TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? Here are 5 ways that you can use stories to raise money for your nonprofit on social media. Baldrick’s Foundation raises thousands via its online communities by always linking back to its website in every post and tweet.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

If we raise everything we need now, we can focus on programs later.”. Statements of these are symptoms of a big problem at your non-profit. It would be much easier to just get one big check, one big grant, or hold one big event and raise all of the money we need. How Thriving Non-Profits Really Get There.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. Another great way to raise money for nonprofits is to host fundraising events.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When done well, your newsletter can even help your organization raise money. When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. that loses money, and claim that it will help raise their profile.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Recently, I’ve encountered a phenomenon among development staffs and non-profit executive directors that seems to effect organizations both large and small. It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. The Problem. Of course not! The Solution.

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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. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Collecting Non-Profit Stories. .

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Part I of this article , we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). We also looked at which non-profits need written case statements and how they are used. 6: Financial Needs – How much money does your organization need to raise?

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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. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. Causes and Stories with No Conflict There are a variety of different stories you can tell about your non-profit.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. So… what do you need to know to supercharge year-end giving at your non-profit? Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising. by the end of the year!”

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But there are some lesser-known benefits that can help your nonprofit skyrocket into success: In-kind donations: Ask sponsors for in-kind donations in your procurement letter , such as catering, venue space, or promotional materials, reducing your event costs and increasing the overall funds raised.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. With virtual fundraising, it’s also much easier to expand your reach.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Your non-profit website says all this about you and more! That was a real bummer!

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? Many people mistakenly assume that the term “nonprofit” means that 501(c)(3) organizations do not make profits. How do 501(c)(3) organizations make money? Raise money through fundraising.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Raising money can be an arduous task. As a small member-based or non-profit organization, you know that it can feel like pulling teeth to find the funding necessary to reach your goals. This guest post by Ja-Naé Duane, explains how you can leverage your social networks to raise money.( read more ).

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Press releases and press conferences, letters to the editor, calls into talk radio and interviews with journalists… getting coverage of your non-profit and getting your message out through the press is the essence of good PR. How Can Good PR Help Me Raise Money? There are several ways good PR can help you raise more money: 1.

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Rated by cost-effectiveness based on the cost to raise a dollar, the two most expensive fundraising strategies are direct mail acquisition and special events. On average you spend 50 cents for each dollar you raise at a special event. . Raising awareness” doesn’t pay the bills or cover your overhead. Shutting down the party .

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BoardAssist

JULY 18, 2017

Think your nonprofit has tried every possible way to raise money for their good work? 7 Ingenious Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Online. Raising money for charity is such a rewarding experience, but it can be challenging even at the best of times. Has your nonprofit tried them all?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Everyone at this nonprofit was constantly wringing their hands about raising money. They never had the money they needed, and they were never quite sure where it would come from. To borrow a phrase from the for-profit world, for each system you are designing you will want to create a “franchise model.”

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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. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Collecting Non-Profit Stories. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There is no money, there are no resources, and the situation is only getting worse. In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event. Let’s take a look at how they raised 6x more with their event: Background On Spinal CSF Leak Foundation. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation is a non-profit organization that’s just 7 years old and already making huge strides.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

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. But as I tell my students and clients regularly, writing to raise money is a learnable skill that you can master. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre.

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. If you are setting an ambitious fundraising goal for your event, it will be far easier to reach that goal if you can raise 50%+ of the revenue from large sponsors than if you are trying to raise 100% through individual ticket sales.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit-facing fundraising apps are those that your nonprofit staff members use to raise money on the go. 25+ Fundraising Apps for Your Nonprofit to Consider Fundraising apps can be powerful tools for raising more for your mission, but each one is different and will provide different benefits to your organization.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A tactical calendar, as its name suggests, is simply a calendar that shows when your non-profit will employ each of the fundraising tactics it is planning to use in a given year. The tactical calendar for your non-profit will almost certainly vary from this example. November – Begin yearly annual fund calls. Don’t Ask Too Rarely.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

These partnerships with businesses corporations can help both you and your for-profit partners widen your audiences while providing extra financial support for your mission. This fundraising method empowers your community of supporters to champion your cause and raise money on your behalf by reaching out to their personal networks.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Donors want to know their money is going to your mission, and giving them the opportunity to offset that expense gives them that peace of mind. Whether you’re running in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, using online tools to promote and process event registration is a great way to boost participation and raise more money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 30, 2015

But that expense is a justifiable reality, given that, for non-profits operating in today’s electronic world, a website is an invaluable tool for getting out your message; staying in touch with donor bases and attracting new ones; raising funds quickly and easily; and recruiting and communicating with volunteers. Throw a party.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.”

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

How serious is your non-profit about your fundraising efforts? Depending on the size of your organization, here are some things to think about: For Small Non-Profits…. If you run a small non-profit organization (many churches and schools also fit this category), how much time, per week, is your staff dedicating to fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

Online giving is a great way to raise money. To successfully raise money online, you need a compelling reason for someone to give, a tool to raise money, and a plan for driving traffic to your site. Non-profits can create and customize branded donation and event registration pages. Not really.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? Chances are that at the heart of your non-profit, church, school, or foundation lies an important mission. Where does your non-profit fall on the energy scale? What’s our social media fundraising plan ?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Still, it makes me cringe when I’m talking with a non-profit about some fundraising difficulties they are having, or some new program they want to launch, and everyone agrees, “We’ll just hold a fundraising event!” It’s easy for non-profits to revert to events. Can’t go wrong. Why People Revert to Events. Why is it easy?

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