Fundraising Archive

[FREE WEBINAR] How Nonprofits Can Use Crowdfunding to Raise More Money

September 28, 2020
UPDATE: This webinar was presented on November 10, 2020. You can view a recording on GoFundMe Charity’s website. GoFundMe Charity will discuss how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign, share their experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, and discuss current fundraising trends in the nonprofit sector. You will learn how to set up a campaign on the GoFundMe Charity platform, the...

New! Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good

September 16, 2020
101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series offered by Nonprofit Tech for Good. Those who register and attend all three webinars in the series will earn a “Certificate of Completion” in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good. The required three webinars are: Website & Email Best Practices for Nonprofits Online...

[FREE WEBINAR] 5 Powerful Strategies for Your 2021 Annual Fundraising Plan

September 4, 2020
UPDATE: This webinar was presented on October 27, 2020. You can view a recording on the MobileCause website and download the slides. 2020 has presented nonprofits, and the world at large, with plenty of challenges and changes. In order to continue reaching new donors and growing your mission into the new year, you’ll need a focused annual giving plan...

How to Move Your Nonprofit Forward During COVID-19 with Virtual Fundraising Events

September 3, 2020
By Matthew Burnell, Founder of ClickBid, a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As a nonprofit, you have undoubtedly heard the term “virtual events” over the past six months. As the global pandemic continues to limit the ability to hold in-person fundraising events, nonprofits are forced to create new and “virtual” giving opportunities. As...

8 Key Pain Points in Planning a Golf Fundraiser & How Technology Can Help

August 30, 2020
By Katie Casillas, director of marketing at GolfStatus.org, an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. There’s no doubt about it: A lot of time and effort goes into planning a golf event—any fundraising event for that matter. Golf is especially challenging in that it has a number of nuances that can complicate the planning process. For first-timers and seasoned golf...

[FREE WEBINAR] Giving Tuesday & Welcome Wednesday: Tips, Strategies, and Templates to Help You Gain & Retain Donors

August 2, 2020
UPDATE: This webinar was presented on September 29, 2020. You can view a recording on Vimeo. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, digitally connecting with donors is more of a necessity than ever before. Last year, 27 million adults participated in Giving Tuesday, and this year, so many more will be seeking ways to contribute to the good...

Is Your Nonprofit Half Way to Your 2020 Fundraising Goal$?

July 31, 2020
By Christy Smaglio, Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking...

Cryptocurrency Fundraising: A Beginner’s Guide for Nonprofits

July 15, 2020
By Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block 1) Should your nonprofit fundraise cryptocurrency? Hundreds of nonprofits now accept cryptocurrency donations. Bitcoin is perhaps the fastest and most tax-efficient way for donors to support nonprofits, but not all nonprofits should accept cryptocurrency. Reasons to accept crypto donations: Simplicity: Crypto is significantly easier than accepting stock donations.  Market Size: Crypto...

How Nonprofits Can Use Instagram for Fundraising

July 2, 2020
By Kayla Matthews, writer at ProductivityTheory.com – a blog dedicated to helping others better their productivity. Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. The platform, however, is different than...

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

June 23, 2020
This is the fifth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits, written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you! Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits The first “Donate Now” button was released in...

How Micro-Donations Can Make a Big Impact for Your Nonprofit

June 18, 2020
By Kaley Aposporos, Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” And there’s a reason for that. Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit  communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. As large donors tighten their spending, you may be...