Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Hello Have Fun, Do Gooders! The dates on this one are kinda funny 'cause we're at the end of the year. My Big Vision Worksheet illustrator, the hubs , has been swamped with work lately so our newest Big Vision Worksheet is coming out a few days after the new moon. A BIG thanks to him for creating it for us when he's so busy.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s not just about age and location; it’s about understanding why someone cares about the cause, what drives them, and what barriers might be preventing them from contributing. Interests: Within your cause, what are donors particularly passionate about? Pro Tip: It is really helpful (and fun!)

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

That’s what keeps things fun and engaging! But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Schedule those posts then wait for the fun. JUST for fun! Call to Action.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

It’s a fun idea that ties in the organization to the activity. Plus it’s super fun. There are few things people love more than getting a bit competitive or showing their friends that they’re willing to get wild for a cause. The more clearly you connect it to your cause, the better it will catch on. Sip for a Cause.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 27, 2021

There is a lot of opportunity to have fun, engage supporters, and make money! Understanding Why People Give (hint: it’s not what you think!) Having some understanding of why people give helps you figure out how to ask them to contribute to your cause and that will ultimately help you raise more money.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This impact statement and your featured image can quickly communicate to them what it is you do and why they may want to donate to your cause. This can be a fun way for your donors to share your work—and why they’re passionate about it—with the world. Your conversion rate will thank you. Enlarge this image 8.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You are passionate about your cause. Some people will be aligned with social causes other than your own. You can never have too much fun as you create a bond. Take a hint from them and stop trying to fit in. The post How Small Nonprofits Can Recruit Entrepreneur Volunteers to Their Cause appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

hint: it’s very helpful if you can make your “character” a specific person/animal or small group of people/animals that you can attach names to). Our new playground equipment has turned our backyard into an oasis of fun for our resident kids to play and just be a kid. You’re connecting people with causes they care about.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

If you depend on a foundation with whom you have a long-standing relationship, what happens when the grants manager—your primary contact—retires and the Trustees decide to support another cause? Here’s a hint…you have something to fall back on.]. Watching the numbers is half the fun! Folks across the U.S. and so is pie.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Remember, 1 in 4 people donate to a cause because a friend or a family member asked them to. A special welcome series targeted at just this group can be the key to donor retention and the tipping point to get them involved in other areas of your cause. In yet another email, give the recipient additional ways to get involved.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In my free time, I'm a fellow and lecturer at Georgetown, focusing on how to best activate audiences to support causes/nonprofits. Can you give us a little hint on how these relate to why donors give? They're also donating to a cause to benefit their family or their communities, or maybe to just feel good about themselves.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Creating a personalized experience that focuses on your volunteer’s preferences and the problem they are attempting to fulfill can help to convert them to donors and champions for your cause. Survey volunteers to better understand what motivates them to give their time to your nonprofit (hint: this will help to create donation opportunities).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. Crowdsourced Campaigns for Causes: Benefiting social good or just social?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. Fundraising Event Ideas from A to Z : These fundraising ideas for nonprofits will help you encourage event engagement and keep it fun! Include a shareable.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

Include a link directly to your registration page on your Facebook event page to make it easy for those who find your auction to join in the fun and help with fundraising. For in-person auction events Qgiv’s auction planner covers everything you need to consider to be successful, including helpful hints about managing your venue.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s pretty hard to keep your revenue numbers up when this many people leave your cause each year. Hint: It’s all about the post-gift experience. Instead, have a fun cookout, or throw porch party honoring your donors. Have some fun! Roughly one out of every two donors renewed their gifts last year.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

All of these are transforming the way we do fundraising today: new (and fun) social media tools, innovations in email marketing, the use of poignant images and video – I’m even seeing video embedded inside paper capital campaign case statements. Demonstrating clear results for the people or causes they serve.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 6, 2017

While you might not have any directly relatable data on file to help you determine whether your donors will be responsive to text-to-give, your donor database can give you hints. Not to mention, many text-to-give platforms have fun gamification tools, like fundraising thermometers, that can help you up the urgency of your live appeal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

We’re going to have fun over the next hour. A little insider hint for you. And we tripled that revenue in 18 months, which was a super fun ride, if you can imagine. A little stressful too, but really fun. We’re here to talk about whether or not your fundraising staff is leaving money on the table.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

It can connect donors to your cause and explain your mission. A good story can be the deciding factor in contextual giving and connect donors closer to your cause. For a creative mobile fundraising campaign, consider hosting a fun and engaging scavenger hunt! Segment your messages. Scavenger hunt.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

The Nonprofit Technology Bash will be the best place to mingle and meet with folks from all across the nonprofit technology sector, as well as kick back and have some fun on the last night of the Interactive conference. The Beacon: Lounge with a Conscience!

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

com for petition ideas related to your cause — use your native CRM features, or build your own petition module on your website, to convert visitors into subscribers to your email list through timely calls to action and campaigns. Email lists are more fun when you can talk about them with friends. Scan sites like Change.org or Care2.com

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

In short, when you know the reasons people support your cause, you have an edge in asking for…and getting…donations. There’s always a driving emotion that causes people to give. Developing an understanding of why people give can help you figure out which psychological triggers will lead to donations for your cause.

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