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9 Virtual Fundraising Event Resources for Nonprofits

January 10, 2021
A list curated by MobileCause – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. As you review your fundraising plans and goals for the past year, it’s easy to look back and see a year marked by postponed and cancelled events. But it was also a year...

5 Must-Have Productivity Software Products Nonprofits Need to Be Effective in 2021

December 28, 2020
By Alan Tyson, CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. In the face of tremendous adversity and growing need, nonprofits are doing incredible work at a critical time. Choosing the right productivity software can...

7 Useful Tips to Increase Membership Renewal for Your Association

December 21, 2020
Written by Findjoo, this is the third post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Post 1: 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM Post 2: How to Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media Many membership managers are familiar with the...

Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant in 2021

December 11, 2020
By Sharon Cody, J.D., Partnership Manager at Harbor Compliance – a leading provider of compliance solutions for nonprofits. Her more than 30 years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. 2020 has made it clear that online fundraising is here to stay. Online...

8 Year-End Fundraising Resources for Nonprofits

December 5, 2020
A list curated and sponsored by: Classy––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Picture this: it’s the day after Giving Tuesday and your nonprofit has met or even exceeded your campaign goals. You might be thinking, “What more could we want?” How about another...

When and How to Follow Up With Giving Tuesday Donors

November 21, 2020
By Stephanie Kanak, Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again? That process begins on Welcome Wednesday, the day after Giving Tuesday. In the timeline...

5 Online Strategies to Encourage Recurring Giving

November 16, 2020
By Lindsey Himphill, Digital Marketing Strategist at MobileCause  – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. Recurring donations are the most sustainable source of income for most nonprofit organizations. In fact, monthly donors donate 440% more to charity over their lifetime than one-time donors. However, without...

Tech Tools Working Together: How Text-To-Donate Paves the Way for Text Message Communication

November 9, 2020
By Kim Peterson, Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell, a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits, many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails...

How To Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media

November 1, 2020
Written by Findjoo, this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Post 1: 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods...

4 Simple Steps to Take Now to Prepare for Your 2021 Golf Fundraiser

October 26, 2020
By Katie Casillas, director of marketing at GolfStatus.org, an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Planning amid uncertainty presents substantial challenges—especially for event fundraisers who must book venues, sign contracts, and send invites, all the while being ready to adapt with just-in-case protocols. Such is the current reality for many fundraisers heading into 2021 with mixed predictions for whether in-person...

5 Fundraising Trends for 2021 and Beyond

October 9, 2020
By Scot Chisholm, CEO and Co-founder of Classy––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Related Webinar on January 12! 4 Fundraising Trends for 2021 and Beyond The entire social sector learned a valuable lesson in 2020: even the most rigorous planning can’t insulate us from the...

7 Ways Nonprofits Can Automate Donor Retention

October 1, 2020
By Christy Smaglio, Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Keeping donors can undoubtedly be hard work but, a loyal donor base is vital in sustaining the work you do and furthering your mission. While a good deal of time and resources...

6 Practical Tips for Promoting Your #GivingTuesday Campaign on Social Media

September 27, 2020
By Kristina Brunnler, Marketing Manager at MobileCause In 2019, more than 20 billion social media impressions were made on #GivingTuesday. With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips...