Many of the global challenges that we aim to solve seem to come with these big, intimidating numbers – billions of people without water, hundreds of thousands of homeless individuals, 70% of schoolchildren qualifying for free or reduced price lunches. So it’s no wonder that many donors find it hard to connect their support and […]
Best Nonprofits on Instagram: Follow These 15 and Be Inspired
What if you could speak a thousand words about your nonprofit organization? What would you say? You’ve heard it before: a picture speaks a thousand words. So every time you share an image about your nonprofit, you’re essentially making a giant statement about it. Social media platforms like Instagram are key for a nonprofit organization’s […]
What Is Three-Tiered Crowdfunding?
If you’re exploring using crowdfunding to support your nonprofit or cause for the first time, it might be overwhelming when you look at examples of all the different ways it can be executed – from campaigns that are based on events, hundreds or thousands of people fundraising on their own, to incentives and rewards and […]
Finding Santa Claus, The Perfect Donor
When you think of donors, Santa Claus may not be the first person who comes to mind, but he is probably the most prolific and experienced giver on the planet. Every year, he orchestrates a worldwide toy donation campaign, so it’s safe to say he knows the ins and outs of giving. He has all […]
5 Creative Techniques For Your Year-End Giving
Tis the season of giving, and as we approach the holidays, many of us are planning our year-end giving in the form of donations to the nonprofits and charities we support. Many nonprofits live or die by their year-end fundraising, so if there is a cause you believe in, now is the time to help […]
3 Types Of Campaigns For GivingTuesday
Whether you’re new to crowdfunding or it’s old hat by now, we understand that choosing a strategy for your fundraising campaign can be intimidating – there are so many approaches you can take to reach your goal. And on #GivingTuesday, in which thousands of nonprofits are participating, there seems to be even more pressure to […]
4 Tools To Manage Social Media
Running an effective social media campaign is a lot of work. Keeping on top of all the different channels, posts, and schedules can be a full-time job on its own. Here are 4 social media management tools to make your job easier as well as tips on how to use them: Hootsuite The industry leader, […]
What Can TV Commercials Teach You About Nonprofit Storytelling?
You can learn a lot about compelling storytelling from TV commercials. They must grab your attention immediately or risk you changing the channel. They have to create a powerful emotional response in a very short amount of time. And finally, they need to convey a clear and actionable message at the same time. Here are […]
Storytelling Tips from Author KM Weiland
Telling the story of your nonprofit in a way that is both engaging and truthful can be a daunting task. It can be easy to fall into just conveying the information. To find out how to tell stories in a way that your audience in the same way a page-turner novel might, I interviewed KM […]
5 Unusual Places To Find Content Ideas
Inspiration can be hard to come by, especially if you become reliant on a particular source of ideas. Mixing it up by looking for inspiration in unusual places can get your creative juices flowing again and introduce some freshness into your content. Here are 5 unusual places to find content ideas for your nonprofit fundraising: […]