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How to succeed with virtual fundraising
Like many nonprofits these days, you might be facing a situation where you can no longer hold that in-person gala or other event you've been counting on to raise money for your organization. Instead of canceling, postponing or rescheduling the event, you do have...
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A Living Room Concert and the Love for Text to Donate
Scott Perrin from New York’s First Responders Children’s Foundation tells us how they landed an iHeart Radio living room concert, why people love text-to-donate, and how they’ve worked over the years to give their donors what they want. The following is a transcript...
Read moreHow One Organization Pivoted at the Break of the Pandemic, and Expanded Their Reach
Jason Skoog from Minnesota’s Reach for Resources tells us how at the break of the pandemic they engaged their community with a chalk art competition, pivoted their annual event, connected with their sponsors, went to breweries, and expanded their reach. The following...
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Ideas for virtual holiday fundraising
The holiday fundraising season is upon us! As are virtual fundraisers. The options are endless, and we want to share and inspire ideas for holidays throughout the year.
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Complete guide to using Google Analytics for nonprofits
Nonprofits are strategizing ways to improve their digital presence and reach donors online, most turning to Google Analytics to achieve their goals. This guide gets you started.
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Champion fundraisers…and where to find them.
Your champion fundraisers are your top advocates who drive awareness and funding for your mission. Here’s how to get started with a campaign.
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Q+A: Virtual Runs and Gala with CURE Childhood Cancer
In Episode 8 of our #OutsideTheRoom Webinar Series, Mandy Fingerhut of CURE Childhood Cancer joined us to talk about how they pulled off their virtual run, annual Believe Ball, awareness month, and other campaigns over the last few months.
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Raise more funds with virtual sign-up parties
With group gatherings being of limited capacity sign-up parties are becoming increasingly popular and helping organizations raise more funds.
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Hybrid fundraisers: Q+A with Utopia Entertainment
Q+A with Utopia Entertainment’s Joey Goone after our Hybrid Fundraisers webinar in July 2020.
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Hybrid fundraisers: Q+A with MM Event Group
Marilyn Moss, President of NYC-based MM Event Group, weighs in on further questions from our webinar about blending in-person and virtual events.
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