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As we approach the second half of the year when nonprofit activity really starts taking off, we're starting to see some strong trends toward new methods for fundraising. This blog post will talk about some of the trends you should expect to see in the coming months as demonstrated by our customers:
If you want to up your nonprofit's game when it comes to being tech-savvy, this is the post for you. Today, gadgets and apps that can benefit your nonprofit are more common and accessible than ever.
When it comes to fundraising, time is money, literally. Whether it be daily collections at a front desk or event collections, nonprofits need to be working on fundraising at all times.
Nonprofit fundraising and fun summer activities have never sounded like a more iconic duo. School’s out, temperatures are up, and everyone is looking for something to do in the sun. Put the fun in fundraising with some of these summer fundraising ideas.
Generous contributions from donors help your nonprofit fulfill your mission everyday. It's important to be able to both thank your donors, and keep in touch with them to ensure they are always aware of opportunities to give. A CRM is an essential component for any nonprofit, and here are 6 tips to help your nonprofit manage yours.
An in-person donation ask can be intimidating. The goal is to make your donors feel as comfortable and inspired as possible so they do the work for you by asking how to give to your cause! Here are a few suggestions to help take the awkwardness out of asking for money.
We get a lot of questions from our nonprofit partners about issuing donors receipts for tax purposes. We wanted to share a little bit of information from the IRS to clear up any confusion! Check out this pdf for more details.
Grant writing is difficult! Deadlines, complicated guidelines and a 10 percent success rate can make the process discouraging. We've gathered some helpful tips to make grant writing a more enjoyable experience!
With technological advances, you may think that online giving is the way to go. Although it's a valuable tool to have, in-person donation asks prove to be more effective overall. Studies show that donations made online are much smaller than those given through other channels.
"Gamification" is a trend sweeping the nonprofit world! Using this strategy can help increase engagement from a wider pool of potential donors.
Your board members play a key role in your nonprofit's success. Make sure they are recognized for their contribution and feel like a part of your nonprofit's family. Here are 5 easy things you can do to make sure your board members are happy and engaged.
People love to get outside and move, especially when it's for a good cause! Make your next event a 5k to bring some more fun to your fundraising
These days, it can be tough for nonprofits to find the most efficient (and easiest) way to connect with millennials. Snapchat is the social media platform millennials swear by and you can use that to your advantage. There are several reasons why Snapchat is an effective tool for nonprofits:
As it becomes less common for donors to carry cash around, nonprofits must seek solutions that make giving simple on the go. At first glance, Square and these other card readers may seem like the perfect solution, but there are many alternatives that can offer your organization a much better giving experience.
We've seen it across the board -- non-monetary contributions including volunteer hours are taking a back seat to donations.
We’ve put together a list of to-dos for non-profits like yours to keep their volunteers committed and interested.
Nonprofits need to change the way they opperate, and start treating themselves like a business. Grab a seat (and call over your supervisor) 'cause this one is hitting all the points.
Ramp up your next fundraiser by turning it into a contest! This innovative approach will bring more excitement, and dollars, to your fundraiser so everybody wins.
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, November 28, has been dubbed Giving Tuesday. This is a social media fueled, 24 hour period of charitable giving that coincides with the holiday giving season.
We are so excited about this month's Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival. We are happy to share 6 in-person fundraising resources with you today.
Here are some tips to keep your donors happy as the giving season approaches.
Our Fundraising Success Team was asked to present in a webinar outlining the top strategies for in-person donation collection. The video attached has all those best practices boiled down into a beautiful 17 minute blast of best practices.
Whether you're reaching out to fortune 500 corporations, local mom-and-pop shops, or major supporters, many are willing (and eager!) support your mission. That's why we've created a list of expert tips to help you raise money for your event.
Luckily raising money for events doesn't have to be a challenge if you know who to ask and are equipped with the right tips. That's why we've compiled a list of three ways you can collect donations for charity events.
If you want to host a fundraising gala, keep reading! We'll go over six tips to help you plan a night your supporters won't forget
This week we are focusing in on tying your donation to a very specific outcome and how that can increase donor interest as well as their contribution.
Their Annual Garden Party was a huge success in raising over $100,000 with the help of their young and eager volunteers. We are so excited that we had the chance to feature them this week!
This week for our Museum and Educational Nonprofit Spotlight we are excited to showcase Beaufort History Museum and their fun and sassy Hattitude Fundraiser.
The new DipJar Fundraising Success Team is ready to help you. Our dedicated team of fundraising experts are now at your service if you are looking for fundraising ideas, best practices to bring in the most amount of donations, marketing advice, and more!
This is the beginning 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 Digital Marketing followed by Social Media, Email Marketing, and Content Marketing in coming weeks.