Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2010

The fundraiser's goal to is to raise money for one amazing Mama who dreams of building a home for children in her village in Africa. The money raised from this fundraiser will help build a boarding facility on campus so that every child who attends her school has a place to call home.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2016

Research completed by Target Analytics® in 2015 shows that: Only 29% of first-time donors renewed their gifts. Roughly one out of every two donors renewed their gifts last year. Getting your donors to renew their gifts is the easiest way to raise money for any nonprofit. What does it take for donors to renew their gifts?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. Gift range chart : Utilizing a gift range chart is a great way to created focused, goal-oriented campaigns. Use this checklist to check in.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Hint: Need more help? Provide a recurring gift option. Embed matching gift database into your site. However, employees often don’t know if their company has a matching gift program. Avoid asking for another gift right off the bat. This is where the rubber meets the road! Include the donor’s name.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

How can I use social media to raise money? We were able to raise $x this holiday that will help us do x." Did your organization do some sort of gift, food drive or animal adoption this holiday? Many common questions come my way: How can I get my social media program off the ground? Now, let's get even more creative.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

Across the board, nonprofits retain only 1 in 5 new donors, usually because of an abysmal post-gift experience for the donor. I used to dismiss any efforts to raise money via social media, but I’m officially converted. And it can raise significant money too. Here is the first place to start — by tackling your donor retention.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Full Transcript: Steven: All right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.” To build your organization’s bank account and volunteer base, you need a flourishing community of supporters. For example, a carved, sewn, painted, or drawn item by a regular volunteer or service recipient. Thank them on the anniversary of their gift, directly tying it to a win or impact.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2014

But if that fundraiser brings $500,000 of gifts to your organization over a year, you’ll be able to create a much bigger impact than you could have with your initial investment (about 900% bigger!). Give Raises and Hire at Market-Rate Salaries (or Above). People are what keep your organization running, every day. Need a recommendation?

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2021

Hint: they usually mean it. . Don’t you have donors who you judge as not being able to give a major gift? When I say major gift, I mean $10,000+ annually. For some organizations that raise less than $1M per year, I would say $2,500 or $5,000 could be considered a major gift. . Tell them what you need.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Ensuring you not only can accept mobile gifts but also leverage this channel smartly to increase fundraising is essential. Mobile fundraising helps nonprofits raise money by connecting with supporters via a mobile device, like a smartphone. Here are some tips we recommend: Avoid generic terms like “Donate” or “Gift.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

A little insider hint for you. But hey, we all want to raise more money, and that’s what we’re here to talk about. The second struggle was his team had historically raised mostly. more like transactional gifts. You can send us a tweet. There’s a Q&A box and a chat box. We love doing them.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

They don’t raise an exceptional amount of money. Are donors enthusiastic about your event (Hint: you should use donor surveys after events to gauge their feelings !)? Recruiting existing supporters (like board members, volunteers, staff, etc.) Putting together an event people actually want to attend! Hear me out. Garden Party.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

Planning a church auction to raise funds for your important work? You can organize congregants into groups, organize volunteers, make helpful contact lists for your auctions, and more. Second, your participants can raise funds on Facebook while watching and engaging in your event livestream on one platform. Facebook Live.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hint: Don’t make them scroll through their inboxes—more on that below!) By now, you should have a defined gift range chart to demonstrate the impact of various giving levels. This serves as your main point of reference for board expectations and for your one-on-one meetings. Incorporate a “Mission Moment.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Sometimes we get so busy trying to raise money that we lose sight of something important: Why people give. And how do you use that information to raise more money? Maybe you have a friend who works at the food bank and she’s so passionate that you end up volunteering or donating too. Or mail in a check? So, why do people give?

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