Nonprofit peer learning groups supported through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Project creators offer rewards and incentives for donations to thank backers for their support. based projects, pledges are processed by Amazon Payments.

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CauseVox

JULY 1, 2022

As with any campaign, you’ll want to incorporate monthly giving into your messaging channels so that donors have lots of opportunities to learn about this donation method. Add The Option To Your Donation Form. Donation forms are perhaps the most important place to highlight your monthly giving program.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2020

Engaging supporters (and attracting new ones) with storytelling techniques. Facilitating online donations, sign-ups, pledges, and more. Does it make it easy for new supporters to learn about your work and then get involved? Your donation page and tools. Your calendar and sign-up or registration forms.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Consider all income sources, including individual donations through various channels. Understanding Your Donors To strengthen ties with supporters and build lasting relationships, consider starting with two key strategies: crafting donor personas and leveraging data analytics.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

Founded in 2003, the organization initially served as an annual publication, helping donors discover and support community-based nonprofits with limited outreach capabilities. They have raised $57 million for their network of nearly 500 small, local nonprofits, with support from 10,000+ donors. Why did they choose CauseVox for the job?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

39% of donors support a nonprofit by volunteering before they make a donation. They provide access to potential avenues of new support. And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful. I’m interested in supporting.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here are a few sports fundraiser ideas to mobilize your fans and support your team! You can create online donation forms specific to any kind of online fundraising campaign and send the link out to all your supporters in fundraising appeals. Team sponsorships Do you have support from local businesses in your community?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Here's a few ideas to help make charitable giving get on your calendar each month for 2009. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. January: Have a January birthday?

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See3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

I will donate. I made that pledge, but I didn’t return the envelope. But why is it important that I donate now. A typical match program will get a high-net-worth donor to conditionally pledge some money, say, $75,000. They will pay the pledge if you can get another $75,000 to match it. Yes, you do good work.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The appeal letter can have only one objective: a clear ask for support. Update your web site and make your donation page easy to use. Be ready to welcome them there with an easy to follow online donation process. Be sure to thank donors for their past support early in the letter. That’s your case for support!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 10, 2015

Or, consider offering a silly pledge—like throwing a pie at your executive director—each time a fundraiser meets a specific goal. Sending an email and direct mail to your current and past donors is a good way get the word out and recruit supporters to fundraise for you. Building Your Communications Calendar. But, why stop there?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Want to know how non-profit organizations are using geographic analysis and the power of maps to support their missions, report to stakeholders and funders, apply for grants more effectively, or conduct fundraising and marketing gap analyzes? Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us. There are a number of reasons for this end-of-year surge in donations, including: Generosity stemming from the holiday season A desire to turn over a new leaf going into the new year The opportunity to take advantage of tax benefits for donating before the end of the year.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Want to know how non-profit organizations are using geographic analysis and the power of maps to support their missions, report to stakeholders and funders, apply for grants more effectively, or conduct fundraising and marketing gap analyzes? Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 13, 2023

A written plan helps reduce the learning curve of new fundraising staff, supports the continuation of services and minimizes adverse effects on organizational growth. This calendar is a result of mapping out your fundraising strategy into a fundraising plan. What about a pledge or a bequest? Your fundraising team! Learn More 4.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A matching gift is a great opportunity to leverage a generous donation from one donor, or a group of donors, to bring in even more money from other donors for your nonprofit. Their support lets you tell other donors: A generous donor has offered to match every gift made toward the laptops dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As the end of the calendar year approaches, your nonprofit is probably preparing for its annual end-of-year appeal. These examples are from Qgiv clients and use our online donation forms and peer-to-peer fundraising software. Additionally, who doesn’t love a donation form with cute, adoptable dogs and cats on it? Who they are.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2005

XML-based web services Probably the biggest trend we see is that organizations are trying to push more functionality out to members and supporters via the internet. The most common web-related projects we find ourselves involved in relate to online events registration, online donations, and self-management of member accounts.

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