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How This Nonprofit Increased Donations After Switching to Salesforce

Saleforce Nonprofit

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

According to Investopedia, philanthropy involves charitable giving to worthy causes on a large scale, but it is much more than just a charitable donation. Philanthropy can include donating money to a worthy cause or volunteering time, effort, or other forms of altruism. In the U.S., Check here for the latest information.

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11 Donate Now Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. As mentioned earlier, both Network for Good and JustGive.org use GuideStar to empower their giving portals as well as the online donation processing technology of their partners, such as Facebook Causes, Crowdrise, and Jumo.

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The Power Of Storytelling: Transform Your Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

This story consists of five chapters. Chapter One: Welcome It’s important to set the right tone from the moment people arrive. Chapter Two: Mission showcase Before you make any financial requests, immerse your audience in your organization’s story and impact. Begin your event by making everyone feel welcome.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Fundraise for a New Fraternity or Sorority House Are you daydreaming about the day when your chapter can have a stunning new house? By creating teams based on different pledge classes, you can tap into the natural camaraderie and rivalry that exists within your chapter.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When to Start a New Nonprofit vs. Work within an Existing One

Bloomerang

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit. Here you can find a fiscal sponsor directory.

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Sustainable Giving: How Monthly Contributions Can Shape YMCA’s Future

Bloomerang

Let’s talk about how you can make a big difference at your local YMCA chapter with something simple but powerful: monthly giving. This can make reaching donation goals a bit of a rollercoaster ride. They not only bring in a steadier donation stream but they can increase the amount you get from each donor. How much more, you ask?

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