Teri Saydak, the Development Coordinator for Concern America, rallied hundreds of Southern Californians together to ”Walk out Poverty” in support of those in developing countries who often walk over two miles a day to fetch water alone. With the hope of raising $10,000 online prior to their event, they surpassed their goal by $3,000 and […]

Whether you’ve been planning for months or have just now realized that GivingTuesday is on the horizon, we’ve rounded up a couple of guides and a few articles that you’ll want to read across the next several weeks. #GivingTuesday has grown and changed since its inception. Each year we learn a little something new, become […]

You’ve decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign. You’ve figured it all out, made your plans, and organized your story. You’ve set it all up and you even have some of your first participants. Now what? Now you promote it and keep promoting it. The Internet is a very crowded place these days and promotion is […]

Fundraising online has never been easier. A key element to having a successful campaign is to have a great fundraising site. With a few easy tricks, you can increase the effectiveness of your site by driving more traffic and better conversion. Let’s take a look at 4 characteristics of the best online fundraising sites that […]

Icons are an integral part of any website design, offering a seamless look and feel that can overall give users a better experience. An icon is a small graphic that serves as an intuitive representation of content. They are often more effective than words because of their compact and intuitive design. They also offer visual […]

It may seem impossible to engage with your followers effectively with Twitter’s 140 character limit. But what if you know what tweets are already engaging with your followers? Tracking engagement is one of the best ways to learn about what matters to your community and helps inform your social media strategy. And the great thing […]

Trying to figure out how to get the most out of #GivingTuesday?  Check out our Top 10 Tips for GivingTuesday Campaigns:  

Do you remember going door-to-door as a kid? You’d ring the doorbell and then wait with a big smile, going over your script in your head, “I’m selling chocolate and gift wrap to raise money for my school. Would you like to order some?” If you do, then you already have experience in peer-to-peer (P2P) […]

Now that you know what Periscope and Meerkat are , let’s talk about how you can add them to your storytelling toolbox. After all, as we’ve noted before, storytelling is key to reaching your audiences with your work. 1. Don’t Forget About Your Other Social Channels Periscope and Meerkat are both incredibly powerful channels through […]