What is CauseVox 2.0? CauseVox 2.0 is a re-imagination of what online fundraising should be for nonprofits, causes, and individuals this decade. We collected a year’s worth of feedback and best practices from hundreds of customers. We also looked at trends in fundraising, behavioral science, and online marketing. We found out that the key to […]

Love is in the air. Whether it’s through a cheesy Hallmark card or an Etsy-worthy DIY heart sculpture, people everywhere are showing their appreciation for those special to them. But maybe you’re not feeling so in love, at least when it comes to fundraising. Maybe you’re feeling a little burned out or discouraged. It’s time […]

We all know the tradition – even if it’s because of Bill Murray. In early February of each year, we all gather to see what groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will predict. Six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? Some people swear by the prediction, but really, it’s hit or miss. The other groundhogs in […]

If you’re not convincing people with your fundraising appeal, even the most important cause can sink like the Titanic. Good copy is the backbone of your fundraising appeal. Whether you’re writing for your newsletter, direct mail, website, or brochures, you need to be dang sure that your fundraising materials are persuasive. It’s so important, in […]

You might be wondering, what is a post-donation thank you page? After someone makes a donation on your website, your post-donation thank you page is the first thing they see. It confirms that their donation went through successfully, and usually says something like “THANK YOU FOR DONATING“. We talked about thank you letters to donors, […]

What worked about your last fundraising campaign? What didn’t? How can you run your nonprofit more effectively? Or be more user friendly? How should you make these changes? These are important questions to ask, and one of the best ways to find answers for them is to get feedback directly from your supporters. Let’s talk […]

Nonprofits are all about the cause, and not about the profit (thus the name!). But sometimes we forget that the for-profit world has a lot to teach us about things like marketing strategy, customer service, and business growth. We still need to think like a business to have the impact we want to on our […]

Some say it’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the busiest.  Whether you’re elbowing past last-minute shoppers, dodging tourists, attending a million holiday parties, figuring out how to roast a ham, or trying to squeeze in time with family, it gets pretty hectic. And that’s before we even begin […]

Do you feel like your online fundraising site isn’t getting as many donors as you should? Here are some tips to help you get more clicks on your donate button. Have a strong call to action Donors are far more likely to donate online when the action you are asking them to do is clearly […]

Blogging is a powerful way to drive search engine traffic to your nonprofit website or online fundraising site. Here are some tips to maximize your online fundraising efforts with blogging. Topics When visiting blogs, users are not looking for a stream of promotional material or asks for donations. They want to read informative, relevant information that is […]