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8 Social Media and Online Basics for Nonprofit Fundraising – Introduction to a Summer Series

Summer is finally here and many organizations are hard at work planning for the fall and final quarter’s marketing and nonprofit fundraising plans. While summer can generally be the slower period of the year, it’s an excellent time to take stock...

July 5, 2012 Read More

5 Areas of Interest for Nonprofit Fundraising from The Millennial Impact Report 2012

Last year I wrote about the 2011 Millennial Impact Report and how to apply the findings to nonprofit fundraising for this growing demographic. Millennial donors (aged 20-35), are a unique group that is technically savvy and socially connected. The null has...

June 19, 2012 Read More

5 Strategies to Growing Your Nonprofit Fundraising – A Kiva Story

I often write about online nonprofit fundraising concepts and platforms, each with its own unique focus and benefits but Kiva stands out from most. Kiva is a nonprofit organization and online giving platform with the mission to connect people, through lending,...

June 14, 2012 Read More

5 LinkedIn Tips for Nonprofit Fundraising Professionals

I have made a concerted effort to learn the many ways  nonprofit fundraising can benefit from the ever-changing world of social media. I have previously written pieces exploring how fundraising  professionals can better utilize all that Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest offer and today...

June 7, 2012 Read More

5 Things I Learned from AFP’s Fundraising Day 2012

Working within the professional fundraising sector and being a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter, I have come to truly appreciate attending AFP sponsored events. There was a time when I was hesitant about going –...

May 31, 2012 Read More

4 Tips for Effective Nonprofit Fundraising through Microfunding Programs

Several nonprofit fundraising subsectors have been affected by the economic downturn and have experienced inconsistent growth in fundraising revenue over the past year. According to the latest Blackbaud Index in the 3 month period ending March 2012, all but one of...

May 24, 2012 Read More

American Red Cross Launches First of Its Kind Digital Operations Centre

It truly is remarkable the impact that technology and social media has had on how we reach out, communicate, share information and engage supporters within the nonprofit fundraising sector. I have written about this impact extensively and specifically on how...

March 29, 2012 Read More

5 Tips to Effectively Use Pinterest for Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement

Social media is always evolving and determining which new platform will advance nonprofit fundraising and engagement efforts can be intimidating for nonprofits. Each represents a unique approach and it’s a little daunting deciding what to incorporate into existing online marketing strategies and what...

March 20, 2012 Read More

4 Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Fundraising Email Program

Having worked within the  nonprofit fundraising sector for over 17 years, I have seen firsthand the impact emerging technologies have had on our business processes and strategies. Technology has vastly changed how we communicate, engage and ultimately raise funds. Although traditional...

February 21, 2012 Read More

3 Tips for Using Social Media to Engage Supporters and Optimize Nonprofit Fundraising

The impact of social media on nonprofits is extensive as it not only increases the nonprofit’s reach and opportunities for engagement but it also is very accessible regardless of size or budget of the nonprofit. Of course, the ultimate goal...

February 16, 2012 Read More

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