December 18, 2014
Scheduling Tweets to Maximize Your Social Media Presence
Scheduling tweets in advance helps nonprofits maintain a consistent social media presence without requiring staff to be online around the clock. This post covers the best tools and timing strategies for automating Twitter activity so your organization stays visible and engaged with supporters.
December 10, 2014
4 Ways Technology Will Boost Your Online Fundraising Efforts!
Technology is transforming nonprofit fundraising, making it easier to reach donors, process gifts, and track impact across channels. This post explores four ways organizations can leverage digital tools to expand their online fundraising capacity and connect with a wider pool of donors.
December 9, 2014
Kindful + Mailchimp: Seamless Integration for Email Marketing
Kindful and Mailchimp integrate to give nonprofits a seamless connection between their donor database and email marketing platform. The integration automatically syncs donor data so teams can send targeted, personalized campaigns without manual data exports or duplicate entry.
December 4, 2014
The Essential Twitter Tutorial for Your Nonprofit Social Media Campaign
Twitter can be a powerful tool for nonprofit social media campaigns, but only when used strategically. This tutorial covers the platform basics and best practices — from crafting compelling tweets to using hashtags effectively — so nonprofits can grow their audience and amplify their mission.
November 26, 2014
4 Last Minute Online Fundraising Strategies for #GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday campaigns don't require months of planning to succeed — even last-minute efforts can drive significant donations with the right tactics. These four online fundraising strategies help nonprofits mobilize their donor base quickly using email, social media, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
November 25, 2014
Segmenting Your Donor Population
Not all donors are the same, and treating them like they are leads to generic communication that fails to resonate. Segmenting your donor population by giving level, frequency, or interests allows you to send more relevant messages that improve retention and increase lifetime value.
November 21, 2014
30 Days of #GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday is one of the year's biggest fundraising opportunities, and a 30-day countdown plan helps nonprofits make the most of it. This post provides a day-by-day framework for building momentum, engaging supporters, and maximizing donations leading up to and through the campaign.
November 19, 2014
5 Steps To Planning An Effective Fundraising Campaign
A successful fundraising campaign requires clear goals, a compelling case for support, and a realistic communications plan. These five planning steps help nonprofits align their team, set measurable targets, and build momentum with donors before, during, and after a campaign launch.
November 11, 2014
5 Features Nonprofits Need in a Donor Database
Choosing the right donor database is one of the most consequential technology decisions a nonprofit makes. This post outlines five must-have features — from contact tracking to integrations — that help organizations manage relationships, streamline operations, and retain more donors over time.