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Why I Donated: The Story That Inspired Me To Make A $25 Recurring Donation To Doctors Without Borders

Bloomerang

This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Donated. In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. Keep reading to find out why CM, a marketing professional in Tennessee, set up a $25 monthly donation for Doctors Without Borders.

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Due diligence before you donate

ASU Lodestar Center

Americans donate nearly $300 billion annually to more than 1.2 Most donors believe that they are giving to worthwhile causes, but few conduct the necessary research to determine how effectively an organization uses donations to accomplish its mission. This is why due diligence is so important before making a donation.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. This high-energy event unites current members, alumni, and other student organizations for a common goal: raising funds and awareness for a great cause. CauseVox offers a dedicated donation page that allows you to accept donations year-round.

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From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors

Bloomerang

Check out this great lapsed donor thank you card from the University of Tennessee: Re-engaging lapsed donors is more than a task; it’s an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our nonprofit community. Should I send them my usual thank you? Acknowledge and celebrate their return. Let them know they were missed!

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How to Effectively Share Text-to-Donate Campaigns on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sharing your text-to-donate keyword and shortcode on social media helps brand your campaign and allows donors to easily give from their mobile devices, which is where most people view social media. Let’s take a look at some examples we’ve seen that really make the most of eye-catching and engaging content to promote giving by text-to-donate.

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Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money)

Get Fully Funded

Their donations create an emotional investment for them in the work you’re doing. We’ve had a couple clients over the years who both received a large grant from the State of Tennessee. The local restaurant wants to host a chicken wing night and donate 20% of all sales to your nonprofit! Has this happened to you? Not hardly.

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Five Winning Attributes of Winning Fundraisers

NonProfit Hub

2) Fundraisers need to be able to sell the cause. Donation is a way that people make statements about themselves, and people love feeling connected to a cause. Sell the cause by showing how they can make a difference and the money will follow. (3) One evening I called a jovial gentleman from Tennessee.