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Safe by Design: How to Boost Your WordPress Site’s Security

Byte Technology

However, if you don’t stay on top of updates you won’t get the patches and your site becomes vulnerable to nefarious hackers looking to steal data or just cause mayhem. However, a hacker can use trackbacks to cause huge problems through “denial-of-service” attacks (DDoS). Don’t let anyone browse the directory of your WordPress website.

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9 Virtual Fundraising Event Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Successful Virtual Fundraising Events: Inspiring Stories from Nonprofits eBook shows how these nonprofits created entertaining and engaging virtual fundraisers that expanded “attendance,” livestreamed for their cause, boosted donations and even how several increased their net profits over the previous year’s in-person event during tumultuous times.

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5 Times Foundations Cause More Problems Than They Solve

NonProfit Hub

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. And if you’re unsure, here’s a hint: ask your grantees.

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What Do Donors Expect from a Nonprofit? Hints for Improving Your Relationship

Tech Soup

Donors give their hard-earned money to your organization because they believe you are making a difference for a cause they care about. Here are some hints for improving your nonprofit's relationship with your key donors. value your work and want to support you in changing the world for the.

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Easy Revenue Boosters To Keep Guests Watching Your Stream

Greater Giving

Use these strategies to design a successful livestream program: Build excitement to a main feature, cultivate a fun and entertaining environment, crowd-source content and establish a personal and emotional connection to the cause. Looking for even more ways to spice up your virtual event this year? Audience Participation. Games and Raffles.

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#GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp

Greater Giving

Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors from around the world contribute to causes they care about—and many even discover new organizations and missions they want to support. Use compelling, emotional images and video to get across the importance of your cause. GivingTuesday Fundraising in 30 Seconds. Get creative!

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Build excitement before you ask: Rethink your year-end giving social media plan

Candid

Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization. The goal here is to build a positive community that wants to support your cause, so you need to be active in it. Perhaps you can offer a glimpse of a planning meeting or a few objects that hint at next year’s gala theme. Just make sure you get permission!