Fundraising Archive

10 Must-Know Stats About COVID-19 Donors

June 6, 2020
The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey closed June 1 and the full results will be released September 14 in the third edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report. 7,008 survey respondents from 81 countries indicated in the survey that they had donated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and some characteristics of these donors are listed below....

5 Things That Nonprofits Wish They Knew Three Months Ago

May 31, 2020
By Stephanie Kanak, Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. If you had a time machine and could go back to before coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the world, how would you prepare? What would you do differently? We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and...

[WEBINAR] Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

May 24, 2020
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (2 hours) Presented by: Heather Mansfield, Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Cost: $10 (USD) This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who attend all three webinars will earn of Certificate of Completion...

The Essential Tech Elements for Virtual Fundraising Events

May 22, 2020
By Christy Noel, Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. Hosting virtual fundraising events is new to many nonprofits and can, therefore, make those in charge feel a bit intimidated, especially if they don’t define themselves as particularly...

26 Fundraising & Digital Marketing Research Reports for Nonprofits

April 29, 2020
The research reports listed below are a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. The data can be used to help your organization craft your next online fundraising and digital marketing strategy. If you would like to suggest a specific report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield or post a link...

3 Emerging Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits

April 24, 2020
By Kayla Matthews, writer at ProductivityTheory.com – a blog dedicated to helping others better their productivity. For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status. As technology continues to advance, new...

10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

April 15, 2020
This is the fourth 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 According to the 2020 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report,...

8 Must-Have Integrations for Your Nonprofit CRM

April 13, 2020
By Erin Booker, Head of Content at Funraise, a fundraising platform built for fundraisers by fundraisers with 20+ third-party integrations. We’ve talked a lot recently about taking your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy digital. How to make the transition to virtual events, social fundraising, and livestream everything. But what if you’ve already been dipping your toes in that sparkling water? What’s...

Planning a Golf Fundraiser in Uncertain Times: Technology Offers Time Savings & Flexibility

March 28, 2020
By Katie Casillas, director of marketing at GolfStatus.org, an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. The challenges fundraisers face in the months ahead present a complicated outlook—especially for those with budgets that rely heavily on event revenue. Will venues be open? Will supporters be willing and able to attend? Will it be socially responsible to host an event? These are...

What Are Gaming Fundraisers and How Can They Raise Donations for Your Nonprofit?

March 26, 2020
By Kayla Matthews, writer at ProductivityTheory.com and journalist dedicated to helping others better their productivity. The rise of the livestream, combined with the growing popularity and widespread appeal of video games, has created an attractive new opportunity for charities — gaming fundraisers. These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves...

[FREE WEBINAR] How Nonprofits Can Use Crowdfunding to Raise More Money During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 9, 2020
UPDATE: This webinar was presented on April 21, 2020. You can view a recording on GoFundMe Charity’s website as well as download the slides. GoFundMe Charity will discuss how to run a successful campaign, share their experience in peer-to-peer fundraising, and discuss the COVID-19 response in the nonprofit sector. You will learn how to host a virtual event, the...

5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

March 4, 2020
By Kaley Aposporos, Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity As a nonprofit, there are certain ways you can encourage your donors to use their phones for good. With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. Ready to get...

5 Social Media Templates for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

February 27, 2020
By Emily Rose Patz, Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect Check out these social media post templates for ideas of post themes and content format for your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds. Just plug your content into the placeholders, and you’re good to go. 1) Introduce your event theme with eye-catching imagery. Your first post should pop the most and inspire your supporters...