#17NTC It’s time for the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference! On March 23- March 25, professionals across the nonprofit tech sector will gather to learn about the latest developments in tech, build new skills, and meet and network with their peers from across the country and the world. Are you going? A conference like the NTC […]
What Is Social Fundraising? And How Nonprofits Can Use It To Reach New Donors
“Social Fundraising.” “Crowdfunding.” “Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.” There are a lot of terms floating around, but they’re mostly talking about the same thing: an online fundraising effort that relies on leveraging the social networks of your supporters. At CauseVox, we believe this is the future of fundraising. In today’s connected world there is more noise and distractions […]
2017 Fundraising Trends: 10 Opportunities For Nonprofits, Charities, & NGOs
Today it seems like the options for reaching donors are virtually unlimited. We can meet up for coffee, host an event, make a phone call, shoot out an email, blast a Tweet, post a video on YouTube, organize a Facebook LIVE event and the list goes on and on. It’s a far cry from the […]
10 Things All Fundraisers Should Do In February
If Gandhi’s phrase “The future depends on what you do today” is true, then we have some work to do this month. After all, February is often considered a “slower” time for fundraising professionals. Therefore, it’s a perfect opportunity to complete a lot of to-dos you simply can’t get to the rest of the year. […]
How To Conduct An End of Year (EOY) Fundraising Review & Audit
Chances are, you’re still working through the chaos that was year-end fundraising. You’re probably also knee-deep in meetings to prepare your fundraising calendar, budget, etc. for the upcoming year. Yes, I know all too well just how exhausting the annual fundraising cycle is for you and other nonprofit professionals. However, there is a silver lining […]
7 Questions To Ask When Determining Your Fundraisers For This Year
It seems like only yesterday we were in the throes of the 2016 presidential election and Thanksgiving. And now, it’s 2017 and it’s time to start planning fundraisers for the next 12 months. Here at CauseVox, we realize that you’re just ending the busy year-end fundraising push. However, there really is no time like the […]
Social Media, Activism & Other Engagement Trends From The 2016 Millennial Impact Report
Millennials, the demographic of adults born between 1980 and 2000, represent the newest generation of donors, volunteers, advocates, and leaders for your nonprofit or charity. As a millennial myself, I’ve been somewhat disheartened by the constant onslaught of negative opinions about our generation (how “millennial” of me). We’re generally thought of as entitled, idealistic, and […]
3 Reminders For The Last 3 Days Of The Year
Numbers vary from study to study, but the percentage of total annual giving that takes place in the final three days of December is estimated to be 11-15%. That’s right. The last three days of December are huge for giving. Whether it’s last-second tax breaks, or the tail-end of holiday spirit, people are ready to […]
30 Winter Fundraising Ideas
When the weather outside gets frightful, it’s not just kids that go a little stir-crazy. Especially during these cold, dark months, your donors are looking for ways to get involved, which means you’re always looking for the best winter fundraising ideas. Here at CauseVox, we believe that you can give them something to look forward […]
The Secret To Engaging Major Donors During Year-End
Your nonprofit or charity may be raising upwards of 30% or more of your budget within the next few months. And yes, one hundred $50 donations are going to help get you through to the next fiscal year. But a handful of $1,000 or $5,000 gifts from major donors could also do the trick. When […]
