When it comes to changing the world, you’d rather be on the front-lines, rather than planning an online fundraising campaign. You’ve limited time budgeted for executing a fundraising campaign, so how should you make the most of it? Not All Tasks Are Created Equal First, let’s look at the elements that we’ve identified in a […]

Rikki Cabler, who also goes by Rik, is a family warrior by day and live streaming MechWarrior by night. Earlier this month, he also proved to be a hero for the Autism Science Foundation in honor of his late father. About the Mechwarrior Rik has been living with his girlfriend, Angela Rogers, and her sons, […]

When you give a prospective donor too many choices, you risk overwhelming them and leading them toward inaction. In the book “The Paradox of Choice,” Professor Barry Schwartz characterizes having too many choices ultimately leading to indecision. The Vending Times summarizes his premise: “… given the unprecedented amount of choice North Americans are presented with today, logic would […]

Storytelling engages your audience and fosters a connection that is more likely to lead to them contributing to your cause. Using video to tell your story, especially for online fundraising, is increasingly popular and easy to do. Read our beginner’s guide to learn the basics of nonprofit video storytelling and how to use video to drive […]

Ever since social media became mainstream, its older brother (email) has fallen to the wayside. Nobody thinks email is cool anymore. It has become ubiquitous and boring. But…there’s beauty in boring. Because everyone uses email, it is one of the most efficient communication tools today. According to one poll, about 40% of people surveyed thought […]

There’s more to using social media in virtual fundraising than simply tweeting 140 characters. Here are a few tips to help you use social media for your nonprofit today. Build your followers list.  One of the best ways to do this is to go out and follow people who are related to your cause.  They […]

A rare genetic disorder robbed 4-year-old Maya Nieder of her sight and the ability to run, as well as severely diminishing her ability to hear.  For three and a half years, she endured multiple doctors visits and two major operations, yet her condition remained a mystery. Fortunately for the Nieders, the Rare Genomics Institute (RGI) has instituted the practice of nonprofit […]

Who has the most power now in fundraising? It’s the donor. Not just the major gifts anymore, but the small gifts too because of the power of social fundraising. One of the fastest growing reasons why people donate to charities is because their friends and family asked them to. Social fundraising has skyrocketed in this time […]

“CauseVox helped us make our first online fundraising campaign a very successful experience.“ ~ Jerry Starr, Executive Director About Jewish Family Service Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is a non-profit, non-sectarian social service agency whose mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual, family and community life based on […]

One of the easiest ways to “wow” your donors and supporters is to use a background image or pattern that tells your story visually. We know finding the right image or the right pattern can be difficult, but we’re excited to share a resource where you can download professionally designed patterns — all for free. […]