The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Stuffed with food, armed with gifts, and basking in the glow of discounted tech gadgets, folks are ready to donate to the causes they care about. Check out their posts below from the days leading up to their campaign, which successfully raised over $10,000! Then you can get creative with your own versions related to your cause.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Most nonprofits need to raise money to survive. Giving Day’s) like those held in Minnesota, Colorado, Pittsburgh, Ohio and Texas have raised tens of millions of dollars and generated significant publicity for their nonprofit communities. 1,886,434 dollars raised. It’s a day-to-day fact of life. One-day fundraising events (i.e.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 9, 2009

The recent analysis of giving through Facebook Causes by The Washington Post was not encouraging. It found that only a fraction of the 179,000 nonprofits that signed up for the Causes application have brought in even $1000, and only two have brought in over $100,000. percent said they had raised over $10,000. read more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Tag your products in Stories and Posts. Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest. Give them some special attention by sharing an exclusive, limited-time discount code to your Shop.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

THANK YOU to all of you who donated and supported my Birthday Cause ; it means SO much to me! I first talked about the Birthday Cause application on Facebook in December when I set it up for my birthday. Causes’ Birthday Cause application does just that when you set it up. Keep up the good work, The Causes Team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust. This is also why campaigns that involve tagging friends and encouraging them to pass on the message are effective. Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. Lean into Gen Z’s view of social media sharing as generosity Introducing this option as a way to support your cause can also be valuable for reaching younger followers who may not yet have the money to donate financially.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. When people feel a sense of urgency, they are more prone to act on behalf of a cause.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Would you like to raise even more money than last year? Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors from around the world contribute to causes they care about—and many even discover new organizations and missions they want to support.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Reach out to supporters with a large social media following and ask them to act as ambassadors for your cause. This type of social fundraising taps your most loyal supporters and turns them into avid fundraisers for your cause, giving your nonprofit more time to focus on running its event. Social media. Peer-to-peer engagement.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. Giving Days not only generate financial support but also help build long-lasting relationships between organizations and their supporters, fostering a sense of trust and commitment to their causes.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Please include a fill in the blank where the letter mentions the amount they raised through pledges for the fundraiser. Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Note—the copy should be focused on inspiring readers to support the cause and buy tickets.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

“In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” First, let’s start at the beginning: Causes Leaves MySpace. Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With busy schedules focused on impacting causes and the pandemic adding new challenges, it’s easy to get too close to the bark of the tree and miss opportunities to enhance your tools, resources, and best practices to help advance your cause. Everything counts and it all adds up when someone is thinking about supporting your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2010

But many nonprofits deep into planning for year end campaigns and perhaps looking for ways to raise money now. While I was sitting on the beach on vacation, Network for Good published a free eBook called How to Raise a Lot More Money Now – 50 Great Ideas from 11 top Experts. personally thank on behalf of the cause.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. The best part is that peer-to-peer fundraising scales effectively for nonprofits.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2009

The Case Foundation, Facebook Causes and PARADE Publications just launched the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge, a competition designed to raise both awareness and funds for charitable causes. Tags: Fundraising nptech Social networking Facebook. What I find most interesting is that the Challenge.( read more ).

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Using impactful images that show your organization’s work is a great way to motivate people to give to your cause. The goal is to create an emotional response to your cause without overwhelming your donors. Use recurring donation CTAs Recurring donations are a great way for your donors to give to your cause year-round.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Nonprofit organizations use social media to raise awareness and gain donors. However, if you struggle to engage with a younger audience, TikTok presents a new and exciting way to showcase your cause to this next generation of donors. Promoted Hashtags The promoted hashtags feature helps you increase awareness for your cause.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

More than anything, they should know your mission and be eager to champion your cause. Be sure to offer to set up a meeting to walk through what being an ambassador for your cause would entail. This way, ambassadors can confidently take on their roles and spotlight your cause. This doesn’t have to be a daunting task.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Perhaps the most obvious way to raise money by hosting a haunted house is to charge an admission fee. It’s a great way to raise money for your group and have fun at the same time. Encourage them to post on social media about your event and tag your organization so you can share their photos. Host a Haunted House.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Our research started several months ago with a literature search, is focused on best practices in incorporating a social media strategy into CSR and Cause Marketing programs. We recognize that are many diverse opinions on best practices for incorporating social media into cause marketing and CSR, and that is okay. If so, how?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2009

I want to thank the other 31 Facebook friends for their donations to the Sharing Foundation in honor of my Birthday Cause. We've raised $1, 206 to help children in Cambodia. I shared some thoughts about the Causes Birthday application design , and have continued my reflections below. The ask on your birthday cause page.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 18, 2014

With over 150,000 new donors so far this year, and over $10M raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, the #IceBucketChallenge took the Internet by storm a few weeks ago and is showing no signs of slowing down. The infamous: “everyone is doing it” never helped so many people, or raised so much money for a great cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

They can serve as recruiters of future supporters and raise awareness for your organization. Volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to a cause than non-volunteers. Let them engage with your cause and the mission that your organization stands for. Specifically, mention and tag them if they are on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Late last night (or early this morning), Amy Sample Ward reported that Causes notified 184,725 users that its MySpace app will be removed from MySpace as of today. The email encouraged MySpace users of Causes to join the cause on Facebook. . Tags: facebook. One wonders what the motivation was ?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

GoFundMe GoFundMe is one of the world’s largest crowdfunding websites, having helped raise over $15 billion since 2010. Individuals or nonprofits can create fundraising pages on the platform to start raising money online quickly. Tag supporters in your posts to thank them for contributing. Learn more about pricing.

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OneCause

JUNE 15, 2023

At its core, Peer-to-Peer fundraising (also known as peer-to-peer or Social Fundraising) refers to any fundraiser that uses supporter networks to raise money for your cause. During the end-of-year giving season, P2P campaigns can really help your cause increase participation and drive engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Remember that the internet is a tool you can use to raise money. Lots of people have asked me how to raise money online and I get the sense that they think it’s something hard or mystical. This is known as “driving traffic” and helps build awareness for your cause. Tags: Social Media Website/Internet.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Almost three out of four young adults are willing to raise money on behalf of an org that matters to them. With CauseVox’s hands-free peer-to-peer, you can harness the power of your community and empower young donors to share your mission and amplify your cause. Ready to raise more for your organization or favorite charity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over $88.5 Let’s look at the possible factors that caused philanthropy to run wild and capture the attention of so many people, inspire them to participate, and donate to stop the disease. 2) Playing on Memes: The campaign took advantage of social media narcissism for a good cause.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Pay extra attention to tags on top donors and reach out to those who haven’t given in a while or haven ’ t been contacted lately.

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