Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission. This helps sponsors demonstrate their support of a good cause, while boosting your marketing efforts exponentially.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. Write essays or articles for special or niche publications in your cause area to court and recruit professionals in the field. So what can nonprofits do about it?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Since your planned donors have demonstrated beyond a doubt that they’re invested in your success, you can look to your planned donor list for major donor prospects. A major gift is a major investment in your cause, and many people don’t make major investments without thinking about it for a while. Why Implement It?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2024

Herring, a speaker, author, and nonprofit consultant, who wanted to raise awareness and appreciation for the nonprofit sector. This will make them feel valued and appreciated, as well as inspire them to continue supporting your cause. What is National Nonprofit Day? National Nonprofit Day was founded by Sherita J.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. These events create a sense of community by bringing people together around a shared cause to support, often inspiring your attendees to give generously.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. Inspiring speakers that resonate with your cause can captivate the audience.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For example, let’s say you send two emails on GivingTuesday and one raises twice as much as the other. Try to seed between 15-30% of your goal to show your donors and prospects that you’re successfully generating support for your cause and their gifts can help you reach your goal. That is a big difference!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Honor requests to share cultural performances or demonstrations.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Ultimately, what matters is that in advocacy, no one is an island—advocates derive strength and power from numbers, and a petition is one of the quickest and easiest ways to demonstrate the collective will of your supporters. An effective digital petition form should include a few key features and characteristics.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. With product fundraising, you can easily incorporate your mission and show donors the cause they’re supporting with their contributions. Let’s get started! Discount cards.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fundraising events are a staple in the nonprofit world, often seen as essential for raising immediate funds and increasing awareness. The Power of Fundraising Events in Major Gift Development Fundraising events are not just about the money raised on the night of the event. But what if these events could do more?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule , states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide. Tapping into the connections in your board of directors is essential for smart major donor fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 17, 2024

Are you looking to raise a certain amount of money? Perhaps your goal is to increase awareness about your cause or recruit volunteers. A memorable and meaningful event not only showcases your organization’s mission but also encourages attendees to form a lasting connection with your cause.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

However, it is alarmingly common for individuals to join nonprofit boards for self-serving reasons, rather than a genuine commitment to the cause, leading to a disengaged board and a pervasive culture of apathy. Active participation demonstrates your commitment and ensures that you are up to date with the organization’s needs and progress.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These platforms offer insights into donors’ giving history, wealth indicators, and philanthropic interests, enabling your organization to identify and engage potential donors most likely to support your cause. In 2020 , The PMC raised an impressive $50 million during its Reimagined event, contributing $767 million over 41 years.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. This can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring people to get involved with the nonprofit’s mission. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2021

And great live auctions depend on the energy in the room, a spirit of generosity in supporting a good cause, and skillful orchestration by an auctioneer. Make a fun video demonstrating the value of the auction items to get people excited, and shout out the winners on the stream. Hybridizing Your Live Auction.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 23, 2024

After all, this strategy empowers mission-oriented organizations looking to raise more through mutually beneficial partnerships with for-profit businesses. There are a wide range of workplace giving programs that benefit companies, their employees, and the causes they collectively support.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Through integrated multichannel campaigns and intense optimization based on audience and key performance metrics, MESG Marketing helps nonprofits raise more money, grow and cultivate constituent bases, drive advocacy actions, and develop their online brands. Learn more at MESG.marketing ! Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These campaigns may involve phone calls or occasional events and demonstrations, but most advocacy work will be conducted through virtual means. . Digital campaigns can be an effective way to spread the word about your cause quickly to a wide audience of supporters. Of course, there are several challenges to getting noticed online.

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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. Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. What about schools or conservation causes?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A compelling year-end appeal is: Human: Messaging in a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign should be relatable and authentic, so donors feel a genuine connection to the cause. After setting your goal for dollars raised, determine what metrics you will be tracking throughout the campaign and your goals to measure against.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

The good news is regardless of these changes, the primary focus of the event remains the same—golf and your cause. The past year has demonstrated the need to plan for multiple scenarios. This lets folks who might not be comfortable with gathering the opportunity to play on their own time for your cause. 5) Add a virtual round.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While nonprofits are constantly working to increase monetary donations, donations of time are equally important to moving a mission or a cause forward. They may want to feel part of a larger community or directly contribute to a cause they believe in. Some might be looking to gain valuable experience in a specific cause area.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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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. In turn, they’ll benefit from the positive association with your cause and can expand their own reach within your nonprofit’s community of supporters.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Here, we raised “lightly restricted” dollars for a research partnership with ABFE, a philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. We are delighted to report that we’ve raised nearly $2.8 It was also the most downloaded Candid report in 2023.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. Get more donations through in-the-moment giving Make it easier for people to support your cause.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

What got you to your first $1000 raised won’t be the strategy that gets you to your first $100,000 raised. These individuals have already demonstrated an interest in your cause, and with the right approach, you can rekindle their support. As a fundraiser, you’re keenly aware of how precious every dollar is to your cause.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Bolstering their public image by visibly supporting your cause. Identify potential corporate sponsors As corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs and cause-related marketing increase in popularity, there are plenty of companies that are eager to partner with nonprofits and support pivotal causes.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Vaguely knowing they’re contributing to a good cause alone isn’t enough for the majority of supporters. Demonstrate impact. Using photographs.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 28, 2024

Make sure you’ve specified KPIs to measure success – whether it’s dollars raised, donors contacted or new leads generated – and what constitutes success for each metric. Tapping into networks can extend your donor pool and raise overall awareness of your mission. What about professional groups or associations related to your field?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause. Demonstrating genuine care fosters trust and opens doors for future support. Encourage conversations, answer questions with enthusiasm, and address concerns promptly.

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