You’ve run traditional campaigns, email campaigns, and have done enough special events to keep your staff (and donors) busy. But the work of a fundraiser is never done. You always have to be thinking about how to keep the momentum going. Thankfully, after all that fundraising, you likely have a group of loyal supporters ready […]
Are You Fundraising The Wrong Way?
If you’re like most charities and nonprofits out there, you are facing two challenges when it comes to online fundraising. Reaching supporters online Convincing them to donate You may be tackling these challenges a number of ways, such as through social media or amping up your email newsletter distribution. And while these are great, proven […]
12 #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Articles To Help You Navigate The Last 60 Days Of The Year
The Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival is back, with tons of new resources to share! Our goal at CauseVox is to provide the resources and tools you need to fundraise effectively. This is especially important during year-end fundraising season. This is because over 50% of nonprofits say they receive the majority of their contributions […]
How To Incorporate P2P Fundraising Into Year-End Fundraising Campaigns (+ 3 Nonprofit Examples)
Over the last 6 years, we’ve witnessed thousands of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns here at CauseVox. And one thing’s for sure, the popularity of this fundraising technique is still growing. In fact, over ⅓ of donations collected online in 2014 were a result of peer-to-peer fundraising. As you finalize your year-end fundraising calendar, consider adding peer-to-peer […]
Pinterest Ads for Nonprofits (The Basics)
Many nonprofits out there are using Pinterest to advertise their cause. If your target donor audience uses Pinterest (hint: they probably do!), you may want to consider using Pinterest ads. What Is Pinterest? Pinterest is a website that uses ‘pinnable’ (shareable) photos and videos that encourage users to perform an action. Popular Pinterest picture categories […]
Lori L. Jacobwith On Crafting Fundraising Stories
How Can I Craft A Compelling Fundraising Story? On this episode we talk with Lori L. Jacobwith, founder of Ignited Fundraising, about how your organization’s culture matters more than you think and how to craft a compelling fundraising story that drives response (even without an ask). Lori L. Jacobwith is a nationally-recognized master storyteller and […]
3 Fundraising Ideas For Small Nonprofits
As nonprofit fundraisers, it’s easy for us to see the advantages of being big. There are some things large, established organizations simply have an easier time doing, like launching a national awareness campaign, or attracting major gifts and grants. Still, there are some fundraising techniques that are ideal when you’re a small nonprofit. Going online, […]
7 Fundraising Experts Share Best Practices For Year-End Fundraising
How To Raise More Money This Year-End? On this episode, we share the recording of a discussion CauseVox hosted with Beth Kanter, Pamela Grow, Nancy Schwartz, and other fundraising experts on year-end fundraising. During the discussion, our fundraising expert panel shared answers to questions around crafting compelling appeals, running multi-channel campaigns, the power of storytelling, caring for […]
How Advocates Raised Over $13k During Their Holiday Drive On CauseVox
Number Of Fundraisers: 5 Funds Raised: $13,378 Of A $12,000 goal Size Of Marketing And Development Team: 6 As a Customer Service Advocate at CauseVox, I have the opportunity to work alongside nonprofit fundraisers who are working in the trenches to make their campaign a success. Hearing their stories about not only how, but why they’re […]
End Of Year Giving: 5 Ways To Raise More Money This Year-End
We spend a lot of time talking with our nonprofit customers here at CauseVox, and they all say that end of year giving accounts for a large percentage of overall giving throughout the year at their organizations. Many people feel especially generous around the winter holidays, and it’s also the last chance for tax-deductible charitable […]