NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

It’s what foundations were created to do. But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause!

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. Donors love seeing their gifts stretch farther for a cause they care about, and they’re even likely to give more when they know a match is available.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Google Ad Grants is a program aimed at helping nonprofits share their causes with the world. If you’re a nonprofit, those ads can help you reach new audiences, connect with donors who are looking for a cause like yours, promote your events, and more. What are Google Ad Grants? How Do They Work? What Can I Do With Google Ad Grants?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Under this framework, your nonprofit would create goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Determine your objectives.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Donor retention is also important because people who give in multiple years are more valuable than one-time donors: they’re much more likely to give again (and again) if they’ve had a good experience with your organization or cause. Yes, results are important but so is the cause behind them.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Embrace the idea of a virtual event and create the best one you can for your organization. Understanding Why People Give (hint: it’s not what you think!) Having some understanding of why people give helps you figure out how to ask them to contribute to your cause and that will ultimately help you raise more money.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But sometimes seeing a donation form example can be more effective than simply learning about how to create one. This impact statement and your featured image can quickly communicate to them what it is you do and why they may want to donate to your cause. What do the best practices for building a donation form look like in real life?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

” Online donor acquisition is essentially about creating new relationships with people by getting them to donate during a specific moment or campaign, or by acquiring emails (and the permission to keep the relationship going) from people that may go on to donate to your organization in the future. 22 Online Donor Acquisition Tactics.

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Socialbrite

MARCH 8, 2020

From nonprofits to churches, organizations have launched onlilne campaigns on behalf of a variety of causes using the company’s donation platform. While they all have different hints and tactics for success, there is one thing they all share in common: They’ve incorporated donation software into their arsenal. Conclusion.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

Here’s the secret: finding the perfect fundraising event isn’t always about creating something totally new that no one else has ever done. There are many variations on this theme that you can use to create a walk or run that’s perfect for your organization. You can even create a hybrid option by combining the two. Cliff jumping.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

The digital revolution created hyper-connection. I suggest using these as a brainstorming exercise with your team (executive management; development; board or whoever your key stakeholders are) to develop the raw material you’ll need to create a future-facing strategic plan that speaks to the times in which we’re living.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your cause and your mission require money to continue to carry out the work. At Media Cause, we’re always preaching about the breaking down of silos and the intertwined relationship between fundraising and advocacy. At Media Cause, one of our fundamental beliefs of advocacy is the combination of power AND persuasion.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You are passionate about your cause. Your small nonprofit creates new volunteer opportunities. Some people will be aligned with social causes other than your own. Create a Buzz. You can never have too much fun as you create a bond. Take a hint from them and stop trying to fit in. Small, Meet Small.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

Knowing where to reach them, how they like to be interacted with, and what is relevant to them as a constituent makes your message so much more meaningful and creates a deeper relationship with them. Taking content that you have already created, and pushing it through multiple formats (postcard, website, video, text message, etc.)

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Kindful

JANUARY 5, 2022

The data in the study comes from Cause IQ , the leading nonprofit data platform. . To create a large enough sample size for the data set, we looked at the IRS Form 990s of 7,171 U.S. In this post, we’ll focus specifically on benchmarks and insights based on the type or cause of nonprofits. 501(c)(3) organizations.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

This session will explore peer-to-peer fundraising and how to turn constituents into ambassadors for your cause. In this session you’ll learn how to build email campaigns and create messages that get read and inspire participants to take action. Tired of the same old fundraising routines? Download session slides.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Hint: A great time to do this is when you are creating your annual budget and marketing plan. Creating an year-long strategy with clearly stated goals/. Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. Exp: tagging sponsors, creating Facebook events with co-hosts, etc.) .

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Because more than ever, donors are looking for opportunities online to champion the causes they love—especially in the wake of a pandemic, which has shifted so much of life to digital spaces. . To get donors going to your website, you’ll want to take a multi-channel approach to marketing your cause. Hint: Need more help?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Remember, 1 in 4 people donate to a cause because a friend or a family member asked them to. These individuals may not have any idea what your mission is, so create mission moments with them. such as Subscribe to our email list or Create a DIY fundraising page. You can list 3-4 options (no clutter!)

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

This will help you build your budget and create a solid marketing strategy. To help you break down your overall fundraising goal into more approachable pieces, you can create donation tiers (sometimes called a gift range chart or gift table). As you create your gift tiers, you can also create a list of potential donors alongside it.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Creating a personalized experience that focuses on your volunteer’s preferences and the problem they are attempting to fulfill can help to convert them to donors and champions for your cause. Creating a personalized experience for volunteers demonstrates organization and value. Create a brand that people want to stand behind.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2014

This Tuesday tradition is not very old yet; the movement started just three years ago in recognition that in all of the holiday frenzy of consumption, we should set aside time to reflect and do something good for others and give to good causes. Create an everydayhero fundraising page. I’ve got it. Join the #unselfie movement.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2021

Waivers created through electronic waiver software are extremely helpful tools when it comes to mitigating legal risks your nonprofit might encounter. Hint: Re: charity’s guide to getting started with online waiver software. Want to create a contact list from your signed waivers to let volunteers know about future opportunities?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2010

A BIG thanks to him for creating it for us when he's so busy. The dates on this one are kinda funny 'cause we're at the end of the year. My Big Vision Worksheet illustrator, the hubs , has been swamped with work lately so our newest Big Vision Worksheet is coming out a few days after the new moon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. Crowdsourced Campaigns for Causes: Benefiting social good or just social?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2015

So with that in mind, let's explore how you can build this kind of meaningful relationship with your supporters by taking a few hints from the best friends ever, Sam and Frodo in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Create a folder for people that respond to your newsletters or emails, and follow up with them ASAP.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Alcoholic beverage tastings are frequently held as special events and are surprisingly simple to create online. Consider offering up for sale donations from your charity or merchandise promoting your good cause.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. I hope these resources fill you with inspiration and gusto to go out and create your own amazing content! Are you on course to reaching those optimistic January goals and resolutions?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

I have been in trainings where if I even hint that perhaps Facebook is a little over-rated, then eyes glare, people shift in their seats, and I have recollections of a few people even walking out. They helped launch the company Causes. It was created in 2009 long before there were Community Pages. It is not a Community Page.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2017

With so much going on in the world of nonprofit job hunting, how can an organization like yours stand out amongst the crowd of job listings and attract an applicant who is passionate, hard-working, and invested in your cause? Your ideal candidate should have experience working in some capacity with your cause.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Donors afford the causes they support a great deal of leniency on December 31st. Create a query and rebuildable group. Engagement Factors can be queried and then used to create groups that are rebuildable at the time of send (hint: this is also great for triggered emails). But even then, that right should not be abused.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2009

Hint: It’s probably not Market Research. The dialog is the engagement piece, help is using these tools to provide customer service, and the innovate is the process of getting crowd sourced feedback to create new programs or products. Is Facebook Causes A One Night Stand? Figure out who you need to listen to, and where they are.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

In this process, you will essentially be creating a simple Facebook application for your page, and you can do this with some HTML knowledge or a tool like Dreamweaver. While setting up the app in Facebook has several steps, the biggest piece of this project is to create the HTML that you want displayed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. As you create or adapt your donor benefits, you may find the list compiled below helpful. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s pretty hard to keep your revenue numbers up when this many people leave your cause each year. Creating a Donor Loyalty Program. Hint: It’s all about the post-gift experience. Research completed by Target Analytics® in 2015 shows that: Only 29% of first-time donors renewed their gifts. And it needs to be perfect.

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