You wouldn’t host a fundraising event without creating a plan first, right? You’d need time to find a venue, secure volunteers, finalize your budget, and send out invitations. The same rules apply to crowdfunding— you must spend ample time preparing to succeed. So, before you press “post” for your digital campaign, there are a few essential […]
Millie Spotlight | Make the Most of Employee Giving
/in Corporate Giving, Software and Tech /by Crowd101Did you know that each year, approximately $5 billion is raised by nonprofit causes through workplace giving? And yet an additional $4 to $7 billion in matching gift funds alone go unclaimed on an annual basis? This is according to top corporate giving statistics—which just goes to show the importance of equipping your team with […]
Engaging Gen Z with Text-to-Give: Tailoring Your Approach
/in Fundraising Ideas /by Crowd101Your nonprofit is always on the lookout for ways to expand your pool of loyal supporters. You might have millennials and older generations’ support, but have you considered tapping into the power of Generation Z and welcoming the newest generation of change-makers into your community? Gen Z, with their digital savviness and passion for change, […]
Nailing the Pre-Launch: 5 Crowdfunding Prerequisites
/in Crowd Campaigns, Crowdfund Marketing, Crowdfunding Resources /by Crowd101You wouldn’t host a fundraising event without creating a plan first, right? You’d need time to find a venue, secure volunteers, finalize your budget, and send out invitations. The same rules apply to crowdfunding— you must spend ample time preparing to succeed. So, before you press “post” for your digital campaign, there are a few essential […]
3 Tips to Boost Fraternity and Sorority Philanthropy Success
/in Fundraising Ideas, Other /by Crowd101Sororities and fraternities, like all other tax-exempt organizations, rely on community support to make their fundraisers thrive. As a fraternity or sorority chapter leader, financial best practices should be a top priority to properly manage your philanthropy efforts. Hosting a successful sorority or fraternity fundraiser on behalf of a national philanthropic partner is often easier said […]
7 Best Practices for Soliciting Auction Items Successfully
/in Events /by Crowd101So you’ve decided to host an auction. An exciting event like this for your school or nonprofit is a time-tested way to engage your guests and bring in fundraising revenue. And as you’re also probably realizing, auctions involve a lot of planning. One of the most complex planning aspects is the item solicitation. That’s why we’ve […]