Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Now, several benefits inherent to virtual events have made them well worth adding to this year’s event calendar.One popular virtual event is galas. Follow Up Afterward.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

When it comes to fundraising for your nonprofit, creativity is key. Below, we’ve highlighted five creative angles to consider for your next fundraising campaign, complete with five nonprofit examples to show how these ideas can be brought to life. . Creative Angles to Take on Your Next Campaign. times greater than ticketed events. .

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass had to find a socially distant alternative to their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. They decided on a hybrid event format that could keep groups separated from one another and also allow for virtual participation at home. Ultimately, your focus should be on fundraising.

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CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. And while many aspects translate seamlessly, one of the questions we hear time and time again is: “How do I get sponsors for my virtual event?”. Sourcing Potential Virtual Event Sponsors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

My first remote job was to work with a virtual team to manage an online network for artists, called Artswire. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Orientation materials can go “virtual” so that even more experienced members have the information to refer to when needed. 3) Conserve Resources. 5) Display Tech Savvy.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. 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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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. CauseVox offers users the opportunity to run optimized peer to peer fundraising campaigns with our easy-to-use software.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

There was no playbook for planning a fundraising event during a pandemic. Then the pandemic revealed some critical gaps in our standard fundraising strategies. Nonprofits are still feeling the negative impact of the pandemic on fundraising and day-to-day operations. . An Easy “Rainy Day Plan” for Your Fundraiser.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight. Community fundraising and events were abruptly redirected online. Fundraising Requirements and Donor Needs: Revolution or Evolution.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re part of a sorority or fraternity or an alum of a fraternal organization, you know that an important element of your Greek life is fundraising for your organization. But that doesn’t make you an expert in fundraising. Here at CauseVox, we’ve seen plenty of sororities and fraternities create amazing and successful fundraisers.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One. Here are 10 nonprofit conferences in 2023 and 2024 you shouldn’t miss! Cost: Tickets are free!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. But there are also potential pitfalls when it comes to hosting a nonprofit fundraising event. Direct costs.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

your fundraising calendar for 2016. We invited special guest Brad Davies, Fundraising Expert from NextAfter to share his experience and talk through a specific strategy on how to grow your organization this year and turn your 2016 fundraising goals into a reality. What are the keys to developing a fundraising strategy?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

One great way is to guide your staff through new information using a virtual training course. By leaning into your staff members’ desire to learn by implementing virtual training courses, you can see benefits such as: Improved Staff Retention Rates. Increased Fundraising ROI. Increased Fundraising ROI.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Kindful

MAY 12, 2021

If you’re like thousands of other professionals, you likely searched for virtual fundraising last year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced nonprofits to cancel in-person events. In fact, three of the highest trending searches were virtual fundraising, virtual fundraising ideas , and virtual fundraising events.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Bloomerang Payments Best for: Nonprofits that want to leverage a secure payment processor integrated with their Bloomerang CRM and online fundraising tools. There is also a 1% fundraising platform fee on all transactions processed through Bloomerang. That’s because some fee structures work better for different-sized organizations.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, these questions are becoming more relevant as many nonprofits are feeling the push of the metaverse in the form of crypto-donations, NFT fundraisers, environmental concerns, and cyber advocacy. NFTs have been seen as an investment opportunity for many and, in the nonprofit world, a new way to fundraise.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

This might involve a live, in-person event, a hybrid event , or a virtual event. . Fundraisers. If you can, try hosting an in-person event and then filming and streaming each session online so the virtual audience can get as much as possible from the experience. . Virtual Events. Popular event types include: .

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT can create natural-sounding responses to virtually any prompt due to its reliance on deep-learning. and learns not only about the content of that data but also how the words and phrases in it have been structured. Content or Outline When asking ChatGPT to generate an outline, it helps to direct the structure.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. The “down” months tend to include most of the period leading up to the year-end fundraising bonanza. Incorporate these six elements into your website to see better fundraising results: 1. Motivational imagery. Inspiring calls to action.

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Ways to Promote a Fundraiser. You’ll get $40.00

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good is October 17–18, when thought leaders from around the world will share insights into education, fundraising, technology, and more. The entire conference is virtual and free this year, so everyone can join for inspiring content and peer networking opportunities. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. While the majority of work was done virtually, I did venture back into in-person events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

Emphasize ways people can be involved virtually—donate online, sign up for your newsletters, follow you on all forms of social media, etc. Consider what other components can be virtual – is there a volunteer component? Livestream Fundraising 101: What is Livestream Fundraising? Virtual Volunteer Ideas.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The people who are recruited to serve on the Lead Gift Committee should be people who know the community well, people who are truly committed to the project, and people who aren’t afraid of fundraising. Assist with developing a fundraising plan and strategies for lead donors to the campaign. Major Gift Fundraising is More than Asking.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Meet minimum ad structure requirements. For example, say your animal shelter wants to create an ad promoting an upcoming virtual event. Instead of trying to create an ad for something generic like “virtual gala,” you should choose a keyword that is more specific like “virtual fundraisers in Dallas” or “animal shelter fundraiser.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I have been delivering virtual master classes and helping to develop their capacity building programs in digital skills. Here they are: Rituals.

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Greater Giving

MAY 20, 2021

You can read the report and its revelatory findings here: The State of Nonprofit Fundraising. Thanks to this data, we can share some important insights with nonprofits struggling to understand how to move forward in the pandemic and help ensure their future fundraising success. Where Nonprofit Fundraising Stands Now.

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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?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. With a structured schedule, you can look back and discern your content’s performance with confidence. Let’s dive in! Track reliable results.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

We have helped over 11,000 people become Certified Nonprofit Professionals and more than 15,000 other leaders in the sector to advance specific skills with virtual training resources. Better fundraising ROI. For instance, some people learn better when they have a guided and structured course. Online courses.

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