As our online lives become interconnected with those of our friends, the products we use, and the causes we support, it’s important to stand out. One way to do this is by focusing on community-driven fundraising. When you use community-driven fundraising, you’re leveraging the relationships you have with current donors to connect with a broader […]
Choosing The Best Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform For You
In the age of social media, nonprofits are adopting peer-to-peer strategies to raise more money. But how do you know what peer-to-peer fundraising platform is best for you? If you didn’t know, peer-to-peer fundraising (also commonly referred to as “p2p”) is an opportunity to leverage your supporters’ personal networks to increase visibility and engagement for […]
3 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Mistakes To Avoid
Here at CauseVox, we love talking about successful peer-to-peer campaigns. That makes sense, since we see our customers growing their fundraising and uniting their communities every day. But what about those…other campaigns? You know, the ones that never really get off the ground, or miss their goals by a long shot? Oh right, those. Not […]
4 Arguments For Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Your Board and Boss Can’t Refuse
I remember being a young fundraiser– fresh out of college and ready to make the world a better place. I also remember getting hit with hurdles left and right because I was gung-ho about starting an online fundraising effort, but our organization wasn’t quite ready to make the leap. We may alienate our current donors! […]
5 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas
Peer-to-Peer fundraising connects people and engages communities. It inspires and activates your supporters to make a difference for your cause. Whether you’re a pro at online fundraising, or are considering embarking on your first campaign, peer-to-peer fundraising can be a perfect fit for your organization. A Quick Overview Of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising When I say, “peer-to-peer” […]
3 Truths and a Lie About Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
The Truth About Fundraising: Something Has To Change When it comes to fundraising, too often you’ve had to deal with a clutter of tech. You’re using one software for your donate button, another for your fundraising event, yet another to keep track of donors, and often many more… Then you’re left to reconcile everything — […]
What’s the Difference Between Peer-to-Peer & Crowdfunding?
Even though they share many similarities, all online fundraising campaigns aren’t the same. In fact, there are definite distinctions, particularly when it comes to crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising. Whether you’re an old pro at peer-to-peer or are looking to get your feet wet with online fundraising, it’s important to understand your options to ensure you […]
Proven Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tactics We Learned From Analyzing 1000+ Campaigns Raising Millions
Today, your supporters are hyper-connected, live inside personal feeds, support causes over institutions, and prioritize recommendations from friends when choosing organizations to support. These shifts make your job as a fundraiser tough. However, nonprofits of all sizes and a diverse range of causes have leaned into these shifts and are using peer-to-peer to enhance their […]
How Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen’s Annual Peer-to-Peer Fast-a-Thon Raises Thousands
“Our aim was to reach many people as efficiently as possible,” explained Zakkiyya Reece, Development Assistant at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen in New York City, regarding her organization’s online fundraising efforts Like nonprofits across the United States and around the world, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen needs to do a whole lot of great work with […]
CauseVox Product Update: Peer-to-Peer Registration, New Templates, Fundraiser Enhancements + More
We see you. You’re in the middle of writing your year-end appeal, thinking about your plans for #GivingTuesday (or lack thereof), and working to get everything done as efficiently as possible. We know that the tools you use for fundraising are important, because they empower you to raise more and save you time: both invaluable […]