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How a Community of Long-Term Monthly Donors Make a Long-Term Difference

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Water.org’s monthly donors are truly transforming poverty to possibility one person, one family, one community at a time. The amount of their monthly contribution is informed by Water.org’s cost to create change for one person in need. Today, a $5 donation will empower one person with lasting access to safe water.

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How to Build an Effective Personal Fundraising Page

CauseVox

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. What is Peer-To-Peer Fundraising?

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Engaging Your Donor Community: 5 School Fundraising Tips

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When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Movie nights.

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Why Ongoing Professional Development Is Essential For The Nonprofit Community

Bloomerang

As such, she organized hundreds of professional development opportunities both online and in person for nonprofit leadership and fundraisers. “My organization that fights for the rights of the world’s children, sent staff members to a recent International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands. AfriKids , a U.K.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. By doing so, you can choose prizes that appeal to them personally. According to research, 72% of donors are more likely to contribute to a silent auction that offers items they find personally appealing.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time. See giving as a family tradition and seek to teach their children generosity. If you answered “no…well actually… maybe,” then you are not alone.

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