article thumbnail

America's Giving Challenge 2009

Tech Soup

The goal is to get as many unique daily donations as possible (minimum of $10), to your cause each day. The contest runs through November 6, 2009. The Giving Challenge is not focused on how much money you can raise, but on how successful you are at getting people to donate to your cause. Tools Web 2.0

Goals 43
article thumbnail

My 2009 blessings

Get Fully Funded

I’m pausing today to reflect on 2009 and I realize how blessed I’ve been this year. Hearing from former client and friend Daniel that they are still using what I taught them and raised more than twice their goal at their annual breakfast this year! Riding my horse in my first cattle roundup.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Get SMART about fundraising goals

Get Fully Funded

As I kick off a series of posts on planning, I thought it would be good to talk first about goals. Setting goals for your fundraising plan is the obvious first step. Is your goal to “raise more money than last year” or “get more donors”? Do yourself a big favor and make your goals SMART. M=Measurable. A=Attainable.

Goals 40
article thumbnail

Bright Idea: Year-Round Giving Can Help You Reach Your Goal

Qgiv

From that humble beginning, the program evolved into an after-school club and eventually became a nonprofit organization in 2009. Make sure your form incorporates recurring giving nudges in order to encourage these kinds of donations that can help you hit your income goals. What’s Next? Request a Demo.

Goals 52
article thumbnail

What is Cause Marketing?

Selfish Giving

In 2009, Komen received a million dollars! One of the goals of cause marketing, especially as I define it, is money for a cause. But it’s not the only goal and it’s certainly not given without strings attached, for both partners. One of my favorites is the New Balance/Komen partnership.

Goals 104
article thumbnail

15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and funders

Strategic Grants

The ultimate performance goal is to have such strong relationships that your funders call you when they have funds left to distribute! “The ultimate performance goal is to have such strong relationships that your funders call you when they have funds left to distribute.”

Grant 92
article thumbnail

The Difference Between Transactional, Transformative Cause Marketing

Selfish Giving

Primary goal is to raise money and build awareness for the nonprofit partner. In 2009, I blogged about the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) and how they stumbled on a pot of cause marketing gold thanks to Absolut Vodka. Single platform programs. Dominance of transactions over relationships to maximize immediate giving.