We all love to hate it; nonprofit jargon! Every industry has its own secret language; the nonprofit sector is no exception. Whether you’re fluent or just learning, we all know about those words and phrases that only other nonprofit professionals can decipher. Although we love to laugh at it, here are 4 reasons why we should all try to eliminate nonprofit jargon from our vocabulary:
A gala may well be one of the best ways to raise money for a good cause. It offers entertainment, networking opportunities, food and drink, and the ability to feel good about helping the world. Thing is, such an event isn’t as simple to pull off as you might expect. There are certain mistakes that a lot of first-timers make - here’s how you can avoid them.
Read MoreBart Darfler has been a benefit auctioneer since 1990 and collaborates with nonprofit organizations to achieve record results year after year. He conducts over 40 benefit auctions a year as well as presents live workshops. Check out Bart’s webinar, and a recap of all his key points!
Read MoreVeteran’s Community Project is a Kansas City nonprofit organization who works to eliminate veteran homelessness. They’ve raised over $36,000 with DipJar to date using a variety of creative strategies to create the full fundraising experience.
Read MoreYou may often associate terms like "company culture" with millennial heavy start-up companies. However, organizational culture is an integral part of forming a strong team that reaches far beyond pizza parties and bonding exercises. A nonprofit's culture will effect how your team works internally, as well as how you interact with donors, supporters and volunteers.
Read MoreEmail marketing is an essential piece of your nonprofit's marketing and fundraising plans! Your supporters' inboxes are likely being flooded with marketing emails on a daily basis. Here are 7 tips to help your nonprofit's emails stand out above the rest:
Read MoreLet's face it, asking for donations does not always go as smoothly as planned. You know why your nonprofit is worth contributing to, but it can sometimes be difficult to articulate to a supporter. We're here to help you make the awkward question a little less awkward! Here are 5 tips to perfect your donation ask:
Read MoreMany nonprofits make the mistake of not providing opportunities for event attendees to continue contributing on-site. It is often thought that anything beyond an event ticket is too much to ask of a supporter. In realty, the opposite is true! If a person has made the choice to attend an event, they will likely be very willing to make additional contributions to the cause they feel so strongly about.
Read MoreFacebook has become far more than just a social networking site. Industry leaders have taken to Facebook to create communities for nonprofit professionals to ask questions, share opinions and gain knowledge about the sector. Here are 8 Facebook groups for nonprofit professionals that you should join today:
Read MoreFrom blogs and emails to podcasts and webinars, there are so many ways to gain valuable knowledge from the experts in the nonprofit field. Social media even makes it possible to connect with these people on a more personal level. Here are our 5 favorite nonprofit influencers you should already be following!
Read MoreWe are in the midst of gala season and donors are already beginning to feel fatigued from attending the same events every night! Make your nonprofit's gala stand out among the rest with creative and innovative fundraising strategies. Here are 7 tips to increase your fundraising intake at your nonprofit's next gala:
Read MoreFrom $25,000 in one night to small community events, food banks have mastered the art of fundraising with DipJar. Check out these organizations to get inspiration about how your food bank can use DipJar too!
Read MoreUnited Ways across the US have been turning to DipJar to help boost their fundraising! Check out these creative use cases that have helped United Ways bring in thousands of dollars in donations.
Read MoreAs the nights start to get chilly and back to school shopping commences, fall is coming around the corner quick! Fall is the prime season for fundraising and we're here to make sure your fall fundraising is fun and unique. We've put together a list to help you use fall festivities to your advantage.
Read MoreWe want to help better connect the DipJar community! These weekly roundups will share some of our customers' DipJar tips and best practices. Here are the most creative and successful fundraising stories from the past week:
Read MoreBusiness partnerships are the perfect fundraising tactic to engage your community. Getting businesses involved with your nonprofit is not only beneficial to you, but also provides many advantages to the business partners.
Read MoreWe want to help better connect the DipJar community! These weekly roundups will share some of our customers' DipJar tips and best practices. Here are the most creative and successful fundraising stories from the past week:
Read MoreWe rely on stories every day to make sense of the world, help us identify with (and understand) one another, and contextualize our decisions. A compelling story is an essential component of a thriving nonprofit.
Read MoreThis is the fourth and final post of a four-week series where we’ll be detailing the must-know terms for all things online marketing! This week we’ll be going over Email Marketing!
Read MoreWe want to help better connect the DipJar community! These weekly roundups will share some of our customers' DipJar tips and best practices. Here are the most creative and successful fundraising stories from the past week:
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