It’s no secret that cash apps like ACH (bank transfers) and Venmo dominate our transactions. It’s sort of a no-brainer. Why would I take the time to pull out a credit card when I can tap an app on my phone—the phone which is usually in my hand? Yes, phones make emailing, working, and paying […]
Capital Campaign Readiness: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?
Considering a capital campaign? Where do you start? Start by asking and answering six vital questions designed to prepare your nonprofit to enter the process. Exploring these questions will give you the confidence to move forward by helping you determine your organization’s readiness, your need for a feasibility study, and whether you need to hire […]
Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations
Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations is the same as fundraising for Service and Project Providers…but it’s different. Larry Kaplan, a nonprofit consultant who has an extensive background in advocacy, political campaigns, nonprofit management and fundraising, is well-versed on the similarities and differences. This webinar talks about how nonprofit leaders can and should fundraise for […]
How to Use a SWOT Analysis for Your Nonprofit
Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing? And where do we go from here?” A SWOT analysis is a great tool to guide any team through this […]
How to Create an Effective Fundraising Plan for 2023
As we get started fundraising in 2023, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan and a clear road map that is designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your current goals and desired destination for your organization. While creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting and overwhelming, it […]
[Webinar] How to Create a Year-End Campaign on CauseVox
The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. Studies have shown that the last few weeks of the year are a time of heightened generosity and philanthropy. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? Whether you’re seeking to […]
[Webinar] GivingTuesday Throwdown
Where you drive your donors to give online during GivingTuesday and year-end is an important part of your year-end fundraising strategy in 2022. Whether you have an online donation form or a dedicated GivingTuesday landing page, you want to be sure you’re giving donors the most compelling message and best user experience to drive more […]
5 Time-Saving Tips For Busy Nonprofit Professionals
How’s that project going? Well, it’s on the list. As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. Jereme Bivins of Good Dog Strategies says it well: “When you’re working alone or as part of a small team, tasks big and small mount up […]
[Webinar] How to Create a GivingTuesday Campaign on CauseVox (Part 2)
In 2021, organizations worldwide shattered previous donation records raising $2.7 billion online on GivingTuesday. At CauseVox, our goal is to help you break your own fundraising records on GivingTuesday with less time and effort. With GivingTuesday coming up on November 29th this year, we know you’re working on a short timeline to make this year’s […]
The Intersection of Marketing and Fundraising: Tips from the Autism Society of Minnesota, a CauseVox Nonprofit
Zephyr James is not your average CauseVox user: they have a bit of an unfair advantage, because they wrote CauseVox education materials for years. So when their day job employer, the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM), decided to start using CauseVox for their peer-to-peer fundraising, Zephyr was all in. Here’s where it gets juicy: Zephyr […]