What do PETA, Groupon, and FourSquare have in common? They utilize a strategy called gamification. Gamification works by applying game design and techniques in non-game contexts. Any organization or individual can apply it to encourage people to adjust their behaviors and to solve problems. Our comprehensive guide offers insight into gamification, and how you can […]

Nervous about your crowdfunding campaign’s wobbly, uncertain success? Perhaps your campaign is not going as well as you expected or you’re not getting the traction and publicity that you thought you would. It’s not all lost. You can still change it! Let’s look at what the common symptoms are for a failing crowdfunding campaign and […]

Timing can make or break your crowdfunding or online fundraising campaign. In fact, mastering your timing can drastically improve engagement and communication with your supporters at every stage of the campaign. Do you want to know how you can use timing better to propel your campaign to the next level? Our new guide provides a […]

Setting a crowdfunding or online fundraising goal is the first step in planning a campaign. You start with a point of view and then set funding goals that are achievable, measurable, and relevant to your mission. Learn more by reading our guide that outlines a step-by-step process on setting your point and view and fundraising goal.

Fundraising gifts are incentives you give to get donations. For example, a fundraising gift might be a coffee mug, a tote bag, or a handmade item that you give to a donor to incentivize them to donate. This has been hotly debated for 30+ years, and still, people have varying opinions. Yale professors (Journal of Economic […]

By the end of this year, there are going to be more mobile devices than the number of people in the whole world. Wow. Nearly a quarter of web traffic is coming from mobile devices too. That means a lot of people are visiting your fundraising site on their mobile phones. Is your fundraising site […]

Donors and supporters want to hear about the social impact that is made possible through their donations. So how can your nonprofit convey your impact in a way that engages and inspires donors? By telling stories, of course! Telling stories isn’t easy, but we can turn you into a pro. Our free (no sign up!) comprehensive guide […]

Grants can be used for many purposes, including supporting your online fundraising and crowdfunding. Grants can range in size from a few hundred dollars to millions of dollars, depending on the source, type, and purpose of the grant. Over $47 billion is given to nonprofits every year. Our comprehensive guide gives you an overview of grants, […]

Andrew Stanton is one of the greatest storytellers in making audiences care. He’s the writer of all three Toy Story films as well as Wall-E, Finding Nemo, and John Carter. Stanton knows every story comes forth by blood, sweat, and tears. He carefully designs stories to draw people in. What’s the one rule that he […]

Social media influencers are powerful; getting one on your side can turbocharge your campaign. But how do you find them? How do you engage them? And who the heck are these people anyway? Read our free guide to find out how to use social media influencers to power your online fundraising or crowdfunding campaign. Click here […]