Last week, we started a two-part series on what tactics successful non-profits have used during their campaign. If you missed it, catch the first part of the 5 Tactics. — Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, it’s no easy task to put together an online fundraising campaign. You’re dealing with technology, content, and a mountain […]

“CauseVox was a huge factor in the success of our benefit this year.” — Jamie Salka, StoryPirates About StoryPirates StoryPirates is a nationally respected arts and creative writing organization founded in 2003 to celebrate the words and ideas of young people, to promote literacy as a vital part of education, and to preserve the spark of […]

Whether you’re a rookie or veteran, it’s no easy task to put together an online fundraising campaign. You’re dealing with technology, content, and a mountain of other things that need to be organized. Sometimes it helps to have some tips or new ideas. Non-profits always ask us about how they can run a successful online […]

I talk to a lot of non-profit startups. All of them have a vision on how they can change the world, and all of them have amazing plans on how to make it happen. Some of them will make it through, most of them won’t. I’ve started many things and have failed at many more. […]

This week, we have a very stinky interview with Darian Rickman. He’s fundraising with Shower Strike, a campaign to raise funds for clean water. As part of the campaign, participants don’t shower. Darian shares how’s he raised funds so far and some useful tips for other fundraisers. Tell us a little bit about who you […]

Tell us a little bit about who you are. I’m a St. Paul, Minnesota transplant who moved to NYC six years ago, and I am trying to make a life out of making a difference for people who are written off by the world…by changing the world. Why are you fundraising for Champion Access? Because […]

About ULC Unique Learning Center (ULC) is a tiny after-school program making a huge impact in the Washington D.C. metro area by positively influencing the life trajectories of scores of inner city kids. As with many smaller non-profits, funding for programs is unfortunately a recurring issue. In this case, ULC’s critical summer program was in […]

We were invited to take part in a crowdfunding panel this past weekend for TechWeek in Chicago. It’s interesting to see that fundraising concepts apply to both in the for-profit and non-profit world. Here’s a break down of my top three take-aways from the session. For the majority of crowdfunding campaigns, you will be relying […]

Last week, we gave presentation on online fundraising at the Foundation Center. The room was packed with non-profits of all stages of growth. They were interested in how to get started with online fundraising and some of the options available. As a tip sheet, we came up with seven things that non-profits need to have […]

Personal fundraisers are your individual supporters that fundraise for your non-profit or cause. They love your non-profit, but struggle to get the most donations possible. We’ve seen lots of people spin their wheels to figure out how they can get their friends and family to support your non-profit. Help them today. The 7 Habits of […]