Commentary and advice on online fundraising and leveraging social media for non-profits.
Posted in Case Studies, Online Fundraising on Jan 18th, 2012
The Exeter Swim-a-thon : Interview with Coach Greig Cronauer “91 families raised $38,000 in less than 2 months.” Q: Tell us about your team & the need for a fundraising event: Exeter Swim Team is a swim team with 130 members ranging in age from 7 to 18. The team hires two full-time coaches and [...]
Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Online Fundraising on Jan 12th, 2012
Is your nonprofit or community organization interested in providing low-cost travel incentives which can be used as participant or donor incentives to enhance your fundraising efforts? Or maybe you are looking for special gifts to give to volunteers who’ve dedicated their time and energy to make your fundraising event go off without a hitch. Whatever [...]
Posted in Case Studies, Online Fundraising, Schools on Jan 4th, 2012
Funding for public schools has historically been a debated subject, and in the current economic atmosphere, improvements in the financial situation of public schools seem unlikely. As many as 40 states cope with budget shortfalls, which threaten America’s 14,000 school districts. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated an $814 billion stimulus package [...]
Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Dec 20th, 2011
Hosting a community fundraiser is a great way to raise money for your cause. Community fundraising is usually more effective when a people focused approach is taken. Relationship building is a key part of such an approach. Building relationships communicates the benefits that the organization offers to the local community. Let’s talk about some specific [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising on Dec 14th, 2011
Recently we shared a guest post with The Fundraising Authority (a great resource to find any information about fundraising) The post discussed the importance of streamlining the planning process using online tools in order to increase efficiencies and in-turn, raise more money for your fundraising events. Utilize Online Tools Today there are many tools available [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Nov 16th, 2011
The look and feel of your fundraising website design can serve as a great marketing tool in your fundraising efforts. Here are some graphic design tips for creating a great looking and impactful site for your campaign. Fundraising Website Templates • Selecting an easy-to-use fundraising website template with graphic design features already incorporated allows you [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising on Sep 27th, 2011
The growth of the Internet and online technologies has created tremendous opportunities for nonprofits and community organizations to reach new potential donors and market fundraising events in new ways. Yet, with so many different possibilities available, it’s helpful to develop a targeted strategy that outlines how you intend to spread awareness of your cause, recruit [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Sep 13th, 2011
Read the full article published on Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Whether you’re hosting a walk-a-thon fundraising event, charity auction, or soliciting online donations, the success of your fundraising campaign lies in the success of each of your individual participants. This is why it is so important to make sure that participants have the tools they [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising on Aug 23rd, 2011
1. Extend Your Reach The Internet opens your market to many more prospects. You are no longer restricted to your neighborhood, but can reach people from far-away destinations via email and social networking tools. Increased reach means more potential donors…meaning more funds raised! 2. Increase Safety Online fundraising is safer than traditional fundraising in two [...]
Posted in Online Fundraising, Tools and Tips on Jul 11th, 2011
It’s as easy as counting to 10: Ask 10 friends to donate 10 dollars. Then ask 10 co-workers to donate $10 each. Ask 10 neighbors to do the same. How about 10 relatives? Each “set of 10” raises $100 (and in this example… you’ve just raised $400) Spare Change: Decorate donation jars with charity logo [...]