Whether you’ve been planning for months or have just now realized that GivingTuesday is on the horizon, we’ve rounded up a couple of guides and a few articles that you’ll want to read across the next several weeks. #GivingTuesday has grown and changed since its inception. Each year we learn a little something new, become […]
What You Need To Know About Charitable Solicitation Compliance
Guest post by James Gilmer James Gilmer is a compliance specialist for Harbor Compliance, which establishes 501(c) nonprofits and helps them stay compliant. Harbor Compliance assists charities in every state and several countries abroad. James serves on the Board for two nonprofits in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Importance Of Charitable Solicitation Compliance Every successful nonprofit leader […]
How to Promote Your Nonprofit Crowdfunding Campaign
You’ve decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign. You’ve figured it all out, made your plans, and organized your story. You’ve set it all up and you even have some of your first participants. Now what? Now you promote it and keep promoting it. The Internet is a very crowded place these days and promotion is […]
4 Characteristics Of The Best Online Fundraising Sites
Fundraising online has never been easier. A key element to having a successful campaign is to have a great fundraising site. With a few easy tricks, you can increase the effectiveness of your site by driving more traffic and better conversion. Let’s take a look at 4 characteristics of the best online fundraising sites that […]
5 Sites To Find Free Icons
Icons are an integral part of any website design, offering a seamless look and feel that can overall give users a better experience. An icon is a small graphic that serves as an intuitive representation of content. They are often more effective than words because of their compact and intuitive design. They also offer visual […]
New Guide: The Comprehensive Guide To Social Media For Nonprofit Crowdfunding
With 1.49 billion active Facebook users, 500 million tweets per day, and 35 billion Linkedin page views per quarter, it’s clear social media is here to stay. Social media is increasingly playing a role in the communication between people, businesses, and nonprofits alike, providing a direct way to interact with your audience. This means that […]
5 Critical Elements of a Press Release
Sending out a press release can be a great way to get some attention for your crowdfunding campaign. Sent to editors of relevant magazines, newspapers, and websites, a press release provides the details of your newsworthy topic (in this case, your social good crowdfunding campaign) and gives that editor everything he or she needs to […]
5 Ways To Track Engagement on Twitter
It may seem impossible to engage with your followers effectively with Twitter’s 140 character limit. But what if you know what tweets are already engaging with your followers? Tracking engagement is one of the best ways to learn about what matters to your community and helps inform your social media strategy. And the great thing […]
Top 10 Tips for Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Trying to figure out how to get the most out of #GivingTuesday? Check out our Top 10 Tips for GivingTuesday Campaigns:
Power of One + Many: Individual and Team Fundraising
Do you remember going door-to-door as a kid? You’d ring the doorbell and then wait with a big smile, going over your script in your head, “I’m selling chocolate and gift wrap to raise money for my school. Would you like to order some?” If you do, then you already have experience in peer-to-peer (P2P) […]
