Sometimes it feels like the world of social media has made competition fierce for smaller non-profits. Large and established organizations might have the upper hand with name recognition, but they are often lagging behind with younger generations. These next generation of younger and more active citizens wants to know exactly how their donation will make …
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In 2017, peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised nearly $1.45 billion. If you haven't given much thought about this method of fundraising, then you're losing out on a great opportunity to fund your organization. It basically involves asking for donations from your supporters who can invite their friends, colleagues, and family members to join the cause. But for …
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Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful tool, and one of the things that makes it so powerful is that it relies on the ingenuity of many people instead of just a few to come up with all the fundraising ideas. Once you have many individuals coming up with fun runs and novel challenges, you …
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Fundraising can be a scary topic for many nonprofit organizations. We value the work we do and the services we provide so highly, that we oftentimes are nervous to ask for money! But securing donations allows us to keep providing amazing support in our communities. As social media fundraising becomes a stronger platform for raising …
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You might have heard of peer-to-peer fundraising. You might have heard that it is when donors make their own fundraising campaigns which then raise money on your behalf, making it a type of multi-tier crowdfunding for nonprofits. It's been used by such heavy hitters as the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society. That's impressive, …
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Peer to peer fundraising has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many of us have seen the success stories: examples of how crowdfunding for nonprofits can raise revenue that's greater than that of any traditional charity event. Furthermore, crowdfunding can bring your organization a great marketing reach: you may be able to reach donors outside …
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In a world where keeping up with the latest technology can prove challenging, your nonprofit shouldn't also worry about the dangers of peer to peer fundraising. When expanding your donor base is key to the longevity of your organization, relying on volunteer fundraisers to collect donations from their networks is a necessity. While expanding your …
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Continuing our overview of effective fundraising for nonprofits, here are some more ideas that successful organizations have drawn upon to solicit donations. Silent auctions – The classic silent auction arrangement involves setting up a bunch of tables at a site and inviting attendees to place bids on each item by jotting their name and bid …
Nonprofits vary widely in the orientation of their activities. There are nonprofits for nearly every cause imaginable: animal rights, child literacy, amateur sporting events, anti-hunger initiatives—the list is endless. What most nonprofits do have in common, however, is a chronic shortage of funds. It seems as if there are never enough resources for mission-critical tasks. …
Nonprofits help the public in many different ways. Some provide assistance in the form of food, shelter, emergency aid, elderly care, etc.—they’re called human service organizations. Others use peer-to-peer fundraising to provide critical health services to uninsured people, or even to put on theater productions for local communities. Nonprofits tend to fall in the following …
