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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods. Here are a few of our favorite methods. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came.

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Use Walt Disney’s Three Chairs Method When Making Your Decisions for Your Nonprofit’s Future

Bloomerang

Dilts who distilled his method for us mere mortals, publishing his findings in his 1994 book: Strategies of Genius. The Three Chairs Method. Well, when you’re in this seat, you bring that down to a great fundraising event in a realistic location where you can enhance the experience with local attractions and imaginative themes.

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Customer Story: Spur Local Raises Over $1M With Their Give Local Campaign

CauseVox

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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Taking Local Currency Digital: A New Experiment Emerges

Non Profit Quarterly

a local currency issuer. Then as now, the idea behind BerkShares was to galvanize residents in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, and surrounding areas to purchase more goods and services locally. The local currency could be converted into US dollars but is designed to be spent directly in the area. The experiment proved successful.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community. 5) Register to vote or call your local representative. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

Or, if one of your volunteers works at a local museum, have them ask their boss about contributing an annual museum membership as an auction prize. Choose the Right Procurement Method for Each Item As you send your committee members out to procure their assigned items, make sure they’re familiar with the three primary ways of doing so.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments. Understanding the donor’s motivations can help a nonprofit develop motivating messaging, use the right fundraising methods, and segment their supporter list to target those who are most likely to give. How Can you Encourage Your Donors to Give?

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