Meta’s changes to Facebook donation payments

In Facebook for Nonprofits news, Meta is changing the donation payment processor for Facebook fundraising. Starting on October 31, 2023, Facebook donations will be processed by PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF). This switch will usher in several other changes, including donation fees. There are two steps you need to take to keep your Facebook fundraising optimized. … Continue reading Meta’s changes to Facebook donation payments

3 Steps Towards Fundraising Success

Prioritizing long-term growth over short-term gains has never been humanity’s strong suit. Nonprofit organizations struggle with this issue as well, in large part due to the fact that many organizations are dealing with the real-life crises of the communities they serve. Investing in  strategic growth is a more arduous task than focusing solely on the … Continue reading 3 Steps Towards Fundraising Success

How the good, bad, and ugly emails help

Every content creator knows that the well of inspiration can run dry when you’re writing to support the same mission in every email. Or worse, you find yourself repeating the same themes, in the same way in campaign after campaign. One of the best ways to get out of this writing slump is to read … Continue reading How the good, bad, and ugly emails help

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Done Right

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful way to raise money for your nonprofit organization. It adds names to your donor base while allowing individual fundraisers to share your important mission with and connect you to their communities. In the current era of virtual events, peer-to-peer fundraising has taken on a new level of importance. Here are … Continue reading Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Done Right

Do donors a favor; create opportunities to give

During a meeting, one of our clients brandishes this sticky note, waving it around in victory. “A donor thanked us for asking for money!” The sticky note is paired with a check in response to the organization’s first print newsletter, which we suggested after continuously positive responses to a monthly email. The print newsletter included … Continue reading Do donors a favor; create opportunities to give

Get your social media ready for #GivingTuesday

We nonprofit professionals never pass down an opportunity to fundraise, nor should we! The global #GivingTuesday trend is a great opportunity to launch your year-end fundraising, but also to successfully leverage this movement you need to have your social media geared up and ready to rock once the Tuesday after Thanksgiving rolls around. Here’s a … Continue reading Get your social media ready for #GivingTuesday

Quick tips to get your Instagram and Facebook off the ground

  It’s no secret that nonprofit staff sometimes wear a lot of hats. We’re talking Kentucky-Derby-day variety of hats. We have spoken with many organizations whose digital presence (i.e. website, social media, SEO) falls on the shoulders of a team member whose role makes no mention of the words “marketing” or “digital strategy.” Fear not, … Continue reading Quick tips to get your Instagram and Facebook off the ground

5 social media tips for fundraisers

It’s no secret that many a nonprofits’ social media channel is controlled by someone whose job description makes little to no mention of “social marketing.” Social media often times falls upon the shoulders of fundraisers who may traditionally deal in hard copy, it may be a hodgepodge effort by whoever has a moment to spare, … Continue reading 5 social media tips for fundraisers