Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are you raising money for a specific program in your organization? Do you need to raise money quickly for an emergency? Is your organization starting a new program and needs the funds to kickstart things? Once you identify what you’re fundraising for, you can set a fundraising goal for how much money you want to raise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization. Or perhaps your organization saves exotic animals from becoming extinct. What problem will you solve?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor. The Development Chief has featured Emily’s story in newsletters, inspiring other volunteers and potential donors.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chances are, there’s a cause you’re enthusiastic about. Sure, you can volunteer and advocate for causes that you feel connected with, but you may still feel like you can do more. And you don’t have to be a seasoned fundraiser to raise money for charity. Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Most nonprofits would love to have more young people join their cause as volunteers or donors. The article states, “Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and promoters of your organization and cause…By all accounts, however, organizations have made a limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.”

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

If only fundraising was as easy as ‘just’ asking for money, right? Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. The Importance of the Donor Relationship. Communication, communication, communication.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Moved to action, she and a friend pledged not to shower until they raised enough money to build a well. This integration ensures that all information is easily accessible and well-organized, which is essential for sharing stories with donors and raising funds efficiently.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. The Cause : Doctors Without Borders (healthcare, international aid ). Were you familiar with the organization before donating? This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Donated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 Compared with traditional fundraisers, it requires less money and resources. times greater than ticketed events.”.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

For most nonprofits, the lion’s share of money comes from the smallest group of people. And, since you’re likely going to be raising major gifts, it will be money well spent! Your objectives are to: get folks comfortable telling their own story, and fire folks up from listening to other people’s stories.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations. This next generation is reshaping the giving landscape in ways predictably reflective of their status as digital natives while rallying around priority causes like social justice and climate change.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This isn’t just a casual coffee chat; it’s a pivotal meeting that can define a donor’s impression of you, your organization, and may determine whether they make a moderate gift, a significant one, or none at all. The donor might feel that their time has been wasted, or worse, they may question the competence of your entire organization.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

generation so your organization can ensure future fundraising success. They’re all about making a positive impact on the world through their actions and the causes they support. Sharing detailed reports (adding graphics is a plus), success stories, and even challenges you face make your organization relatable and real.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. 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.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” . This will allow you to more accurately compare different online fundraisers and identify which ones are bringing in or losing money. .

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NetWits

MAY 10, 2011

How do you get your supporters to raise more money for your cause? So what’s holding them back from raising the kind of money you know they’re capable of?? It’s the participant’s story about why they’re fundraising for your organization. It’s the age old question isn’t it? It’s personal. —

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It makes sense that animal organizations are the second most popular type of organization people want to support—right behind youth and family causes, and tied with medical research organizations. That doesn’t mean that raising funds for your animal organization is easy! Using Storytelling in Your Appeal .

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. These nonprofit books provide sample messaging and practical guidance to help you write appeals that resonate with your donors and compel them to support your organization.

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

There are much better ways to raise money that are cheaper, require less staff time, and generate more net revenue. . You may have a boss or board members who don’t realize how much heavy lifting and staff time it takes to put on an event and think it’s some kind of easy windfall for the organization. . The answers are many. .

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Blue Avocado

JULY 23, 2024

Introduction from the author (2024) Six years ago, I penned this article for Blue Avocado in which I shared thoughts on the best way to connect with donors by researching their capacity, interest in — and heart connection to — a cause. There’s lots of money out there and lots of people eager to give it to good causes.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. Instead of disrupting the narrative flow with external links or calls-to-action, donations become an integral part of the story itself.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? Your nonprofit’s donors do not belong to you alone; you’re likely in competition with many like-minded organizations. 2021 Year End Success Stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. People don’t just want to know that their donation is helping a broader cause.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”? Every organization (and by that I mean the dedicated staff) that runs some version of a peer-to-peer fundraising event wants to help their participants be better fundraisers.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Here’s the reality: your passion and your vision require MONEY to fulfill. It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. Keep reading.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Bonfire Organize a bonfire night and roast leftover marshmallows from summer! As you’re sitting by the fire, you can also host a scary story contest. Pick a scenic route with the most beautiful trees, and have your participants walk it out to support your cause. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

They also have varying levels of commitment to your event and organization. With so much money at stake, it’s important that your event communications resonate with participants and anticipate their needs. Chances are they’re closely connected to your cause. Highlight stories of those who’ve raised money with minimal effort.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Cause Camp 2020 is officially in the books! Our team owes a big ‘thank you’ to our Cause Camp host, Julia Campbell , who gracefully led us through both days of programming. Here is a recap of Cause Camp 2020. . DSNNN won $2,500 for their collaborative art project and organization. She remarked, “We are resilient.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Whether discussing the latest industry trend on your online community platform or registering for your annual event, members want to connect with their organization from the convenience of their mobile devices. Text-to-give is a vital form of technology that many organizations leverage as part of their fundraising strategy.

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2024

Research has shown that Black nonprofit leaders face unique challenges , particularly in securing adequate funding for their organizations. Similarly, Cause Effective’s study Money, Power and Race: The Lived Experience of Fundraisers of Color sheds light on the systemic issues Black individuals encounter in fundraising.

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