NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2014

More so than older generations, Millennials are more likely to get involved with a nonprofit than they are to make a donation. Asking Millennials to donate isn’t a doomed venture, but they are more likely to be willing to give of their time than their cash… at least at first. Millennials are Focused on Causes.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2014

While it might be hard to get other people to celebrate your birth on a monthly basis, you can let them celebrate your nonprofit every month with a regular recurring donation. Monthly donations are vital to your organization because they are regular, recurring revenue that you can count on. How to Ask for Monthly Gifts.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 30, 2015

Of course, there’s the aforementioned issue of money: how does a start-up NPO, likely working under tight budgetary constrictions, afford a new or redesigned site? Therefore, every NPO should be aware of the paths they can take towards securing quality free (or extremely discounted) web services. Get it donated.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Establishing a brand identity includes not only what people see in a logo, but also what people think about when your NPO comes up in a water cooler conversation. Sure, another NPO may have a similar cause, but they will never have the same personality. How do you create a personality for your NPO?

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 21, 2009

The tech underground model (loose yet organized affiliation of npo techs who share skills and back each other up) is one of the good models out there. Use it not only to advertise your services, but also to share files with clients, point to resources, clarify your working style/methods/contract, etc. 2) Get a wiki. Attend conferences.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril. For many non-profits, data crunching is everything.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 22, 2015

But the reasons behind stressing visuals in marketing strategies are obvious when one considers that most of the platforms used for communications today have a strong analytical function: essentially, it’s easy to track what’s working and what isn’t in terms of a marketing strategy.

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Byte Technology

MAY 12, 2015

Unfortunately, non-profit’s have much to fear these days: a slump in the economy that translates to a downturn in donations; an ineffective social media program; an unscrupulous or ineffective board of directors; an apathetic staff or volunteer base; the list goes on and on.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Well it’s easy to forget that in order to work toward any cause, NPOs need donations. If donations are the lifeblood of NPOs, it makes sense that we would show love to donors whenever we can. Show Donors What They Made Possible with Their Donation. Duh, right? This step is relatively simple.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word. Lean on your core supporters.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 23, 2015

And this should be particularly terrifying for those NPOs that accept online donations, as supporter’s financial information could be at grave risk along with an organization’s reputation. There are lots of designers available who may partner with non-profits for pro bono work or who simply offer discounted services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Disparate marketing channels complicates the life of the average NPO today. her work appears on CNN.com and Entrepreneur.com, and the’s the author of a forthcoming white paper from the ZeroDivide Foundation about opportunities to use mobile to help serve and empower people in poor/marginalized US communities.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Nonprofit fundraisers around the world have to talk a big game to secure the coveted donation to do more good. But it doesn’t always work out the way you plan. Since our staff was already missing football season, we decided to compile some of the most common fundraising penalties your NPO might be making during the big ask.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. millions total gifts and nearly $325 million were raised, making 2013 a huge year for nonprofits working to optimize their online presence. Here are three easy steps you can take this month to keep encouraging the online donation love.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. This alone gives you an advantage in determining the right way to solicit donations. Donor levels can make or break a donation, and they’re something we need to seriously consider.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Steven Shattuck, Bloomerang ’s VP of marketing, explained that this actually happened to an NPO and offered two quick tips for your organization to implement. Plus, he adds, the retention rate skyrockets once you secure the second donation. Make sure you’re paying special attention to the people who care enough to donate their time.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2024

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Fund My NPO Organic social media engagement and reach isn’t what it used to be. If you’re ready to explore the full potential of your social media, and would like to work with a professional to get it right, we recommend our friends at Fund My NPO.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 10, 2014

I recently sat down with Andrew Cope of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which obtained a $500 million donation from Mark Zuckerberg in 2012. Then you can find connections and determine who is already interested in donating to an organization such as yours. What’s worked for your NPO in landing large donors?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Her thoughts on Apple’s ban on donations in iPhone apps recently appeared in The New York Times. Beth Kanter is a nonprofit rock star and I’ve had the good fortune of being her editor for a book chapter , a supporter of her work, and she’s always been receptive to my thoughts and the occasional guest post on her blog.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. This alone gives you an advantage in determining the right way to solicit donations. Donor levels can make or break a donation, and they’re something we need to seriously consider.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

Their name and logo are so well-known that the average American trusts their brand and, (arguably) because of this, is likely to donate to their cause. Now charities also have to work on the cause of the problems: they have to become the movements for change.” NPO branding: Preliminary lessons from major players. 4] Keller, E.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2012

On August 15th, we’re going to hold a drawing for Frogloop readers to give away two free copies of a major new book (“Good Works!”) For the nonprofit and its cause, these benefits usually include cash donations, branding and awareness-building for the NPO’s mission. That’s why “Good Works!”

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2015

The second point of view to consider is people who would be willing to donate time or money to your organization. With that being said, branding and marketing work in close conjunction with each other, but are still separate arts. And in some cases, the third point of view to consider is potential employees.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 18, 2017

If the real reason you’re starting an organization is to solve a problem like ethical treatment of animals or issues surrounding poverty, a lot of times the best way to do it is not to start yet another organization, but to partner with an organization already working to solve the same problem. Competition in nonprofits vs. for-profits.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We When done properly, volunteer engagement can help your nonprofit operate more effectively and make your mission work more rewarding for everyone. What are their skills?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

I received an email message from one of the staff members from the NPO Mensajeros de la Paz who teamed up with their PR agency to run this campaign. In less than two weeks, the presence of spanish NPO. We will start to train someone in Mensajeros de la Paz who's gonna be responsible for the avatar if the action works.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2016

Whether it’s a form for donations, joining a mailing list or volunteering, putting the form on a single page has several advantages. If you aren’t utilizing your website to collect potential volunteers’ information or donations, it’s time to start. This can make the forms more legible and easy to interact with. Infographics.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit. Thus, look for a system that offers seamless integrations with your donation platform, CRM, and peer-to-peer giving tools. And increase their matching gift revenue by over 61%!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

" How Shopify Online Stores Work. Here are some ways to make the most of your Shopify donation: Target donors: Use information collected on purchase data, including donor location and money spent, to grow your donor base. I can run a report quickly, and it will tell me how much we’ve sold of what item.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

Whether you’re looking to try out a whole new marketing approach or revamp the one you already work with, we have lots of resources for you to sift through. Time spent on your website pays off, too—online donations were 7% of all fundraising last year. 5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage . Online Marketing.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

These are essentials they’ll have to be aware of before committing to working with your organization. If there’s nothing separating you and another local nonprofit, chances are they’ll go with the group that comes off as more fun to work with. Next is the pitch. Think of this as a first date. A little human flare goes a long way.

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AFP Blog

MAY 13, 2011

TechNet Blogs : "n order to assist with the recovery, TechSoup Japan, a program of the Japan NPO Center, is working with Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec to aid local nonprofit organizations whose facilities are damaged in the earthquake by providing software donations.

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NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2011

Is there a hardware store within a five mile radius that will donate wheelbarrows and seeds to community gardens? Tools that deliver ephemeral information include Social Actions , Craigslist , Idealist’s job database , Freecycle , Sparked, Groundcrew, Kiva , VolunteerMatch , NPO-Connect , and Community Corps.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With all areas working toward a common cause, the group may look like a cohesive team. With nearly half of nonprofits using Facebook to raise money (according to the 2011 NPO SN Benchmarking Report), is this data being shared with your Giving Department? Christina Smith, Social Media Marketing Strategist, YourMembership.com Inc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Marc's findings: Traffic increase, little donation follow through. That was a question posed on a listserv with little response except for this observation: Micro-campaign 'competitions' are not going to last as an effective means of NPO fundraising. You can find a collection how-to YouTube and Viral Video strategy resources here.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2005

Some people are programmers; others are IT practitioners; others are npo executives; others are computer industry product vendors. Bryght also generously offered to sponsor our work by donating hosting and consulting services. [Me] Mark] I worked in the computer industry for about 20 years. [Mark] Longer life, absolutely.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

One of the main drawbacks about Direct Mail is that the people who donate money, on average, are older and older. In public broadcasting, for example, where direct mail is the main vehicle for acquisition (other than on-air pledge drives), the people donating in response to Direct Mail campaigns are 65+.

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