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Guest post by Sarah Fargusson It seems like we use the internet for everything nowadays. Shopping, connecting with friends and family members, and watching tv (or more like, binge-streaming the latest hit shows) all happen over the internet. It’s easy to see why supporters would turn to the internet to engage with your nonprofit, as well! Your nonprofit’s website is …
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 …
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, …
Guest Blog by Anne Stefanyk Your nonprofit’s donation page is the end product of a lot of hard work from your fundraising and marketing teams. They deliberated every aspect of the page’s design, fine-tuning the wording and imagery until it looked just right. But building (or revamping) your online giving form is only half the battle—now, it’s time to create …
Guest Blog by Murad Bushnaq In all of your years working as a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably seen countless trends and best practices go in and out of style. When it comes to essential activities such as fundraising, marketing, and donor stewardship, the guiding wisdom seems to evolve constantly, keeping your team on its toes. The same goes for nonprofit …
On Twitter recently, Pamela Grow was asking around for some examples of stellar donor thank you redirect pages. The thank you redirect page, also called the confirmation page, is the page on your website where a donor is sent immediately after making an online donation. Since it’s the season of #GivingTuesday and year-end giving, nonprofits are looking to improve the …
Almost every article I read about online fundraising and online giving starts out something like this: Despite the hype and the assurances of social media experts, online fundraising still accounts for an abysmal 2% of total dollars raised by charities. I frequently see quotes like this one, from a recent Philanthropy.com article: “I have yet to see pure online fundraising …
It’s year-end giving time – the most wonderful time of the year! The year-end season of giving and generosity means millions of donors are searching for places to donate, for items to purchase that make a difference and for causes in which to get involved. Where are they looking? Online. Here are some statistics for you to chew on, if …
In an ideal world, every nonprofit organization would have a website. Not just any website, but an optimal one that converts donors, recruits volunteers and attracts community members to the cause. A website that inspires through compelling visuals and succinct storytelling, concise calls-to-action and creative uses of white space. In an ideal world, nonprofits would adhere to my 10 Commandments …