Hands on Fundraising

JANUARY 21, 2025

Storytelling rightfully gets lots of attention After all, human beings communicate through stories and always have. Either […] The post If you want to raise more money, tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. You probably know someone who is a terrific storyteller. Ive got a friend with a real gift for it.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Not only many nonprofits don’t pay enough attention to the checkout process, but they also redirect visitors to third-party payment solution sites. Check out these four ways to raise more donations smarter. Would it surprise you to know they fail due to a poor user experience? The result? A loss of trust and donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

By understanding how people make the decisions they do, your NPO can take strategic steps to raise more money and drum up more support, without running yourself ragged in the process. Here are five tips for using behavioral science theories to engage your supporters and raise more money for your NPO: 1. Here’s what you need to know.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2024

When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support. You don’t have to compete with political campaigns for donors’ attention because GivingTuesday offers a major opportunity for nonprofits to capture their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By Megan Allison , Content Marketing Specialist for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Make your captions original and engaging to capture people’s attention. Giving Tuesday campaigns require planning, effort, and lots of attention!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. If you raised 15% more in January 2019 compared to January 2020, take a look at the difference in your fundraising strategies between these two time periods. for every dollar raised. 1) Pledges.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

All Raise’s new CEO : The work of diversifying the venture capital market is far from over, and one group working to move the needle not only has plans to change the industry — but also her own team. Here’s what our dynamic duo got into: Webflow’s new round: Nine-figures of capital at a revenue multiple north of 40x?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Instead of solely relying on your homepage to spotlight your donation form, take this time to try some new and creative strategies to ensure your mission gets the attention it deserves. ? Donors who set up a DonorPerfect crowdfunding page raise an average of $568 individually! 25 Ways to Spotlight Your Donation Form. Autumn 2022.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

However, they cautioned that TikToks fast-paced, attention-grabbing format makes it difficult to convey the nuance necessary for accurate and responsible discussions about ADHD. TikTok can be an incredible tool for raising awareness and reducing stigma, but it also has a downside, warned lead author Vasileia Karasavva.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 26, 2017

Raised by predominantly by Gen Xers who were pummeled by the Great Recession, early research about those belonging to Gen Z indicates that they are cautious about spending money, are bargain shoppers, and more likely to save than to spend. 26% have raised money for a cause and 32% have donated their own money (or allowances).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Share the good news of any preliminary results you have from your Giving Tuesday campaign, such as how much you raised or any challenge matches you’ve met. Since your donor’s first gift was during Giving Tuesday, your update email should talk about the impact created by the funds raised during that day.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you live in one of the seven swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, or Wisconsin, and the election noise is positively crushing, you may consider how you might schedule your appeals to maximize attention. You’ve overcome obstacles before, and you will again. I believe in you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Gala dinners are a classic way for nonprofits to connect with supporters, build relationships, and raise crucial funds. From coordinating guest lists to managing payments, there are countless details that need attention. Ready to raise the bar at your next gala?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe Charity – an easy-to-use platform that helps nonprofits raise money by offering robust fundraising features , such as custom branding, registration and ticketing, advanced data reporting, and customizable donate buttons.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

Today, the unified payments app is announcing that it has raised $32.8 At the time, the Ghanaian fintech was raising $8 million–a large seed in its own right–and had acquired just a little over 200,000 users with transactions reaching $250 million. million in an oversubscribed seed round.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Since negative information draws greater attention, many may believe it has greater validity. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

There’s so much competition for attention at year-end. This resource contains five key tactics designed to help you raise more at year-end by knowing what metrics matter; craft compelling campaigns by learning what messages will resonate most with your target audiences; save your team precious time at year-end through automation.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Not to mention, this approach allows for a much larger pool of bidders to drive up bids and raise more for your cause. It’s important to find creative ways to capture their attention mid-scroll. It pays to pay attention. Each of these popular items can be sold and redeemed online: Fitness or cooking classes. Consulting services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

This comprehensive checklist will help you save time, stay organized and raise more donations. One that will grab their attention, pull at their heartstrings and motivate them to give. Yet, you also need it to be an effective fundraiser so you increase revenue and raise even more than your in-person fundraisers from previous years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Once your donors are moved or inspired by your stories of impact, an effective way to capture their attention is to have a call-to-action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

This video from Candid provides easy-to-follow best practices for raising more money online. Special attention is paid to improving your donation pages and email campaigns, what to look for in an online platform, and when it makes sense to invest in digital advertising. 2) 10 Strategies for Success with Digital Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But sometimes, you just have to raise your standards and demand better. Your nonprofit CRM thinks you’re high maintenance We all want a partner who pays attention, and your nonprofit CRM should be no different! This attention to detail enhances your experience, making it easier for your organization to reach its ambitious goals.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In our story, the resolution would be raising enough funds to provide every school child with a nutritional breakfast and lunch. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. If you’re raising funds for equipment, supplies, vehicles, etc.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

Select one of four legal paths for raising funds in the U.S. fundraising strategy is determining the types of funders from which it seeks to raise funds. Communicate your organization’s unique value proposition clearly, transparently, authentically, and relevantly. A fundamental part of any international organization’s U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Share expertise on your website and on other websites or blogs to raise your rankings. Links from your site and to your site raise SEO rankings. 5) SEO can help you get local attention. Does your nonprofit do amazing work, yet you don’t get the attention you need or deserve to attract supporters and those much-needed funds?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

What sets Marey apartand has caught the attention of risk-averse studiosis its training data. The startup raised a $70 million seed round last year, backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst. That could allow companies to generate broadcast-quality commercials on demand.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. This season, the real win isn’t just in dollars raised, but in creating champions who will stick with you for the long haul. A compelling opening line.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers. These individuals can amplify your message to their followers and bring more attention to your nonprofit. Offer to partner with them on projects or campaigns related to your cause.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 29, 2024

President and Mrs. Carter began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity near their home in southwest Georgia more than 40 years ago and soon brought worldwide attention to the need for decent and affordable housing. Williams added: Born and raised in Georgia, a place like home for me, he regularly saw that racism and bigotry existed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

You are limited to 150 characters, so get straight to the point, draw attention to your bio with emojis and campaign hashtags, and include a call-to-call to action. Emojis are a colorful way to draw attention to your captions and calls-to-action and add personality to your posts. Second, write a compelling Instagram bio.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds. 8 Ways Nonprofits Can Use ChatGPT to Raise More Before diving into the impressive capabilities of ChatGPT, it’s important to acknowledge that it does have limitations.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. It’s better to overachieve than risk raising less than you planned.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving trends Best practices for raising more through mobile giving How mobile giving technology can help What is mobile giving? Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Well cover: What is mobile giving?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The initiative has caught investor attention in a major way, as the seed round illustrates — further proof that space station and in-space habitat plays are getting hotter. Gravitics raises $20M to make the essential units for living and working in space by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 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. Only a fraction of those ads makes it past our “attention wall” and are something we remember as consumers.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this webinar, we’ll show you how to use CauseVox’s cutting-edge tools to create standout campaigns that grab attention and drive donations. With donations more competitive than ever, it’s time to ditch the cookie-cutter playbook and bring your A-game. Let’s make this your best fundraising season yet!

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