You’ve decided it’s time to hire your first fundraising professional (yay!). Fundraising can be complicated work and requires a specialized skill-set. Not only do fundraising professionals need to be good at research, but they need to be excellent at schmoozing and strategic thinking. That’s a lot to ask of one person, which is why many […]
3 Lessons on Fundraising from J.D. Rockefeller
Before Rockefeller, wealthy philanthropists gave haphazardly to pet causes and rarely concerned themselves with the results of their giving. J.D. Rockefeller, on the other hand, was obsessed with measurable results and accountability. He created the modern institution of philanthropy, but he also set the standard for the modern donor. Working in a nonprofit, you probably […]
Two Killer Methods To Tell a Social Impact Story
The social impact story you tell in your CauseVox crowdfunding video is critical–both for success in raising the most funds, but also in the message you are sending about your cause. An unfortunate trend in social impact storytelling is something known as “poverty porn.” You know it when you see it–the sad music, dehumanizing photos, […]
Art Stream Raises $15,000 to Promote the Arts
Who are you? ArtStream, Inc. is non-profit based in Greater Washington DC. We bring the arts to people who are traditionally underserved. We believe that the transformative power of the arts should be available to everyone, regardless of disability or life-circumstances. What is your campaign? What are you fundraising for? Our campaign is “9 Reasons […]
CauseVox Feature Focus: Impact Metric
We hope you’ve been enjoying our CauseVox Feature Focus series so far, where we share insights and updates about some of our community’s favorite features. If you haven’t had a chance yet, read about our Site Editor and Blog Tool. This week we’re focusing on the CauseVox Impact Metric. CauseVox Impact Metric This little tool […]
How to Convert Donors Into Longtime Supporters
You’ve launched your nonprofit crowdfunding campaign, and the donations are rolling in. Congrats! But how do you convert those one-time givers into longtime supporters and advocates of your mission when the campaign comes to a close? And why should you care? Your work doesn’t end when the nonprofit crowdfunding campaign ends—that’s when the hard part […]
How To Write A Call To Action For Your Online Fundraising Campaign
What do online fundraising campaigns live and die by? It’s not their supporters. It’s not their timing. It’s their call to action. A call to action is a specific, defined, and measurable action, such as making a donation or sharing your fundraising site on Facebook. I’ve seen nonprofits spend months on creating the perfectly designed […]
9 Nonprofit Experts to Follow On Twitter
Twitter can be a great resource for staying up to date on nonprofit news, marketing skills, and expert insights into the sector. You can also engage with nonprofit experts by tweeting them your questions or opinions, or joining in on Twitter chats. Here are 9 must-follow nonprofit experts who regularly use Twitter to share their […]
Crowdfunding: The Next Method of Traditional Fundraising
Almost anything we do today can be done online—from filing taxes using our laptops to paying for coffee with our smartphones. Fundraising is no exception, and crowdfunding is an increasingly popular way to do it. What are the differences between crowdfunding and traditional methods of nonprofit fundraising? First, let’s look at their similarities. Or rather, […]
Top Tech for Nonprofits
The nonprofit sector tends to get a bad rep for inefficiency, and there might be a grain of truth to it that can’t be helped. Nonprofits have had to make do with limited resources, most of which were allocated towards their programs. Nowadays, nonprofits are increasingly taking their hints from the business world, which in […]
