You can imagine I learned a lot about people and what makes them tick as a social work student interning in the juvenile court. I studied Counseling Psychology in graduate school (although funny enough, I have only taken social work jobs thus far) with an opportunity to counsel 13 to 17-year-old youth. Time after time […]
This Changes Everything: Video Storytelling on Instagram
In the past, Instagram has solely been an app for photos, but with the recently added video option, well, this changes everything! Just a few weeks ago, Instagram launched a new addition to their app – a movie camera icon located beside the camera icon. This feature allows users to take 3 to 15-second videos […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Nonprofit Video Fundraising
Video speaks to us in a way that other medias can’t – they can draw you in and make you feel connected like you are really there, and really a part of the story. And so they are powerful tools for nonprofit fundraising. And in our current internet age, distribution and access are better than […]
3 Tips for Creating Nonprofit Infographics
The following article originally appeared in MSDS Insights and is reprinted here with permission. —- Data Visualization or DataViz is a hot topic! Recently, the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shared our recent series reviewing 6 DataViz tools we like, and its popularity made me realize how much of a hunger there is to make good sense […]
Little Fish, Big Fish: Why asking for $1 is just as important as asking for $1000
It’s easy to get distracted by the “big fish” – the small number of supporters that empower your mission through large donations. But if you spend all your time wining and dining them and neglecting the little fish, you are doing your nonprofit a huge disservice. The donor who gives $1 may end up being […]
When you fail on your crowdfunding campaign
Ugh. Let’s talk about failure. It’s a sad topic, but here’s the reality — not every crowdfunding campaign has a happy ending. Many crowdfunding campaigns fall short of their funding goals. You’ve worked hard in setting up your site, rallying your friends and family, and pitching the press. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you’ve […]
5 Ways to Source Great Content
You’re staring at that darn little blinking cursor on your computer screen, waiting for inspiration to hit. You’ve got to write that blog post. Or newsletter. Or Tweet. You’ve run out of ideas. Where are you going to come up with great content? When your mental resources have run dry, there are lots of people […]
Boston Marathon Terror Attack – CauseVox Fee Waiver
“Deirdre Hatfield, 27, was steps away from the finish line when she heard a blast. She saw bodies flying out into the street. She saw a couple of children who appeared lifeless. She saw people without legs.” – NY Times This week, two crude bombs were detonated by an unknown party at the Boston Marathon. The FBI […]
What you can learn from Tyler Gage of Runa about funding your project
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a conference for university students that are creating projects, products, and organizations for social impact. Each student that attends makes a commitment to social action. We spoke at CGI U on how students can raise funds online for their commitment. Tyler Gage from Runa, a tea company, […]
4 Online Fundraising Lessons from Bill Clinton
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a conference for university students that are creating projects, products, and organizations for social impact. Each student that attends makes a commitment to social action. This past weekend, President Clinton invited us to present at CGI U to help these students raise funds for their commitment. If […]
