What do Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays have in common? These are holidays where you give and receive presents. Holidays put people in a giving mood, and you should capitalize on that with your fundraising campaigns. Building your fundraising campaigns around special occasions motivates people to give – it makes your campaign feel relevant and […]
7 Social Media Lessons from Social Media for Nonprofits NYC
Social Media for Nonprofits is a multi-city conference dedicated to social media and social good. They just wrapped up their New York City conference. Here are 7 tips that we learned about social media from the day-long conference. 1. “Find out the best and worst times to share on Facebook: https://ht.ly/iqkS5 #SM4NP #NYC” – @SM4Nonprofits […]
Must Read: Our favorite articles on the web
Here at CauseVox, we try to bring you the best in nonprofit fundraising tips. But here’s a little secret – we get a lot of our ideas from other fantastic nonprofit marketing blogs out there. Today we thought we’d do a little roundup of some of the top content at our favorite websites. Here are […]
The Six G’s of Social Media Marketing
We’ve talked about social media tools before, but tools are just that – a means to an end. You’ve also got to think about what your nonprofit’s online personality is like. What impression do people have of you from your Facebook page? Are you someone people would want to share a meal with, or that […]
Why you need to keep online fundraising simple
Have you ever noticed that some of the most popular businesses only do one small thing? Whether it be French fries, cupcakes, or ham sandwiches, they churn out one product, and it’s amazing. Sure, there are the super Wal-Marts that are everything to everyone – but the quality is usually lacking. When it comes to […]
CauseVox 2.0 Launching on March 15
What is CauseVox 2.0? CauseVox 2.0 is a re-imagination of what online fundraising should be for nonprofits, causes, and individuals this decade. We collected a year’s worth of feedback and best practices from hundreds of customers. We also looked at trends in fundraising, behavioral science, and online marketing. We found out that the key to […]
10 Ways To Fall In Love With Your Mission All Over Again
Love is in the air. Whether it’s through a cheesy Hallmark card or an Etsy-worthy DIY heart sculpture, people everywhere are showing their appreciation for those special to them. But maybe you’re not feeling so in love, at least when it comes to fundraising. Maybe you’re feeling a little burned out or discouraged. It’s time […]
What you can learn about online fundraising from Punxsutawney Phil
We all know the tradition – even if it’s because of Bill Murray. In early February of each year, we all gather to see what groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will predict. Six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? Some people swear by the prediction, but really, it’s hit or miss. The other groundhogs in […]
Breaking into four types of donors
If you’re not convincing people with your fundraising appeal, even the most important cause can sink like the Titanic. Good copy is the backbone of your fundraising appeal. Whether you’re writing for your newsletter, direct mail, website, or brochures, you need to be dang sure that your fundraising materials are persuasive. It’s so important, in […]
How to Increase the Effectiveness of your Post Donation Thank You Page
You might be wondering, what is a post-donation thank you page? After someone makes a donation on your website, your post-donation thank you page is the first thing they see. It confirms that their donation went through successfully, and usually says something like “THANK YOU FOR DONATING“. We talked about thank you letters to donors, […]
