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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience.

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6 Ideas for Using the Instagram Donation Sticker to Raise Money

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. The Instagram Donation Sticker is different from the Facebook Donate button because it is only available inside the Stories feature. Here are 6 ways. .

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What’s The Difference Between A Principal Gift And A Mega Gift?

Bloomerang

The only thing that has changed over time is that the gifts are getting bigger, and the donors are getting younger. Let me help you understand what these two terms mean and better yet, get closer to raising principal and mega gifts. A million dollars was once considered the mega gift threshold, but times have changed.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Once you understand the basic elements of a good story and a few different ways to tell them, the rest is just practice, practice, practice. Your donation of $7.32

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

Bloomerang

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. The commitment of just 120 hours per year can make a significant difference in the success of a nonprofit organization.

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5 Ways to Use Social Media to Raise More Money at Year-end

Nonprofit Tech for Good

28% of nonprofits raise between 26-50% of their annual funds from the year-end ask. Here are 5 ways that you can use social media to raise even more money at year-end. . Over $300 million in donations have been raised via Facebook Fundraisers since the roll-out of that tool last year. 5) Raise money using Facebook Live.

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How to Tell Stories that Raise Money in December

The Storytelling Non-profit

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Stories help you explore different facets of your central message to connect with different types of donors. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way.

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