The following article originally appeared in MSDS Insights and is reprinted here with permission. —- Data Visualization or DataViz is a hot topic! Recently, the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shared our recent series reviewing 6 DataViz tools we like, and its popularity made me realize how much of a hunger there is to make good sense […]
How the CPWR Fights Terrorism with Crowdfunding
Reducing the violence in the world, especially terrorist violence, requires a multi-faceted approach, and the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR) promotes one of the most important avenues toward that goal: increased interfaith understanding. The CPWR is the world’s largest and oldest global interfaith organization and offers a number of programs and […]
Little Fish, Big Fish: Why asking for $1 is just as important as asking for $1000
It’s easy to get distracted by the “big fish” – the small number of supporters that empower your mission through large donations. But if you spend all your time wining and dining them and neglecting the little fish, you are doing your nonprofit a huge disservice. The donor who gives $1 may end up being […]
When you fail on your crowdfunding campaign
Ugh. Let’s talk about failure. It’s a sad topic, but here’s the reality — not every crowdfunding campaign has a happy ending. Many crowdfunding campaigns fall short of their funding goals. You’ve worked hard in setting up your site, rallying your friends and family, and pitching the press. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you’ve […]
5 Ways to Source Great Content
You’re staring at that darn little blinking cursor on your computer screen, waiting for inspiration to hit. You’ve got to write that blog post. Or newsletter. Or Tweet. You’ve run out of ideas. Where are you going to come up with great content? When your mental resources have run dry, there are lots of people […]
Inspiration: A Video Fundraising Success Story
Recently, we had a call with Brice Thomas of United Theological Seminary to chat about UTS’s recent success on a campaign incorporating video. Let’s get right to the “Wow!”: By incorporating video in the campaign in question, UTS saw an inspiring 30% increase in giving. Wow! More specifically, each year, UTS runs a campaign in […]
Boston Marathon Terror Attack – CauseVox Fee Waiver
“Deirdre Hatfield, 27, was steps away from the finish line when she heard a blast. She saw bodies flying out into the street. She saw a couple of children who appeared lifeless. She saw people without legs.” – NY Times This week, two crude bombs were detonated by an unknown party at the Boston Marathon. The FBI […]
How IDEO.org raised more than $20,000 in their online fundraising campaign
“CauseVox’s design was so simple and straightforward … ” -Cris Valerio, Innovator in Residence at IDEO.org Cookstoves in Tanzania, sustainable business plans for selling water in Kenya, and something called TEDx in a box: Welcome to IDEO.org. A Bit of Background IDEO.org is the relatively new philanthropic arm of the innovative design firm IDEO. For […]
What you can learn from Tyler Gage of Runa about funding your project
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a conference for university students that are creating projects, products, and organizations for social impact. Each student that attends makes a commitment to social action. We spoke at CGI U on how students can raise funds online for their commitment. Tyler Gage from Runa, a tea company, […]
4 Online Fundraising Lessons from Bill Clinton
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) is a conference for university students that are creating projects, products, and organizations for social impact. Each student that attends makes a commitment to social action. This past weekend, President Clinton invited us to present at CGI U to help these students raise funds for their commitment. If […]
