Ignited Fundraising

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Meet your Giving Tuesday fundraising goal, that is. I was woefully disappointed by most of the emails and social media posts that crossed into my awareness this week. In previous years the tiny but mighty team had a small fundraising goal, raising just over $10,000 during the 24-hour day of giving. Well, did you?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off. “My

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. From a public relations perspective, how are you using social media, email campaigns, and other digital and print marketing sources to share the positive impacts of the program? A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media is an important part of this plan and can help drive donations. But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season. This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Are you ready? Rally your supporters by promoting your campaign via email and social media. How close are you?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal. SMART goals help you streamline a reasonable goal for any situation. Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. Have a Plan: What types of fundraising activities are you planning to use?

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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. However, a successful social media strategy can be difficult to nail down. When managing your social media outreach, you should: Tell a story. Share updates.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. Promote their event on social media Lastly, Junior Achievement of Western PA had excellent social media coverage leading up to the event.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership. Promote their event on social media Lastly, Junior Achievement of Western PA had excellent social media coverage leading up to the event.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore actionable tips and strategies to help your nonprofit maximize donations and achieve your fundraising goals this Giving Tuesday. Set Clear Goals Start by setting specific, measurable goals for your Giving Tuesday campaign. Leverage Social Media 2.1 Plan Your Campaign Early 1.1

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for these donors to reconnect with your organization through word of mouth, peer-to-peer, or social media campaigns. Personal stories and endorsements are incredibly compelling, so consider featuring testimonials and success stories on your social media platforms and in your email newsletters.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission? How does it impact the individuals you serve?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving powered by social media, peer pressure (the good kind!), That planning must include a specific goal focused on a solvable problem. In order to reach your fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday, you must break through the noise, like a clear bell ringing above the din.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

They give because they’re motivated by the story of a friend, a video you post on social media, or the client spotlight in your e-newsletter. Think about your email lists, your social media followers, and your partner organizations. Start Preparations Early for GivingTuesday 2024 People don’t just give because they’re asked to.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes in, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you reach your goals. Here’s how you can spice things up: Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is all about harnessing the power of the internet and social media to reach a huge audience and collect lots of small donations.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JUNE 5, 2024

Create a headline, title, or social media post very quickly. If you already have a text you are working from and need to create a short piece of writing based on this longer text, you can copy and paste in the long text and ask AI to create headlines, titles, or social media posts for the text. Pro-tip: Think of AI like a calculator.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more. Instead of scrambling days before you launch your campaign to send out emails and social media posts, it’s important to have everything planned and ready to go.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 2, 2024

Whether you’re a fundraising newbie or a seasoned pro, discover how to make your event a hit, create lasting memories, and meet your financial goals with cookie dough’s universal appeal. Setting Goals and Planning Your Timeline First things first, define success for your fundraiser. Hello there!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. How to Start: Create a time-limited campaign with a unique theme, challenge, or match goal.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 19, 2015

The year-end giving season offers a unique opportunity for engaging with your supporters and fans, whether your ultimate goal is deepening relationships or fundraising. By planning ahead, thinking multichannel, and preparing your communications, you'll be ready for the year-end online giving season. Plan Ahead for Messaging.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The second best opportunity is to invite the media to attend your event and cover it.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The year-end giving season offers a unique opportunity for engaging with your supporters and fans, whether your ultimate goal is deepening relationships or fundraising. By planning ahead, thinking multichannel, and preparing your communications, you'll be ready for the year-end online giving season. Plan Your Year-End Messaging.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 1, 2022

A common challenge you might face is that your supporters may not have years of fundraising knowledge and skills to reach their goal. Peer-to-peer fundraising toolkits provide participants with all the need-to-know information about your campaign including helpful resources and tips to crush their fundraising goals.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. There are a couple reasons why we do this.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Decide on a fundraising goal. Your fundraising goal should be reasonable and reachable, while still presenting enough of a challenge that donors will rise to the occasion to help meet it. Your goal should translate directly to a tangible outcome. Create a holiday-ready donation page. Specify suggested giving amounts.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This can be achieved through various formats, from SEO-optimized blog posts to dynamic social media and email campaigns that resonate on a personal level. Social Media Content Strategies To complement your SEO efforts, social media offers a dynamic way to connect with your audience in real time.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission! Social Media Metrics. Social media posts were the #1 drivers of charitable giving in 2020, and that’s not likely to change any time soon.

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amplifi

JANUARY 25, 2024

And sharing videos and images that tell your story raises awareness for your cause, builds trust with your audience, and inspires donors to help achieve your goals. Think about the way you scroll through your newsfeed on social media. And there’s a reason social media networks favor video in their algorithms. Scroll, stop.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

This program combines on-the-ground services for families in crisis with engaging educational media. Said Conrad: “The goal is to find as many additional partners as possible to fund the top-ranked teams from this next round of 100&Change and bring about real and measurable progress around the world.” communities in five years.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising season is upon us and it’s time to set some big year-end fundraising goals and go after them! You can’t send a random email or two, post something on social media, and expect to see a flood of donations. Then choose the strategies that will help you reach your goals before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Set a Goal. STEP 1: SET A GOAL Planning a fundraiser without a goal is like trying to drive to a new destination without directions. How in the world are you going to be successful if you have no goal? To set a goal for your fundraiser, you need to look at a couple of things. Second, make your goal SMART.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Having sponsors means the difference in an event that generates mediocre results and one that blows past your goals. What will help them reach their goals? Before you go after sponsors, have these ready: Sponsor packet or invitation detailing levels and benefits. Also be ready to share. They either. What do they want?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2009

But social media is their full-time job! So in 2010 these are my social media goals for Selfishgiving.com: Post three days a week. Sponsorship, cause marketing and social media. They view cause marketing more as an advanced strategy; one they may not be ready for. Posts will revolve around three themes.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

So it's important to give your audience a heads up that you'll be participating in #GivingTuesday, so you can share your goals and get them on board. If you're working with a specific partner for #GivingTuesday, you should have a joint marketing plan ready to deploy. Here are five easy ways to make that happen: 1.

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