Posts Tagged ‘Technology’

How Tracking the Right Metrics Can Help Projects Succeed

Stephen | Saturday, September 5th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Nonprofits are constantly challenged to accomplish large goals with limited resources. As a result many organizations become so focused on the day-to-day operations that they fail to collect the relevant data to substantiate their successes. Organizations generally fall into two broad catagories, those that collect and supply every data point possible to funders, and those that offer none or too

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New Strategies in Fund Development

Stephen | Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 | No Comments »

There is a formula that nonprofit organizations have used for many years to raise money. This strategy consists of making regular phone calls to tried and true donors, putting on $300 a plate dinner galas that include silent auctions, direct mailing to large lists of people that have supported the organization in the past, and/or producing events based on cycling,

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Four Tips To Raise More Money Online

Stephen | Friday, August 21st, 2009 | No Comments »

Many nonprofits find that their online fundraising is not as successful as they would like it to be. If your online contributions are anemic maybe it’s that your appeal isn’t as appealing as it could be, or maybe people just don’t know your asking. People visit your website to find out more about you, your mission, and how their contribution

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Five Things to Consider in any Email Campaign

Stephen | Thursday, August 20th, 2009 | No Comments »

Everyday people recieve e-mails, phone calls, and direct mailers asking them to give, or do, something. How do you get noticed in a noisy world? Below are five easy, but vitally important things, to consider before you hit the send button on your latest marketing masterpiece.

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Small nonprofit uses ‘crowdsourcing’ to attract philanthropy

Stephen | Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

From the Daily Tell – ARTICLE BY PETER KROWIAK ON AUGUST – 17 – 2009 When it comes to raising money, smaller nonprofits may find it difficult to attract philanthropy. However, some may find that technology can be a great equalizer. That was the case with Critical Exposure, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that has only four staff members. Though it

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