Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

To keep employees, volunteers, and donors safe, in-person events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust. COVID-19 obviously changed this dynamic. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

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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! Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Nonprofit fundraising events can be a great opportunity to bring the support of donors, volunteers, and fundraisers together in real life to rally around your cause, whether it’s through a nationwide 5k or a local bowl-a-thon. 1) Start with a clear goal. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started….

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

The corporate philanthropic community has been working hard to make an impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the past 6 years. We pulled together some data from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2020 report 1 to help illustrate the impact of COVID-19 on the progress toward goals 1 – 3.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Email marketing for nonprofits is a powerful tool that can do much more for your brand than just raising awareness. Brand awareness: Marketers consistently say that email marketing is one of the most effective ways to build brand awareness and connect with current and prospective audience members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

They posted to Facebook to help raise awareness and ask for donations. A series of short videos like this that tell a little bit about the campaign can really increase visibility and awareness, and lead to more donations. Each team has their own page with their own goal. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Did you r association recognize your member volunteers for their se rvice? Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. For example, if the executive team is discussing which employees to include in a new working group or leadership opportunity, its helpful if theyre aware of who you are. A key to professional growth is self-awareness, but we all have blind spots.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To kickstart your research process, you can ask your well-connected board members, staff, or volunteers for recommendations. It’s a win-win situation!

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

and Canada Hub at Giving Tuesday , and Cara Dickerson, vice president, Customer Success at Momentive Software , annual awareness around GivingTuesday results in people having the inspiration to be generous and personal reason to give. Volunteering time and donating needed items are just as important. Make it personal.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Both small and large NFPs should be aware of the risks unique to their organizations and be proactive in preventing fraud. The Fraud Triangle NFPs should be aware of the fraud triangle theory. Examples include greed, paying off debt, or wanting to meet personal or business goals. This statement is true regardless of a NFPs size.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The number of loyal volunteers. Or they had a wonderful volunteer experience. The problem with monetary metrics The problem with setting minimum dollar goals for fundraisers is, inevitably, it will cause them to leave money on the table. The $10K seemed like a win, and got the fundraiser to their annual goal. They should.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Incorporate testimonials from satisfied donors, volunteers, or community members to add credibility and authenticity to your donation request letter. Explain your mission. Include authentic testimonials or endorsements.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. Their goal is to provide quality resources that will help combat mental health issues that plague their profession. Their goal is to cut teen suicide rates in half by 2028. Adolescent Counseling Services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. This Nonprofit Pro study found that “just over 74 percent of participants said that peer-to-peer fundraising software has made keeping track of information on participants, volunteers and fundraisers easier.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

Make sure to get your nonprofit added to the list of benefiting charities through these apps, then let your supporters know how they can use them to help your nonprofit reach its fundraising goals. With crowdfunding, it’s easier than ever before for nonprofits to meet their fundraising goals. 4) Schedule in time to volunteer.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 27, 2024

What we are missing is the loving awareness needed to build empathy. There can be no human connections or trust without empathy and the loving awareness that leads to understanding. Shifting towards cultivating loving awareness What if this new system could be as simple as a shift in mindset?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A single campaign, post, or story has the potential to go viral, bringing awareness to a cause or organization. Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms: Enable nonprofits to share their mission, set goals, and encourage donations through community-driven campaigns on third-party sites or supporters’ social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2023

Thankfully, the Google Ad Grants Program offers access to $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every month to qualified nonprofits, and in this free webinar , you’ll learn how to implement a Google Ads strategy at your nonprofit.

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TechImpact

JULY 9, 2014

79% of nonprofit professionals cite boosting fundraising as their ultimate goal they’d like to accomplish through content marketing. Second being brand awareness, with engagement coming in third. Content marketing strategies utilizing five or more social media platform are among the most effective.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

Whole Whale created the Funnel of Engagement to help orgs like you better map the typical journey a supporter takes from being Aware of your organization to becoming Committed to your cause. Heres what that looks like: Aware : People learn your name and start to understand what you stand for. Committed : They stick around.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Use social fundraising as a way to spread awareness. Nonprofit awareness: Social fundraising can help to connect your organization with people who might need your help, and also, people who might want to contribute and help. General awareness: The more people see, learn, and hear about your cause, the more informed they will become.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

The need for volunteer recruitment at nonprofits is ongoing because it is impossible to retain 100% of volunteers. The ebb and flow of volunteers is natural, but that doesn’t mean nonprofits should give up on recruitment. Here are ten creative ways that nonprofits can start recruiting volunteers: 1.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast. . Fortunately, modern advocacy technology is aware of this potential shortcoming and has solutions. . Use technology with a face-to-face component.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

To tap this potential, your NGO, nonprofit, or charity needs to activate its social media presence before, during, and after #GivingTuesday to help build the movement and, in the process, raise awareness and funds for your organization and mission. Presented on September 27 via webinar, below are the notes and deck. Thank you! .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Be aware: if you dont address them, those choices could follow you to another CRM and lead to similar consequences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. your neighbors. your family members. Cultivation.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Here’s how your nonprofit can do the same: 1) Identify your goals. Determine your starting point and end goals, then build around them. Be sure to ask for input from your team, including volunteers—you might be surprised by the creative suggestions that come up when you get everyone involved. That’s ok, too!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It can be tough to know how to move forward since your donors have different communication goals than your nonprofit. The social media posts that get the most engagement often include strong examples of mission impact, surprising facts, spotlights on special groups like kids and volunteers, or useful tools and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. Emotional Connection: The campaign raised awareness about ALS, a debilitating disease, fostering empathy and a desire to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The experience has made me acutely aware that access to information about trends in nonprofit technology, online fundraising, and social media often does not reach small NGOs – especially those in rural areas. It’s important to be aware that e-newsletters that are sent BCC often trigger spam controls and are blocked by email servers.

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