Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

This year’s theme, “ Celebrate Service ,” is a beautiful call to action, reminding us to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to give back. Utilize your website, social media, newsletters, local listings, and partnerships with community centers to reach potential volunteers.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Would a mention in our quarterly newsletter be appropriate? You’ll want to demonstrate two types of impact: Mission impact: How people, animals, nature, or a cause were meaningfully helped. We’re wondering how we can publicly recognize the donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

At the most basic level, we’ll see billboards in the metaverse that advertise good causes and actions people can take in the metaverse, such as real-time cryptocurrency donations and buying NFTs with the proceeds benefitting nonprofits. In the very near future, the nonprofit sector will start organizing in the metaverse.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. Encourage your networks to set up personal fundraising pages and fundraise for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Event management technology has made organizing and executing a successful golf fundraiser easier and more efficient, but there’s one particular piece of technology that’s a game-changer for nonprofits holding a charity golf tournament: an event website. Easily promote your event to a wide audience.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 7, 2016

Does your nonprofit have a newsletter? An effective email newsletter can help you promote events, fundraising campaigns, and your content. TechSoup sends out a few newsletters, including two written by me ( By the Cup and TechSoup for Libraries ). We're constantly figuring out new ways to package our newsletter content.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

And the retention of those new donors was a leading cause of the decline. Retention numbers are down across the board, and health-related causes were the only type of mission that didn’t decline in donor dollars. The decline in donors is always a cause for concern for the industry. Aim to be your donor’s favorite charity.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We’re beyond excited to share the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2018 , held on March 26th and 27th in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re not familiar, Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference that brings together thought leaders, nonprofit professionals and do-gooders from all over the world. Kishshana Palmer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Komen Foundation , a leading breast cancer charity, pulled hundreds of thousands of dollars in breast cancer screening funds from Planned Parenthood. I usually publish my weekly e-newsletter on Tuesday or Wednesday and hadn’t gotten to it Tuesday, so it only made sense to include the Komen story in the e-newsletter too.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

While many may assume legacy gifts are reserved for major donors, any donor can make a legacy gift to ensure a cause they care about is supported after they’re gone. A gift of life insurance is when a donor names an organization as the beneficiary of an insurance policy or transfers ownership of the policy to the charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

These best practices serve as a foundation for your online fundraising campaigns, but much of your nonprofit’s success also depends upon the service you choose to process your online donations and the design and frequency of your e-newsletter. Monitor Your Charity Ratings and Reviews.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2011

Seemingly every week a new fundraising or cause awareness tool hits the Web for nonprofits to experiment with, and though donation processing fees must be applied or ads sold for these social enterprises to be sustainable, it’s clear that their motives are altruistic. You got to give it to the social good entrepreneurs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming. Ask any businesses you know with an email newsletter or other marketing budgets to promote the organization 1 or 2 times a year. Tell everyone in advance how far you’ll go for your charity. Prospecting.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? You’re not asking for money, you’re: Championing a cause you, and others, believe in. Pretend it’s another charity you choose to support. Keep reading.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Enclose tribute giving envelopes in mailed newsletters and/or annual reports. At one charity where I worked, these generated about $30,000/mailing (we mailed three newsletters and one report/year). It’s a way to declare their values, and feel really good about helping to further a good cause on their special day.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But how can you get them to stick around for an evergreen partnership? In today’s socially-conscious age, businesses want to support charities and their missions. However, there are plenty of worthy causes for them to choose from! They will be happy to know their efforts have succeeded in making a lasting impact for your cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

Not only can volunteers contribute their time and skills, but they can also serve as ambassadors for your cause in their networks. Try organizing workshops or training sessions where volunteers can develop new skills related to your nonprofit’s cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Most charity golf outings are four-person scrambles. You might consider mailing save-the-dates, formal invites, or a packet or tangible reminder ahead of the event, but be sure to also take full advantage of digital channels —emails, your organization’s newsletter, social media channels, and the like.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Last year for a research study, I signed up to get emails from 152 Canadian charities to see how they were capturing emails and then what they were sending when it came to fundraising (more on why and the research study here ). Have you ever wondered why someone would want to receive a charity email newsletter?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I like monthly e-newsletters that combine brief stories and compelling photos. households donated to a charity. Donations to charitable causes are reaching record highs, but the giving is done by a smaller and smaller slice of the total American population. And there is a bigger picture at stake.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Add e-newsletter and text alert subscribe functionality. 2) e-Newsletter. Select an e-newsletter vendor. Design an e-newsletter template. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your blog. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your social networking communities. Add social networking icons.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2021

How do you get volunteers for a school event, charity, community service project, or another opportunity? People are willing to help when they are invested in the cause. A call for volunteers in a newsletter or on a sign usually attracts few, if any, volunteer workers. Here are 8 ways to attract and retain. Ask Personally.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students worldwide will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage philanthropic giving. If you’re a registered charity (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the U.S.) with a BA in history and a minor in nonprofit management.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

Generate momentum with a hashtag on social media to boost awareness of your cause and drive traffic to your campaign page. . Include a link to your campaign page and # nationalnonprofitday , as well as any broader hashtags like # donate or # charity , to expand your reach and join the more extensive conversation. Thank you videos.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 25, 2023

This monthly grant of $10,000 in ad spending allows mission-based organizations to increase their online visibility and share their cause. For example, if your organization is hosting a charity 5K, consider creating a campaign aimed at getting people to sign up for the event. Again, it’s much easier to calculate ROI for monetary goals.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Ask your donor if you can recognize their contribution and add their comments to your next newsletter or blog post. Public recognition.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

You could also host a holiday fundraiser to raise awareness and money for a certain charitable cause or business. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala. Business, non-profits, and charities should consider hosting a virtual holiday fundraiser like a virtual gala.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. Take a look at your existing supporter base, seeking out ways you can cultivate stronger relationships with the people and organizations that have invested in your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

It’s a way for the donor to support their favorite charities beyond their lifetime, which is pretty cool. For example, donors who make a planned gift often increase their annual donations to a charity, according to a study in 2019 from the Giving USA Foundation. Include a blurb occasionally in your newsletter.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

For instance, people who fall on hard financial times may be unable to afford to donate to their favorite charities, even if they would love to. One of the most common causes of attrition is failing to provide complete transparency detailing how your organization used donations.

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

While they may not be giving on the same level as Baby Boomers, Millennials are proving that they’re a charity-minded generation that wants to support causes that resonate with them. This further reinforces that Millennials want to support charities by giving more than just money. They also devote their time!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Regular e-newsletters are a great way to share stories. Make sure the subject line is an intriguing headline, not “April Newsletter from Our Charity.”. Illustrate additional annual opportunities to support your cause, such as giving days or end-of-year appeals. Never forget a thank-you note and receipt! Happily Married!

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

You should take a broad look at your company to understand its mission and values – including what causes and charities it currently supports. Which cause areas and specific charities are important to you? When you offer employees the ability to give to causes they care about, you will see higher participation.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In fact, according to America’s Charities, 69% of volunteers expect volunteer opportunities to have a defined scope and expected results. Whether it’s a social media shout out, an volunteer newsletter, or just a quick email blast, giving someone the recognition they deserve in front of others is hugely motivational.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You are passionate about your cause. Some people will be aligned with social causes other than your own. Newspaper articles, blog posts, newsletter mentions, signs that raise curiosity and just plain word-of-mouth are all examples of ways you can increase visibility for your projects. But are you willing to take the lonely path?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rewriting your mission statement to more accurately represent your work can help you build deeper and lasting connections with supporters because they can see the explicit impact you have on your cause. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As Colling notes, getting attention online is less about driving donors and supporters to your website than it is about having them take actions—signing up for a newsletter, volunteering etc.—directly And of course, fostering the idea of community is the best way to get people intimately involved in your cause or charity.

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