Social media and online fundraising campaigns go together like peanut butter and jelly. And while you know you should post and share on social media, you may not know exactly what kinds of things you should be posting, how to engage others to share for you, and how to schedule posts. Don’t just wing your […]
How To Create A Successful Fundraising Campaign Launch Email
You’ve planned out your campaign, set it all up, and now are just about ready to launch it! When you go to launch a campaign, the way you communicate the launch to your community is really important, since this will be used kick off your campaign and create the momentum you need to keep your […]
6 Ways To Recruit Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
You’ve decided to run a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign because you know it’s a great way to increase your prospective donor base, engage your supporters, and share your campaign beyond your current network. After finalizing the details, including your campaign theme, goal, and timeframe, you’ve created the main website and you’re ready to roll! But there’s a […]
How To Use Zapier To Streamline Your Fundraising
Zapier is a tool that can be used to push your donor, fundraiser, and team data across platforms, and can be used for a wide variety of cases. With a growing list of 750+ applications that Zapier integrates with, including Salesforce, Constant Contact, Google Sheets, and more, Zapier is a powerful and impressive tool to […]
How To Run Your First Peer-To-Peer Fundraising Campaign
Imagine your network of supporters reaching out on your behalf, raising funds to support your cause, and expanding your reach into new circles. They’re telling your story, raising awareness, and getting their own networks excited about your cause. It’s a pretty picture, but how do you make it happen? Peer-to-peer fundraising accomplishes these things, but […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Donor Cultivation Cycle [2024]
In this guide, we review the donor cultivation cycle, the varying timelines for each type of nonprofit donor, and the types of donors.
Publicity for Crowdfunding & Online Fundraising
In this guide, we demystify how you can use publicity for crowdfunding and online fundraising and help you answer key questions as you get started.
How To Tell Stories That Connect, Move, & Inspire
Have you ever noticed that a great story can pull you in, regardless of the specifics? A well-told story about a tax audit (the movie Stranger than Fiction) is just as compelling as one about post-WWI expats witnessing bullfights in Spain (The Sun Also Rises). The most powerful stories appeal to universal human needs, drives, emotions, and experiences. We all relate to […]
Pinterest For Nonprofits
In this guide, you’ll learn how you can use Pinterest at your nonprofits as a powerful storytelling tool and raise more for your mission too.
Gamification For Online Fundraising
Learn how to integrate gamification into your fundraising campaign and craft a compelling experience that supporters will come back to again and again.