Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. The Boot Camp includes training, coaching, and project based learning.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

In this guide, we’ll review 14 creative, inspirational ideas to help you decide what your next winter-themed fundraising campaign will be. These peer-to-peer fundraising ideas require participants to make personal fundraising pages to share with family and friends based on your campaign’s main fundraising page.

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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. Steward donors with an email campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

You may be familiar Goodwill as a place to shop, but the nonprofit does much more including helping people find jobs. In honor of Labor Day, Goodwill launches the #LaborofLove Campaign this week. I interviewed Beth Perell, VP of Communications and Information Management to learn more about the campaign strategy and goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 Thursday’s Give Miami Day raised $5.2 As Miami continues to evolve, Give Miami Day acts as a gateway for new members of the community to learn more about local causes they are passionate about and contribute to the overall success of our city,” said Miami Foundation CEO Javier Alberto Soto.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Here are five tips to help you raise more for your mission: Be transparent with your supporters. Instead of just communicating about your fundraising campaigns, share other involvement opportunities, such as volunteer experiences and advocacy opportunities. Annual campaigns or events. Embrace hybrid events. Get creative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness. Using your voice and platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and raise awareness about the challenges creates meaningful change. Advocacy and Awareness : Philanthropy extends beyond monetary contributions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. million, with an average gift of $134.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2014

New Tips From the Giving Day Playbook on Crowdfunding Campaigns by Marika Lynch. Last year, Knight Foundation published the Giving Day Playbook , a soup-to-nuts guide to 24-hour online campaigns that community foundations are increasingly organizing to promote local philanthropy.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

She’s the development director at a local chapter of a large, nationwide nonprofit organization. She’d tried mixing up her campaigns a bit, but they just weren’t bringing in what they used to. As part of the planning and preparation for their upcoming fiscal year, her sustainer (monthly donor) fundraising targets had been raised.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

After all, your valuable donors can’t register for your event or participate in your upcoming campaign if they don’t know it’s happening! These are individuals who have social media followings, personal networks, and a huge potential to turn your next fundraising campaign into a success by putting it in front of as many people as possible.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

When other organizations post-pandemic had crumbling capital campaigns, PSRC reached its $5.35 The organization bought a building and began a capital campaign. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? Drew Dyson is a minister by training. I won’t bury the lede. million goal. He did what donors love.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

When other organizations post-pandemic had crumbling capital campaigns, PSRC reached its $5.35 The organization bought a building and began a capital campaign. So, why could Drew raise money when others could not? Drew Dyson is a minister by training. I won’t bury the lede. million goal. He did what donors love.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels. Raise awareness Many organizations run official awareness campaigns on social media sites to spread the word about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and get people talking.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. Recycling electronics definitely qualifies.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

However, you quickly realize that your team is in trouble: you need new equipment for training, but the team doesn’t have the funds. With such a short timeline before classes end, how will you reach enough supporters to fund your summer training sessions? Your local community can offer loyal, powerful support to your team.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate philanthropy helps companies build a strong community presence, which can lead to better relations with important local figures. These programs are easy for employees to participate in and boost both the business’s reputation and the money raised for the eligible nonprofits. Improved reputation and brand image.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers. Train volunteers. Craft a mission statement.

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Care2

JULY 29, 2012

In fundraising, did you know that the more you ask people to suffer, the more money you will raise? According to studies by Chris Olivola “when people anticipate that they're going to have to suffer to raise money for a charity, then their willingness to contribute to that cause actually goes up.” It sounds crazy, right?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

National Mentoring Month is a month-long campaign run by the MENTOR organization and its affiliates across the country. In order to build those positive relationships, MENTOR recruits and provides training resources to potential mentors and links the right mentors to mentees across the nation. About National Mentoring Month.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. Provide board members with resources and training on making effective asks for donations and support.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

At the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we believe anyone can become a philanthropist by rallying friends, family, and local businesses to support the causes they care about. These include tried and true fundamentals of successful event and peer-to-peer campaign planning, and lessons learned during the pandemic.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

In this guide, we’ll dive into a list of the best animal-centric in-person and virtual fundraising ideas for increasing revenue for your animal-focused nonprofit: Partner with a local pet store. Partner with a local pet store. Your local pet stores are already selling merchandise and services to their customers. Sponsor a class.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2018

GivingTuesday celebrates philanthropy and countries around the world that participate make it their own, unleashing creative and localized strategies to promote a culture of giving. Leading up to the day, organizations provide training in online digital fundraising and giving via mobile apps.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

The training event, which will be live streamed starting at 9:00 am , will feature fundraising and social media gurus Katya Andresen, Danielle Brigida, Tracy Equality Viselli, Jocelyn Harmon and more. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The campaign has been profiled on this blog since it started. Minnesota’s ‘Networked Nonprofits’ raised $13.4M million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. Note from Beth: The 3rd annual Minnesota Give to Max Day took place last month.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Do they have a library of on demand trainings on how to use their tool? Some email providers, like the one I use, Active Campaign , offer customers the chance to book free 30 minute 1:1 coaching session with an expert. . an out-of-town donor could be invited to a local event. Customer support .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. I illustrated each principle with examples of nonprofit social fundraising campaigns that highlight a particular practice.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

According to research by the Congressional Management Foundation, nearly half of congressional staff believe that “most advocacy campaigns of identical form messages are sent without the constituent’s knowledge or approval.”. Era of Increased Activism and Grassroots Campaigning. Enter Susan. Without a big budget. It will take time.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Launch social media campaigns. Use online fundraising tools.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: . Raise awareness of volunteer grants.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. We offered a light tea and lunch, had local craft vendors and hand-made wreaths for sale, and shared what we had accomplished for the year. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Before you head out with your team of volunteer wrappers, host a training session to make sure they’ve got the folding and taping skills they need for your fundraiser. You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases.

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