In my email last week, I asked nonprofits to share at least one seed that they are planting right now that they think will benefit the organization in the long-term. The responses were wonderful, and I want to share them with you. Fundraisers are SO generous with their expertise and their time. I have decided to keep the responses anonymous. …
Should My Nonprofit Start a #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign on May 5?
I’ve seen this question a lot lately – Should my nonprofit start a #GivingTuesdayNow campaign? There is a lot of uncertainty right now, and even more questions: What if we already have a campaign launched? What about fundraising right now – is it ok? What kinds of campaigns are running? How will I be able to reach my donors? These …
How to Plan and Launch an Emergency Nonprofit Crowdfunding Campaign
Register to get the replay of this webinar on demand: How to Plan and Launch an Emergency Nonprofit Crowdfunding Campaign Description: Nonprofit organizations are getting hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. Not only are they experiencing skyrocketing demand from people in need, but social distancing has closed nonprofits and led to layoffs. For charities, the need to support employees and …
#GivingTuesday: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success
This webinar was originally created in response to #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, which took place on May 5, 2020. The tips and techniques for social media engagement can be adapted and used on any giving day, online fundraising campaign, or on Giving Tuesday any given year. The entire Giving Tuesday movement is designed to drive an …
5 Reasons Your Online Fundraising Campaign Isn’t Raising Money
Any seasoned fundraiser knows that having a great idea and just putting it out in the world isn’t necessarily enough to rake in the revenue. Once you have planned and launched your online fundraising campaign, what happens now? What if people aren’t responding, engaging, and making donations? How do you revamp and rework your dying campaign to make it more …
How to Ask for Nonprofit Emergency Funds During Coronavirus – #NonprofitEmployeeRelief
Has your nonprofit been struggling to ask for emergency funds in the current coronavirus crisis? Are you wondering how to ask without sounding alarmist, tone deaf, and/or insensitive? I’d like to share an example from Daily Table, a small, local, non-profit retail store that provides the community with a variety of “tasty, convenient, and affordable foods that will help you …
10 Ways to Participate in #GivingTuesdayNow Without Asking for Money
You may have heard the news! In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, GivingTuesday is hosting #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020. It is not mandatory for nonprofits to raise money on this day or to even participate at all. It may not be for everyone. The purpose …
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨#GivingTuesday Announces Day of Fundraising & Action in Response to Coronavirus – #GivingTuesdayNow #NPCOVID19
In response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, GivingTuesday is hosting #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5, 2020. The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. Join me and Kat Murphy Toms, GivingTuesday‘s Digital …
5 Tips + 25 Ideas + 3 Tools to Take Your Nonprofit Events Virtual In the Age of Coronavirus – #NPCOVID19
Social Media for Social Good Academy 2.0 is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. The coronavirus pandemic is sweeping across the globe. Human behavior itself is shifting towards online and digital as we social distance to slow the spread and save lives. People are staying inside, working …








