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 […]
Six Tips for Fundraising in Hard Times
Our “jobless recovery” and endless congressional bantering and stalemates (sequestration, anyone?) have left us with a very real sense that the recession isn’t over. And that makes people hesitant to maintain or increase their charitable giving. So how should you adjust your fundraising strategy? Check out these six tips: 1. Don’t apologize or sound desperate […]
New Pricing and Plans
With the launch of the better, faster, and more effective CauseVox 2.0, we’re excited to offer a new set of pricing and plans to start on April 22, 2013. Updated Standard “Pay-as-you-go” Plans Our current pricing is a buffet — you pay one price and get all of our features. Unfortunately, some users end up […]
How social media has changed engagement
How many of you had to teach your moms how to use Facebook? I sure did. In fact, I’m still uploading photos for her every time I visit. The truth is, the advent of social media has radically changed the way we do everyday life, and even business. Its ramifications are rippling outward, and nonprofits […]
