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, […]
How to Get Feedback from your Supporters
What worked about your last fundraising campaign? What didn’t? How can you run your nonprofit more effectively? Or be more user friendly? How should you make these changes? These are important questions to ask, and one of the best ways to find answers for them is to get feedback directly from your supporters. Let’s talk […]
Seven Lessons from Seth Godin
Nonprofits are all about the cause, and not about the profit (thus the name!). But sometimes we forget that the for-profit world has a lot to teach us about things like marketing strategy, customer service, and business growth. We still need to think like a business to have the impact we want to on our […]
