Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. 2) Seek out volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause. In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. Wondering what to say and do during your virtual fundraising event? Streaming Platform.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I was meeting with my friends from Allies Against Slavery the other day to share fundraising ideas when someone said they’d received 147 text messages in just two days about the election. Your phone, email, and mailbox might be blowing up, too. There’s no correlation whatsoever around elections hurting fundraising. You matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

You order coffee ahead through a mobile app, check out quickly online, and tap your phone for nearly everything. Remarkably, fewer than 3% of fundraisers prioritize seamless payment methods like PayPal, Venmo, or Apple Payeven though nearly a quarter of donors prefer exactly these options. Think about your daily habits. Just by asking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. 2) Training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

By Sarah Baker , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. For the past year, virtual events have come to the rescue in helping nonprofits continue to fundraise during the pandemic.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie. Just follow my timeline below to create your year-end fundraising plan!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By Denise Dunbar , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. But… friendraisers still have a very definite fundraising purpose. Decide, before every event, whether this function will be a fundraiser or a true friendraiser.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. It is one of the most meaningful contributions a fundraiser can make in the days or weeks before your community begins the process of rebuilding. Heres how fundraisers can help.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Cell phone photos and videos often perform better than professional-quality images because they feel more relatable. After fundraising or community events, communicate results clearly. Regularly share progress updates on fundraising campaigns, including any measurable impact achieved through these efforts. Report event outcomes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. Fundraising Effectiveness Project ] Frequent, consistent communication with online donors results in a 41.5%

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Every non-profit fundraiser is different. And that’s ok – every non-profit is different, each with their own unique development needs… thus, there’s room for almost every type of fundraiser imaginable. They Pick Up the Phone. Every highly effective fundraiser I have ever met used the telephone as a primary fundraising tool.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Last week, we started a three article series on year-end fundraising. In our next post , we’ll go over a step-by-step plan for maximizing your year-end fundraising. The 5 Rules for Supercharged Year-End Fundraising. Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods. These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

To meet this surge and move their mission forward, nonprofits must decide – and decide quickly – the best way to continue their fundraising efforts in a contactless way. As nonprofits navigate a new fundraising landscape that has completely changed in just a few short months, one tactic that is gaining momentum is hosting an online auction.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers. One of the quickest ways to build a list of cell phone numbers is through a text-to-donate or text-to-give mobile platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

retro digital marketing and fundraising strategies are making a comeback as evidenced by high engagement on social media and in email. could break through the clutter of tri-fold fundraising appeals and dense print newsletters. Over the last year, Nonprofit Tech for Good has observed that many old school a.k.a.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. You can use outbound text messages to inform donors about upcoming fundraising events and campaigns. The sky’s the limit!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2019

Peer-to-peer campaigns and events are such an effective way to extend your fundraising reach that many nonprofits today consider them a key part of the fundraising mix. But, what do you do if your peer-to-peer fundraising results aren’t what they used to be, or aren’t as remarkable as you’d like? Revisit the basics.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Maybe you noticed a large segment of your audience hasn’t given yet, you want to hit a specific fundraising target, or are hoping to engage more first-time donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2022

When it comes to online fundraising for nonprofits, a sweepstakes is one of the best options for engaging and activating individual donors. TapKat is an online fundraising platform that makes it easy and affordable for nonprofits to create, manage, and run sweepstakes fundraisers. 1) Choose a Great Sweepstakes Prize.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to spend less time on your phone? A recent study showed Americans check their phones as often as every five minutes. Even as people move residences and change jobs, they tend to hold on to their cell phone numbers, as reflected in the decreased use of landlines. Good luck with that.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

If you're a frontline fundraiser, you know that phone call or meeting where you are talking to the donor live really matters. Here is an easy-to-use checklist that ensures you won't miss a step when talking to the donors on your caseload.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder its the heart of your mission online. Here are 7 ways to maximize the results of your fundraising campaign page: 1. Peer-to-peer fundraising allows your supporters to create their own team and personal fundraising pages linked to your main campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2024

Successful fundraising starts with clean data. From address, email and phone verification to data enrichment and donor profiling, this valuable resource has everything you need to elevate your fundraising game!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. You did it: your donation appeal was a success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. 5% of 2018’s overall fundraising revenue was raised online, a record high 1. Online and Mobile-Friendly is Giving-Friendly.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Chances are, if youre a nonprofit professional, youre curious about how mobile giving can improve your nonprofits fundraising efforts. Take stock of your fundraising programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. At the dog park.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), Specify that the rest goes toward administrative costs, fundraising events , research, and so on. 6) Give reports. About the Author.

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