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Lessons from the Field: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound Turned a Major Event into a Virtual Fundraiser

Connection Cafe

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound was excited to host their annual Big Breakfast, a celebration of their impact on the community and their second highest grossing fundraiser of the year , on March 26, 2020. This helped to engage supporters and keep them coming back to the campaign page to create excitement and encourage giving.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Which sounds better? For extra sizzle, add a video of your mission in action to show donors what their gift will make possible. Regular updates for your blog, including heart-warming stories, photos, and video showing your mission in action.

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[VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark

Bloomerang

Lots of videos on there you can watch. And this is one where these guys definitely have a lot of knowledge. Aaron: Sounds great. Aaron: Yeah, sounds good, Brian. There are so many resources available to ensure that your organization has a successful campaign. So check that out if you’re interested.

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[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

Bloomerang

That alone, I don’t know how you do that and then all your other awesome, you know, fundraising and client work, but it definitely has helped out a lot of organizations raise over $1 billion, and is just a delight to listen to. I’m going to weave in stories that are connected to … oops, there we go.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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Consider how much time and energy it will take to make your event successful. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. And these events can be really successful! I’d call that a successful fundraising event! You can read the whole story here. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

Get Fully Funded

We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. As long as you’re giving donors a great experience ( thanking them well , communicating consistently, telling heartwarming stories, etc.),

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#npfail Reflections and Call To Action from NTC Plenary on Failure

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The above video from author Peter Sims explaining what a little bet is – failed to launch. But in this quick sound byte he summarizes the of taking small risks or “Little Bets” that lead to innovation. New definition of success: Adaptability and Transformation.

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