Selfish Giving

JANUARY 7, 2018

I remember being hesitant to write about it because unlike just about every other topic in the book, neither of us had any experience with product licensing agreements. The royalty is calculated as a percentage of the wholesale sales and can be paid out in cash or product donations. Joanna and I advised caution. What is a royalty?

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The beloved book fair is a treasured event and golden opportunity to raise funds for schools. The appeal of a book fair fundraiser is undeniable, whether it’s a traditional setup with tables lined with books or a more modern virtual book drive. Are you ready to elevate your organization’s next book drive?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

How to do it: Gather donations from familiesespecially those of outgoing sixth gradersbefore the previous year ends. Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. Ask parents or local garden stores to donate seedlings.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

She's a nonprofit ninja, ready to conquer the fundraising world. To find "the book" on fundraising. You know — that magical book that promised to swing the doors wide open to fundraising glory and make it rain dollars on her nonprofit's mission. There were a LOT of books — all claiming to be the best books on fundraising.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 22, 2020

I'm a seasonal reader, so during times of plague I read, well, plague books. I don't want to read books on the plague! Join me tomorrow at @ 4pm ET as Megan Strand and I discuss our first book club selection From Generosity To Justice: A New Gospel Of Wealth , which you can download for FREE here. Cripes, Joe. What else you got?

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process. In-kind donations, such as catering or printing services, can significantly reduce costs while building community relationships. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It also means having a mobile-friendly, branded donation form. With CauseVox’s mobile-optimized donation forms, supporters can donate quickly and effortlessly. Unique hashtags can help people filter through the noise, follow your campaign, and ultimately donate to your cause. In 2020, online giving increased by 21%.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moreover, it’s incredibly frustrating for your nonprofit if you’re in danger of not reaching your fundraising goals , and there are people willing and ready to help who cannot contribute financially. In order to maximize their donation potential, nonprofits could embrace creative, diverse fundraising alternatives to monetary contributions.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities, there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success. From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities , there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Consider possibilities like recipe books, educational webinars, and a toolkit for organizing food drives. The options are diverse and encompass e-books, infographics, online courses, videos, petitions, quizzes, and more. Once individuals subscribe, guide them to a dedicated “Thank You” donation page.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference. If someone gives you a donation of $100, that’s great. That’s $240 for the year, which is more than the person who gave two $100 donations. Let’s look at the math. Here’s a story of my own about that.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Unfortunately, funders do not typically give grants for start-up costs , so you will most likely need to pay these expenses out of pocket or rely on donations from friends, family, board members, or your supporters. Given that nonprofits serve the public and are eligible to receive donations and grants, they must operate transparently.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A clear statement of your fundraising goal and impact A clear call to action, whether it’s a donate button or another action you would like readers to take. A story that will tug at heartstrings Your goal for the campaign and a clear impact statement A clear CTA in the form of a question, plus a donate button. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation. Your donation of $7.32 EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Yet, giving a donation just doesn’t seem like enough sometimes. Canine Cancer Alliance included a clear call to action at the top of their page to register or donate in support of their mission to support canine cancer research. If your favorite charity doesn’t have an established peer-to-peer fundraiser ready to go, don’t worry.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

56% of contributors are more willing to donate to a peer-to-peer campaign if they know someone already engaged in the campaign. The longer participants continue the activity, the more donations they raise to help reach your goal. They can share their page with friends and family, ask them to donate, or encourage them to register.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns. Measure donor engagement: Review donor retention rates, average donation amounts, and overall satisfaction of your donor base. Book a demo to find out how CauseVox can help you reach your fundraising goals today.

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CauseVox

JUNE 6, 2023

Stay in the know with live updates on donations and progress towards your fundraising goal. Our dynamic thermometer visually represents your progress, sparking excitement and urgency that drives more donations as you inch closer to your target. Ready to Experience the Future of Silent Auctions? Transparency is key!

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event. For an event that screams “Halloween”, host a pumpkin patch harvest with a local farm with the admission fee being donated to your cause. Haunted House Nothing screams “fall” like a haunted house.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

This could help us raise more money at the register where cashiers are not always good about asking customers to donate. Donors/Shoppers donate $100 for discounts at some of Boston’s swankiest shops. But the games only begun and you can earn points in my book with your own ideas. Sorry, Gradon.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. If you can tug at their heartstrings during those critical first few seconds, a well-designed site will lead your nonprofit website visitor straight to your donation page, where they will feel moved to contribute.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Integrated Year-End Fundraising Plan If you need further convincing that investing in fundraising in the fourth quarter is worth your while, here are some stats: 30% of all annual donations happen in December. 48 billion is donated to nonprofits each year in November and December. Get your website ready.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

The sole purpose of a Donor Management system is to track donors, track your communication with donors, and track donation information. Accounting on the other hand, tracks how those donation dollars are allocated and spent. And everyone who has donated a red marble says they want that marble to be used for spay/neuter surgeries.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A well-executed thank you is a reminder of why they supported you in the first place and creates lasting feelings of goodwill, which certainly extends to when you are ready to ask for another gift or when year-end comes around. You never know, you may inspire others who come across your post (or stories) to donate too.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and inspire others to join your cause? Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Finally, there is plenty of opportunity for fun when fundraising together!

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Are you ready? A FREE electronic version of my last book Fundraising with Businesses. Walmart and Sam's Club customers donated $1.1 Asking for a small donation? Asking for a donation over $1,000 (or for a sponsorship)? Your GoFundMe donation isn’t as secure as you think. Here's what you get to choose from.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You can find new donor prospects by booking speaking engagements at community groups, clubs, churches, universities, anywhere you think you can find people who will be interested in your work. Once you receive a donation, the ball is in your court to thank the donor and build the relationship. Build that into your donation form!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, your nonprofit won’t move forward to fulfill its mission without capable, smart leaders who understand their job and are ready to do it. Because they donate their time, people in the community tend to respect the fact that they are part of something they really believe in.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. You may need to train volunteers, get your materials ready, or talk to someone about setting up the campaign website. In fact, 57% of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? For example, did the plan that resulted from the aforementioned fundraising training result in increased donors and donations?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

All you have to do is hang up some scary decorations, enlist a few costumed volunteers, and you’re ready to scare the living daylights out of your donors. Increase your 5K registrations and donations by putting together an interactive website. Empty barns, a volunteer’s house, or even a forested walking path are all great options.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. Donations will help the shelter expand their kennel space so they can house more animals waiting for their forever home.” Having retention material ready to go will save your organization time and money.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Creating a comprehensive calendar will keep you organized this year-end so that you can focus on bringing in donations! Are you ready for #GivingTuesday on November 30th? This approach makes relationships, not donations, the priority. Book your free 30-minute Year-End Fundraising Consultation.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

We’re used to relationships growing naturally, and when work on a relationship for the purpose of getting a donation, it can seem uncomfortable. Be ready to paint the picture of where you’re going and then motivate folks to join you for the journey. As long as your intention is good, there’s nothing wrong, so don’t worry about it.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2012

We regard it as a TechSoup green product donation in that it makes it easy to for people to communicate easily regardless of where they are, thus making telework more manageable. You can upload an existing PowerPoint or Google Docs presentation, and it’s instantly online and ready for folks to view. SlideRocket.

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