How Do You Build Long-term Donor Relationships? On this episode of Rally & Engage by CauseVox, we talk with Jonah Halper about the similarities between traditional dating (not tinder dating) and donor cultivation, four rules for healthy donor cultivation, and practical steps you can take to begin cultivating long-term relationships. Jonah a principle at ALTRUICITY, a […]
How (And Why) To Measure Social Media Fundraising ROI
Love them or hate them, social media platforms have revolutionized and completely changed the way humans communicate with each other. More and more competing entities are now vying for your donors’ attention and on a moment-by-moment basis. Think about how you spend your day—on email, mobile apps, phone calls, reading news, writing, putting out the […]
7 Steps To Ensure Your Nonprofit Has A Mobile-Friendly Website
Are you reading this post on a desktop? If so, then you’re in the minority. In fact, mobile usage was higher than desktop usage beginning in 2014, and the gap between mobile-only and desktop-only internet usage is growing by the year. Therefore, it’s essential that you prepare your nonprofit’s website for a mobile audience. To […]
Julia Campbell On How To Use Social Media For Fundraising
How should you use social media in your fundraising? On this episode of Rally & Engage by CauseVox, we talk with Julia Campbell about the ways social media has changed a fundraiser’s job, how do you decide what channels your nonprofit should invest time in, and how do measure the ROI of social media. Julia […]
How Crowdfunding Can Help You Raise More Money For Your Annual Fund
Annual funds are traditionally sourced with donations from a mixture of high-net-worth and public donations. Throw in a handful of special events (which are likely to occur on an annual basis) and you’ve got a solid base for the annual fund to thrive. But there’s a new technique to consider as part of your annual […]
5 Tips To Writing Fundraising Email Appeals That Inspire Action
After hearing all of the ranting and raving, you finally decided to implement email marketing as part of your fundraising strategy. So, you whipped together a quick email message, sent it off to your entire list, and assumed that the donations would just start piling up. But, a few days later, you’re surprised to see […]
How To Find A Highly Qualified Executive Director For Your Nonprofit
Are you in the market for an Executive Director? Here are some simple tips to help you find a highly qualified Executive Director for your nonprofit. What Is An Executive Director? The role of an Executive Director (ED) varies depending on the needs of your nonprofit. However, there are a handful of job tasks that […]
Taylor Corrado On How Nonprofits Can Leverage Content Marketing
How Can Nonprofits Leverage Content Marketing? On this episode of Rally & Engage by CauseVox, we talk with Taylor Corrado about lessons nonprofits can learn from how for profit companies approach marketing, how today’s “connected world” has changed the way we fundraise, and effective ways nonprofits can leverage content marketing to rally more people around their […]
6 TED Talks Nonprofit Leaders Must Watch
As a nonprofit leader, you have a ton on your plate. You’re managing a staff and an army of volunteers, providing oversight over the work of your organization, and ensuring that you raise enough money to stay in operation. It takes a strong and capable person to want to lead in this capacity. Though you […]
Sample Nonprofit Executive Director Job Description (3 Examples)
Whether you are a nonprofit hoping to put together an Executive Director job description for an upcoming vacancy, or a candidate hoping to find the right nonprofit to lead, there’s a chance that you are looking for some solid examples to help you sort out what is best for you or your nonprofit. Frankly, finding […]