Fundraising is hard work and the frequent rejections can get to you. But trying to stay upbeat and positive is one of the best ways to convince people to donate. Here are five science-based tips to stay upbeat throughout your fundraising efforts to avoid burnout and inspire donors to contribute to your cause. 1. Don’t […]

You spend your days making a difference, thinking about the change you want to make, the story you want to tell, and the money you need to make it all happen. You eat, sleep, and dream about the change you want to enact, the people you want to help. You know your world better than […]

In a world where social media dominates the communication landscape, creating a social presence for your crowdfunding campaign is more important than ever. Having a platform to personally connect and communicate with supporters is key, and hashtags have evolved to be a necessary ingredient in social media communication. Hashtags, which are essentially search terms preceded by […]

Adam Hutchison set off to Indonesia to pilot a literacy program for WIJABA/Roots & Shoots, hoping to raise $10,000 to continue educating children this fall. By the power of short videos, video editing skills, and a personal touch, he did it! Let’s learn more about Adam and his campaign. Can you tell me about Roots […]

Want to launch a nonprofit crowdfunding campaign but not sure what crowdfunding model is the best for your particular cause? We examined some of the most successful fundraisers on CauseVox to see what crowdfunding models work and broke it down for you. Here are 6 nonprofit crowdfunding models that will get results. 1. Internal fundraising […]

This week we have a guest from Charlotte Ritter is a technology analyst for TechnologyAdvice. She’s a pro at business intelligence, gamification, project management, and other emerging technology. Let’s see what she has to say about cloud technology for nonprofits. — Is your nonprofit addicted to spreadsheets? If you use them for everything from accounting, to contact management, […]

It’s no secret that the Internet can seem a bit impersonal. In a space where you can have an entire conversation with someone without ever knowing what he or she looks like, or read an article without knowing a single thing about the author, oftentimes we can start to crave a slightly more personal connection. […]

The bigger your donor base, the better. That’s why it’s important to be constantly looking to expand your community or tribe. One of the best places to find your tribe members is online, where you have access to a wide array of gathering places and watering holes that you may not have realized. Here are […]

In late February, a dress took over the Internet. For several days, tweets and Facebook posts flurried around the world. People swore to blue and black or proclaimed allegiance to white and gold. Though not exactly news, the controversial and, at times troubling photo became a trending topic, and soon every website, newspaper, and news […]