GrantNews

APRIL 4, 2024

Library Lovers – Have I got a book for you! Library Lovers may not always visit in large numbers, but they are certainly immense in their love of books. They also have extensive collections of books, movies, and music that you can borrow for free. What’s more, some folks have never been inside a library at all.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Now we are getting asked at conferences about how we did it,” said a zoo spokesperson. “We Fiona has appeared on The Tonight Show , has her own fat-shaming ice cream (Chunky-Chunk Hippo), t-shirts with her face on them, a children's book and the list goes on and on. We all have a hippo. But it's not always, well, a hippo.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 12, 2019

I moderated a great panel at the Engage for Good Conference with the National Park Foundation on how nonprofits can attract companies from a variety of industries. Through Sunday, Adidas is donating $1 for every mile people run to save the world's oceans from plastic waste. This nonprofit is doing it with a book club.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Having a donate button is fine, but donating as your primary or only call-to-action is not a reasonable ask to the vast majority of your traffic." Our community forums are a great resource for discussions and recommendations for fundraising tools, and TechSoup has a number of fundraising solutions available for donation.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. Over time, this can lead to donations. That leads to a conference on health and well being for women. Thanks, guys!) And so on and so forth. Great idea, right?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Scholarships and other educational grants can cover tuition, books, and related expenses. In-Kind Contributions : Donations of services or goods that may also support the project. Effective networking can include attending conferences, seminars, and local workshops, as well as participating in online forums dedicated to grant writing.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2013

That’s the driving ethos behind our donation programs and educational content — be smarter with your tech dollars, so you can use more of your funds and resources to accomplish your mission. Take going to a conference. Last year, a handful of us from TechSoup traveled to Minneapolis for the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Creating a comprehensive calendar will keep you organized this year-end so that you can focus on bringing in donations!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2014

It's a straightforward translation app that translates printed materials, such as signs, menus, or books. If you are traveling internationally this summer (either for a work conference or for vacation!) Word Lens is one of those apps I wish I had, oh, about five years ago when I attended a tech conference in Spain.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. Giving yourself an “end of January” deadline to thank all of your year-end donors is a good way to hold yourself accountable and turn the page (or perhaps shut the whole book) on Q4 activities.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Whether your organization is training its staff and volunteers to use Windows 8 or FileMaker, or teaching others technical programs like Excel, the new Atomic Training Donation Program at TechSoup can help you get started. Up to 15 users can meet and collaborate in secure online web and phone conferences with GoToMeeting.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

of all online donations , so it’s one of the best online fundraising ideas out there. In fact, 1 in 4 solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with 1 in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. “1 On the day of the blitz, send out a series of emails requesting donations. Donation Matching Drive.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Conferences are full of workshops on how to tell better and more compelling stories. Tyrone McKinley Freeman’s book looks at the role of African-American women through a fundraising lens – one of the few to do so. We know it can be more effective to keep the story simple, info-lite, and negative-but-solvable.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

He teamed up with Jason Samuels to set up all of the collaborative note-taking at the latest NTC conference. He is a contributing author to the book, Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games With God. He is an avid participant and presenter at Andrew Means’ Do Good Data Conference. Silicon Valley North.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I've been traveling around the country with our Social Media for Nonprofits conference series (coming to San Francisco on 11/4 with TechSoup's Marnie Webb keynoting, Atlanta on 11/17 , and NYC on 1/30/12 - save $20 with "TechSoup" code) and promoting my new book, Nonprofit Management 101.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2013

of the app lets you connect to Lync conference calls, and allows you to make or receive calls using your Lync ID number. The app syncs with your phone or tablet's address book as well as your other email or social media accounts so you can easily connect with your colleagues and constituents. The iOS version. Image: ReadyTalk.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2021

That’s the driving ethos behind our donation programs and educational content — be smarter with your tech dollars, so you can use more of your funds and resources to accomplish your mission. Take going to a conference. Last year, a handful of us from TechSoup traveled to Minneapolis for the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. For example, did the plan that resulted from the aforementioned fundraising training result in increased donors and donations? Remember Captain Obvious? If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed.” No kidding! Not so fast.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2015

At this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), Maite Arce, executive director of HAF, and Osvaldo Gomez, technology director at Upleaf , shared how they combined technology with grassroots outreach to help Spanish-speaking immigrants across the country. How TechSoup Can Help You Reach Marginalized Communities.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Conferences are full of workshops on stories, how to tell better and more compelling stories. Tyrone McKinley Freeman’s book looks at the role of African-American women through a scholarly lens – one of the few to do so. We know it can be more effective to keep the story simple, info-lite, and negative-but-solvable.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

If you aren’t a hacker but still want an in-depth experience, join North Carolina’s Tech4Good group for their annual conference June 6–7 or visit lovely Vancouver, Canada for their NetSquared Camp unconference on June 1. Portland, OR: Getting People to Click DONATE on Your Nonprofit Website. Thursday, June 6.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 15, 2021

In this highly acclaimed book, Lubin starts by comparing what she accomplishes as a CEO of a successful nonprofit with “zilch,” to what one of her donor prospect businesses does with millions—and how businesses and nonprofits alike can get more bang with less buck! When you donate to them, you get a receipt that allows for a tax deduction.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

In It's Not You, It's Your Stories at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Steve Daigneault (VP of eCampaigns at M&R Strategic Services ) and Sue Citro (Director of Digital Strategy, Global Programs at The Nature Conservancy ) shared their tips for telling better and more effective stories. Stories That Compel.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

In April, Tom published his third book, First Things First. The book targets leaders of early-stage nonprofits, helping them build their organizations by focusing on what's important, not what's convenient. Tom now manages a nonprofit consulting business and regularly speaks at seminars and conferences around the country.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2016

As I explored this issue in my new book, Nonprofit Fundraising 101 , I interviewed subject matter expert Tracy Kosolcharoen from Eventbrite. Don't ask people to register, donate, and share event information all on the same page. She shared five solid tips designed to help any nonprofit optimize its signup page: 1. Less Is More.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 8, 2020

Visit Selfish Giving and hit the BOOK NOW button. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame & Museum will donate $5 to the American Hospital Association for every Dr. Here are a whole month of tweet prompts to get you started! ?? Director, Strategic Partnerships & Conferences, Foundation Fighting Blindness (Columbia, MD) 3.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

In certain cases, if extra steps in addition to purchasing a product are required to trigger a donation, e.g., submission of a special code, redemption of a coupon, etc., Donation Use Restrictions. Many companies want to know specifically how the funds they’ve donated or helped to raise have been used to impact the cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

They’re underwhelmed by your response to their last donation and they’re already looking for somewhere else to give. How Do I Make Sure My Donors Feel Good About Donating? Are you sharing heartwarming stories that stir their heart and soul, moving them to donate? Do you make it easy to donate to your nonprofit?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

In most cases, this will include all incoming donations that can be attributed to that specific campaign. . Creating focused campaigns can boost your ROI when the target donor group converts, whether it’s getting new supporters to make their first donation or persuading sporadic donors to join on a recurring basis. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Text fundraising tools add another fundraising option through text messages, making donating more accessible. Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data.

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Critical Fundraising

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One of the main reasons for my trip was to present our initial ideas at the Educate Plus Conference in Perth and then again to a group of school fundraisers in Auckland the following week. The last time I was in New Zealand was 2016 for the FINZ conference. I really hope it won’t be another eight years before I can return.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Donors and stakeholders want to understand two main things as they decide to support (or continue to support) you and your work: What do you do with the funds that you raised, specifically my donation? She is the author of two books, a mom of two kids, and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

In 2020, individual donations totaled $324 billion – whereas corporate giving was only 4% of this total. Cause marketing: this is the kind of partnership most people are familiar with – when a company donates a % of sales to your organization, and uses this to drive more sales. 3 Steps to Find and Attract Corporate Partners 1.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

This year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC, had a lot to offer for the nonprofits in attendance, and TechSoup was no exception. Check out his book for more examples and practical tips. Marketing principles still apply: Give your donors a date to donate by — deadlines work. More Secrets.

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

This isn’t just your typical conference—it’s a chance to think outside the box and explore fresh ideas to make your dreams a reality. Get ready to join us from wherever you are, no plane tickets or hotel bookings needed—access the summit from the comfort of your own space. Why Attend the Nonprofit Marketing Summit?

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Fundly

JULY 16, 2020

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional looking to raise more in an efficient way or an individual fundraiser gathering donations for a personal cause, effective virtual fundraising is the answer. Asking people to donate in the ways that they did before the pandemic is a surefire way to turn supporters off from your cause.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2017

One attendee ran a conference with 150 people over it. Calendly enables people to book meetings with you at times when you're free. Photoshop and Premiere Elements donations are available to charities through TechSoup — so charities can get both for a bargain $27. It's good for smaller groups of people.

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