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Whether your upcoming fundraising campaign is meant to commemorate a holiday, prepare for an upcoming political election, or complete a specific project for your nonprofit, it is likely an integral part of achieving your mission. And while the fundraising campaigns of old depended largely on donations by cash and check, nonprofits now depend on all […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the FREE industry paper, The Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Technology Landscape: An Overview of Leading Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software Platforms and Their Functionality, by Cathexis Partners. The nonprofit sector has been busy lately with national campaigns, days of action, large-scale fundraising, and online petitions. As the political climates nationally and […]
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Finding new donors is one of the most important ongoing efforts for any nonprofit. Strengthening your community and raising more money are vital to your ongoing success and pursuing your mission. But where can you find these new donors? Whether you’re a small-town or multi-chapter national nonprofit, you need to be able to engage with […]
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by Daniella Dowiak, Account Manager, Cathexis Partners& Christina Relacion, Account Manager, Cathexis Partners Summer is just now officially coming to an end, and we’re already talking about end of year fundraising? You bet! End of year is one of the most active fundraising seasons, and it takes planning and effort to make the most of […]
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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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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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Text-to-give is an incredibly forward-thinking fundraising idea. Because the majority of the country owns smart phones, text-to-give is effective for almost everyone, from your average donors, to your younger audiences, to your tech-savvy supporters, and more. For example, it is a perfect fundraising idea for schools because of “those dang kids and their technology.” There […]
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For many nonprofits, the role of “proprietary events” is the largest piece in their development pie chart. But, what happens when that piece keeps getting smaller and the cost outweighs the return? Some nonprofits in this position feel like they have to stay with the status quo no matter what the cost — after all, […]
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Peer-to-peer fundraising is all about engaging supporters to raise funds from their own networks on your nonprofit’s behalf. There’s nothing like it for tapping your supporters to extend your fundraising reach. But, running a peer-to-peer (p2p) fundraising campaign or event can be challenging. How do you increase revenue? Engage participants? Choose the right peer-to-peer software […]
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Picture this: You spend hours engaging and cultivating a new donor, and you’re thrilled when the donation finally comes in. After sending out a personalized thank-you note, you take some time to pat yourself on the back. You’ve built a relationship with this donor, and you should be proud. But when they don’t donate again […]