Guest post by Sarah Sebastian, Director of Corporate Communications for OneCause As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. Auctions are among our favorites for engaging donors and raising revenue. However, they do require investments of your time and resources to drive results, even when held virtually. To make sure you maximize …
Increasing Donations: 5 Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraisers
This post is a guest blog by Jay Love, co-founder and current Chief Relationship Officer of Bloomerang As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you might feel like your fundraising efforts stall from time to time. Maybe you’re experiencing the summer fundraising slump. Or, perhaps you’ve invested a lot of energy into recruiting new donors and engaging existing ones, but your fundraising …
4 Ways Strong Nonprofit Web Design Gets You Better Results
This post is a guest blog by Ira Horowitz of Cornershop Creative Your nonprofit’s website can play a key role in getting more support for your cause, whether you’re working to combat child hunger in your local community or supporting efforts to preserve endangered species around the world. However, as you take a closer look at your website, you may …
Digital Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need To Know with Cameron Ripley
Listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast app! Today’s podcast is sponsored by Community Boost, a digital marketing agency empowering social ventures changing the world. We invite you to join The Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Fundraise To The Future for free on August 16-18th, the biggest virtual conference for nonprofit professionals! Get your free ticket to the …
Keeping Up With Fundraising Trends: 5 Ideas for Nonprofits
Social Media for Social Good Academy is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Guest Post by John Killoran Keeping up-to-date with current fundraising events is integral to maximizing your incoming revenue. On the heels of a global pandemic and an looming recession, it can be impossible for …
5 Multi-Channel Marketing Tips for Your Next Fundraiser
You’ve probably heard that a multi-channel marketing strategy is a surefire way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising potential. You may have even begun to experiment with a combination of direct mail, email, digital ads, and social media marketing. While this is a significant first step, successful multi-channel marketing requires more than simply scattering your messages across multiple platforms and hoping …
Instagram for Nonprofits: 5 Tips to Get More Followers and Engagement
You can also listen to this episode as a podcast here. Instagram is a powerhouse when it comes to social media marketing and raising awareness. And with the addition of Instagram fundraising tools, such as the profile Donate button and the Instagram Donation Sticker, it’s become one to watch in terms of driving donations. According to Pew Research, 40% of …
Digital Advocacy Strategies: 5 Tips for Online Engagement
Guest Blog by Russ Oster Advocacy campaigns offer a new, exciting way for nonprofits to engage their donors and build an expansive community around fulfilling their mission. Advocacy has evolved over the years, and few organizations rely solely on paper flyers and door-to-door campaigns anymore. While traditional advocacy strategies still have their merits, nonprofit organizations and other advocacy groups can …
Should Your Nonprofit Offer Online Courses to Engage Donors?
Guest Blog by Asaf Darash While those outside the nonprofit sector commonly think of nonprofit revenue solely as donations and government grants, the truth is that many nonprofits earn a significant amount of their revenue from services. In fact, in 2019 it was reported that 49% of nonprofit revenue was earned through fees for services. As nonprofit fundraising strategies change, …