Guest post by Sarah Tedesco, Executive Vice President of DonorSearch As a nonprofit professional, there have likely been many times when you’ve taken a look at your nonprofit’s fundraising results and wondered, “How could we do better?” Of course, there are a variety of ways to improve your fundraising strategy, from tracking and evaluating campaign metrics to experimenting with new …
What Does Success on Social Media Mean in 2023? (Part 3)
I am so excited – it’s finally here!! The doors to my signature training program, Social Media for Social Good Academy, are open – but for a limited time only! Who’s it for? For Nonprofits Who Want to Turn Social Media Followers Into Donors, Supporters, and Advocates. What do you get at the end? You will walk away with a …
Where Should You Be On Social Media? (Part 2)
Before we begin, I wanted to let you know that I’ll be opening the doors to my signature training program, Social Media for Social Good Academy, in just a few weeks. I only run this program once each year, so don’t miss out. Get on the waitlist at socialgoodacademy.com and I’ll send you all the details when it’s up and …
What’s Next for Nonprofits and Social Media? (Part 1)
Before we begin, I wanted to let you know that I’ll be opening the doors to my signature training program, Social Media for Social Good Academy, in just a few weeks. I only run this program once each year, so don’t miss out. Get on the waitlist at socialgoodacademy.com and I’ll send you all the details when it’s up and …
Running a Peer-to-Peer Campaign: 3 Outside the Box Tips
If your nonprofit has been running the same fundraisers on repeat, you might notice a lull in results. Hosting campaigns you’ve had in the past should set your nonprofit up for success in most cases. After all, you have data from the first time you hosted the event to help make future campaigns more successful. However, your supporters may start …
4 Helpful Strategies for Maintaining Recurring Donors
This post is a guest blog by Dave Martin at CharityEngine It can be tempting to concentrate all of your nonprofit’s communication efforts on acquiring new donors. After all, if your goal is to raise more funds and further your mission, it seems logical to dedicate the majority of your time and resources to initiatives that tell first-time supporters what …
How to Turn Giving Tuesday Donors Into Year-Round Supporters
How did Giving Tuesday go for you? I loved seeing emails and social media posts from my nonprofit clients and online course students – you all killed it this year! I hope that you absolutely slayed your goals and that you are going into year-end fundraising with a renewed inspiration and motivation. If you didn’t reach your goal, there is …
Last Minute Strategies for Giving Tuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. Some facts: The movement continues to grow in year-over-year donation volume, reach and …
4 Important Donor Outreach Strategies Beyond Solicitations
This post is a guest blog by Bonnie Meyers at Meyer Partners Donors are foundational to your nonprofit’s success, so you don’t want your donors to think of you as their pestering friend that always asks for money. The ideal donor relationship should include a balance of donation correspondence and other involvement opportunities for your supporters. Build your nonprofit’s base …