The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Now, you might be thinking: “This all sounds well and good, but how can we implement our own system, especially with budget constraints?” of every $100 you raise.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? And it keeps you from wondering why you’re not raising more money from your 10,000 email list – which really should be whittled down to half that size. As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. It’s easier than it sounds. Sean Kosofsky is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

It seemed that, when it came time for live auctions and paddle raises, the same emotional energy that exploded at a live event just didn’t carry over to the online sphere. Our client, Youth Music Project , put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In order to promote and raise funds for your nonprofit, board members need the right assets. This means the language you use in your elevator pitch, on your website, and in your communications materials should sound like it comes from one organization. How much is your organization raising each year? Why do you do it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s good to start with a specific goal in mind. They set out to raise £750 for a new machine to measure oxygen levels in babies’ blood, but significantly exceed their original target. Last year, Save the Children raised over £100K during Gaming Tuesday. An engaged and inspired donor is a repeat donor!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money this year, you might want to consider hiring a fundraising coach. . If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . The “practice what you preach” adage comes to mind here.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The more that you ask — especially in face-to-face meetings — the more money you’ll raise. Stewardship should be carefully designed with the donor’s personality in mind. Keep in mind sound fundraising principles and best practices, but take full advantage to adjust strategies as circumstances warrant.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. Check out this list of 7 spring fundraising ideas that focus on raising money AND deepening relationships with your current donors.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? And it keeps you from wondering why you’re not raising more money from your 10,000 email list – which really should be whittled down to half that size. As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If this is the case, then you should have a clear idea about how much you need to raise for the next fiscal year. Specific: Have a set number or level you want to reach, such as dollars raised, volunteers mobilized, etc. Here’s some #GivingTuesday 2021 Ideas and Best Practices to help you raise more this year.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

When you think of peer-to-peer fundraising, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? It’s probably something along the lines of, your supporters raising money on your behalf. If you find that a large number of participants are surpassing your lowest tier, you could try raising it. We’re talking about data management.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

These new websites enable people to support the causes they’re passionate about and connect with like minded individuals – inspiring further interaction, engagement and support. The big differentiator for Crowdrise is the built in community that encourages people to raise money and awareness while earning points.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Sounds like a dream? When they raise their voices, mountains move. Personal stories and heartfelt messages can do what numbers alone cannot – they can touch hearts and change minds. Imagine if you could tap into the collective power of your supporters more efficiently, turning that power into advocacy that roars.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

To make it a light-hearted gathering, I used a foghorn or some type of silly noise maker to sound off after each failure was discussed. That means that failure is often a forefront fear in peoples’ minds! After all, your nonprofit is raising money for a good cause, so you must be perfect, right?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If you can get yourself organized and get a plan in place, you can take advantage of the best time of year to make Asks and raise money. Sounds great, right? GivingTuesday is a HUGE opportunity to raise awareness and money for your small nonprofit. You need a specific goal to raise money for something with a specific outcome.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If this sounds like a heavy lift for your organization, automated workflows might be your lifesaver. Socially-driven crowdfunding solutions equip donors to raise more money for their organization, simply by asking their family, friends, and colleagues to give to their page. Pandemic-Era Fundraising & You: 5 Tips to Raise More.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

It seemed that, when it came time for live auctions and paddle raises, the same emotional energy that exploded at a live event just didn’t carry over to the online sphere. Our client, Youth Music Project, put on a virtual event that kept their audience in mind and really resonated with them. “To Let Loose and Have a Good Time.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events. Risky, dangerous activities are what typically come to mind when you think about signing waivers. Which fundraising events require waivers? Activity-based events.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Small lists raised more money per contact, too. But when it comes to fundraising campaigns, the average small nonprofit raised $6.15 per email contact while the average large nonprofit raised $0.88 But when it comes to fundraising campaigns, the average small nonprofit raised $6.15 per email contact. per email contact.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

They don’t necessarily have to take three years or more, and they don’t always need to raise millions of dollars. In fact, at the Capital Campaign Toolkit, we’ve developed a special program specifically for this purpose—raising $100,000 or more in an eight-week period. It’s definitely do-able.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When you’re trying to raise money for your organization, it can be tempting to focus on how much money you’re asking for. It sounds simple, but many fundraisers forget the most important part of the ask: actually asking! There’s a science to why donors give. They Were Asked To Become A Donor.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Even though I grew up learning Spanish, I am still always learning because there are so many different sounds and slang across backgrounds. It gives people who are open-minded the chance to learn and experience new things. Be open-minded and ask questions, but also be supportive and respectful.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Getting Started: Setting your goal How much revenue must be raised? Fundraising programs with a thoughtful plan always raise more revenue.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It may sound too good to be true, but it’s really not. Here’s how to reach out to socially minded for-profits in your area and form successful partnerships with them. And go beyond the basic “we want to raise money.” Do your research.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

This was not an insurmountable problem, but it was something that needed to be authentically raised with the prospective donors. . And don’t ask leading questions or questions with an agenda or a particular idea in mind. Those could sound like: “Don’t you think you should…?”

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. If even a few months of cash reserves sounds insurmountable, take a breath. Could you make it your goal to designate 10 percent of funds raised for general operations toward your cash reserves? They are playing the long game. It’s a long-term goal.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sound sincere, not like a form letter. It should not sound like it’s coming from some corporation. And a confused mind tunes out quickly. Keep the donor in mind and the purpose of the thank you letter, which is simply to thank them for the gift. Maybe you don’t know what to write.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. And I had two very specific ideas in mind when I was thinking about the soundtrack to accompany this poem. And so, you know, that’s what I did.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

With the recent changes Facebook is making to the algorithm, this makes our videos all the more important since we have our most passionate supporters in mind when creating them. They used text in this video, which makes it easier for connect with people on mobile, who usually prefer sound-off viewing.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

After all, once supporters join a group of philanthropically-minded people who care about your organization, they’re likely to replicate that behavior. While you can and should offer perks of this variety to your valuable members, it’s important to keep in mind that the perks are not the program. Increase impact with matching gifts.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised $2.47 Kindful customers raised more than $11.4 million in 2020, which is a 142% increase over the amount raised in 2019. This is a huge opportunity to raise money and invite people to get more involved in your mission. billion—just in the United States! Exciting, right? Thanking Your Donors.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. While a virtual scape room space might not sound so appealing, think again! Virtual Craft Night.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. While a virtual scape room space might not sound so appealing, think again! Virtual Craft Night.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

At Media Cause, we work with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, focused on raising awareness and driving donations for their specific causes. They tell someone what your company/organization sounds like, what you look like, and where you’re headed. So what are some ways that you can make your brand top of mind, quite internally?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

He started out as the archetype we would call the Outsider, bringing a ‘ Beginner ’ s Mind ’ as a designer breaking into the hospitality space. One of our grandmothers raised a family during the 1930s. We are likely at the half time of this pandemic and it’s time to take stock and to apply sound thinking to a 2021 reality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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