Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Year-end giving is a vital piece of the nonprofit fundraising puzzle, and the time when many organizations reap the harvest of the fundraising seeds they have sown all year long.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. So is almost every other nonprofit.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. In the context of fundraising the most common stories that we tell are impact stories and stories about people. Impact stories work well for fundraising because they demonstrate a need that donors can meet through donating.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Next, let’s talk about some storytelling strategies to help you maximize your giving. Two Types of Stories to Tell to Raise More Money in December. Why Tell Stories in December.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

For example, donating money to charities that are associated with that great story or narrative. While the ROI of storytelling is a difficult one to measure , what’s important to understand is that it does work. According to the HBR article, there’s a formula for effective storytelling, too. Does your nonprofit have a blog?

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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?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Hit them up.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. 25 storytelling interview questions to inspire your next story interview.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re a brand-new nonprofit or a fresh face in the fundraising world, figuring out how to start a fundraiser can be an overwhelming task. Overseeing a fundraising campaign from beginning to end and meeting your organization’s fundraising goals isn’t an easy undertaking and takes time and energy to pull off.

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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. 2) 53% of nonprofits spend money on social media advertising. 7%: Our organization does not need to fundraise. 5% use TikTok. 17%: Twitter.

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Donorbox

MARCH 3, 2022

From storytelling to data analytics, successful fundraising is both art and science. A lot of hard work and commitment needs to go into running a successful nonprofit fundraising program. However, getting people to donate money to your cause isn’t always easy. It requires connecting with […].

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. I firmly believe in the latter.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a fundraising method that leverages your existing supporters to raise money on your behalf. Proven to be highly effective, peer-to-peer campaigns typically raise 2x as much compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. Ready to start leveraging ChatGPT in your next peer-to-peer fundraiser?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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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. ” tweet this.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Are your board members resistant to fundraising ? One way to help your board members get over that resistance and discover the joy of fundraising is to show them that fundraising is really about telling and hearing stories, not asking for money. If you’re afraid of fundraising, they will be too.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. And when a fundraising appeal is easy to understand, there’s one less barrier to someone donating. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising. . The Problem Story. The Impact Story.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Fellow students.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve been writing fundraising copy since 2010. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in 11 years of writing and millions of dollars I’ve raised, it’s that writing for fundraising is its own genre. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Source stories.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 2, 2022

Translating a cause you care about into compelling words for a fundraising appeal can be a challenge. All of these things can get in the way of you actually writing the fundraising appeal that you need to write in order to raise money. That roadmap is called a fundraising appeal brief. I talk about briefs all the time.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. Grow Your Email List.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Nonprofits are always looking for new and innovative ways to fundraise. While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. Marketing your mission should remain a top priority in your fundraising efforts. Discount cards.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Educate Your Board on What You Need Education is the key to getting board members to fundraise. Get Started Today 1.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

This can be an exciting opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what will work when it comes to your fundraising event theme. . If you’re struggling to come up with a theme or gimmick for your fundraising event, this blog is for you. Step 1: Consider your goals. Step 5: Consider your mission.

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

With Classy’s peer-to-peer and registration with fundraising campaign types, your supporters can sign up to fundraise on your behalf. However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. A few fundraising statistics to know. How do you reach new donors? How do you engage existing ones?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. With all of the new, innovative fundraising tools available online, the price of your campaigns may go up, making it challenging to actually get a return at all. The post Are your online campaigns raising or losing money?

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Because, as a fundraising professional, I never was one for the small talk of golf outings or galas. If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. When it comes to fundraising, understanding your donors’ motivations is key. Listening to your donors’ voices can provide invaluable insights, guiding your fundraising efforts in the right direction.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. In peer-to-peer fundraising, nonprofits essentially ask their volunteers and supporters to reach out to their individual networks to raise money on their behalf.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Of course, managing a fundraising campaign can have a lot of parts and pieces. It can be a challenge to figure out how to manage them all while dealing with other day-to-day fundraising tasks.So, what is the key behind a successful fundraising campaign?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? That’s where this blog post comes in! Board members can also spearhead matching gift challenges.

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