Email: It’s a vital part of our lives. Night and day, these messages are flooding our inboxes with no end in sight. Not surprisingly, a person receives somewhere around 220 business and consumer-related emails every day. That’s a lot of information being thrown at us 24/7/365! Chances are, you’ve noticed all this noise yourself. And […]
Fundraising Trends: 5 Findings Shifting How Nonprofits Must Fundraise
It happens without much thought—change. One day, you’re calling your donors on the phone to ask their support for an upcoming fundraising campaign and it works like clockwork for months and possibly even years. Then, the next thing you know, the reception isn’t quite as positive as you’d like. What happened? Don’t worry, the problem […]
Customer Story: Junior League of Atlanta’s Little Black Dress Initiative
“I definitely think that CauseVox played a large part in helping us effectively raise that money.” The Little Black Dress Initiative isn’t a new fundraiser for Junior Leagues across the country, but the Junior League of Atlanta (JLA) chapter decided to spice up their efforts this past year by incorporating online peer-to-peer fundraising, and they […]
How To Optimize Your Donation Thank You Page + Examples Of Nonprofits Who Do It Right
Over the years at CauseVox, we’ve seen the power a good thank you can have. A “thank you” expresses your gratitude and tells your supporters that they are part of the impact that your organization is having. However, a thank you can also be used as a tool to educate, inspire, and keep your organization […]
Millennial Giving Trends: 2 Insights Fundraisers Must Know About This Generation
The Millennial Impact Report is back for 2017 and we wanted to share some great insights from the latest report with you. This annual research project, conducted by Achieve and funded by the Case Foundation, provides everyone from business leaders to nonprofit professionals a glimpse into what makes the Millennial generation “tick.” It’s a useful […]
Are You “Delighting” Your Donors?
The bulk of a fundraiser’s day isn’t spent planning fun events or wining and dining. In fact, we spend the majority of our time tracking down donors. And, if we’re completely honest, it’s not exactly the most “exciting” part of the job. In fact, it’s a task many of us come to dread over time. […]
Customer Story: How The Motherhood Collective Raised 4x More This Campaign
Lauren Barnes, Executive Director and the inspiration behind The Motherhood Collective, has passionately advocated for and supported women and their families in and around Lynchburg, Virginia for the past six years. Since the nonprofit open its doors in 2011, the entire team of staff and volunteers at The Motherhood Collective has sought ways to meet […]
13 Creative Summer Fundraising Ideas + People Fundraising Tips To Get You Started
It sure does feel like summer outside! And that can mean a lot of things to a fundraiser, including a noticeable decrease in donations. But don’t worry, you can change that! The key is to get your donors excited about getting involved and then encourage them to get their friends and family on board using […]
6 Tips To Help You Energize Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
Let’s say you’re knee-deep in an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. You’ve designated a staff person, established a campaign timeline, determined a goal, and came up with a great theme that is bound to rally current and new donors alike. The ball is rolling! But with peer-to-peer fundraising, you’re not simply relying on your own team […]
How to Ask Your Board, Donors, & Other Supporters To Become Personal Fundraisers (+ Scripts)
Online fundraising involves more than just creating a website, crossing your fingers, and hoping for the best. In fact, running an online fundraiser takes just as much thought and preparation as any traditional fundraiser. But at the end of the day, online fundraising efforts can be just as fruitful (if not more so) to your […]