Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. Users visit a nonprofit’s website to learn their mission, donate to the cause, and/or to learn the virtual volunteering opportunities are offered. However, a website is more than just a digital space.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Ill also provide useful tips for launching and promoting your unique P2P challenge, everything from enabling solo DIY fundraisers to achieve their sometimes zany personal goals to making sure your app makes donating easy for their supporters. DIY could be almost anything: skydiving for your cause or donating the proceeds of a bake sale.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I’ve seen firsthand what a seamless donor experience can deliver—increased donations, higher retention rates, stronger loyalty, and advocacy. Make it easy to give back Your online donation process needs to be easy and intuitive. Is it easily findable via search engines? How can nonprofits elevate the donor experience?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Offer incentives to current donors to encourage participation, such as: Complimentary nonprofit-branded merchandise Gift cards VIP event access Thank donors who participate in the program with a personal appreciation message and recognition on your social media pages and email newsletters. Take an active social media approach.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

In short, a strong message for fundraising gets you donations. . Choose each word carefully to get the result you want: donations. When people are bored, they tune out and stop donating, leaving your nonprofit in the dust. Your social media channels : Look for ways to emphasize your message in every post. Free of jargon.

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GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. It’s social media. The folks at GrantWatch know that social media isn’t just for socializing. In this article, we’ll jump into how your nonprofit can craft a solid social media strategy and share tips to ensure its success. Do the math. That’s over 24.5

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Using social media for fundraising isn’t a new strategy. But social media is only a tool. You need to create a social media plan and strategy that uses the right platforms in the right way to make the right Asks to the right audiences. Which Social Media Platforms Should You Be On? Almost everyone is on Facebook.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 30, 2025

Social Media Shout-Outs or Spotlight Features Highlighting donors on your social media is such a simple but powerful way to say “thank you.” Whether its planting trees, sorting donations, or mentoring youth, these opportunities make a lasting impact both on supporters and your organization.

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Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

Leverage Multi-Channel Consistency Why: Reinforce your message across email, social media, direct mail, and phone calls. Include Social Proof Why: Highlighting peer donations (Join 1,000 others whove given) triggers social conformity. Consistency builds familiarity. Create Urgency Why: Deadlines (Match ends Friday!)

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

When someone sees your ad or social media post, whether they engage with it or not, they are counted as an impression. For instance, if your impressions on a social media site are on a continual decline, this could be a sign that the platform is losing users and no longer worth spending time crafting outreach on. Why does it matter?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might set a SMART goal like this: “Increase the number of matching gifts we receive by 15% before April of next year through informational social media posts and personalized email outreach to match-eligible donors.” Do many of your donors prefer receiving updates on social media? Segment your audience. Communication preferences.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. A topic covered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , video can be a powerful tool for. Optimising Video For Search Engines. organizations. engage audiences can be overwhelming to nonprofit and library.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 24, 2011

While current programs are limited to action-triggered donations that reward charities when consumers check-in or perform some other action , the real potential of these platforms is just now unfolding. point-of-sale, purchase-triggered donations) is that it’s, well, too transactional. Search Engine Optimization.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In addition to email and your website, social media has become one of the more effective tools for nonprofit fundraising, especially for a crowdfunding campaign. Crowdfunding is a fundraising strategy in which a nonprofit raises many small donations from a variety of people. Share updates. Be consistent with your brand.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Infact, there are over 308 million social media users in the United States alone. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide!

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Remove duplicates, verify contact details, and capture crucial data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., Establish Criteria for Selection To narrow the field, balance two key factors: a donors capacity (financial means) and engagement history (how often they donate, attend events, or volunteer).

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here are a few new marketing trends worth considering when putting together your fundraising plan: Influencer Marketing Does the adage people donate to people who they trust sound familiar? In fact, 57% of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation. Thats because its so true!

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

While not every single #GivingTuesday retweet will lead directly to a donation, visibility is the key to success. the greater the chance an interested donor will find it and feel moved to donate. While not every single #GivingTuesday retweet or post from a supporter will lead directly to a donation, the visibility is key.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. Donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. And thats saying a lot.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Use social media.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Your website has many audiences: constituents, potential donors and funders, your board of directors, media representatives, staff and volunteers, and many others. If someone wants to donate, volunteer, attend an event, or sign up for your newsletter, they should be able to do it in no more than two clicks. Understand Your Audience.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

Meeting of the Minds: An Engineer with a Desire to Help. Two years ago, Cisco Systems engineering manager Roland Holloway nearly reached the point of needing hospice care due to complications from cancer. Holloway had also discovered his employer's Employee Purchase Donation Program (EPDP).

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

I had family members who were electrical engineers that encouraged me to follow the engineering path. I ended up choosing software engineering over electrical because of my interest in computers. Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Whether you have a consultant on your side or you’re navigating it on your own, this guide will help you determine which features you should be sure to include: Online donation features Blogging and social media tools Event management capabilities User-friendliness and scalability. Online Donation Features. Let’s get started!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2024

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for driving organic traffic to your website. Follow these tips to optimize your site for search engines: Write easy-to-read content. Use clear and concise language, short paragraphs, and bullet points to make your content easy for online readers (and search engines) to digest.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Your digital marketing goal is to convert website visitors , social media followers, and other audience members into donors and long-term supporters of your mission. Here at Donately, we understand the difference that effective virtual fundraising campaigns make in boosting your organization’s revenue. Google Ads.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

This notes the number of donations needed to reach your goal, as well as the number of donations at varying levels you need to solicit. Use the data in your CRM to measure all metrics, including donation amounts, donation frequency, donor details, and more! . Budget for expenses. Gift range chart.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2011

The biggest advantage that social media can give your organizations is the ability to build networks of constituents, community, and followers without borders and limitations. We've also collected other resources to help you navigate the social media sea. YouTube is one of the top search engines there is.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As your organization strengthens those relationships, you can create a network of partner companies that are willing to support your nonprofit with other initiatives like sponsorships, in-kind donations, matching gifts, and volunteer grants. What is cause marketing? How can organizations get started with cause marketing?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Use this short section to thank local businesses, sponsors, media, scout troops, etc., Social media links. Include your most popular social media channels at the bottom of your newsletter. For example, if you ask for a donation, that’s a CTA. Give a donation. Share something on social media. Thanks to you.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Qgiv helps your organization focus on making the donation process as easy as possible for both you and your donors. The features of Fundraise Up’s nonprofit software include: AI-driven donation optimization Upsell and matching gifts Integrated analytics Personalized donor experience Pricing Visit Fundraise Up’s website for pricing.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 7, 2024

With tools like social media, TV ads, and search engine ads, you can reach thousands of supporters at the same time. From connecting with new donors to encouraging current supporters to upgrade, marketing is a core part of fundraising. However, it’s hard to build individual relationships when talking to hundreds of donors at once.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To start, in-kind donations of technology and internet service for schools, colleges, and universities will advance digital equity for students. Grants to researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Web analytics tools gather data that can help nonprofits better engage stakeholders, drive donations, and measure the success of their online presence. Collecting data from social media and other platforms to understand how best to reach advocates and constituents as efficiently as possible. Image 1 : Tashatuvango / Shutterstock.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 29, 2018

Bean donation to the National Parks Foundation "cleanse" the company brand ? ??Companies Take the example of AbbVie , a Chicago pharma company, which has donated a whopping $100 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities. ?? Social media is emotional. What's your plan to be found on the search engines? ??How

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