Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization. This fall , Game On Cancer , a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign at Henry Ford Health System , finally cracked the code o n engaging patients and physicians. Pre-Game

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. 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.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. In addition, small nonprofits are generally more nimble with the ability to quickly pivot their fundraising strategy if needed. A walkathon or race is an example of a tried and true peer-to-peer fundraiser that has potential for a high return.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. What is Peer-To-Peer Fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2010

Given the visible success of the Haiti text to give campaigns, SMS is bound to become one of the tools in the an organization's fundraising bag if it isn't already. Today I heard about Drew Olanoff's latest fundraising campaign, a text to give strategy on behalf of Boarding for Breast Cancer. Report back on key milestones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Zawadi has launched her own consulting firm and works with African nonprofits and social change activists on their social media and crowd funding campaigns. When Otieno learned he needed a fourth surgery for his cancer, he reached out to Zawadi Nyong’o who was also an Africa Cancer Foundation volunteer.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s also spreading around the fundraising and nonprofit world. Some people are starting to call it “Crowdsource Fundraising” But haven’t we been doing “crowdsourcing” for a little longer than 5 years in the event fundraising space? Fundraising Page Badges. Trophy Case” Badges.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. That’s because fall is a busy time of year for fundraising. Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For the past 30 days I have been participating in Movember : a worldwide team fundraising campaign to fight men’s cancer. While the dogooder in me loves a great cause, I also relish the opportunity to learn more about online fundraising and why people give. What I Learned About Online Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

As more and more nonprofits and individuals flock to social networks, creating acacophony of fundraising pitches and the subsequent cause fatigue, how can organizations scale? charity:water was one of the first to create it's own social network for fundraising. They want to create a world with more birthdays!

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Some of these campaigns have been more traditional—such as an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, while others break the mold. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 18, 2010

I often talk about individuals when I’m discussing the way social media can be used to support organizations. Because social media may be about networks, communities, and collaboration; but it is only possible because of the dynamic and powerful tools individuals are using. Case Study. I want to share that story!

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

Brad Egel, a decade-long fundraising resident of Chicago and cancer-awareness advocate, had no personal ties or engagement with cancer victims or survivors. After the walk, Brad was so moved and inspired by the community that he began to raise money on his own. Image: Teespring.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Last year we shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to exceed their fundraising goals with a few clicks of a button. We took some time to talk to ACCO to learn more about their fundraising successes with Teespring and Shopify as a TechSoup member. What makes ACCO so successful?

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Newsletter. One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Increasingly, board members are looking to development staff to devise a plan using social media to increase gift income. Development staffers are spending countless hours brainstorming the next big social media campaign. And consultants are hotly debating the role of social media in a fund development plan.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Even through such a challenging time, a third of nonprofits report exceeding their fundraising goals in 2021 and 87% of respondents that invested in technology reported it as impactful. Whether it’s with money, time, or skills — we all have the power to give. American Cancer Society : “I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2018.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

These days, peer-to-peer fundraising takes many forms. It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. No matter what your peer-to-peer fundraising looks like, one thing’s the same: you must communicate with your participants. Email is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. For example: Top fundraiser .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2015

Last week, I had the honor of participating on a keynote panel at Celgene Corporation’s Patient Partners annual meeting ahead of the ASCO Conference (ASCO is a professional oncology society committed to conquering cancer through research, education, prevention and delivery of high-quality patient care).

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You know the drill everyone: it’s time to rev those fundraising machines for the year-end! It’s never been easier to raise money online because people are getting more accustomed to giving that way: one silver lining of the pandemic that nonprofits a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020. Watch a 4-minute CauseVox demo here.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Example: Friday, April 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM | The Grand Ballroom, City, St Event Description This is your opportunity to sell people on what an amazing time they will have at your event and why they need to choose to use their hard earned money to buy a ticket and spend the evening with you.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Guest post by Darian Rodriguez Heyman , creator of the nationwide Social Media for Nonprofits conference series and former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation. . But what does that mean, anyway, and what’s the key to unleashing the immense word-of-mouth power that is the allure of social media? .

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

Sometimes people dread fundraising because they view it as simply asking people to give you their money. However, you don’t have to take the common approach to fundraising. You can, and should, have fun to help your nonprofit raise money. Flock away! Challenge Causes. When is a donation not a donation?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the past few years, Nieuwe Generatie Brasil has chosen one particular project that needed funding each year for their Giving Tuesday campaign — making it the centerpiece of their campaign content across social media and newsletter communication, being it a new car to access the rural areas in 2020 or school appliances for the children in 2021.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

P2P fundraising is a heck of a competitive space. The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. And we retain 90% of our top P2P fundraisers each year, providing 80% of our annual budget.”

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is a style of fundraising where an organization recruits supporters to solicit donations from their friends and family on behalf of that nonprofit. While we are seeing declines in traditional P2P fundraising, we are also seeing tremendous growth in the crowdfunding space.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Why Has Fundraising Online Shifted so Quickly?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. So is giving money.”.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! While popular Instagram fundraising tools include adding a. Donation stickers are also a great option for peer-to-peer fundraisers to raise money on your behalf! .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. How to Use Facebook Live to Raise Money. Two things to remember about fundraising with Facebook Live: Your Page needs to be verified. Of course not!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 14, 2020

In the last month we have all been drinking from the firehouse of new nomenclature – ‘flattening the curve’, ‘social distancing’, ‘Quarantenials’ (ok, I made the last one up) to name but a few. In the day job, peer-to-peer fundraising at Blackbaud, we have seen the proliferation of the term ‘Virtual event’.

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