Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. Let’s begin.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss three major insights so you’ll be well-prepared to secure sponsorships: Types of Event Sponsorships Benefits of Event Sponsorships How to Secure Event Sponsorships Backed by corporate sponsors, your nonprofit can host successful events and drive huge profits to go back towards your cause. Let’s begin.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By developing a brand, organizations, companies, and even individuals can promote their products, services, and causes in a consistent and memorable way. At Media Cause, we work with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, focused on raising awareness and driving donations for their specific causes.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. As you read through these tips, remember that the best marketing strategy for your nonprofit will depend on your cause, products, and audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Note from Beth: December is a time when start to reflect on the past year and future online trends for fundraising. Now, instead of relying on brands to market to us as consumers, we’re using the influence of friends and family to make decisions. Naturally, our buying behaviors have radically changed as a result of this trend.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Does your organization have a vision statement or vision in mind? It’s the same for any industry or profession, but in the field of cause work, the risk and potential loss are significant because the risk is shared not only by the organization’s team but by the community they serve. The danger zone for most nonprofits is fundraising.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

and deepen their connections with your cause. The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . Center your appeals around your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

It involves using rational and emotional appeals to move listeners and readers to take some action, like making a gift or volunteering time in support of your cause. This research is a goldmine for fundraisers and other nonprofit leaders seeking to hone their craft and improve their ability to bring together good people and good causes. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Both ask supporters to text a designated keyword to contribute to a certain cause.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2021

Does your organization have a vision statement or vision in mind? It’s the same for any industry or profession, but in the field of cause work, the risk and potential loss are significant because the risk is shared not only by the organization’s team but by the community they serve. The danger zone for most nonprofits is fundraising.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Pro tip: Reflect on your existing network. By deciding this in advance, you reduce the influence of unconscious bias. . Things like physical appearance, accent, or details of a candidate’s personal history can cause us to reach unfair conclusions about them. Did any limitations come to light during this part of the process?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2016

What comes to mind when you think of “ nonprofit psychology?”). Robert Cialdini has been teaching psychology for more than 30 years, but his biggest influence on the field is his 1984 best-seller Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. One of the more notable principles is called social proof, or social influence.

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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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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2020

They like to feel connected to causes they believe in and their impact creates a sense of ownership and value, ultimately increasing their giving. These are uncertain times and you most likely don’t have a giving level in mind. Update your website to reflect your #GivingTuesdayNow campaign. Day 3: Create Spreadable Content.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having a dollar amount in mind that you feel confident about will help ease that tension. Takeaway Having a specific gift amount in mind can help you go into your ask with more confidence. A major gift is a major investment in your cause, and many people don’t make major investments without thinking about it for a while.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

From the moment donors land on your homepage to when they click that submit button on your donation form, your website’s design, navigation, and content influence how they will connect with your organization and your mission. As you know, your organization’s website is the heart of your online fundraising strategy. Research and add plugins.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2017

In the waning weeks of December, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year, wondering where all the time went and what goals to set for next year. The Millennial Mind, Heart, and Wallet. 2017 is no different. Data Appends: A Guide for Your Nonprofit: How to get the most out of your database with goal-driven strategies.

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

Reflections on community at SxSW. Even if you have the most awesome web site, campaign, or cause out there, you need a thoughtful and dedicated community behind it in order for it to be successful. South by Southwest reinforced the true value of connecting like-minded groups in person — particularly in our field.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. Develop a program for new employees to immediately give to their favorite charity, such as a Cause Card initiative. Keep in mind, executive teams are really busy! You can dramatically change that perception.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 24, 2020

On Instagram, influencer marketing firm Obviously reported a 76% increase in likes on ad posts over the last two weeks. . Nearly everything is going more virtual than ever before: work, shopping, education, exercise, mindfulness, girls’ night out, watch parties…the list is endless!

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Media Cause

MARCH 4, 2022

On the most surface and performative level (thanks, social media influencers), it’s all about massages and candles. Much of what we focus on in Retrospectives tends to be about outcomes or processes, which are completely valid things to reflect on. The post Self-care for Nonprofits appeared first on Media Cause.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2016

At bbcon 2015 , some of the top minds in the nonprofit industry came together to present Big Idea sessions. Embracing the growing importance of diversity—as well as the role of women as donors is essential in the 21 st century for philanthropy to reflect the values of a pluralistic society.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. This will influence how many volunteers you’ll need to recruit and train.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

After all, once supporters join a group of philanthropically-minded people who care about your organization, they’re likely to replicate that behavior. The best products will be relevant to and reflective of the organization. Language that centers around how the donor can punch up their gift for your cause. Cause Marketing.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

In the same way key performance indicators are outlined for website metrics, fundraising goals or advocacy efforts, define successful outcomes from social media and keep these top-of-mind while building a social presence and/or campaign. But, analyzing trends for noteworthy incidents helps for future optimization.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social Capital 2019 is a content-rich, invitation-only conference bringing together the brightest nonprofit and corporate minds for a candid exchange on growing strategic partnerships. Cause Camp 2019. Cause Camp 2019. Cause Camp isn’t just another nonprofit conference to get you out of the office for a couple days.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Many Komen supporters expressed anger that an organization positioned to make such positive impact would allow for political influence and would make a decision that appeared to be going against the mission of serving women (especially low income women served by PP affiliates). Observations & Reflections. But how did she know?

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

The internal silos must be broken down to reflect the multiple channels and need for message consistency across those channels. The study suggests that peers will play a bigger role in influencing donations. Are you giving your supporters the tools and messages to influence peers? Is it all consistent?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. Also, perhaps you’re interested in the podcast and reflections that I’ve learned.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

By nurturing long-term and meaningful bonds with a myriad of donors, this strategy creates a ripple effect, deepening their engagement and, ultimately, their investment in your cause. As leaders and ambassadors, they stand in a unique position to weave their networks, expertise, and influence into a strong fundraising fabric.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2013

A holiday campaign is the ideal way to introduce your school to new potential donors, keep in touch and show appreciation for your current supporters, and renew concern and celebration of your cause. They’re no longer being asked to blindly donate; they’re being asked to be a part of a collective cause. Make every email count.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2017

Here are tips for board member engagement—from recruitment through retirement—to help you build lifelong ambassadors for your cause: Recruiting New Board Members. You never want anyone to feel obligated to accept a board seat, because only candidates willing to join will be true ambassadors of your cause.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . Initially said, “I have no interest in this cause.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2009

CNET's Caroline McCarthy published an article called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water reflecting on how the landscape has changed for fundraising on social networks. How will you remain effective? .

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, 80% of the top grossing campaigns through CauseVox use visual storytelling to showcase their cause and crush their fundraising goal. By recruiting a pool of passionate individuals to advocate on behalf of your cause, you’re able to meet new networks of donors and quickly scale your impact. Need some inspiration? Progress Bars.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2014

But even as I was making these new friends, grabbing coffee or going to dinner, I was well aware that more work would be involved; I wasn’t on the forefront of these people’s minds yet. Awareness campaigns and events are designed to invite supporters to join your cause. Why did they choose to support your cause? Be Gracious.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The first step is to start acknowledging our biases and to realize when and how they influence our actions. Many of the choices we make are heavily influenced by biases we may not be aware of, which can cause us to unintentionally perpetuate inequality. Here are a few guidelines to consider when choosing photos.

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