What if fundraising could be as fun as it is impactful? Event-a-thons can add a twist to your fundraising calendar by combining excitement with purpose. They’re easy to promote, require active participation from supporters, and unite your community in pursuit of supporting a shared cause. Whether it’s walking, dancing, or volunteering, these events get supporters involved in your […]
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Stay Centered: 3 Mindfulness Tips for Nonprofit Professionals
As a nonprofit professional, you’re used to learning from others in the sector. For example, you might try a text-to-give campaign after witnessing another nonprofit’s success with that idea. But what about when it comes to alleviating workplace stress? Although you’re working to further a good cause, that doesn’t mean you’re immune to the stress […]
24 Instagram Tips for the Modern Nonprofit
If a picture is worth a thousand words, your nonprofit’s Instagram account is a storytelling goldmine. Instagram is one of the fastest-growing and highly engaged social media platforms, celebrating its 12th birthday in 2022. Learn how to capitalize on the latest Instagram features to engage donors on the 7th most visited website in the world. Instagram for […]
Clutch Recognizes C(GROUP as Top Canadian Design Agency!
Graphic design can make any business stand out from its competitors. It’s more than just being a visually-stimulating way to catch attention, it can also tell the story of your company — letting your brand speak for itself. Effective graphic design can do wonders for your marketing efforts and messaging. C(GROUP is a design agency […]
2021 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits
Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country, Days of the Year, and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January 17: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay […]
10 Nonprofit Sector Trends for 2021
Are you as ready for 2021 as I am? COVID-19 brought a slew of challenges for the nonprofit sector this year — but it didn’t get us down! As always, nonprofits showed their resilience and innovation to overcome a very difficult time. I’m excited to see the nonprofit world kick things up a notch in […]
5 Creative Examples of Corporate Sponsorships
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the critical social justice movement, businesses and nonprofits alike have looked for ways to deepen their impact in the world. The year 2020 has highlighted the value of for-profit and nonprofit partnerships, and it’s a trend we expect to continue into 2021. As donations waned for some nonprofits during the economic […]
4 Nonprofit Tech Trends to Watch in 2021
After a tough year, nonprofits could find solid ground by investing in technology to help drive donations and better target services. The pandemic and its ensuing economic effects have put a lot of nonprofits in precarious positions. This year has seen its fair share of challenges, and at least one study from over the summer found that […]
Storytelling Ethics 101: Protecting Anonymity
As a non-profit professional, chances are good you’ve been told about the power of nonprofit stories – and if you haven’t, now you have. Storytelling is one of the most effective forms of communication available because it humanizes your mission and connects your supporters in an authentic and emotional way. Telling quality stories will help your mission […]
4 Tips to Boost Matching Gift Revenue for Nonprofits
Eighty-four percent of donors are more likely to give if their gift will be matched, and one in three say they’d make a larger gift if they knew it would be matched. Matching campaigns are a great way to motivate your supporters. By knowing their donation will be doubled, supporters can feel like they’re making an even […]
How to Create Quality Nonprofit Content: Get Your Audience to Consistently Open, Click, and Engage!
As a non-profit professional, you know how important it is to have continual contact with your constituents. But you’re struggling to know what to say. How do you create quality nonprofit content to connect with your audience and keep them engaged? Quality nonprofit content can often be broken into three categories: Education Entertainment Empowerment Here’s How: Education […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Social Media in 1 Hour or Less
Social media is always changing. There’s always a new trend or platform to learn or track, and it’s not always easy to keep up. While there are no shortcuts to sustained social media success, there are a few low-hanging fruit tips that you can implement quickly and effectively to ensure you’re covering your bases. Here […]