The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. These tools are designed to make it easy for developers to create interactive maps that can be easily integrated into a nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

So how can nonprofits use this powerful tool to build their movements, advance their causes, and raise money for their organizations? . A great marketing video is designed to capture the eyeballs of strangers, pique their interest, and entice them to learn more. 1) Sign up for Google for Nonprofits.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

If your website doesn’t utilize responsive design—which ensures it will render correctly across the spectrum of smartphone and tablet devices—make sure it does immediately. A good donation page “connects the dots between cause and effect, gift and impact,” says Haydon.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2013

For the next few days I became familiar with runaway and homeless youth issues. Dick Erwin is currently hiking with a nonprofit, Warrior Hike, in the “Walk Off The War” program that is designed to support wounded veterans transitioning from military service by hiking the Appalachian Trail. I looked up shelters all over the U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. A few of these types of inkind “gifts” can cause an organization to decide to stop accepting inkind donations in the future.

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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

MARCH 25, 2015

Imagine this scenario: a recent transplant to an urban locale wishes to continue their previous endeavor of volunteerism at a meal center, homeless shelter or after-school reading program. Depending on your answer, you may have just gained or lost a serious asset to your cause. Nonprofit SEO Web Design' The top ten?

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Do potential givers react differently to causes based upon how they’re marketed? How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? One popular approach is to offer paid time off for a certain number of volunteer hours devoted to a cause. Nonprofit'

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. In anticipation of today, the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. I also LOVE designing solutions and being a part of the creative process, especially with an experienced and passionate team.”.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2016

Is cancer more important than homelessness, child abuse a higher priority than infant mortality? This post is designed to step you through that process. For example, what if you do web design? They have connections to people, places and causes that develop naturally. Again, there is no right answer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis used text fundraising technology in addition to a designated campaign page for Giving Tuesday. They included links to volunteer as well, which empowered those who are passionate about helping the homeless get involved. They were able to match up to $25,000 thanks to a supporter to their cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2018

Their intention was to create a guide for nonprofit leaders who wanted to ensure that their organizations provided high quality, sustainable results for the people or causes they served. No longer small, with a budget over $5 million, the organization began work to become a high-performing nonprofit in 2007.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

As nonprofit and cause leaders, we wish every individual had the opportunity, interest, and time to meet the people we serve and see the impact of our work in real time. And the organizations that are the most successful at that are those that use technology in innovative ways to design memorable experiences. Sound familiar?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In addition, we examined this improved ability for mission achievement by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to see if customers focused on certain causes were better equipped by Salesforce to achieve their missions. Cohorts have addressed housing and homelessness, equity in education, and climate action.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Getting to zero hunger will require unprecedented collaboration and a multi-pronged approach that gets to the numerous causes.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In addition, we examined this improved ability for mission achievement by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to see if customers focused on certain causes were better equipped by Salesforce to achieve their missions. Cohorts have addressed housing and homelessness, equity in education, and climate action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Curated content relevant to your mission. We’ll experiment together to see if our upcoming LinkedIn Event performs well and report back.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

With that being said, #IAmBecoming a better advocate for myself, the people I love and the causes I champion. He was placed at Homeless ID Project. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. Sean Mayer is part of Public Allies' Class 13.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 15, 2019

Encourage members of the community to hit the links for a good cause at a golf tournament fundraiser. Nothing says spring quite like flowers, so host a workshop that teaches donors the basics of floral design. Golf Tournament. Make sure the winner of the round gets a cool prize! Flower Arrangement Class. Spring Cleaning.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2016

And it’s their opportunity to do something to contribute to a cause they believe in. Consider this appeal from a nonprofit working to end homelessness: Today you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of someone who needs your help. Your gift will give John a chance to get back on his feet….

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

But matching gifts are designed to help your organization raise more money without any extra hassle. Community organizations (animal shelters, homeless shelters, child welfare, etc.). Your organization raises more money for its cause and can create a more tailored outreach program by segmenting donors by matching gift eligibility.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

For the basics, you’ll need a dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising platform and a group of volunteers who are passionate about your cause. John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. BONUS – See this idea in action! In the last year, the St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

It brought together a rich mix of people working in humanitarian causes, using social media, and creatives. Mark Horvath shared how he searches on Twitter for the words "homeless" and either educates or empowers. I'm always up for a conference that has been designed to be participatory and offers a creative format.

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Everyaction

APRIL 18, 2018

Take this EveryAction-powered donation form you’ll find on Greenpeace USA’s website : its simple and clean design allows for an easy donation process, and it is automatically set to the monthly donation screen shown above. Ask consistently and specifically, and you will see your sustainer program grow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping.

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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. Each participant organization designed and launched a measurement action learning project that used measurement to improve results for networked approaches and social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! Designate a cheer leader. Gather your tribe and rally the base.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Your online donation tool is one of the quickest and easiest ways for supporters to give to your cause. If you’re afraid of making asks too frequently, remember that your donors are passionate about your cause. This gives your supporters something to do while still engaging with your cause. Leverages common tools.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Ideally, you should send a fundraising letter to people who care about your cause, have the ability to give, and are willing to give through the mail. If you don’t, well, you will have wasted a good opportunity to connect with people, feed their desire to do good in the world, and raise much-needed money for your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. Campaigns were designed with the community and required the community’s engagement to implement. Cause-First.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Founded by Edward and Janell Parker, the organization focuses on providing support for homeless, low income, and poverty-level households. Universal Human Rights Month is a powerful awareness month, designed to bring people together and remind us to stand up for our rights and the rights of our fellow humans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Hurricane Sandy caused over 100 deaths in 10 states and left more people in the dark than any other storm in United States history. Up and down the nation’s most densely populated corridor it caused damage currently estimated at $50 billion. The homeless population in the city doubled to 80,000.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Diverse Goals. Trail-blazing Road Warriors.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Whether it’s a “We’re Open” sign or social media graphics, practically all for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike use at least one type of graphic design. Graphic design is the key to making your nonprofit’s valuable information approachable, engaging, and highly digestible. What are Types of Graphic Design for Nonprofits?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

They tackle everything from local environmental efforts to major global humanitarian causes. A clear and compelling vision and mission will not only inspire and motivate your team but also resonate with potential donors, partners, and the community you serve, fostering trust and support for your cause.

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