Top 25 Silent Auction Ideas: Baskets, Themes & Tips for Success
It doesn’t matter if you’re part of a nonprofit fundraising team, community organization, faith-based group, or school PTA, the right silent auction ideas can amp up any event into a great one. This guide will take you through what you need to know to ensure that any event is a winning proposition for your organization.... READ MORE
8 Essential Fundraising Marketing Tips & Tricks
Have you ever had a great fundraising idea only for it to fall flat? If so, you’re not alone. The issue isn’t that it’s a bad fundraising idea, but that you have a marketing problem. In a world that is so highly competitive with digital noise, it’s essential to have an intentional fundraising marketing strategy.... READ MORE
How to Promote a Fundraiser on Social Media
If you’re hosting a fundraiser, you know that the number of people you engage could be the factor that makes or breaks your event. In the past, organizers reached donors through more personalized contact, such as door-to-door canvassing, flyers, and word of mouth. In the modern day, though, social media mastery is the key to... READ MORE
A Complete Guide to Nonprofit Social Media Strategy
One aspect of an organizational fundraising playbook that’s always dynamic and changing is social media. For years, nonprofit social media strategy suggested that social was about awareness. It’s where organizations posted updates, celebrated milestones, and reminded supporters of the mission’s impact. Today, we know that social media content is not only about awareness. It’s about... READ MORE
What is Traditional Media? How it Helps Promote Fundraisers
If you search the internet for information on advertising in today’s media landscape, you’ll likely see tons of articles about the importance of digital media. Digital advertising is indeed essential, but traditional media still holds high potential for individuals, organizations, and nonprofits looking to raise awareness (or a little extra cash). But wait—what is traditional... READ MORE
Social Media Content Made Easy: One Fundraiser, 30 Posts
Have you ever considered that one fundraiser can provide you with a month of social media content? We’re here to tell you that one fundraising campaign or event can give you a month’s worth of content. How so? It’s the campaign-to-content approach. In short, one fundraiser can become a stream of content on TikTok, Instagram,... READ MORE
3 Ways to Raise Money and Overcome the Common Challenges
Do you know what the top three fundraising challenges are for many organizations? If your organization is looking for ways to raise money, knowing the challenges is essential so you can discover solutions. Through the years, our communities have shared a lot with us, and these are the top three challenges they consistently voice: (We... READ MORE
Digital Minimalism: Less is More for School Marketing
Have you ever wondered how many messages your school supporters see daily? If so, you’ve probably seen estimates as high as 10,000. Still, a simple search shows articles suggesting the number could be 3,000 or 5,000. Whatever the actual number, it’s safe to say that people see a lot of content. As a result, it... READ MORE
Grassroots Marketing: Mobilizing Communities for Schools
Most schools don’t have high budgets for digital campaigns. Although it would be nice, it’s not a reality for most organizations. That said, there’s an excellent approach to helping spread the word, and it’s called grassroots marketing. Now, worry not—we’re not talking about the Mad Men era (although the show was clever). We’re discussing tactics... READ MORE
Digital Marketing Trends: A Fun Ride for Nonprofits
We know that many organizations struggle with limited means. They want to get their school into the community, but it’s complicated. We know that staying on top of digital marketing trends is challenging. Moreover, it seems that tech is constantly changing, and as soon as you master one platform, there’s something new to learn. Digital... READ MORE
The Psychology of Giving a Gift to a Nonprofit
If you work in the social good sector, and especially as a fundraiser, then you’ve heard about the psychology of giving a gift. Or, perhaps you’ve heard about donor psychology. Whatever the case, it is essential to tap into human psychology when fundraising. Fundraisers have heard about it, but they rarely get to learn about... READ MORE
Why is Marketing Important for Nonprofits?
Have you ever considered why marketing is important for your nonprofit? The chances are you know why it matters to attract volunteers and donors. However, there are other reasons why marketing is essential for nonprofits. For one, it attracts and retains employees. And if it’s an organization that’s innovative and full of energy, it also... READ MORE