The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A giving page works by informing potential donors about your cause, explaining how their donations will be used, and providing a straightforward way to donate. All About Donation Pages Donation pages—sometimes known as giving or fundraising pages—are special webpages designed to rally financial support for a cause or individual.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. If you want to give to causes that tug at your heartstrings, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, I will share how you can use your head and heart to inform your giving and to ensure your donations make a difference.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. I wanted to send you this letter to thank you again for that gift and to share a little bit about how your donation made a difference.” Want some help?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. They can use these extra hours to rally behind your cause—little actions can truly make a large impact in the long run. That said, the three apps listed below are all free and help benefit different charities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. A peer-to-peer fundraising event is one in which your supporters raise money on behalf of your cause. A push-up, plank, yoga, pilates, or CrossFit (you get the picture) challenge. What makes p2p fundraising uniquely effective?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Make It Urgent A huge part of your call to action is simply creating a sense of urgency about your cause. All you need to do is make people understand the importance of supporting your cause today. It’s the difference between a “Donate” CTA and more urgent ones like “Take Action Today” or “Get Involved Now.”

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We hope that you will be able to take part in one or more of the many exciting events that we are offering this year and experience firsthand the pride we take in supporting our cause. Your generosity will make a difference in our community by allowing us to continue in our work. Show them how their contribution makes a difference.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Were you inspired to make a difference? Did you feel as though you were a part of a team working towards a greater cause? Gratitude has the ability to ignite a passionate commitment to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Things like smart computers that learn, better ways for different programs to work together, and ways to customize how things are done. Come along with us as we explore how nonprofit grant management software is evolving and what cool new things it can do to help organizations like yours get and use funding to make a real difference.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits. Many consulting firms, however, provide many different services because of the complex nature of operations. What is causing you the most stress at work right now?” But are they holistic?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 17, 2024

2003 People: We can just upload all these party pictures to Facebook for fun. Special thanks to Eric Antebi from the California Health Care Foundation for this one Bigger is Different The high-level lesson across these stories is that bigger is different and that data/plastic from the past doesn’t just disappear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?” It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Include a strong call to action.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

It should be visible across all pages of your website, it should be large, in a different color and with clear copy such as “Donate Now.” You can change the link of this button to a current campaign page, or a standard, always-on donation page.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual. It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

If certain groups aren’t attending, try to determine a possible root cause. Important Tips: Please note that the analysis should be done for each of your events as they may attract different audience segments. When looking at trends, be sure to include contextual data to get the full picture.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This was my first memory that highlighted how I thought differently than my peers. . Unfortunately, communications and public relations are often not kind to those who traditionally think differently. I am able to see a big, holistic picture due to my neurdiversity. It’s a different way of thinking—not a hindrance.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner. 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. Consider incorporating your cause into your gifts, too.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Responsive fundraising is fueled by these signals that equip you to deepen relationships as you move each donor through a journey with your cause. The result is increased donor loyalty, increased giving, and most importantly, a community of advocates who are intimately connected to your cause. Your engagement should reflect that.

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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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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising teams are hard-working and dedicated to their cause, but that doesn’t mean that they have time for stress and headache in the workplace. We want to help streamline what they’re already doing, save time, and ultimately raise more money for the cause. Compare data across years to get an idea of the bigger picture.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Consider it the heart and soul of your fundraising efforts—a narrative that resonates can drive engagement and motivate donors to contribute to your cause. The Science Behind Emotional Engagement Evoke Emotion Through Imagery A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the digital age, visuals play a crucial role in storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s through stories that donors become interested and engaged in an organization and its cause. Visual images help donors visualize and understand what the organizations they support are doing, and how their contributions make a difference. It’s not enough to just tell the stories in words. Listen Now: Resources: Ira Horowitz.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 1, 2014

While every nonprofit wants to cause change in some way, every nonprofit is different. Each with a unique goal, different needs, and all conduct daily operations in a different way. As a result of all these differences, each nonprofit’s technology should reflect their uniqueness.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers You have your volunteers supporting your cause. Include pictures and details of their contributions, express how thankful you are. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. To paint a comprehensive picture of your audience, there are several different sources you’ll need to pull from, including: Previous data. Previous engagement. Opting for interactive content.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2023

Each level of giving has different expectations and costs associated with it. Major Gifts: These donors have demonstrated their commitment to your cause through their previous giving history. Understand the big picture of fundraising results at your nonprofit. There is no limit to what qualifies as a major gift.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. When they raise their voices, mountains move.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The report not only shows differences in year-to-year compensation but also allows you to compare executive compensation by gender, organization budget size, cause area, and location (state and MSA). . Here we share just a couple key themes and findings from this year’s report. .

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2014

There are many fundamental differences between NPOs and businesses, not least of which is that nonprofits are not in it for the money—they’re in it to make a difference. Fundamentally, NPOs measure their success differently. They’re completely different birds of the same feather. That being said: 1.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail reaches different audiences. If you find constituents who support a cause similar to yours that highly value transparency and community-driven outreach, you’ll want to differentiate your nonprofit by highlighting those qualities in the direct mail you send out during your campaign. Choose impactful visuals.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Halloween can give your nonprofit a great opportunity to have supporters run peer-to-peer fundraising for your cause. All the elements are there, people talking to neighbors, a fun spirit of giving (candy at least), all that is waiting is your cause campaign that fits. Spooky Donation Match: Candy & A Cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This could take the form of updates on how their contributions are making a difference, invitations to events, or even discussions about additional ways they can support your cause. Each interaction is a chance to reinforce their decision to support your cause and to deepen their commitment.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

It shows donors that their actions are making a difference. It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Emotional impact is where the rubber meets the road and causes people to reach for their wallet. You can also use pictures of your volunteers in action working with beneficiaries.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

It is even more important for organizations that deal with causes like Cancer and other diseases to be particularly sensitive to this issue. Instead of : “Send a picture or story of how your Mom helps you every day”. Try : “Share a favorite story of how your Mom made a difference in your life”.

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