Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Here are a couple of interesting resources that might be helpful for organizations working on Fundraising or member/donor communications plans for 2011: 1. Nonprofit Tagline Database: A new database of 4,800+ taglines and the guide to making them work - the 2011 Nonprofit Tagline Report - is available from [link].

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live. on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. — a number that grew by 10 percent between 2010 and 2011. Social-benefit organizations can learn a lot from the preceding examples and those that follow to harness the power of technology and social media for fundraising.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2012

1. Why and How Nonprofits Should Use Pinterest. 2. Making People Cry Isn’t a Good Nonprofit Mobile Strategy. 3. CauseTalk Radio Ep02: Pinterest for Nonprofit Marketing. 4. 4 Steps to Launching a Fundraiser on Pinterest. 5. The Best Local Cause Marketing of 2011 (and 3 that Really Stunk).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2012

Blackbaud recently released its 2011 Online Giving report. comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. The findings include 24 months of online giving data from 1,895 nonprofit. organizations, online major giving data from 2,397 nonprofits, and both. billion in total fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

’ Over the past few years, many nonprofits have faced a withering economy, nervous Boards, and more demand for services. have been proactive and purposeful about fundraising. I have several clients who have had their best years ever in 2010 and 2011. Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

If donors and potential donors don’t see you as excited about the work your nonprofit does, how do you expect them to get excited? I’m astounded at the number of people who view their organization as “just a little nonprofit” and don’t see it as equal to other nonprofits. You’re dooming your nonprofit to remain small.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2012

Every sector surveyed in our 2011 Online Fundraising Report experienced double-digit growth since 2009 , including roughly 13 percent* in the past year. Along with strong growth in online fundraising we found that online donors. of $1,000 or more was $1,200, and forty-three percent of 2011 donations. fundraising take off.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

He's spent close to ten years helping nonprofits be more. effective online (fundraising, email communications, social media, technology solutions). If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. Read on for our explanation of how silent auction software can help your nonprofit go green with successful, sustainable fundraisers. Handbid accomplished all of those goals, effectively doubling revenue in its debut.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2011

’ Over the past few years, many nonprofits have faced a withering economy, nervous Boards, and more demand for services. have been proactive and purposeful about fundraising. I have several clients who have had their best years ever in 2010 and 2011. Here’s what I see vibrant nonprofits doing in 2012.

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Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a powerful FREE solution for any eligible charitable organization, but proper management is key to maximizing the opportunity. Since 2011, Give Back Nation’s Google Certified Ad Grant Manager team has helped over 5,400 nonprofits manage their Ad Grants. How do nonprofits get started?

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 20, 2012

Help them see a marketing return on investment, not a fundraising problem. My post: Selling Local Sponsorships for Nonprofits: Closing the Deal. #4. My post: The Best Local Cause Marketing of 2011. #5. Cause marketing is just another fundraising tactic, don’t use it to replace traditional funding tools. Be Creative.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

This is my inaugural post highlighting nonprofit technology news from around the world. In this case, it's a recap of some of the big nonprofit technology stories of 2012. Top Nonprofit Technology Buzzwords of 2012. These are events that pair up nonprofits with good ideas and volunteer techies who can help them realize them.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Why Has Fundraising Online Shifted so Quickly? Pacific time.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Tags: Event Multimedia & Graphics Online Activism Online Fundraising Using the Web and Internet. Every organization has a story to tell.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Telegraph's prediction that 2011 would see wider adoption of mobile payment solutions based on Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies (sometimes referred to as contactless payments). Not sure what that means?

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Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

Online fundraising has become a popular method for increasing revenue and acquire new donors. While it does not yet amount to the bulk of fundraising for most nonprofits, online giving grew by 13 percent from 2010 to 2011. The only vertical experiencing a decline from 2010 to 2011 was International Affairs organizations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Now that this year is wrapping up and we have the verdict on nonprofit technology trends for 2013 , we queried charity Technorati like Amy Sample Ward, Beth Kanter, Marnie Webb, Peter Campbell, Nicole Wallace, the entire crew at Idealware, Lucy Bernholz, and other luminaries to find out what is in their crystal balls for 2014. Marnie Webb.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2011

The CTK Foundation just opened its 2011 Heart and Soul Grant Award Program. They'll be awarding over $25,000 in grants to nonprofits, charities and voluntary organizations of all sizes in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The grant application window is from March 1 to March 28, 2011.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 8, 2017

Do you remember back in 2011 when Google introduced the Zero Moment of Truth (or ZMOT) ? Speed ahead six years and I think it's safe to say that most companies - like consumers - are researching nonprofit partners before they ever send them an email or call them on the phone. A nonprofit that's interested in my success.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167 ? These are only a few of the statistics that show how effective pledge fundraising can be for nonprofits. What is pledge fundraising? How can I use pledge fundraising in 2022?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize nonprofits who have used Blackbaud’s solutions in new and innovative ways to make a positive impact on their local communities and around the world. Does this sound like you or a nonprofit you know? If so, nominate a nonprofit for an Impact Award! on October 1, 2012.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Way too many nonprofit Executive Directors and Development Directors work on an island. I figured out early in my fundraising career that I needed people to walk this amazing journey with. I figured out early in my fundraising career that I needed people to walk this amazing journey with. Thanks gals!). It was awesome.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

If donors and potential donors don’t see you as excited about the work your nonprofit does, how do you expect them to get excited? I’m astounded at the number of people who view their organization as “just a little nonprofit” and don’t see it as equal to other nonprofits. You’re dooming your nonprofit to remain small.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2012

This guest post was authored by Ritu Sharma, Social Media for Nonprofits executive director and co-founder. This stellar lineup will provide attendees with concrete insights and takeaways for nonprofits to use social media to advance their cause. Discounted tickets are available for small nonprofits at $95.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The organization uses donated Intuit Quickbooks for Nonprofits from TechSoup to track grants and automate payroll so that it can help more and more kids. Demand for iBme's services has taken off, so the nonprofit now has $0.5 The organization also does lots of fundraising. Mindfulness Retreats for Poor Teens. spanhidden.

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Candid

AUGUST 21, 2024

On LinkedIn , we use trivia questions and carousels to engage audiences about nonprofit sector data. Each week, we focus on a theme, such as grantseeking or fundraising, and post content related to the theme every day. On TikTok , YouTube , and Instagram Reels , we’re sharing short videos that give quick tips and resources.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Eastern time our donor partner GiftWorks (which donates its fundraising and donor management software GiftWorks 2011 Standard to eligible nonprofits and libraries) is will host a free webinar on how to effectively utilize high-skill volunteers. On Tuesday, October 19 at 3 p.m. read more.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

As a fellow nonprofit, those of us at TechSoup understand how important it is to run your organization in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. To wit: we’ve put together this simple guide to the donated software that most all nonprofits and libraries need in their toolkit, especially when they’re just starting out.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2011

At this month's packed Online Community Meetup (also referred to as #OCTribe), Jen Burton , director of Community and Support at Causes.com , spoke about Facebook's largest fundraising platform and its role in supporting nonprofits. Any nonprofit can become a partner - all for free. An Example of Causes: Birthday Wish.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Learn the nuts and bolts of effective nonprofit management through First Things First - a series of free webinars from TechSoup's donor partner GiftWorks. The series is guest-hosted by Tom Iselin , author of First Things First , a guide to the core practices early stage nonprofits need to master. September 20, 2011 2:00 p.m.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Google and the nonprofit community have had a very Jim-and-Pam* relationship over the past two years, as Google has repeatedly extended the end date for donated Google Checkout services but stayed equivocal about whether we can expect to see the free services indefinitely. If you're relying on intuition, you're wrong. Tools Web 2.0

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 26, 2010

This was a big transition year for our annual Halloween fundraiser. A big part of the promoton and fundraising for HalloweenFest is our annual pinup program with iParty stores. Celebrate Halloween this year by making plans for your own Halloween cause marketing promotion for 2011.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since our founding in 2011, GiveSmart by Momentive Software has helped tens of thousands of organizations— nonprofits, schools, and associations—successfully fundraise for their missions. billion in lifetime fundraising. billion in lifetime fundraising. peer-to-peer campaigns, and online fundraising.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

These questions and many more like them are asked by nonprofit marketing, communications and fundraising professionals on a regular basis. 2011 Online Giving & 5 Tips You Can Implement Today ( recap and slides ). Or if you are you tailoring messages to your supporters correctly? Don’t worry. Webinar Series Details.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a consistent supply of social media content for a nonprofit is hard. At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit earlier this month, I shared how we do this—from how we rethought why we are on social media and our process for repurposing content (without getting too repetitive). Here are some of the highlights: 1. Alter the tone.

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