Whether you’re new to crowdfunding or it’s old hat by now, we understand that choosing a strategy for your fundraising campaign can be intimidating – there are so many approaches you can take to reach your goal. And on #GivingTuesday, in which thousands of nonprofits are participating, there seems to be even more pressure to […]

Now that you know what Periscope and Meerkat are , let’s talk about how you can add them to your storytelling toolbox. After all, as we’ve noted before, storytelling is key to reaching your audiences with your work. 1. Don’t Forget About Your Other Social Channels Periscope and Meerkat are both incredibly powerful channels through […]

When third party nonprofit fundraising turns personal. Located at the widely renowned epicenter of the board game community, Seattle-based Lyla Ross closed her practice as a clinical social worker to start a charitable giving and community outreach program called ENGAGE for her family-owned game business. Their program includes third party fundraising for charities, most recently […]

There are many questions in the world of fundraising: What is the best way to reach potential supporters? What are the strongest methods for converting potential donors? What is the best way to communicate your story in a way that moves people to commit? When we approach each question individually, the job seems enormous and, […]

We just wrapped up an amazing webinar on how you an easily plan a #GivingTuesday crowdfunding campaign. Check out the full video below to learn… Setting a Campaign Goal Creating Impact-based Donation Tiers Crafting a Fundraising Appeal Developing Compelling Stories Rallying a Tribe Leveraging Press and Publicity For the slides, see below. If you are […]

Two apps that offer a new way of engaging with your supporters launched just a few months ago. Both are so new that usage is still somewhat low, but growing among certain demographics, and brands are just beginning to dip their toes in. The apps we’re talking about are Periscope and Meerkat and they let […]

Do you remember last summer’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Within weeks of its launch, everyone’s social media feeds became a stream of videos of friends and family with lengthy lists of tagged names. Before the campaign was over, it seemed that everyone knew someone who had taken the plunge. Social media is a tremendous vehicle […]

Running an effective social media campaign is a lot of work. Keeping on top of all the different channels, posts, and schedules can be a full-time job on its own. Here are 4 social media management tools to make your job easier as well as tips on how to use them: Hootsuite The industry leader, […]

You need people you can trust. People who are just as committed as you are to your work and your mission. You need people who will help to guide your efforts and help you make the world a better place. You need new board members. But where do you find them? The good news is […]