Ask any nonprofit fundraiser if he or she wants to increase the results of their fundraising efforts and you’ll get a resounding “yes”! The next question, of course, is how? The answer is in understanding your goal and audience, and then matching your pitch to the prospect. In other words, you create donor journeys. If you’ve never done so,...
If your nonprofit is thinking about planning a golf fundraiser in 2023—whether it’s a brand new event or an established tournament—there are a few simple steps to take right now to make sure your outing is set up for success. 1. Start With Technology The right technology tools are key to easy planning and successful execution of a golf...
Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the free or low-cost tools and resources listed below to significantly improve your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. Websites & Email 1. Google Analytics :: analytics.google.com Google Analytics is a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. It is...
You’ve probably heard how important individual donors are to the sustainability of your nonprofit organization. For an early-stage organization, though, knowing how to get started can feel like an overwhelming task. In this free webinar, you’ll better understand why individual donors are important to your mission, where to find prospects, how to get your first donations, and what to...
Last year, 35 million people and 80 countries participated in Giving Tuesday, and these numbers are steadily increasing each year. When the big day is over, more than one-third of annual giving happens in December alone. This presents an amazing opportunity for any size nonprofit to enter the New Year with new relationships, new insight into their retention strategies,...
Startup nonprofits, nonprofit newbies, umbrella organizations, community foundations, mentors… there are a lot of ways people may think about or refer to fiscal sponsorships, even if they’re unfamiliar with the term “fiscal sponsorship.” Fiscal sponsorship started in 1959, although it gained in prominence starting in 1993 when Greg Colvin published the first edition, Fiscal Sponsorship: Six Ways to Do...
101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising 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 in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good. The required three webinars are: Website & Email Best Practices for Nonprofits...
When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organization, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? If not, are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? If you answered “no…well actually… maybe,” then you are not alone. When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send...
Cause awareness and giving days are 24-hour (or longer) fundraising events that can be powerful moments throughout the year. These days are aimed at rallying communities together to maximize awareness, engagement, and donations. But did you know that GivingTuesday isn’t your only giving day opportunity? Join us as we share how your nonprofit can stand out amongst the crowd....
What is Web3? Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has...
When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. Discover the benefits of recurring donations....
New survey data of 471 nonprofits from 99designs illustrates the power of good design in digital marketing and fundraising. Highlights include: Nonprofits that invested in professional design in the past two years are 50% more likely to have experienced an increase in fundraising revenue than those who didn’t invest in their visual brand 26% of nonprofits have rebranded in...
When it comes to online fundraising for nonprofits, a sweepstakes is one of the best options for engaging and activating individual donors. Donors find the idea of winning a coveted prize to be exciting, fun and new, and nonprofits have an opportunity to expand their reach beyond an existing donor base to a broad audience that cares about the...