Year-end fundraising season is in full swing! As this nifty infographic from Nonprofit Hub shows, almost one third of nonprofits raise almost half their budget at year-end, and 100% of those polled said they used direct mail! So, what’s your plan for year-end fundraising? Whether you want to DIY your year-end strategy, or get actionable tips and personalized help from …
Do you need help planning a #GivingTuesday campaign?
I know what’s going to happen. On November 29, if you are like most nonprofit organizations across the world, you will be reaching out to your supporters to give! You will expect them to enter their credit card info just because… because… well, because it’s #GivingTuesday and that’s what people do. Right? Well, not exactly. Thousands of nonprofits have that exact …
Is there too much fundraising on Facebook?
Last night when I checked my News Feed before bed I was interrupted by a request from Facebook – take a short survey and help us make Facebook better. As a digital marketing enthusiast, I always jump at the chance to take these surveys, mostly because the questions can give great insight into what Facebook is trying to improve. Or …
13 Tips to Double Your Digital Fundraising Donations
Guest Post by Stephanie Pous Adult Americans spend an average of two hours on their smartphones or desktops every day. Is your organization maximizing its online presence? If not, you could be missing potential donors. Check out my 13 tips that will help double your digital fundraising donations: 1) Go Mobile Grab your smartphone and take a look at your website and donor page. …
5 Steps To Successfully Fundraise on Social Media: A Guide For Nonprofits
If you missed my free webinar – 5 Steps To Successfully Fundraise on Social Media: A Guide For Nonprofits – with CauseVox, you can view the slides below or on SlideShare. 5 Steps To Successfully Fundraise on Social Media: A Guide For Nonprofits from CauseVox To get the full webinar recording sent to you, visit the webinar registration page here. Key …
How to Use Social Media for Fundraising [PODCAST + FREE WEBINAR]
The rise in popularity of social media channels over the past decade has fundamentally changed how we connect with one another, how we discover news, and how we consume and share information that matters. Now, it’s easier than ever before to maintain relationships, to watch your loved ones celebrate milestones, and to advocate and rally around the causes about which …
You Can Now Fundraise on Facebook for Your Favorite Charity
File under #AboutTime! Facebook recently announced a new tool designed to give individual users the power to fundraise on Facebook for their favorite verified US-based 501(c)3 nonprofits, directly within the platform! According to Facebook officials, this has always been their intended vision. They want to give their users more control in setting up and promoting individual fundraising pages for the causes …
Meaningful Metrics for Donor Communications [Infographic]
Meaningful, effective communication with donors can make or break any nonprofit fundraising program. But how do you know that your website information, email newsletters, and social media posts are resonating? You need to examine certain metrics and analyze against sector benchmarks to find out how you are doing – and where there is still room for improvement. On your website, determine how …
5 Inspiring Nonprofit Online Campaigns for Mother’s Day
I am always looking for creative ideas to give the mothers in my life – not just on Mother’s Day, but to celebrate all special occasions. (I am fortunate enough to have a mother, stepmother, mother-in-law, and stepmother-in-law!) And as a mom myself, I know that it takes some creativity to find a very special gift that comes from the heart, …