Last month, the Blackbaud Institute released a report entitled “Share of the American Wallet,” which uses the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Survey data to explore how demographic attributes and discretionary spending patterns relate to philanthropy. The study provides useful and interesting insights on general philanthropic trends across the United States and confirms common wisdom about […]
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Building a Responsive Website Is Key to Engaging Your Audience
With more than 51% of web traffic viewed on mobile devices, it’s a no-brainer to make sure your nonprofit’s website is responsive. People aren’t just looking at social media or emails on their phones and tablets anymore — they’re creating sophisticated videos, filling out important forms and paperwork, coding on the go, and of course, […]
23 of the Best Fundraising Ideas for Growth
Historically, the path to nonprofit growth has been ill-defined. In fact, according to Tracy Palandjian of Social Finance, “of the 200,000 or so nonprofits that were created between 1975 and 2008, only 200—that’s 0.1 percent of these nonprofits—have reached 50 million in annual revenues.” But the tides are turning. An increasing number of nonprofits are […]
6 Elements of a Successful P2P Event Homepage
The homepage of your P2P event is the first page that most of your participants will see before they register. It’s your job to design a page that inspires action and participation quickly. Potential registrants are the main audience for this page. To ensure that your page meets the needs of this audience, include the […]
7 Ways to Use Social Media for Community Events
Make sure you are all rowing in the same direction when using social media to promote events. Recently a friend asked me for suggestions for using social media for community events, specifically a local, community-based rowing crew club in which she and her children are involved. Her goals: more exposure, promote programs, increase interest in […]
How Startup Nonprofits Can Get the Grant of Their Dreams
Getting that perfect grant can be a make or break situation for a startup nonprofit. When Nonprofit Hub was at its beginning, we were lucky enough to receive a grant that helped us get our feet on solid ground. But that was because of a relationship I had built with the organization over several years’ […]
The Future of Social Media Is Here: These Are the Trends You Need to Know
It’s time we talk about how you’re using social media. That’s right, this is an intervention. We’re concerned about what you’re doing, and more importantly what you’re not doing. Your lack of adoption of new channels. Your total disrespect of mobile-first users. Your reluctance to try video. Your fear of spending money on social ads. […]
7 Online Donation Tools to Delight Your Donors
Online fundraising garners millions in charitable giving for the nonprofit industry every year, but with so many options, it can be difficult to find the right online donation tools for your organization. To make the buying process a little less intimidating, here are some of our favorite online donation tools. These providers are all easy […]
6 Technology Tips for Community Foundations to Engage Millennial Donors
Advancements in technology are accelerating the rate at which our world is changing, transforming the way people connect, learn, and engage with each other. In philanthropy, we have seen the shift from checkbook philanthropy to results-driven philanthropy. More and more donors want to give to the causes they care about most through the click of a button […]
Instagram for Nonprofits — How Your Org Can Get Onboard
Like many nonprofits and social enterprises you may be scratching your head and wondering how an Instagram presence can help you contribute to social good in a creative and heroic way. With all the noise out there, how can you be sure that your efforts are even moving the needle for your cause? You know that […]
Online Donations: Best Practices for Nonprofits
Many nonprofit organizations rely heavily on monetary donations from supportive donors. With digital interaction and commerce in full swing, one would expect that an electronic or online donation is a capability even the smallest not-for-profit organizations would possess. Online donations streamline the donation process allowing donors to pledge their assistance, assuming the process is simple […]
Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits
Somewhat surprisingly, many Nonprofits are still feeling shy about their Social Media presence. Social Media Marketing is increasingly necessary for nonprofits; it is an effective and cost-efficient tool to increase your reach and awareness. There are 2.8 billion active social media users worldwide, so this is the medium where you want your nonprofit to be, […]