by Justin P. Clark | Nov 20, 2015 | Fundraising, Nonprofits & Technology, Strategy
This week Facebook announced the development of a new tool that will allow nonprofits to host fundraising activities and collect contributions directly on Facebook. The new fundraiser pages are structured similarly to event pages. They allow users to contribute to a...
by Justin P. Clark | Jun 26, 2015 | Audience Development, Fundraising, Messaging
I reconnected with a friend recently. During our communication, I asked about a fundraising volunteer project that I had worked with her on previously. She shared that she was still supporting it and over the years she had raised over $30,000. And then added, “But it...
by Niki Kidd | Mar 6, 2015 | Fundraising, Nonprofits & Technology, Strategy
Change is hard. Not exactly a revolutionary statement, but one that is important to consider as you try to embark on a new challenge or program. Both personally and professionally, changing behaviors and seeking new outcomes is inherently difficult. But why is it so...
by Justin P. Clark | Nov 21, 2014 | Fundraising, Messaging
As year-end giving quickly approaches, it is important to ensure that your online donation platform is being utilized most effectively. Below are four questions to consider when you’re evaluating content on your donor thank you autoresponder email. Are you actually...
by Justin P. Clark | Nov 14, 2014 | Audience Development, Fundraising, Messaging
This week John Haydon wrote a piece that discussed how using certain types statistics in your fundraising appeal can be detrimental to your development efforts. Haydon’s article is an excellent read. For many small nonprofits creating compelling statistics can be a...
by Justin P. Clark | Oct 10, 2014 | Fundraising, Messaging
As we move into autumn, many nonprofit organizations are wrapping up their active/outside fundraising events. In many parts of the country, local parks are jammed with charities rallying their participants before winter weather hits. Many of these events will provide...