Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. That brings us to the state of nonprofit fundraising today. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Another important habit you should add is making sure your supporters stay informed about where their dollars are going.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. If it works, do more of it. 2) Brainstorm.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Developing a case for support is vital for every nonprofit that wants to create fundraising appeals that resonate with donors and bring results. You can then draw on your “donor approved” case for support, its arguments and its language, every time you craft an appeal, making the process strategic and efficient.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to engage your existing supporters and get them to fundraise on your behalf. That’s right!

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Give your supporters a simple and obvious path forward. Embrace a multichannel fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. Golf has a ton of giving power.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. Thus, don’t belabor your explanation about what the organization does or the mechanics of your work. Include a photo or two if you can. #3

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to. Limited support. And it’s frustrating.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. It also allows you to reach a greater number of supporters. 2) Social Media Campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your supporters remember how you made them feel. Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. Focus on Experience. Appreciated?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. Feel like your fundraising team could use a boost? When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. 2) Training.

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Care2

OCTOBER 1, 2022

What do you do when your nonprofit has thousands of supporters but comparatively few donors?It It doesn’t matter if you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for 5 minutes or 50 years—any fundraising professional understands that individual gifts are necessary to fuelling your work.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. What does it take to be successful in fundraising? Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. I love the expression that fundraising occurs at the speed of trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper. Here’s how to start.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2023

Our hope is that this series will provide fundraisers with an even better understanding of what motivates people to donate to the causes they care about. The Cause : LGBTQ advocacy and programming | See how Bloomerang supports LGBTQIA+ organizations. . The Donation : $200. The Nonprofit : Out Boulder County. That’s really all.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s a time when individuals, businesses, and communities unite to support nonprofits through financial contributions. Whether you’re a grassroots initiative or a well-established nonprofit, running your giving day allows you to engage directly with your supporters. How Does a Giving Day Work? Who Hosts Giving Days?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

It happens to the best of us: You’re talking with friends or family members, and you use a word or phrase that you don’t say outside of work—one that no one else in the room understands. It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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Hands on Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Guest post, thanks to Tim Badolato We all want a positive work environment. One of the biggest benefits of working at a nonprofit is knowing you’re making a difference. From your fundraising team to your board members, everyone who’s a part of your organization has a hand in supporting your mission.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A raffle is an easy way to increase fundraising revenue and engage supporters at events. Raffle basket FAQs How does a raffle work? Supporters purchase raffle tickets, typically for a low fee. Raffles often take place at fundraising events like galas or auctions. Where can you get raffle baskets or prizes?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Start a merchandise fundraising campaign. Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea! Marketing materials.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

With nearly 54,000 organizations sharing demographic data with Candid as of March 2023, Candid engaged Viewpoint Consulting to conduct research to better understand how it could improve its systems, services, and support for nonprofits. What supports could help reduce the burden on nonprofits and increase engagement with this data via Candid?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.” We’re ready to continue to fundraise to elevate that number and elevate this issue.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. A few years post-graduation, she continues to financially support and stay connected to her alma mater. She could see the impact of alum support, and she and her friends were excited about it. What changed?

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Fundraising and the nonprofit sector are no different. There is certainly a place for AI to improve productivity and efficiency in fundraising. Fundraising is one of the most intimate professions. Perhaps, robotic infrastructure can support those challenging goals, but it can never achieve them by itself.

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