September 17, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Blackbaud, Fundraising, Nonprofit Data, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 1 comment
The peer-to-peer fundraising technology landscape is changing all the time. In the last year alone, new tools have come out (Arreva and Givehero to name just two), and mergers abound with GivGab acquiring Kimbia, OneCause acquiring Great Feats, Razoo rebranding as Mightycause, and just last week, Neon and Rallybound joined forces to become NeonOne. How […]
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What to Know about Facebook and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
December 6, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 1 comment
Social media is important to peer-to-peer fundraising, and Facebook remains a relatively popular social media platform today. Facebook fundraising, which allows you to leverage the Facebook platform for peer-to-peer fundraising, has a lot to offer nonprofits. But, it isn’t really a stand-alone peer-to-peer fundraising platform, and it has some downsides. So as you look for […]
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Design Capabilities to Look for in Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software
November 8, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
When you’re looking to purchase software to support your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, it’s important to consider the software’s design capabilities. Depending on your budget and your staff’s technical knowledge, you may want a peer-to-peer fundraising platform that offers easy-to-use templates, or you may want as much flexibility as possible to create your own designs. Here […]
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The Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Technology Landscape – 2018 Edition
September 17, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Blackbaud, Fundraising, Nonprofit Data, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 1 comment
The peer-to-peer fundraising technology landscape is changing all the time. In the last year alone, new tools have come out (Arreva and Givehero to name just two), and mergers abound with GivGab acquiring Kimbia, OneCause acquiring Great Feats, Razoo rebranding as Mightycause, and just last week, Neon and Rallybound joined forces to become NeonOne. How […]
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FREE Consulting and Other Can’t-Miss Opportunities at #bbcon2018
September 13, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Blackbaud, Events, Fundraising, Nonprofit Data, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
Blackbaud’s bbcon2018 is less than a month away, and there are a few opportunities I think you won’t want to miss: FREE consulting at bbcon2018. If you’d like help in any of the following areas, please sign up for a 1:1 consulting session with Cathexis Partners: Luminate CRM / Salesforce Luminate Online Marketing / Fundraising […]
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Top Picks for Fundraisers at 2018 AFP International and NTC Conferences in the Big Easy
March 20, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Events, Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
It seems like the Big Easy will be the center of the nonprofit universe this April with both AFP International Fundraising Conference and the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans. I won’t miss out on any of the fun: Cathexis Partners will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the events (booth #541 at NTC, and […]
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Why Peer-to-Peer Fundraising is on My Mind
February 21, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
I’m often thinking about peer-to-peer fundraising. That’s not too surprising, given my role leading a team that helps nonprofits use technology to raise funds and engage with constituents. But, it’s been on my mind even more than usual lately. I recently did a podcast on peer-to-peer fundraising with Successful Nonprofits. In the podcast, I had […]
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Creative Approaches to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
January 25, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 2 comments
This isn’t the first time I’ve written about creative approaches to peer-to-peer fundraising (and likely not the last). I typically try not to repeat subjects often, but I was recently asked by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (aka DMAW) to present the webinar Beyond the Event: Creative Approaches to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, and we continue […]
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The Info You Actually Need on Nonprofit Tech and Online Fundraising
January 11, 2018 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Last month, we sent a survey to our blog readers and others who have opted in to receive our content. Our goal was simple: as part of our commitment to serving the nonprofit sector, we want to make sure we’re providing content that you ACTUALLY NEED, not just providing what we THINK you need. We […]
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Nonprofit Tech Trends to Watch in 2018
December 12, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
I’m not going to make sweeping predictions about nonprofit technology for the upcoming year. (You can thank me later.) But, I do think it’s important to keep an eye on tech trends that may be worth trying for your own nonprofit’s online campaigns in 2018. That said, here’s my take on some nonprofit tech trends […]
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The Nonprofit’s Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
September 7, 2017 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
There’s simply nothing like the peer-to-peer (p2p) model for extending your fundraising reach. Whether it’s associated with a large event — like a walk-a-thon, or it’s year-round — like a tribute campaign, p2p fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. Some p2p fundraising campaigns and events […]
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