Creating and maintaining sustainability for your organization is something that takes time. Adding an effective major giving strategy to the bunch can help add fuel to the fire — however, this approach is also something that takes, you guessed it, time. When considering your list of past donors, it’s likely there are a number of …
Nonprofits
How Well do You Explain Your Cause?
When it comes to talking to your donors about your organization, you’re likely full of stories and examples that showcase your impact and explain your cause. When another member of your staff or board talks about the organization — I’m certain they’re full of great stories that help explain your cause, too. But — are …
Do You Use a Fundraising Funnel?
Think of the last time you had to make a decision about a major purchase. When I say major, I’m talking something requires a significant financial investment. Consider the last time you purchased a car, for example. When you pulled up to the sales lot, did you run up to the first car you had …
Successful Nonprofit Crowdfunding Examples
For the past month I’ve been spewing tips and information at you about running a successful Crowdfunding campaign for your nonprofit. If you’re just starting, the best thing you can do is prepare for your crowdfunding campaign with a well-laid strategy, and then be sure to consider the important content aspects of your campaign. Make sure …
Using Content to Drive Animal Shelter Adoptions
It’s the quintessential image that captures the emotions of millions of humans across the world: an adorable puppy, large ears framing its face and big eyes with a sad sparkle, a face so adorably crying, “please,” you can almost see the pout on its lip. Yes, that sad puppy face and other adorable animal photos …