5 Ways to Get Your NPO’s Year Off to a Great Start
Photo by Thanasis At this time of year, most folks like to look back at the year just passing. What were the top ten most successful fundraising efforts? Who made…
How Sharing Happened Around the World in 2014 [Infographic]
After the Michael Brown and Eric Garner decisions, people all over world used social media to speak out and organize protests. The Ukraine and Gaza conflicts caused a similar spike…
The Hot Holiday Fundraiser This Season? Hashtags.
I track a lot of holiday campaigns on Pinterest. I have boards for Halloween, Valentine’s Day, Veterans Day, and most of the other major holidays that have a cause component…
What NPOs Can Learn from America’s Worst Charities
Photo by eLKayPics The Tampa Bay Times recently published the 2014 edition of “America’s Worst Charities.” The value of this resource to potential donors is obvious. If you know that…
Get People to Promote Your Fundraiser with These Tips
No matter how nicely you ask, and how often you ask, getting people to share your fundraiser with their friends can often feel like pulling teeth. Your community loves what…
Shopping for A Cause This Month? Don’t Get Scrooged.
Papa John’s Pizza is doing a great thing this holiday season. They’ve created a Red-Kettle Cookie to benefit The Salvation Army. Through December 28th, Papa John’s is donating 50 cents…
4 New Tools for Facebook Page Admins You Probably Missed
Over the past few months, Facebook has added a few features to make life easier for Facebook admins. Particularly around managing and moderating content posted by admins and Facebook users.…
Dealing with the “Truth Serum” Factor of Facebook
Photo by Johan Larsson It’s easy to be brave behind a screen. One of the most common responses you will get when asking why people post things online that they…
Like Scrooge, Nonprofits Need to Change––Or Else
One of my favorite scenes from Charles Dicken A Christmas Carol is the one after Scrooge has been visited by the three ghosts. Much to his surprise, he awakes in…
4 Quick Tips for Better Email Subject Lines
Like you, your supporters receive tons of e-mails every day. And like you, they’re very good at filtering out messages. One of the best ways to grab the attention of…
