If you’re exploring using crowdfunding to support your nonprofit or cause for the first time, it might be overwhelming when you look at examples of all the different ways it can be executed – from campaigns that are based on events, hundreds or thousands of people fundraising on their own, to incentives and rewards and […]
5 Things You Should Do On Twitter To Promote Your Campaign
307 million people. That’s just a little smaller than the population of the entire United States. But, it’s also the amount of monthly active users currently on Twitter. Needless to say, the popularity of the social network has exploded in recent years—and it’s only getting bigger. So, if you aren’t already implementing tactics and strategies […]
10 Tips For Pitching Journalists
You’ve checked off almost all of your boxes when it comes to promoting your crowdfunding campaign. You’ve hashed out a comprehensive marketing plan. You’ve developed a great social media strategy. You’ve pulled together an impressive fundraising page. You’ve gathered together powerful imagery. You’ve sent out a newsletter to your entire network. The only thing left […]
Big Data Visualization: Review Of The 20 Best Tools
Guest post by Edoardo L’Astorina Donors and funding organizations are looking for transparency when they decide if a cause is worth supporting. And when they do support the cause, they want evidence that progress is being made and actions taken are having a positive impact. Do you have all your data ready? If you do, it’s time […]
New Guide: Creating A Toolkit For Nonprofit Fundraising
Looking into starting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign? Peer-to-peer fundraising allows your nonprofit the opportunity to gather your community to fundraise on your behalf, which not only multiplies your audience but also unites your community together for a great cause. However, a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign hinges on one thing: great communication. The best way to […]
4 Free Web Apps For Nonprofits
Long gone are the days when you have to shell out hundreds of dollars for software. Today, dozens and hundreds of web applications are available for a variety of functions. There are web apps that can help you create content. Others help you get more organized. And some are offering functionality that never before was […]
How To Use Vine For Nonprofit Storytelling
We’ve talked about the importance of storytelling and how to do it using things like news cycles, social media, and even Periscope and Meerkat. So now let’s add another tool to your content toolbox. Let’s talk about Vine. What Is Vine? At its simplest Vine is a video-sharing app. But to understand what it does […]
5 Ideas That Put The Fun In Fundraising
Last year, the ALS Association (ALSA) seemed to strike gold with its Ice Bucket Challenge campaign. The campaign saw tremendous media coverage as it went viral on Facebook feeds around the world. And, despite concerns to the contrary, the campaign was a financial success. The national chapter of ALSA received more than $100 million with […]
9 Social Good Journalists Whose Stories You Need To Read
You want to make an impact on the world. But before you can go forth and take steps to create lasting change, you must first be up to date on the latest facts and issues in which you can be engaged. With so many different aspects of social good-from food and environmental justice to animal […]
4 Tips To Wrap Up Your Nonprofit’s Year (And Prepare For The Next One)
Post Updated 1/3/17 And just like that, 2016 has come to a close. Whether your nonprofit saw major success or the past twelve months have been a steady stream of trials and learning experiences, you’ve got another year in the books. Congratulations! But, before you can charge full force into the next one, you’ll want […]
