As the Customer Success Lead at CauseVox, I get to have a front row seat to some incredible campaigns. One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to hear the ins and outs of these campaigns and how they’re making a difference in a vast array of issues. I […]
6 Ways To Make The Most Of Summer Downtime
The summer months at most nonprofits means a slowdown in charitable giving. Why not put your feet up and take a few months to relax, right? Wrong! Instead of letting the summer pass you by, take advantage of the downtime to start planning for the future. While your organization’s fundraising efforts may taper off during this […]
Designing A Fundraising Site That Sets You Up For Success
When you’re creating an online fundraising site, there’s a lot of tasks that may immediately come to mind: getting your fundraising goal up, writing your appeal, thinking through a promotion strategy. But something that might not be at the top of your list is designing your site – you’ll just pick some colors to get […]
8 Tools That Will Amplify The Impact Of Your Next Fundraising Event
In our ever-connected world, ongoing engagement is a vital part of every marketing initiative, and the marketing for your next nonprofit fundraising event should be no different. Lucky for you, there are a variety of useful tools and tactics you can implement right at your fingertips! The internet is full of cost-effective promotional tools that […]
13 Creative Summer Fundraising Ideas + People Fundraising Tips To Get You Started
It sure does feel like summer outside! And that can mean a lot of things to a fundraiser, including a noticeable decrease in donations. But don’t worry, you can change that! The key is to get your donors excited about getting involved and then encourage them to get their friends and family on board using […]
6 Tips To Help You Energize Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
Let’s say you’re knee-deep in an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. You’ve designated a staff person, established a campaign timeline, determined a goal, and came up with a great theme that is bound to rally current and new donors alike. The ball is rolling! But with peer-to-peer fundraising, you’re not simply relying on your own team […]
How to Ask Your Board, Donors, & Other Supporters To Become Personal Fundraisers (+ Scripts)
Online fundraising involves more than just creating a website, crossing your fingers, and hoping for the best. In fact, running an online fundraiser takes just as much thought and preparation as any traditional fundraiser. But at the end of the day, online fundraising efforts can be just as fruitful (if not more so) to your […]
How To Boost Donations Mid-Campaign
You’ve gotten your campaign off to a great start! It’s exciting when you first launch your campaign and see a lot of donations, fundraiser signups, and activity. It feels like all your hard work is finally paying off. But, after that first initial spike in donations in the days following your campaign launch, donations and […]
Tips For Managing And Engaging Personal Fundraisers
You’ve gotten some fundraisers to sign up, yay! But how do you move a fundraiser from page setup to being a top fundraiser for your cause? The best thing you can do is empower them to fundraise well by providing the support they need to succeed. Here’s a few best practices to help you set […]
How To Recruit Your Fundraisers Via Email
You’ve gone through the process of planning out your peer-to-peer campaign, created the site using best practices, and are ready for your fundraisers to start creating their pages. But how do you get people to sign up to fundraise? We recommend sending targeted emails that invite your supporters to get involved and take the next […]