Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. One critical success factor in planning an engaging auction is securing high-quality, unique items that appeal to your target audience. Happy fundraising! Let’s dive in!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this guide, we’ll walk through three tips to take your nonprofit’s website aesthetic to the next level. To make your site accessible for all audiences, always ensure there is adequate contrast between text and background colors (at least a 4.5:1 1 ratio for copy and 3:1 for headings). Typography. Infographics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause. In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. Wondering what to say and do during your virtual fundraising event? Streaming Platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event. Is fundraising your key priority?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, if you’re considering launching a GivingTuesday fundraising campaign , having a strong presence on social media is a no-brainer for success. Check out these seven tips, and prepare for major engagement from both old and new supporters! Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. A word on content and AI Search for SEO tips and you’ll read a lot about creating good content that people will want to read.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2020

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design firm that specializes in creating digital slide decks with editorial clarity and design that enable nonprofits to connect with audiences and move them from interest to action. Calling all presenters, trainers, and fundraisers! 3) First slide. 6) Brevity rules.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

With more than 150 countries joining, and more than 14 billion impressions on social channels every year, it’s the perfect opportunity to tell your story to a global audience of people interested in making a difference through the power of social media. 1) Define your narrative. 2) Think of your objectives. 3) Plan your content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Facebook has made both creating and donating to Fundraisers a highly streamlined process. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

How can my scrappy smaller organization, with all the tasks my team is already juggling, adopt a new fundraising CRM and learn to use it with the least amount of disruption?” A successful communication plan considers different audiences, communication channels, and vehicles. You’re thinking, “I agree — we’re awesome!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. When more and more content is bad, good content deepens connections with audiences, ranks high in search engines, and amplifies impact. This article walks through seven tips.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Whether youre a small nonprofit or a large organization with a national or even global reach, SMS messaging can elevate your fundraising strategy, help build deeper donor relationships , and increase the ROI of your online and offline campaigns. SMS messaging stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 28, 2025

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: A Fresh Take for 2025 Did you know that peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns are reported to raise 35% more than traditional campaigns? By empowering individuals to fundraise on your behalf, youre turning your community into active participants in your mission.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. As you reflect, identify the elements that resonated most deeply with your audience. As December 31 approaches, build urgency with countdowns and clear calls to action.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 9, 2024

You know that email marketing is one of the best ways to reach out to this target audience, but so does every other nonprofit. To make sure your email gets read rather than ignored, marked as spam, or tossed in the trash, compelling fundraiser email subject lines are an absolute must. Help us reach our fundraising target ).

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To keep donors around and retain their support, organizations have to grab supporters’ attention and make their communications stand out from the thousands of messages their audience receives each day. Survey your audience to determine whether they prefer email, direct mail, SMS messaging, or phone calls. Let’s get started!

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Cross-posting to multiple platforms, like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, can help you reach different segments of your audience, and this audience can be further targeted through paid social campaigns that attract new donors and drive traffic to your website.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

To navigate the challenges of COVID-19, nonprofits must adapt their fundraising messaging and communications approach. In this post, we cover the 5 critical elements to delivering the right message to the right audience at the right time.

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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. But random images won’t help you connect with your audience. Here are five things to avoid when creating effective social media content: 1.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? The top nonprofit websites capture audience interest at all stages of the donor funnel or journey. This guide explores tips to increase both marketing and fundraising qualified lead generation. Optimize your newsletter CTAs.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2024

Charity golf tournaments offer brands a unique opportunity to gain exposure to an engaged and affluent audience of golfers. Pro Tip: Once you receive a notification that a sponsorship has sold, reach out to the sponsor to thank them for their support, review the sponsor benefits their chosen package includes, and share any promotional assets.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

This hypothetical scenario begs the question: How can you inspire and captivate audiences, regardless of where they discover your organization? At the core of this type of platform-agnostic engagement is a well-crafted story that informs, inspires, and catalyzes audiences to support your organization.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Must-Watch Webinars for Event Planning from Industry Leading Professionals Planning a successful fundraising event requires creativity, strategy, and expert insights. Live Video Power: Capture your audiences attention during the event to drive higher bids. If you missed them, dont worryweve got you covered.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

When you’re a busy fundraising professional, it might seem like you’re jumping from one campaign to the next. However, I encourage you to take some time to analyze your online fundraising campaigns to optimize your overall fundraising results. It seems often easiest to “rinse and repeat” last year’s campaigns. Access your data.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2024

With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for your organization to employ diverse strategies to reach the widest audience with your online fundraising campaigns. Here are seven tips for optimizing your donation page to boost your online fundraising success. You know your donors.

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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. To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically.

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Achieve

JANUARY 21, 2025

With that in mind, lets explore five tips to effectively integrate social proof into your nonprofits online donation page. Did you know you can also leverage donor testimonials to drive fundraising? Feature these accreditations in your online donation form to show your audience that a credible third-party organization has verified you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2022

The social media network is now a prime opportunity for nonprofits to connect with a younger audience more personally and immediately. TikTok users are members of Generation Z , which presents an interesting engagement opportunity for your nonprofit to tap into a new, younger audience. TikTok’s Rise to the Top. The majority of U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

By Allan Torres , Digital Marketing Specialist at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Here are a few other tips to help you make the most of modals.

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