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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. You need to make follow-up calls and invite people to get involved in your efforts. that loses money, and claim that it will help raise their profile. Don’t waste your time.

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6 Ideas for Using the Instagram Donation Sticker to Raise Money

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. The site shows no sign of slowing down, with 1 billion people using Instagram every month, 71% of them under the age of 35. Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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What Should You Say to Get People to Donate

Get Fully Funded

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t. How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate!

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How Nonprofits Can Raise Money Using YouTube

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Also, on February 19 in collaboration with Nonprofit Tech for Good, she’ll be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. billion monthly registered users – almost a third of all people on the planet! Chances are that if you are online, you’ve watched a YouTube video.

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. Consider how much time and energy it will take to make your event successful. BUT the flip side?

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). Mostly, the donor gives money or volunteers time; the charity gives back an intangible “feel good.”

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How to Nail Your Year-End Fundraising Emails

NonProfit PRO

You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.

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