The Ultimate Text-to-Give Guide: Mobile Donations Made Easy
Text-to-give fundraising is the future of nonprofit giving! Ready to make the most of it? Read this guide to get started with text-based contributions.
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Text-to-give fundraising is the future of nonprofit giving! Ready to make the most of it? Read this guide to get started with text-based contributions.
Silent auction bid sheets are a vital element of your nonprofit’s auction fundraiser. Learn everything you need to know about bid sheets and how to use them!
Building an effective, long-lasting organizational structure takes determination and planning— and the right tools
Launching a pledge campaign can generate a lot of support for your cause quickly, but it does require forethought and planning.
The differences between the two styles can have a major impact on the solicitation strategies and digital tools you might incorporate.
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Nonprofit donation processing allows you to take control of your donations and provide donors with a safe and easy way to give!
It’s worth it to review your nonprofit website and make sure it’s optimized to drive donations.
Peer-to-peer fundraising has been used by nonprofits for years with great success, but this type of campaign is only increasing in popularity as nonprofits focus more on hybrid fundraising strategies.
A charity auction can be an excellent and fun way to raise money while bringing your community together.
Capital campaign gifts are quite meaningful to donors. Without effective campaign follow-through, you can risk souring your most important donor relationships.
Hybrid events are fundraising experiences that combine the excitement of in-person events with convenience of online access. They’re proving to be reliable and effective ways to hit fundraising goals and connect with supporters.
Virtual auctions bring a favorite charity event to the digital realm. Learn how to plan one and how to pick virtual auction software for your organization.
Virtual fundraising events experienced an uptick in popularity with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As 2021 continues, we see that online events are here to stay.
Is your nonprofit organization applying for structured external funding for the first time? Need help nailing down the essentials of your grant proposal? The competition
“Oh, if we only had the money for that!” Really? Why not? There’s no reason to hold you back from providing a high-quality, robust mission
Generosity is a core element of Christian life and discipleship. From the financial perspective, God doesn’t need our money to further His Kingdom, yet the
From animal fundraisers to partnerships, these animal advocacy tips can help you to drive change for animal welfare while also promoting your pet business.
No matter the time of year, Giving Season feels like it’s always right around the corner for nonprofits. You know that the last few months
Any successful fundraising campaign starts with a detailed and actionable fundraising plan. Political fundraisers are no different! That’s why it’s crucial that if you’re looking
Online fundraising has been on the rise for a while, accounting for 8.7% of total giving during 2019. Now, with a global pandemic requiring social
New technology has revolutionized churches. From the way congregants relate to one another to the processes involved in hosting a church service, and even to
So much goes into running a nonprofit organization on a day-to-day basis. Between managing team members, recruiting volunteers, raising necessary funds, and keeping daily operations
Put yourself in a prospective donor’s shoes, and take a close look at your donation website. Can you easily find the resources you need? Does
Are you venturing into creating or redesigning a website for your nonprofit? Designing a nonprofit website can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to
đź’°Improve your grant writing and double your funding. Inside: Basics of Grant Writing, Effective Components of Grant Proposals, Finding Grant Opportunities, Strategy Get the Guide
In Matthew 28, Jesus says to go out and make disciples of all people, and that’s just what your church is doing. But the necessary
You put so much work into your pledge campaigns! You developed special pledge conditions, chose the perfect tools, and promoted your drive to the community.
The powerhouse strategy of the fundraising world, a pledge campaign can be an extremely effective way to leverage your network of support. When the right
A nonprofit’s mission statement is incredibly important, perhaps more important than even most experienced nonprofit professionals realize. Your nonprofit’s mission statement represents its guiding vision,
Is your nonprofit organization applying for structured external funding for the first time? The competition can be fierce for nonprofit grants offered by governmental agencies,
If your nonprofit organization has never applied for or received special funding from governmental bodies or grant-giving foundations, the mere idea of grant writing can
Finding the right fraternity dues collection app can sometimes seem like an uphill battle. After all, it can be really tough to keep track of
Looking to supercharge your Salesforce CRM? You’ve come to the right place! Salesforce is a powerful, versatile data management solution used by next-level organizations in
Increasing volunteer awareness of your nonprofit’s opportunities is one of the biggest steps your organization can take to be successful. According to The National Center
With more and more donors preferring to engage with nonprofits through mobile and digital channels, designing a captivating website for your nonprofit is more important
The success of any fundraising event relies on its guests. Perhaps more than any other kind of event, the ability to effectively manage your guest
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Mobile Crowdfunding Campaign Crowdfunding was made for a mobile world! Crowdfunding is online fundraising housed on a platform that
5 Tips for Planning a Successful Outdoor Fundraiser As the weather warms up, non-profit fundraisers take to the great outdoors in the form of runs,
What is a “golden donation”? Great question! According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2015 Survey, only 19% of new donors give again after their first
It is better to give than to receive. This adage has withstood the test of time. There’s truly nothing more rewarding than giving to a
Now that you’ve gathered a few tips and know a little bit more about how to draft the perfect church fundraising letter and the perfect church newsletter,
Your nonprofit has done all that it can do with an email: You came up with a catchy subject line. You clearly stated your mission.
 The Time to Donate is Now Mobile Optimization is a Must 50% of the Text-to-Haiti donors made their contributions IMMEDIATELY upon learning about the campaign.
When you’re looking into mobile fundraising for your nonprofit, there are roughly a thousand important factors to consider. Okay, maybe there are fewer than a
If you’ve already gotten the chance to add the basics of mobile fundraising into your toolkit, it’s time to add the particulars of text-to-give to
How you approach social media has a large impact on the impression people will have about your organization. And, their perception of your organization will largely
It’s been a few years since #GivingTuesday has become a national holiday on December 1st that encourages people all across the U.S. to give to their favorite
Events continue to be a one of the most popular fundraising methods and they most likely will be for some time to come. Lets face it;
Introducing a new technology into your church can feel like an intimidating task. If mobile trends have successfully convinced you that Text-to-Give is an effective way to
Donor attrition is the non-profit fundraiser’s greatest challenge, according to the 2013 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report, a joint study published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals