Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2013

From helping you make informed purchases to saving you money on your electricity bill, these apps make it fun and easy to go green. iPhone) app demystifies green product labels and claims so you can identify which are truly environmentally friendly — and which are just marketing hype. Conserving Energy. Green Outlet.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits? Host an auction.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

And more bids often means more money raised! Offer Outstanding Items Charity auctions are fun, engaging opportunities for donors to get cool items while supporting a great cause. While it won’t always result in you raising more money, working with corporate sponsors can cut event costs and make your event more profitable.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

They’re engaging, informative, and fun! It allows you to communicate directly with your supporters anywhere in the world for less money than a direct mail campaign while being bright, flashy and engaging. Events are an important part of your organization’s yearly calendar. Our top 8 strategies are: Start with a killer subject line.

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Achieve

MAY 22, 2016

It has now become a fun game for me to hear them articulate what I do. It usually ends with, “You know what, I think he makes money by telling people things that involves giving.”. I mean, it’s dominated by old money, primarily from old white guys.”. My parents still struggle telling their friends what I do.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

They don’t raise an exceptional amount of money. So how do you know if your event is making an impression for being fun and inspiring instead of for just being boring? Their event also appeals to a wide age group, and attendees don’t need to be a seasoned golf player to have a lot of fun. Step 3: Engage the Hype Machine.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Without shouldering the expense of venues or catering, nonprofits can save big—which means more money going straight to the cause. We put together some other fun ideas for possible virtual events to add to your nonprofit’s annual lineup. • Get an emcee or auctioneer partner involved to really develop the fun and entertainment!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2022

This can be especially effective for supporters who attended a previous event as you can reference past details in direct messages to hype up your upcoming event. Events are an opportunity for your nonprofit to fundraise, but they’re also for supporters to have a few hours of fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

On Instagram, and on all social media, follow the 80/20 rule – that is, 80% of your content should serve your mission and programs and 20% should directly ask your followers to give or get more involved: 4) Be authentic in your use of hashtags and have some fun with emojis. Add “Donate” stickers to your stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Her blog is filled with insightful pieces that cut through the hype of new technologies and often ask the hard probing questions that haven't been asked. It's a good excuse to read lots of other people's blogs, and feed into the general nptech blogosphere, which is fun. It's really a soapbox, honestly. But I do a lot of other writing.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 23, 2019

They’ll be sure to make your next money-raising endeavor stand out. Most of the funds were raised from team entry fees (use your discretion here: you don’t want to deter people from playing, but you’re still trying to raise money, after all). Trust us, the money will add up more quickly than you think. Tournament or competition.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! Emails are a great marketing tool because they don’t take a lot of time or money to send. More bids mean more money!

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We’re not talking about a list of 500 or 5,000 people who may or may not have given you money. The only reason for making the phone call is to make sure you actually, 100% for sure, communicate the need because you know there’s a 100% chance you’re going to get the money. Be glad you got $10 from making a phone call!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

So retaining your participants is a great opportunity to raise more money and get started fundraising more quickly, but you may also have the opportunity to engage with their friends and family in new ways. You’re spending a little less money, but bringing those donors back. So what does that look like?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Volunteers have the power to save your association time and money. Build hype. For example, Monday could be motivational, Tuesday could be tips, Wednesday could be wisdom, Thursday could be thanksgiving, and Friday could be fun. According to AmeriCorps, Americans volunteered an average of 7.8 billion hours.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Virtual concert A livestreamed concert can bring all the fun of a summer concert to your supporters, without the heat, bugs, and dust! Use your social media pages and email newsletters to build hype for your giving day starting a few weeks in advance. It’s a simple way to raise money and a trusted platform for fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Rather than comparing Woolworth sit-ins to the much-hyped Twitter Revolution, finding the latter coming up wanting, and stopping there, Gladwell might have given some space in the New Yorker to dig a little deeper to find examples of folks using technology to organize in intriguing, successful ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

This was the culmination of the summer long initiative to help raise money for four charities, Humane Society of the United States , World Wildlife Fund , Oxfam , and LIVESTRONG. Be a little less "formal" and try a few fun updates and other content that sparks conversations. Was it all hype? .

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