Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. It takes commitment, guts, and a great story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. My role was to document the event and collect stories. The Art of Story Capture.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate! It’s about telling your story in an authentic way that fans the flames already burning in people’s hearts. This is why stories are so important. It’s pretty simple. Their name.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Can they make donations via mobile devices seamlessly? Is your pitch for year-end donations clearly stated on your website? Haydon suggests that allowing supporters to make donations directly on your website lends an aura of legitimacy and trustworthiness, rather than redirecting them to PayPal or another third-party site.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It’s almost the year-end giving season, and most non-profits I know are getting ready to reach out to their donors to ask for one more donation before the end of the year. Assume this e-mail is being sent by the following organization: A homeless shelter in a major US city that serves 1,000s of people per year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2014

The campaign included creating nonprofit impact videos and stories based on issue areas, such as land use, violence, obesity, volunteerism, etc. The videos and stories would be shared by social media and multiple channels and would also be available on the DonorEdge site. Next use an infographic, picture, or video of homeless people.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

This year's Day of Service featured three different projects - a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC's largest homeless shelter and meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen. My role was to document the event and collect stories. Event 360 was a sponsor for the Day of Service. Be prepared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Cylinda’s story aligns with why Rob Wu and Jeff Chang co-founded CauseVox in the first place. Every dollar donated strengthened the people of Ukraine and helped with refugee relocation. Updates: Let Your Donor Know How Their Donation Is Being Used. Utilizing Multiple Donation Forms. Donation Tiers.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Charity:water’s latest campaign for 2014 is focused around donating to the people of Malawi, Africa. Watch the video and be completely inspired to donate here. Unlike the majority of donation-based sites, Centscere doesn’t target million dollar donors. 5) The startup that donates clothing to the homeless as you shop.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

According to Giving USA data , individual donors consistently account for over 75% of all the donations that are made in the United States each year. billion was donated in the United States. That means communicating with donors BETWEEN mailings so they feel emotionally connected to your mission, which paves the way to a donation.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

More than any other time of the year it's time for charities to tell their compelling story. The donated Dell smartphones normally use AT&T or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go or contract plans, but they can function without it because they are Wi-Fi-capable. The Mobile Beacon device, by-the-way, works well with the donated Dell phones.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

, we also have individual concerns that are more outwardly-focused (Why are there so many homeless people on the street these days? For individuals who care about helping to alleviate a community problem (homelessness, for example), there are three options: Do nothing (which will also do nothing to alleviate their need to help!).

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

Data and story-telling. For starters, data is an indispensable part of the story-telling to your donors and constituents, facilitating the formation of longer term relationships. Better asked: which storyline is more likely to compel you to make a donation? So.how many people donated blood? Use small data (i.e.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

They even got to meet Keo Savon, the young Cambodian women that we are sending to college by donating the royalties from my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” to the Sharing Foundation. I introduced her to my colleague, Mark Horvath’s organization, Invisible People , and we donated. Youth in Philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Once you identify the message of your fundraising email, you can add the stories, photos, and videos that drive the message home. Just remember, your job is to write a fundraising email that will get opened, get read, and get the action you are seeking: a donation. . Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

The government run “Remand Houses” are shelters for homeless youth who are runaways, orphans, facing domestic violence at home, or too young to go to jail for a crime. The kids were thrilled with the donation. Others may donate. Rajen is also looking at other needs for the home.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) empowers youth in our community to find their way through social-emotional support and by building safe, accepting communities. Impacting: Mental health. Headquarters in: Redwood City, CA. How To Support Adolescent Counseling Services. Learn more about Adolescent Counseling Center. Laughs for the Troops.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The App also provides: adoptable dog search by zip code, simple giving to help homeless pets, and their grassroots pledge to start seeing invisible dogs. Use visuals to tell our story and reach friends of fans. This gave Michelle and her team an idea: What if they had a cute animal mascot for their holiday turkey donation drive?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. One of the primary ways we do this is through story. Once you have gathered and analyzed the data, you will have a better idea of how to craft a story that speaks to them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

He started it because on a cold December day, he passed a homeless person on the street asking for money. a street musician, a homeless person, your favorite charity. You can purchase flowers or other item and $10 will be donated to your favorite charity. Sasha did a talk about his month-long generosity experiment.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

The TechSoup Global network has donated 9.7 Sure, the numbers are impressive, but even more impressive is the impact those technology product donations have made. It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

pandemics, climate change, economic variations, and donation ups and downs) should be assumed as inevitable future dynamics. Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. With thoughtful volunteer stewardship, you can earn more donations from volunteers, fostering a dedicated giving pipeline. For many nonprofits, volunteers are the face of the organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

You want to help the homeless? Microgiving is when a person donates small, seemingly insignificant amounts of money to a cause or a nonprofit. Many microgiving websites make it outrageously simple to donate, and with mobile giving on the rise, we can definitely expect an increase in the number of smaller donations.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By thinking through your fundraising strategy before October 1, you can collect your stories and integrate your efforts, keeping your messaging and images consistent through mail, email, social media, events, and any other channels you may use. 48 billion is donated to nonprofits each year in November and December.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. Use your donor management software to identify donors that haven’t donated in the last year. They may not even remember they donated!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Set Up a “Donate” Button on Facebook When one of Facebook’s billions of users searches for your nonprofit, you want to provide the easiest possible path for them to contribute to your cause. The easiest path is the Facebook “Donate” button. Select “Make Purchase or Donation” and then click “Donate” in the pop-down menu.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. But how do you get to know someone when all you know is that they gave your organization a bigger-than-average donation in the last year? Contact them and thank them again for their donation. Start With Gratitude.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Yet today they face new competition for mindshare, engagement and donations from purposeful for-profit companies. Shift to community-focused messaging that drives engagement: A second strategy is to ensure nonprofits frame their messaging in ways that will most effectively drive engagement, donations and support.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lola’s story: Turning volunteers into super supporters When Lola Woods went into the Idaho Youth Ranch thrift store she wasn’t thinking about runaway or homeless youth. Lola had never met any kids who were homeless or who had run away. When she got home Lola went to their website to sign up to volunteer.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

As fundraising becomes more and more digital, creating sustainable and predictable donations takes on new importance. Optimize Your Donation Form For Recurring Donations. One of the best ways to push your donors to become monthly donors is by creating a donation form that subtly tells them what you want.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

In today’s battle of the inboxes, tweets, Facebook updates, text messages, and banner ads flying across the screen, organizations can’t afford to ignore online fundraising 101 strategies to motivate and inspire supporters to donate money. Example of Bad Subject Line: Renew Your Commitment to End Dog Homelessness.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Through their #GivingTuesday campaign , Youth Volunteers and other supporters are encouraged to take unselfies and share them, and the YVC blog has been highlighting supporters and their stories in the weeks leading up to Dec. Thanks to a generous donor, they are also able to offer matching donations for #GivingTuesday contributions.

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