You’ve decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign. You’ve figured it all out, made your plans, and organized your story. You’ve set it all up and you even have some of your first participants. Now what? Now you promote it and keep promoting it. The Internet is a very crowded place these days and promotion is […]

Fundraising online has never been easier. A key element to having a successful campaign is to have a great fundraising site. With a few easy tricks, you can increase the effectiveness of your site by driving more traffic and better conversion. Let’s take a look at 4 characteristics of the best online fundraising sites that […]

Icons are an integral part of any website design, offering a seamless look and feel that can overall give users a better experience. An icon is a small graphic that serves as an intuitive representation of content. They are often more effective than words because of their compact and intuitive design. They also offer visual […]

It may seem impossible to engage with your followers effectively with Twitter’s 140 character limit. But what if you know what tweets are already engaging with your followers? Tracking engagement is one of the best ways to learn about what matters to your community and helps inform your social media strategy. And the great thing […]

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Do you remember going door-to-door as a kid? You’d ring the doorbell and then wait with a big smile, going over your script in your head, “I’m selling chocolate and gift wrap to raise money for my school. Would you like to order some?” If you do, then you already have experience in peer-to-peer (P2P) […]

Now that you know what Periscope and Meerkat are , let’s talk about how you can add them to your storytelling toolbox. After all, as we’ve noted before, storytelling is key to reaching your audiences with your work. 1. Don’t Forget About Your Other Social Channels Periscope and Meerkat are both incredibly powerful channels through […]

When third party nonprofit fundraising turns personal. Located at the widely renowned epicenter of the board game community, Seattle-based Lyla Ross closed her practice as a clinical social worker to start a charitable giving and community outreach program called ENGAGE for her family-owned game business. Their program includes third party fundraising for charities, most recently […]

There are many questions in the world of fundraising: What is the best way to reach potential supporters? What are the strongest methods for converting potential donors? What is the best way to communicate your story in a way that moves people to commit? When we approach each question individually, the job seems enormous and, […]