5 Sites To Find Free Icons

Icons are an integral part of any website design, offering a seamless look and feel that can overall give users a better experience. An icon is a small graphic that serves as an intuitive representation of content. They are often more effective than words because of their compact and intuitive design. They also offer visual […]

New Guide: The Comprehensive Guide To Social Media For Nonprofit Crowdfunding

With 1.49 billion active Facebook users, 500 million tweets per day, and 35 billion Linkedin page views per quarter, it’s clear social media is here to stay. Social media is increasingly playing a role in the communication between people, businesses, and nonprofits alike, providing a direct way to interact with your audience. This means that […]

5 Critical Elements of a Press Release

Sending out a press release can be a great way to get some attention for your crowdfunding campaign. Sent to editors of relevant magazines, newspapers, and websites, a press release provides the details of your newsworthy topic (in this case, your social good crowdfunding campaign) and gives that editor everything he or she needs to […]

5 Ways To Track Engagement on Twitter

It may seem impossible to engage with your followers effectively with Twitter’s 140 character limit. But what if you know what tweets are already engaging with your followers? Tracking engagement is one of the best ways to learn about what matters to your community and helps inform your social media strategy. And the great thing […]

Power of One + Many: Individual and Team Fundraising

Do you remember going door-to-door as a kid? You’d ring the doorbell and then wait with a big smile, going over your script in your head, “I’m selling chocolate and gift wrap to raise money for my school. Would you like to order some?” If you do, then you already have experience in peer-to-peer (P2P) […]

3 Types Of Campaigns For GivingTuesday

Whether you’re new to crowdfunding or it’s old hat by now, we understand that choosing a strategy for your fundraising campaign can be intimidating – there are so many approaches you can take to reach your goal. And on #GivingTuesday, in which thousands of nonprofits are participating, there seems to be even more pressure to […]

How to Use Periscope and Meerkat to Tell a Story

Now that you know what Periscope and Meerkat are , let’s talk about how you can add them to your storytelling toolbox. After all, as we’ve noted before, storytelling is key to reaching your audiences with your work. 1. Don’t Forget About Your Other Social Channels Periscope and Meerkat are both incredibly powerful channels through […]

Movers & Shakers: ENGAGE Raises an Unexpected $92k By Hosting A Board Game Tournament

When third party nonprofit fundraising turns personal. Located at the widely renowned epicenter of the board game community, Seattle-based Lyla Ross closed her practice as a clinical social worker to start a charitable giving and community outreach program called ENGAGE for her family-owned game business. Their program includes third party fundraising for charities, most recently […]

Cultivating Relationships With Your Nonprofit Community

There are many questions in the world of fundraising: What is the best way to reach potential supporters? What are the strongest methods for converting potential donors? What is the best way to communicate your story in a way that moves people to commit? When we approach each question individually, the job seems enormous and, […]