NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Provide samples of everything.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Partner with a local sports store to offer your winners a basketball-themed prize!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? Perhaps you could organize a peer-to-peer knit-a-thon, an auction of hand-made knitted items, a sale of knitted products and knitting supplies (you could partner up with a local yarn producer!),

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. Some donors appreciate the option to tip because they see it as a way to support their cause and ensure campaign organizers can maximize their donations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

thank you notes or comments written by fellow volunteers, staff, visitors or program participants, or the public) Yard Signs (this was something I had seen another local county provide at the height of COVID lock down, to provide a thank you to volunteers even when they could not be on site) MOTIVATIONAL Digital badges (i.e.,

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Check out Twestival Local. Twestival Local puts the spotlight on hundreds of causes around the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

NTEN nurtures and supports a vast community of folks who are passionate about nonprofit technology and social good causes and want to learn from each other. So, please join me today and help me support NTEN on #GivingTuesday. Join me for a chat on #GivingTuesday, TODAY December 3 at 9:00 am PST with NTEN CEO, Amy Sample Ward.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). We have been able to invest in community outreach to marginalized groups in order to see a more representative reflection of Utah’s population in our data sample.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. 3) Conserve Resources. FULL BIO ].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Greater Giving

JUNE 21, 2023

Whether you’re looking to engage donors, attract new supporters, or simply add some excitement to your organization’s activities, the summer season offers a wealth of creative fundraising ideas. Reach out to local musicians or bands willing to donate their talent for a good cause.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are a few tried-and-true go-to items that will give your auction a solid foundation and appeal to all types of supporters. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Here are a few examples of challenges your organization may face: A winter storm or other climate disaster impacts your local community. If not, do they know who to go to for support? Do you have sample statements and replies ready to go? How will you get in touch with your donors and supporters?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. Think a walk-a-thon meets those highway sponsorship programs: Get supporters to sponsor teams at a rate of $X per pound of trash collected. Inspire your supporters to channel their inner Joey Chestnut and stuff their face for good.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). We have been able to invest in community outreach to marginalized groups in order to see a more representative reflection of Utah’s population in our data sample.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

As they prepare to move to Drupal 10, EPA will continue to be on a supported version of Drupal and the new version of CKEditor should improve the editing experience for their content editors. USDA’s Farm to School Census The Farm to School Census tracks how schools buy food from local farmers and ranchers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Provide sample email text and social media graphics and avatars to your ambassadors. Retweet donors, supporters, and ambassadors. million mentions on social media).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries!

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Among those who increased giving, here is a sample of their responses:  “More need and granting from our non-endowed funds and donor-advised funds (DAFs.)” “We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.” We gave more especially to underserved and low-income populations.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. Remind supporters that every donation is appreciated, no matter the size.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

You can create and run an online campaign to support an offline appeal or an event. Schedule and Send: Use every online tool available to you to support your campaign. Remember, some of your supporters may not be on social media, so it’s important to be equally thorough in all channels. You’ve got your copy written.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Where will we turn to for financial support? Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. The answer could be “both.”

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Organizations that turn supporters into fundraisers continue to be leaders in online fundraising , and this growth is now an important contributor to their overall revenue.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

Don’t forget—emotions move donors to take action so make sure it’s clear how much you appreciate their support. . Inviting out-of-state donors to local events. Another great way to make your donor feel known by you and subtly remind them to continue supporting your organization is to celebrate their “donorversary.”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Amy is a blogger and trainer focused on supporting and educating organizations and changemakers in the use of evolving technologies that cultivate and engage communities. Happy Monday, Have Fun, Do Gooders!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide. Aaron and his team provide technical support for the fundraising and direct marketing efforts of the agency partners, especially to support the 200 food banks. Make use of a New Donor Welcome Kit that contains sample content.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Customer support . an out-of-town donor could be invited to a local event. Are there sample automation sequences to help you get started? Maybe it is built into the donor database like Bloomerang and already taken care of for you. Do they have live chat and how quickly do you get a response? Automation.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample. It uses data from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS), the nation’s largest study that tracks giving patterns among the same households over time."

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event, contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Tap into your current supporter base to help you spread the word.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported. If you’re going the DIY route, reach out to a local artist to lead the class, and stock up on all the necessary supplies. Trivia Night.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

So how do you get more supporters to sign up as fundraisers? . To get your supporters excited about joining your event and helping you raise funds, you need a compelling story that’s easy to share with friends and family. Sample “Registration Now Open” email. Create Powerful Messages.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

If you’re not sure what to say, here’s a list of sample phrases you can use to thank donors. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to move S. If they have not, welcome them to your organization and thank them for caring about the people or animals you support. But that’s just the beginning.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Get creative this year and brainstorm ways you can engage your supporters with a fully virtual or hybrid event , contests, matching gifts, and challenges. Tap into your current supporter base to help you spread the word.

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