Summary In honor of his late father, and to help his girlfriend’s autistic son, Rikki Cabler holds a 24-hour livestream event on MechWarrior to raise money for the Autism Science Foundation. The money raised allowed the Autism Science Foundation to distribute a number of mini-grants (up to $5,000) to assist researchers in getting their results […]
Team Christian
Summary In October 2013, Frank and Riley Grun gave birth to a son named Christian. An MRI scan revealed a rare malformation in his brain, because of which he also suffered from cardiac failure and pulmonary issues. He was rushed into brain surgery at 4 days old, and was given a 7% chance of survival. […]
5 Tips In Applying For 501c3 Status
There’s a good chance that if you are just in the process of forming a nonprofit, you have yet to apply for 501c3 status. 501(c)(3) refers to the IRS tax code that allows religious, charitable, and educational organizations a federal tax exemption. By becoming a certified 501c3, your organization is not liable to pay federal […]
Is Crowdfunding Right For Your Nonprofit?
Nonprofits today rely on more than just traditional fundraising techniques to raise much-needed funds. Technology has truly brought about some fantastic options for fundraising. Yes, bulk mailings, in-person special events, and face-to-face donor cultivation are still important and highly likely to bring in a consistent stream of donations year after year. However, fundraising is not […]
Mission Trip Fundraising: How To Successfully Raise Funds From Your Community
With so many worthy causes out there, determining a specific project and destination for your mission trip isn’t the problem. Instead, it’s footing the bill that can bring up a few more issues. A mission trip is one of those common words that gets thrown around a lot, without a clear understanding of what exactly […]
5 Unique Activity-Based Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
If you are a nonprofit, you are probably working with minimal resources, time constraints, and a limited reach. You need funds, but the idea of running a traditional giving campaign via bulk mail may seem expensive, time-consuming, and will likely eat up one-too-many work hours. The solution for you just may be peer-to-peer fundraising events. […]
How To Use Crowdfunding For Nonprofits
Whether you are perusing CauseVox’s blog because you are a startup nonprofit looking to earn some initial investments, or a large and established nonprofit interested in diversifying your income stream, chances are have probably tossed around the idea of using crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a great way for organizations of every size, structure, and mission to […]
5 Sites To Find Free Stock Photos
When it comes to fundraising for your nonprofit, we talk a lot about the use of powerful images to tell your story. Oftentimes, images are capable of evoking emotion even more than the written word. So, including photos with your campaign materials is undoubtedly crucial. However, let’s be honest. Not all of us are expert […]
Google Changes And What They Mean For Your Search Ranking
Search giant Google updates its algorithms hundreds of times a year to improve search for its millions of users. Keeping up with the latest upgrades might seem impossible, but all you need to know is this: now, more than ever, it’s crucial to develop and publish timely, quality content that is relevant, fact-based, and easy […]
EarthRights International
Summary After years of fighting corporate human rights abuses in the courts, ERI decided that it was time to take their message out to the world. They set out to create a series of short films and training curricula that would give a voice to survivors of corporate human rights abuses and share information for […]
