Whether you’re raising funds to build a new church building or to send a youth group on a mission trip, church fundraising is a major undertaking. With all the planning needed to organize your congregation to help you raise funds, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed. We’ve put together this list of church fundraising ideas […]

According to Charity Navigator, 31 percent of annual giving occurred in the month of December last year and donations made on Giving Tuesday rose 148 percent. As these statistics demonstrate, successful year-end communication is essential to many nonprofit organizations. But how can your organization make sure that potential donors see your message above the noise […]

If you’re like most charities and nonprofits out there, you are facing two challenges when it comes to online fundraising. Reaching supporters online Convincing them to donate You may be tackling these challenges a number of ways, such as through social media or amping up your email newsletter distribution. And while these are great, proven […]

I had a month to raise $3,500 for my first mission trip in college, and I found myself torn between polar emotions: thrilled to make a difference through medical care and simultaneously scared to ask others for support. I was excited about a cause that others were unaware of and less concerned about. Instead, I […]

We believe that storytelling is the force behind successful fundraising, and at CauseVox, we see the impact of that power every day. With an optimized fundraising video, you can share your story with a wide audience. Videos allow you to combine your dynamic story with emotion to create a connection with your audience that words […]

Instagram is a mobile photo-sharing app that has grown in popularity in recent years. With over 200 million users, Instagram offers nonprofits another way to engage with our communities. While Instagram does allow users to upload video and includes the Instagram Stories feature, photography is the primary content vehicle, nonprofits have found a lot of […]

New: Must read book by our friend Beth Kanter on strategies for impact without burnout. When you work for a nonprofit or charity, it can feel like long hours and few days off are inevitable due to an unrealistic workload and deadlines. A few years ago, I was working for a quickly-growing nonprofit in Detroit. […]

In today’s digital world, nonprofits and charities can’t underplay the importance of video and visual storytelling as a key fundraising tool. 80% of the highest-grossing campaigns on CauseVox’s fundraising platform have used video as part of their online fundraising campaign. Read our beginner’s guide to learn the basics of nonprofit video storytelling and how to use […]

At 1.65 billion (over 1/5 of the world’s population), Facebook has more monthly active users than any other social network. With such a large number of users, Facebook prevails as the king of social networks. Therefore, creating great Facebook posts is a vital part of a successful social media campaign for nonprofits and social causes. Check out […]

Making a donation is a big step. When someone decides to back your nonprofit or charity with their dollars, they deserve a thank you letter and shown appreciation right away. They should not doubt for a second that their gift makes a difference and that you value them. A good thank you letter can turn a mere […]