Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

Software tools help you with many details, such as monitoring fundraising activity, processing payments, building landing pages, and running online events. 4) Get Fundraisers on Board Next, its time to reach out to your supporters who will participate!

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 111

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Increasing donor engagement can motivate a donor to give a second gift and keep them donating. The highest frequency scores are assigned to your most consistently active donors. Fundraising Participation Rate . There are many ways to measure donor engagement beyond just tracking donation activity. Social Media Metrics .

Participation and motivation 273

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about.

Psychology 105

Psychology Participation and motivation Retention Technology 105

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

Activism 113

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 113

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When I suggested to a Girl Scout troop that they might want to mention other leadership and community service activities targeting school-age girls in their city on their own Facebook page, there was an uncomfortable silence on the phone, followed by throat clearing and a quick change of subject. Pre-order now and you can save 33%.

Participation and motivation 228

Participation and motivation Universities Leadership Education 228

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Here’s how I define content marketing for nonprofits: Content marketing for nonprofits is creating and sharing relevant and valuable content that attracts, educates, motivates, and inspires your participants, supporters, and influencers so that they can help you achieve your mission. Content Crossword by BigStock.

Marketing 195

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Advertising 195

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. This could include animal-themed games and animal training sessions.

Fundraising 243

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 243

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4%

Nonprofit Organizations 102

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

Encourage participants to share their stories. During onboarding, teach participants how to customize their pages so they can show off their unique personalities and earn more donations. Some of your participants may want to forgo writing their stories and instead share them through photos and videos. Issuing daily challenges.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Production Fundraising Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively deploying these strategies can turn routine tasks into motivating challenges. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Production Activism Retention 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

Participation and motivation 132

Participation and motivation Altruism and Helping Activism Volunteerism 132

Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. If your nonprofit has a monthly giving or membership program , you can recruit current participants to promote the opportunity to their family members and friends. Participate in cross-blogging.

Participation and motivation 177

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 177

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2025

During an a-thon fundraising event, participants engage in a specific activity or challenge while collecting funds from friends and family who want to show their support. The process typically involves these basic steps: Participants sign up for your event. Participants collect donations. How Do A-Thon Events Work?

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

You can also share tips and comments with your friends, check to see if any are close by, give them a shout-out via text or phone and broadcast your Foursquare activities on Facebook and Twitter. Foursquare may be a good way of reminding and motivating consumers to support these lucrative programs.

Marketing 229

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Production 229

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support. Attendance and participation Show up to meetings, trainings, and strategic planning sessions, participate on committees, and help with events.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Increasing your fundraising capacity also allows you to host larger events, advertise your cause, and partake in other growth-related activities that incur costs. Continuously improve skills by reading educational nonprofit blogs and participating in fundraising workshops, webinars, and conferences. Practice teamwork.

Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 246

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Valuable board members have a true sense of fiduciary responsibility — making the organization stronger being the primary motivation — while keeping mission-focused to deliver quality services to its “customers.” Your Voice Matters!

Ethics 113

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 113

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

Impact Storytelling: Hopefully, you’re having conversations with your donors and seeking to uncover their motivational triggers for giving to your Nonprofit. Identifying a donor’s motivational triggers and then segmenting your communications to donors based on their deepest interest is essential to keeping a donor’s attention.

Retention 264

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

To provide education, which has been strongly associated with salary levels, employment rates, participation in civic activities, and perceptions of self worth, it takes the almighty dollar. Converge Consulting conducted a national study of 2050 alumni to examine donor attitudes, motivations, and behavior.

Education 173

Education Education Non-Profits Participation and motivation 173

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. Your case for support should detail the impact volunteers can have through their participation and the personal benefits of volunteering. Clear role descriptions.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 59

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. This is a popular type of corporate philanthropy and one of the easiest to start leveraging if you already have an active volunteer program.

Participation and motivation 80

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 80

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Schedule is Tuesday 8am-4pm onsite at 1907 Novato Blvd; other hours are flexible (both onsite and remote in accordance with NMCS policies) Reports to: Human Resources Director Purpose: The Volunteer and Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Volunteer Program with assistance from HR Director; cultivating relationships with food (..)

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Top priorities for the ED in their first year: Community outreach and integration, through active listening and in person meetings, to understand West Marins unique community. Enhance board expansion, participation and training. They are a collaborative leader with the ability to motivate staff and diverse constituencies.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When participants post about your event, encourage them to pair it with your dedicated hashtag. Create compelling email newsletters Your email newsletter is the perfect place to remind people of your upcoming activities and include links to your website and social media accounts. or “Register Tonight for the Event Of the Season!”

Marketing 287

Marketing Marketing Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 287

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 19, 2023

In a walk-a-thon, participants create individual online fundraising pages to gather pledges from their family members and friends. These pledges represent promises to donate a certain amount of money based on each unit of distance the participant walks during the event. Promote the event. Thank donors after the event.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Advertising 147

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. Additionally, choose team members devoted to participating in Earth Hour and promoting eco-friendliness across the organization.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Participants kickstart the pledge process by setting up personalized online fundraising pages. Fun runs follow the same concept, but participants run instead of walking. Utilize email campaigns and social media blasts to capture the attention of potential participants.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Disaster Relief 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 23, 2017

It’s easy to wrap our minds around how to get people to sign up to participate in a walk or a run. Luckily, we’ve watched our clients try some pretty amazing tactics to boost participant fundraising in peer-to-peer events. Tell it to your participants! And that second part can be a real doozy. What’s your story? Or intimidating.

Participation and motivation 128

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 128

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

The interim also participated in the early stages of the permanent ED search, helping the boards executive committee to jump-start the process. The outgoing ED may even actively participate in the search for an interim and/or the permanent replacement and all key staff and stakeholders can be involved in a collaborative manner.

Leadership 77

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 77

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In doing so, my job is to write and design to connect and motivate my audience: be it to volunteer, donate, sign a petition, engage, et cetera. is a philosophical approach in which community members actively participate in highlighting and addressing issues that matter to them. Actively promote voices that must be heard.

Non-Profits 143

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 143

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2025

Individuals with personal motivations to support your cause may talk about their experiences and opinions online. What motivates them to participate in these conversations online? For example, a social media consultant can help your nonprofit embrace current trends and respond to specific activities. Find connections.

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 66

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’ll also look at how popular fundraising activities can be adapted to these different galas and what online platforms you can use to help build a better fundraising strategy. And they motivate people to give more — either through monetary contributions or volunteering. Advantages of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Fundraising.

Participation and motivation 119

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Games like Freerice (noted above), Sea Hero Quest (over 4 million players whose activities contribute to Alzheimers research), and Foldit (over 600,000 players who solve protein-folding puzzles to contribute to disease research) have all accomplished this. Such deep collaboration during adversity can yield effectiveness, solace, and even joy.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For example, if you are organizing a virtual run, or an occasion for wellness, imagine how the participants would receive a custom pack of slides, bottles of water and T-shirts before the event. Limited-Edition Merchandise Drops Limited edition items take advantage of urgency and exclusivity, two powerful motivators of donor engagement.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Production 52