Peer-to-Peer fundraising connects people and engages communities. It inspires and activates your supporters to make a difference for your cause. Whether you’re a pro at online fundraising, or are considering embarking on your first campaign, peer-to-peer fundraising can be a perfect fit for your organization. A Quick Overview Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising When I say, “peer-to-peer” […]

The Truth About Fundraising: Something Has To Change When it comes to fundraising, too often you’ve had to deal with a clutter of tech. You’re using one software for your donate button, another for your fundraising event, yet another to keep track of donors, and often many more…  Then you’re left to reconcile everything — […]

“It’s all in who you know.” Has anyone ever said that to you about fundraising? Did it conjure up images of smoky backroom deals, fancy socialites making formal introductions, or nepotism? Did it make you feel defeated, because you’re neither a socialite nor in the mafia, and have never even met a super wealthy person? […]

Whether your fundraising appeal is front and center on your fundraising website, goes out in the mail as a letter, or pops up in an inbox, it’s an important tool to raise money for your cause. Good fundraising appeals can inspire action, connect people to a cause, tell your story, and bring in donations. Great! […]

In some ways, donor retention isn’t all that different from dating. Just like romantic relationships, your organization’s relationships with its donors thrive on communication, appreciation, loyalty, and trust. And just like a romantic relationship, if your donors don’t know you love them, they might not stick around. You can start building a passionate, unbreakable love for […]

Sometimes, finding new donors seem like magic. These mythical beings appear out of nowhere, bearing money and enthusiasm.“Oh, I just drove by your office and saw your sign,” they say. Or, “ I was looking at charities online, and you seemed great. How can I help?” Poof! There they are! While these occasional encounters are […]

You did it! You made it through your GivingTuesday campaign! You updated, you hashtagged, you raised money and support for your cause! That is so great! It isn’t actually over, though.

Nearly everything I’ve ever said about fundraising includes encouraging folks to focus on stories over stats. But I’m not opposed to a well-placed statistic, so here’s a good one for you: 30% of annual giving in the US occurs in December. 10% of annual giving happens during the last three days of the year. These […]

Oh, October. The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling, and nonprofit fundraising professionals are busy, busy, busy. This month, you’re probably knee deep in year-end planning, getting serious about your prep for #GivingTuesday, and maybe starting to feel the stress of the season (which CauseVox can help with too). But don’t forget to have a […]

#GivingTuesday is coming! Whether you’re kicking off your year-end fundraising or doing a stand-alone campaign, this Global Day of Giving is a great way to engage your community, rally your supporters, and raise money for your organization. At least, it is if you tell people about it. It’s time for some emails. While social media […]