Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

Game 59

Game Fundraising Storytelling Press 59

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

Utah 105

Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 105

Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

Fundraising and Engagement Platinum Support Fundraising and Engagement Platinum Support Unlock the fundraising potential of your team and software Talk to an expert muhammad.ali@b… Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:45 Achieve more. Up to 3X your fundraising outcomes by optimizing the rich feature set included in your platform.

Support 52

Support Fundraising Training Train 52

Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

That concept doesn’t really work because it strips the humanity out of fundraising. All the steps that you take in moves management fundraising are dependent on a close personal connection. For example, say a library organization wanted to restore a historic local library.

Management 52

Management Fundraising Library Gift 52

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.

Ideas 124

Ideas Fundraising Cancer Virtual 124

Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

Hosting 52

Hosting Fundraising Badge Pledge 52

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I’ll be the first to admit I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.). My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

Utah 52

Utah Project Lesson Time 52

Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Purim Costume Party Fundraiser (varies; usually early-mid March). Online Fundraising Essentials. March Madness Money. Click To Tweet.

Ideas 98

Ideas Fundraising Fun Kentucky 98

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll check out this free library of resources that are designed to help nonprofit professionals establish and champion diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity (DEAI) initiatives within their organizations.

Accessibility 78

Accessibility Resource Build Library 78

Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2015

How the Natalia Library Helps Patrons Improve Their Lives. The Natalia Veteran's Memorial Library serves the small town of Natalia, Texas. With extremely limited resources, librarian Amy Edge must make difficult decisions every day about what her library can provide. It netted $2,500 for the library.

Library 36

Library Community Service San Antonio 36

NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s also spreading around the fundraising and nonprofit world. Some people are starting to call it “Crowdsource Fundraising” But haven’t we been doing “crowdsourcing” for a little longer than 5 years in the event fundraising space? Fundraising Page Badges. Email Signatures.

Badge 205

Badge Fundraising Cancer Colorado 205

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re fundraising for your church’s youth group, your school, or your kid’s sports team, investing in the education and wellbeing of your kids is priceless. With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause.

Ideas 52

Ideas Fundraising Game Fun 52

NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

Time spent on your website pays off, too—online donations were 7% of all fundraising last year. From eBooks to webinars, there’s a heaping handful of other ways to raise money online. 7 Ingenious Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Online . 5 Ways to Make Your Email Fundraising Appeals Sound More Human.

Library 52

Library Marketing Nonprofit Podcast 52

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Key fundraising tools.

Platform 52

Platform Guide Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

Storytelling 124

Storytelling Examples Donation Story 124

Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Manage and Organize Photo Library. Have a volunteer organize your image assets and put them in the right folders or work to build a library on Box.com, Dropbox, flickr or a shared Google Photos account. Build a Photo Library. Ideas that Could Raise Money. Facebook Fundraising Stewardship. Engage More Volunteers.

Volunteer 69

Volunteer Virtual Ideas Script 69

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. For example, the Free Library of Philadelphia operates a Regional Foundation Center at its main branch in Center City, Philadelphia – See if a Regional Foundation Center exists in your area.

Grant 161

Grant Place Profit Kansas City 161

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities. In the U.S.,

Celebrate 83

Celebrate National Philanthropy Time 83

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos. 1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos.

Guide 249

Guide Organization Campaign Social Media 249

Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Q: How can data help nonprofits raise more money? A: If your goal is to raise more money, you might want to gather data about: Your donors’ giving history, including whether they’ve given once or multiple times—this will allow you to personalize communications. Gathering data at regular times (e.g. Want more tips like this?

Conversation 52

Conversation Data Fundraising Hints 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Accepting credit cards is a great way for nonprofits, charities and public libraries to increase their fundraising efforts. If you’re ready to take your fundraising efforts to a whole new level, click here to get started right now. Credit Card Processing Fundraising PayAnywhere tsfundraising tspayanywhere'

Process 52

Process Blackberry Money Fundraising 52

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was among those numbers when they ran their first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on CauseVox. In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event.

Activities 83

Activities Active Activism Raise 83

Candid

MAY 18, 2022

The wide range of objects help show that the United States has been shaped and reshaped by the giving of everyday philanthropists, grassroots organizations, major institutions, prominent benefactors, and fundraising and philanthropy industry professionals. . Can you tell us about the Foundation Directory book ?

History 98

History America Giving Museum 98

Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

Trend 96

Trend Camtasia Nonprofit Video 96

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The 2016 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study released this month give us some interesting insights into different types of fundraising events. By studying the benchmarks, we can get insights into achieving greater fundraising success – and the solutions definitely vary depending on the type of event.

Raise 23

Raise Money Blackbaud Registration 23

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 31, 2017

One of our most recent additions to the CausePlanet summary library is The Generosity Network by Jennifer McCrea, Jeffrey C. We liked their approach to fundraising because it’s not another book about how to be a more persuasive salesperson, how to leverage tactics and strategies, or how to find and leverage your donors’ interests.

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Summary Library Money 28

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

Marketing goals: You must have marketing goals that are tied to your fundraising plan. How much money do you need to raise? Put all your goals on paper and include every metric you need to measure to meet the goals in your fundraising plan. Your story library: These are the stories that get people hooked on your mission.

Marketing 69

Marketing Guide Metrics Nonprofit 69

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Is it worth it to spend the money?

Software 88

Software Free Tools Adobe 88

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the giving season approaches, you may be thinking of new ways to raise money for your organization. One-off fundraisers have their time and place, but if you want to truly make an impact, it’s time to start thinking about major gifts. Have you had prior success with fundraising? Is it clear and relevant?

Gift 52

Gift Program Track Campaign 52

Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

Social media and the Internet have completely changed the way people donate money and discover causes they're interested in. To help your organization find the tools it needs, we have compiled a list of the best software and web-based tools along with resources on how to meet the many challenges of modern fundraising.

Tools 61

Tools Fundraising Tech Social Media 61

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Keep brainstorming until you can’t think of anything else you might need money for. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

Grant 98

Grant Place Free Nonprofit 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Getting the media to cover your organization's fundraising campaign can help you reach new donors, garner larger donations, and become a well-known, trusted entity in your community. After years of being on both the press side and the PR side of the media game, here are some of my favorite tips for elevating a fundraising campaign.

Campaign 36

Campaign Tips Media Press 36

Qgiv

OCTOBER 25, 2022

One of the main draws of peer-to-peer fundraising is that it expands your network of fundraisers beyond your organization’s staff. For that reason, peer-to-peer events depend on fundraisers who are dedicated to your cause and good at fundraising. Why/how does peer-to-peer fundraising work? Why are FAQs important?

FAQ 52

FAQ Create Fundraising Contact 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Our guide will help you sort through your options and choose the tools that will help you raise more money and change more lives. Most tools have basic free plans or free trials so you can try everything before investing any money. The tool tracks gifts in real time, so you always know how much money you have raised.

Tools 105

Tools Nonprofit Doc Google 105

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A holiday festival of trees fundraising event can be an exciting way to raise funds for a non-profit or worthy cause. What makes this type of event so unique is the ability to celebrate the holidays and raise money for your organization at the same time. If you need more information on how to set up your fundraising event, we can help.

Music 40

Music Raise Local Library 40

Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

Check out these three modern strategies to consistently raise more money, every month, into the future. Dive in to this full library of resources, and learn how Classy can help you achieve your fundraising goals by visiting our recurring giving page today. 3 Powerful Strategies to Upgrade Your Recurring Giving Program.

Resource 82

Resource Program Free Giving 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. The New York Public Library is using selfies as part of its social media initiative to engage library patrons. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. This is especially critical in the face of severe budget cuts.

Meme 112

Meme Philippines Photography New York 112