Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. And a well-designed donation page is key.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are a few other skills for fundraising that can transfer from a grants-based approach or can be acquired with minimal training: Technology proficiency: It helps to have (or to prioritize learning) basic skills with database management or, as it is often called in fundraising, constituent relationship management ( CRM ) systems.

Funding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A good CRM/database will help you avoid any missteps.* Invite them to subscribe to your newsletter, join you on social media, and volunteer. Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get.

Electronics

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

But you do have evidence in your fundraising CRM. Are they active with election- or issue-related social media: likes, dislikes, shares, comments? The window of opportunity to engage more deeply with rage givers is relatively small, so consider conducting a short donor survey via email or social media. Mail something memorable.

CRM

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Was it because they saw their friends peer-to-peer fundraising post on social media? Use your donation software such as a CRM or even a spreadsheet to track and monitor this essential donor data. Its officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. That means its pretty important.

Retainer

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here is some helpful information on your different donors: Gen Z: Donors born after 1997 are most likely to donate via mobile, social media, watch short videos, and almost exclusively via mobile. These supporters respond to texts and are active daily on social media. Appeal to these donors by keeping things simple and genuine.

Donation

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

Plus, they tap into social media, where participants eagerly share their progress, bringing more visibility to your cause. Challenge fundraisers naturally gain visibility through social media shares, personal fundraising pages, and community engagement. And the best part? They invited participants to run, bike, or walk to spread hope.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

Whether its attending an event, sharing a social media post, or co-hosting a small gathering, sometimes all it takes is a personal invitation to make someone feel connected. A successful peer-to-peer campaign hosted on CauseVox that received donations from over 500 individual donors! Heres why it works: people give to people.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

Fix: Take a step back to review your workflows and choose tools that seamlessly integrate with your CRM. Data synchronization: To avoid copying and pasting information from one system to another, look for tools that seamlessly sync data to your CRM in real time. We all make mistakes. Its a normal part of life, work, and fundraising.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Building a Solid Data Foundation An accurate, up-to-date CRM is essential for tracking each interaction, so begin by cleaning up donor records. Tracking Progress Throughout cultivation, document every interaction in your CRM. What is Moves Management? After each move, you record outcomes and insights, informing the next step.

Management

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

CEO and Chairman, International Alliance of Guardian Angels NZ Charitable Trust 3) Social Media Highlight Make a habit of thanking donors across your social media channels. On Monday, I walked into my office to see a handwritten thank you note from our CEO on my desk. It didn’t just acknowledge my time; it made me feel great!

CRM

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

A CRM for nonprofits makes it simple by pulling gift history, email engagement, event attendance, and more into one place so you can spot when someone is slipping and jump in early–for their sake and yours! Now, here’s where your CRM can do the heavy lifting. Use your CRM filters to weed out bounced emails and unsubscribed contacts.

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 28, 2025

Customer profile Product: Bonterra EveryAction Sector: Nonprofit Vertical: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security With growing public support and increased media attention, the organization faced a new challenge: scaling its fundraising infrastructure in a way that matched the demand for frontline support.

IT

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

This may include: E-mail marketing Text messages Phone calls Social media posts Your nonprofit website (or even an event-specific microsite!) Share how supporters can continue to get involved with your mission (by following your organization on social media, signing up for a newsletter, etc.) Best of luck, and happy hosting!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gather relevant information to add to your CRM. Store their responses in your nonprofits CRM database to provide a better experience for donors. To combat these challenges, we recommend optimizing your online donation process from beginning to end, starting with your donation page and finishing with your donor stewardship process.

Donation

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

It’s 2025, and we’re fully living in a subscription culture. Everything from our favorite tunes on Spotify to our weekly meal kits is just part of how we live nowsimple, straightforward, and automatic. If your nonprofit hasn’t started a monthly giving program yet, you’re missing out on a golden opportunity.

Donation

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

You may realize your donation frequency is comparable to the schedule of your newsletters or social media posts. Thanks to modern technology and online fundraising, collecting data has become much easier and more accessible. Reliability is the number one factor to consider when collecting donor data.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

Use your CRM to track prospect interactions and identify optimal times for outreach. Develop a strategic sequence of touchpoints across different channels, including email, phone, social media, handwritten notes, or small, thoughtful gifts that relate to the prospect’s interests. ’” Cohen said. Create multiple touchpoints.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. For example, affiliate programs with local grocery stores might only require regular social media reminders once established. But you need to diversify your revenue streams.

Finance

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When choosing a platform, its important to consider key features like transaction fees, customization options, and integrations with your CRM or email marketing tools. A free fundraising platform takes care of all that for you, so you can focus on what matters most: connecting with donors and raising funds.

Donation

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

CauseVox allows you to easily set up your event page, offers built-in peer-to-peer fundraising features, and includes a CRM to track participants and donors, helping you maintain relationships long after the last putt. And the best part? Download the Free Complete Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising Events : 1. Evaluate the cost and amenities.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Sharing data in an integrated financial and CRM ecosystem aligns functional teams and reduces time-intensive manual extracting and inputting of data, allowing you to put more of your time, energy, and resources into furthering your mission. The “machines” can finally “talk” to each other.

Finance

DoJiggy

JULY 1, 2025

Fundly Key Features: Customizable campaign pages Easy social media sharing Video and photo gallery support Why We Like It: Fundly offers a simple and effective peer-to-peer fundraising solution for small to mid-size nonprofits and individual fundraisers. DoJiggy tops our list for its ease of use, affordability (free!),

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

Although email, printed letters, and social media acknowledgments have their place, they rarely match the impact of a live conversation. Logging each conversationor voicemailin a CRM system lets you track whether donors respond positively, ask follow-up questions, or pledge to give again. Why a Phone Call Over Other Methods?

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Digital advocacy Digital advocacy uses channels like email, social media, and SMS to mobilize supporters wherever they are. In today’s landscape, the most effective organizations use advocacy software that connects fundraising, outreach, and donor data in one place, making it easier to convert one-time advocates into lifelong supporters.

Lobbying

Wild Apricot

JULY 8, 2025

Imagine your nonprofit’s mission clearly shining through to anyone who looks your way, not just from your programs, but across your logo, messaging, social media, signage and emails. To truly connect, start by diving into the data you already have in past surveys, emails and your nonprofit CRM. What Kind of Branding Journey Are You On?

Nonprofit

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Whether its through storytelling, volunteer initiatives, or social media, theyre intentional about creating meaningful connections. Having a clear mission is great but it’s people who make the impact happen. Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. What is Community Engagement?

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Social Media Use social media CTAs to encourage followers to visit your website. Ensure your nonprofits CRM or marketing platform is equipped to track performance metrics relevant to your goals. Make your CTAs stand out on the page. You need more than compelling language to create a truly eye-catching call to action.

CRM

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. Print communications came in second place, with 19% saying it was the most influential channel. Explain your mission. How does it help them make a difference?

Template

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These touchpoints dont have to be elaborate a heartfelt email or social media post can go a long way. Donor Engagement Rate: Tracks interactions like event attendance, email opens, and social media activity, reflecting how actively supporters engage with your organization.

Metrics

DonorSnap

JULY 17, 2025

If you’re already using DonorSnap, you know it’s a powerful CRM for tracking donors, recording event attendance, and managing communications. These pages include ticket information, photos, and full descriptions, and they’re easy to share in your emails or on social media. These messages can be printed or emailed in bulk.

CRM

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Plus, you can use these photos in your social media posts to promote the event and entice your followers to get involved. When your auction platform integrates with your other nonprofit tools, you can leverage your CRM to: Find and send invites to past event attendees. However, there are always exceptions to the rule.

Procurement

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Because organizations are trying to reach large audiences, channels like email, SMS, social media, and direct mail are more commonly used than one-on-one phone calls or in-person meetings. This generation donates via digital channels like social media (23%). For example, less than 8% of Gen Z has donated via phone, mail, or email.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Research tools and the native capabilities of your fundraising CRM can help you understand the giving patterns of all your supporters and prospects, not just those considered for major gifts. Look for volunteer service, social media interactions, and other forms of engagement. Many loyal annual donors grow their support over time.

Fundraising

Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Plus, with Fundlys social media integrations, you can add your donation form directly onto Facebook to automatically collect donations on the platform. Fundly Fundly is designed for all types of campaigns, from nonprofit disaster relief to sports team fundraising. Use heat maps to find out where your donors are geographically located.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 24, 2025

Promote your text messages across email, social media, events, and your website to grow your list and build awareness. They may be passionate about your mission, but lose sight of it in the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. That’s why providing a smooth and hassle-free donation process is so important. How does SMS fundraising work?

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

First, centralize your data in a single donor management system or CRM, ensuring you have one source of truth for all donor information. Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions.

Metrics