EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Talk to us to learn more about how our platform and partner ecosystem can help you power your purpose!

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

Virtual 98

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Stream 98

sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

For example, you might plan and host a fun run to help fund your animal shelter’s increased veterinary needs and to hire a new vet tech. Promote your events using multiple platforms. As the campaign comes to a close, host a wrap-up event to provide closure and recap your accomplishments. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

Campaign 74

Campaign Effective Giving Ideas 74

Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

About : Formerly DMA: Washington Nonprofit Conference) Hosted by ANA (Association of National Advertisers), which acquired DMA Nonprofit Federation , this multi-day conference offers plenty of fresh ideas and expertise. SXSW’s Civic Engagement & Climate Change tracks are hosted under SXSW at large. Audience size : Around 200.

Conference 122

Conference Nonprofit Americorp Fort Worth 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Host a hybrid auction that anyone can attend. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020.

Ideas 354

Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 354

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

And if you’d like to go back and watch — or rewatch — any sessions that you may have missed the first time around, they’re all available for you to catch on demand through our new streaming platform, Salesforce+. Education Summit celebrates 10 years of digital transformation across our education community.

San Diego 128

San Diego Student Education Philanthropy 128

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Did you know that your online community can become a valuable platform for donor stewardship? Hosting a dedicated page in your online community will also remind donors of their financial impact. Hosting a dedicated page in your online community will also remind donors of their financial impact.

Associations 125

Associations Donor Gift Tips 125

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Obviously this event won’t work in warmer climates, but if you’re somewhere with distinct seasons, all you have to do is find a lake that will let you host your event. Running isn’t the only kind of challenge you can host. 5K/Marathon.

Charity 98

Charity Ideas Fundraising St. Louis 98

Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. Reiterate their impact, celebrate their success, and say thank you every step of the way.”

Social Media 52

Social Media Trend Storyboard Montana 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you’re not there yet, you aren’t alone and you have a host of resources at your disposal to optimize your work. The trends that appeared reflect that orgs struggle the most with Research and Analytics. It can be intimidating to feel you’re always chasing the next trend or technology. Technology. Team dynamics.

Marketing 79

Marketing Blackbaud Analytics Trend 79

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic. Identify any trends or areas where donor engagement may be lacking. Perhaps you’re even ahead of the game?

Develop 76

Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Connect your DEI community. Recognize your DEI volunteer group.

Group 129

Group Volunteer Create Tips 129

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If this isn’t an option available in your area, consider securing a location to host your own paint and sip night. Tip: Take advantage of the fall weather and host your paint and sip event outdoors (but have a contingency plan just in case). Or, plan your own trivia night where your nonprofit is responsible for hosting and recruiting.

Ideas 98

Ideas Fundraising Virtual Local 98

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. Businesses, nonprofits, and charities who normally host a holiday fundraiser have been forced to move online, and finding ways to connect to once generous donors is tough. . But there is hope.

Virtual 52

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Stream 52

sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

This trend has been made popular on networks like TikTok and Instagram. After all, wouldn’t you listen to a message more intently if it was vouched for by your favorite actor, musician, or celebrity? Ask them to host a webinar or create a video discussing your mission. The concept, however, is effective on any marketing channel.

Influence 91

Influence Collaboration Social Media Channel 91

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

It is easy to post a link to a crowdfunding platform or to your website’s donation page, but letting supporters give directly through Facebook makes it even easier to capture impulse donors. Facebook fundraising tools are designed to keep people on the site rather than send them to a crowdfunding platform or other website.

Facebook 124

Facebook Game Fundraising Campaign 124

Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

Real use cases for how nonprofits are leveraging mobile fundraising platforms. How to select a mobile fundraising or event ticketing platform. The benefits of combining your event ticketing and fundraising needs under one platform. Actionable tips for getting the most of our your investment in mobile giving.

Mobile 94

Mobile Goal Puerto Rico Fundraising 94

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

to easily set up and host an?online Celebrate your new members in your email newsletter. As they ask questions and talk about their biggest challenges, you’ll have insights into how to bring more value to the relationship. Nimble AMS offers Nimble Communities, which allows?you?to online member community built on the?Salesforce

Relationship 78

Relationship Advice Retention Mentoring 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

David is based on Austin — wanted to share with you a post about crowdfunding to celebrate Austin Giving Day #AmplifyAtx that raised over $2 million earlier this week. For nonprofit leaders who are paying attention, the crowdfunding trend is hard to miss. Crowdfunding. million for Minnesota charities in just 24 hours.

Austin 108

Austin Minnesota NPO Offline 108

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

But to reach out to other, newer audiences, consider the types of people who regularly use each platform and plan accordingly. Snoop on their social media pages and pay attention to their messaging trends. Or you could host a dialogue event. Have donors, old and new, come to an event that celebrates your organization.

Donor 58

Donor Mind Audience Channel 58

AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whether you are hosting a networking conference, a trade show, or something else in between, practically all events can be shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. Ideal for parties or celebrations. . Given all that the event industry (and the world!) Here are some common ones: . will it be on social media?

Virtual 94

Virtual Camera Video Professional 94

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Our work has included an enterprise website redesign of epa.gov, and a full platform upgrade and migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 and 9 on a new cloud hosting infrastructure that we architected that launched in 2021. Nation’s Report Card, National Assessment of Educational Progress Long Term Trends. Farm to School Census.

Award 69

Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 69

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Most nonprofits generate at least two “touches” with supporters during the year-end fundraising season using a variety of marketing platforms. Which marketing platforms received the most engagement? Consider hosting an event to wrap up the year-end giving season and thank supporters in person. start as early as September.

Guide 107

Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector. Her report touched on the need for sector collaboration, celebrating mistakes and failures, and innovation.

Philanthropy 75

Philanthropy Cambodia Impact Learning 75

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

We see this trend in all donor personas, but none more so than Millennials and Gen Z, which has given rise to the largest trending event in higher education: the giving day. Many K-12 schools have found success by centralizing their asks in celebration of the students, faculty and staff building a legacy. But don’t be fooled.

Giving 49

Giving Tips Online Student 49

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Whether it was a Facebook Fundraiser, peer-to-peer crowdfunding page on our website, food drive, celebrity-endorsed fundraiser, lemonade stands, or various other DIY fundraisers, the support came in from across the globe to help our community. So how can you capitalize on this trend?

Fundraising 27

Fundraising Blackbaud Hosting Campaign 27

AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Whether you are hosting a networking conference, a trade show, or something else in between, practically all events can be shifted to a virtual or hybrid event format. Ideal for parties or celebrations. . Given all that the event industry (and the world!) Here are some common ones: . will it be on social media?

Virtual 52

Virtual Camera Video Professional 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. The current state of public gatherings has only accelerated this trend. Why not embrace this change and host your own virtual film screening via livestream? 9) Movie screenings. 17) Talent show.

Virtual 346

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Stream 346

Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

While the most common form of P2P fundraising has been associated with events like a race or bike tour, the nonprofit sector is trending toward expanding P2P fundraising beyond the paradigm of event fundraising. 69% of all adults are using 1+ social media platform. Source: Everydayhero , March 2017]. That’s astronomical growth.

Fundraising 43

Fundraising Cancer Michigan Virtual 43

Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Know your audience. Tap that funny bone.

Video 28

Video Interview Social Media Online 28

Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give. In this article, we’ll explain why you should consider hosting your own giving day and share tips for setting up and marketing your campaign.

Giving 52

Giving Tips Nonprofit Hosting 52

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Most of the time, donors will give their first donation using some sort of online platform. This is one of the virtual fundraising trends that will not disappear anytime soon, but will likely become stronger over time. . Earlier in the article, we’ve discussed the benefits of hosting donor appreciation events. Event Invitations.

Ideas 133

Ideas Donor Strategy Create 133

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Most of the time, donors will give their first donation using some sort of online platform. This is one of the virtual fundraising trends that will not disappear anytime soon, but will likely become stronger over time. . Earlier in the article, we’ve discussed the benefits of hosting donor appreciation events. Event Invitations.

Ideas 133

Ideas Donor Strategy Create 133

Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

Don’t stop volunteer appreciation events after April—continue celebrating your member volunteers all year long! Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards. April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Associations 125

Associations Volunteer Tips Award 125

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

True celebrities. I’m your host, Randy Hawthorne, Executive Director of Nonprofit Hub, an educational resource for nonprofits. And I’m going to read a few important trends that are going to help paint this picture why nonprofits need to really start looking at folks in the database who can share their message online.

Influence 34

Influence Podcast Campaign Social Media 34

CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

During this time, we need to get creative in ways to reach and engage our donors, as well as raise income, when we can’t physically host an event. Fundraisers can “host” a table and share information through their personal fundraiser page. N Street Village hosted their Shero walk virtually in 2020. Virtual Climbathon/Hike.

Virtual 98

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Classes 98

Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Drive donor engagement by utilizing an online fundraising platform to create brandable forms and custom messaging that are both easy to share and simple to use. Segment your donors by their behavior by reviewing donor data collected from CRMs, fundraising platforms, and social media.

Results 52

Results Marketing Ideas Social Media 52