As the Customer Success Lead at CauseVox, I get to have a front row seat to some incredible campaigns. One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to hear the ins and outs of these campaigns and how they’re making a difference in a vast array of issues. I […]

Your campaign has reached its end date, and hopefully, it’s goal as well. But that doesn’t mean your work is complete. A campaign that ends without the proper steps being taken afterward can lead to disorganization and can even potentially discourage donors. But, taking the necessary steps to make sure you have your campaign tidied […]

How many hats are you wearing? As nonprofit fundraisers, the answer is often, “Too many!” or “Hold on, I can’t hear you from under this pile of hats.” Development professionals are often tasked with raising both funds and awareness for our organizations, which are two distinctly different activities that often get muddled together. Clarifying the […]

Events are a great way to rally your supporters in-person. But what about those donors that can’t make it? Or how about the people that don’t necessarily have the funds to give during the event itself but can at a later date? You may also have folks that have wandered onto your crowdfunding site, only […]

People who support nonprofits get a lot of mail. Their email inboxes get pretty crowded, too. Whether it’s from you, or another nonprofit, it’s rare for a month to go by without at least a few fundraising letters popping up in the mailbox. With so many worthy organizations making so many asks, how do you […]

Nonprofit leadership often means taking on the world, including attempting to solve every tiny problem along the way. While it may seem like each solution is a step toward reaching your organization’s ultimate mission, this do-it-all approach may actually be hurting your nonprofit. In our world of nonstop communication, where streams of information are coming […]

On any given day, I regularly sign in to Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I follow Twitter during big events (such as the presidential election) and send the occasional Snapchat. Like most internet users, I have between 5 and 6 social media accounts, 3 of which are used often. Nowadays, it’s safe to say that most […]

Whether it’s for a quality workout, childcare, or swim lessons, YMCAs serve a big purpose for hundreds and thousands of people in communities across the US. But YMCA’s aren’t just a gym. They’re part of an organization focused on “building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all” which can include anything from nutrition classes to […]

It’s a new year and many nonprofit organizations are developing their fundraising and communications plans. While organizations are choosing to emphasize digital communication in their nonprofit marketing strategy, a compelling fundraising letter is still an essential part of your marketing mix. Fundraising letters give you a chance to tell potential donors your story, demonstrate the impact […]

How To Craft An Effective Year-Round Communications Plan On today’s episode we talk with Farra Trompeter, the VP of Big Duck. During our conversation, we talk about how a year-round communications strategy can improve your fundraising at year-end and practically how do you go about crafting a plan that fits your organization’s goals. Additional resources: […]