When you’re using CauseVox, you might be working with several other people in your organization across several campaigns. For example, let’s say you’re an Executive Director running a campaign. Your communications staff, your accountant, and your IT person all may need to have access to your CauseVox campaign for setup and operations. In the past, […]
Using Nonprofit Crowdfunding for General Operating Expenses
Crowdfunding and fundraising campaigns focused on projects and programs tend to perform better. Donors like to know what they are specifically donating to and the tangible outcomes and like to see their dollars go directly to a beneficiary or social impact program. But the trend of fundraising only for programs is bad for nonprofits. As […]
Movers & Shakers: Christie Ko of Fiver Children’s Foundation
In July of 2014, torrential storms critically destroyed parts of Fiver Foundation’s summer camp. Christie Ko, Executive Director of Fiver Children’s Foundation, thought if people could see the devastation left by the storm, they would want to help Fiver rebuild their kid’s summer camp. Read on to hear how Christie and her team surpassed their […]
4 Traits To Look For In a Fundraising Professional
You’ve decided it’s time to hire your first fundraising professional (yay!). Fundraising can be complicated work and requires a specialized skill-set. Not only do fundraising professionals need to be good at research, but they need to be excellent at schmoozing and strategic thinking. That’s a lot to ask of one person, which is why many […]
Two Killer Methods To Tell a Social Impact Story
The social impact story you tell in your CauseVox crowdfunding video is critical–both for success in raising the most funds, but also in the message you are sending about your cause. An unfortunate trend in social impact storytelling is something known as “poverty porn.” You know it when you see it–the sad music, dehumanizing photos, […]
How to Convert Donors Into Longtime Supporters
You’ve launched your nonprofit crowdfunding campaign, and the donations are rolling in. Congrats! But how do you convert those one-time givers into longtime supporters and advocates of your mission when the campaign comes to a close? And why should you care? Your work doesn’t end when the nonprofit crowdfunding campaign ends—that’s when the hard part […]
How To Write A Call To Action For Your Online Fundraising Campaign
What do online fundraising campaigns live and die by? It’s not their supporters. It’s not their timing. It’s their call to action. A call to action is a specific, defined, and measurable action, such as making a donation or sharing your fundraising site on Facebook. I’ve seen nonprofits spend months on creating the perfectly designed […]
9 Nonprofit Experts to Follow On Twitter
Twitter can be a great resource for staying up to date on nonprofit news, marketing skills, and expert insights into the sector. You can also engage with nonprofit experts by tweeting them your questions or opinions, or joining in on Twitter chats. Here are 9 must-follow nonprofit experts who regularly use Twitter to share their […]
Movers & Shakers: Julia Fehrenbach Co-Founder of Building Blocks For Change
Welcome to our first ever Movers & Shakers interview. In this interview series, we’ll talk to people who are doing tremendous things in industries such as nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and startups. We hope to share insights and tips that have made these individuals and organizations successful! For our first interviewee, we have Julia Fehrenbach. She’s […]
Design Your Nonprofit Website To Sizzle This Summer!
A couple of weeks back, we had the opportunity to go check out our second 501 Tech NYC event this year. This organization’s May event was a helpful presentation on changes you can make to your nonprofit website that leads to more traffic and better engagement. Presented by the founding partners of RAD Campaign, 10 […]
