Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As the global pandemic continues to limit the ability to hold in-person fundraising events , nonprofits are forced to create new and “virtual” giving opportunities. As a provider of online fundraising tools, such as online auctions and virtual gala software , our team has helped charities move their events online. Panic!” . “We

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a charity you love —you can fundraise for them ! And you don’t have to be a seasoned fundraiser to raise money for charity. Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity. Set Up Your Own Fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

This year’s featured online fundraising tools tap into emerging trends, such as Bitcoin and crowdfunding, but also utilize tried-and-true fundraising tactics such as tribute giving and e-cards. Funraise is an all-in-one CRM software with an impressive suite of fundraising tools. EcoCards.org :: ecocards.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. . Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? Faith-Based Reasons – Several world religions have major holidays during this period, many of which focus on community and acts of charity. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: John Mark Vanderpool , Co-founder of Social Impact Solutions Rebecca Alfred , Charity Relationships Lead, Trellis.org Nonprofits and charities know they need to invest their time into what will be the best return on their efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. Why should we run auction fundraisers? There are pros and cons to each type of fundraiser, depending on the audience, your in-house capabilities and your resources. In-person event fundraisers are fun!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. But what exactly is social fundraising? . Social fundraising is when people (supporters, donors, evangelists, fundraisers, etc.)

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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CauseVox

MARCH 29, 2021

GoFundMe Charity is shutting down on September 30, 2021. If your organization is currently using GoFundMe Charity, you might be wondering what that means for you and your fundraising. Gofundme Charity Shutdown Logistics. December 31, 2021: final day GoFundMe Charity will be available. Have you heard the news?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. And there’s a reason for that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. 7%: Our organization does not need to fundraise. 15%: Facebook Page Fundraisers created by their organization.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. This same chemical is also created when you’re reading stories. For example, donating money to charities that are associated with that great story or narrative.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

It’s Fall and that means it’s time to find the perfect fundraising letter template. If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. I have a fundraising letter template that works. I have a fundraising letter template that works. What story will you tell in the letter? And good news!

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Packing all of your organization’s efforts into a thoughtful, easy-to-digest story can be remarkably challenging. With engaging visuals, a compelling narrative, and thoughtful editing, you can tell your story in a way that sticks with people. The post Social Sustainability: Why You Need to Tell Your Story (and how to do it).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

International organizations planning their fundraising strategies for the new decade and looking for new funding sources may be wondering how to maximize their success in attracting U.S. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88 fundraising strategy is determining the types of funders from which it seeks to raise funds.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. So, how do you translate the energy and camaraderie of a live charity event into pixels and bandwidth? Let’s explore together.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Heart-warming human-interest stories. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing. I’m tired of the same old, same old.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

With that many people using smartphones — and smartphone apps — why not incorporate them into your nonprofit’s digital fundraising ? There are tons of easy-to-use fundraising apps already out there to help you reach your goals and engage your donors. Facebook Fundraisers & Instagram Donation Stickers. GiveLively. Pledgeling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Endurance events have always been a mainstay in the nonprofit fundraising world. Online ticketing and registration , team fundraising, data collection, and integrated social sharing capabilities are just a few ways your nonprofit can benefit from using an online platform. Encourage team fundraising. Leverage all that training.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whenever fall approaches, the professional fundraiser in me starts a long running list that will last precisely until January 1 st : end of year fundraising is here. In the past I have been guilty of launching into end of year fundraising without reflecting upon the previous year. What we know, or think we know, still matters.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team. Here are eight ways to keep that list growing and working for your school, church, or charity: 1. Non-ask events are just that: non-ask… the fundraising asks will come later in the relationship. They never write them down.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Every event has the potential to exceed your fundraising goals. Hidden dollars exist in all facets of your fundraising gala, whether it be virtual, live, hybrid, from your appeal story to your auction items and more. Your Auction Strategy and Appeal: What stories are you showcasing at your event?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2023

Donor engagement is a crucial aspect of any fundraising event. This could be a gala, a golf tournament, or a charity walk/run, among other possibilities. Use social media, email, or direct mail to keep donors informed about event details, share success stories, and express gratitude for their support.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For the past few years, the Fiver Children’s Foundation has used CauseVox to grow their fundraising efforts. million gifts were given to charities participating in #GivingTuesday with $400 million raised online. CauseVox Declutters Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising For #GivingTuesday. Fundraising During COVID-19.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

billion to charity, which represents a 4.0% Use GivingTuesday as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising campaign. Check out some other great tips to maximize your year-end fundraising campaign kick-off from Candid’s recent webinar. Have a year-end fundraising goal and plan to set yourself up for success.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. Wonder no more.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Creativity matters only if it sells.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Did you know that too much donor data can lead to bad decisions and fundraising mistakes just as easily as too little data can? So how do you know when does your charity have “too much data”? How to avoid “too much data” Start by visiting your fundraising and data management plans. And no more.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Charity Village

APRIL 14, 2023

Fundraising is hard, and as a nonprofit leader, there is a lot to juggle, between planning fundraisers, securing major gifts, and managing donor relations. With so many pieces to balance, donor […] The post How to create a nonprofit story to acquire more donors in 3 steps appeared first on CharityVillage. Register here.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The global pandemic irrevocably challenged tried and true peer-to-peer fundraising formulas in 2020. In-person events were no longer a reality and an estimated 62% of nonprofits pivoted to a virtual campaign to help continue to engage fundraisers in their mission.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

How high-tech tools and some creative thinking can turn a slow fundraising season into a regular revenue stream. The nonprofit industry has typically relied on Fall and Spring fundraising galas for event revenue, but the last two years have left some gaps. What is your nonprofit story ? Widen your donor net with a summer event.

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