June 19, 2017 / by Kyle Andrei / Fundraising / 0 comments
Over the past few years, more nonprofits have begun using SMS or text messaging in their communications toolbox, and for good reasons. While constituents without stable housing may lack a mailing address or reliable internet access, a mobile phone is always available. Organizations that work internationally find that in many parts of the world, communication […]
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10 Simple Things You Can Do to Improve Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
July 18, 2017 / by Daniella Dowiak / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
Peer-to-peer campaigns and events are a key part of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. For most fundraising professionals, this means finding the balance of growing peer-to-peer fundraising programs while working with limited resources. Here are 10 simple but impactful things you can do to improve your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events, no matter how large or […]
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How to Evaluate WordPress Plugins for Your Nonprofit’s Website
July 3, 2017 / by Jim Jasper / Fundraising, WordPress / 0 comments
If your nonprofit’s website is built on WordPress, at some point, you’ll likely want to install a Plugin. Plugins are sets of code that extend the functionality of WordPress. But, just as you needed to evaluate if your nonprofit was ready for WordPress before you built your nonprofit’s website on it, you’ll also need to […]
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[GUEST POST] Hold the LOLs: Texting Etiquette for Your Nonprofit
June 19, 2017 / by Kyle Andrei / Fundraising / 0 comments
Over the past few years, more nonprofits have begun using SMS or text messaging in their communications toolbox, and for good reasons. While constituents without stable housing may lack a mailing address or reliable internet access, a mobile phone is always available. Organizations that work internationally find that in many parts of the world, communication […]
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Definitions: Nonprofit Technology Terminology
June 12, 2017 / by Christina Relacion / Fundraising / 0 comments
Do you ever feel as if you’re swimming in a sea of nonprofit technology terms and you aren’t always sure what they mean? If so, you aren’t alone. At Cathexis Partners, we often have nonprofits ask us to define technical terms for them. And it makes sense — nonprofits are focused on their mission, […]
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WordPress for Nonprofit Websites: Is Your Organization Ready?
May 25, 2017 / by Jim Jasper / Fundraising, WordPress / 1 comment
You may be familiar with some of the benefits of using WordPress for nonprofit websites: It’s relatively inexpensive, easy to update, and offers a great deal of flexibility. But, is your nonprofit ready for WordPress? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to find out if WordPress may be right for your organization’s website: […]
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[GUEST POST] How Social Media Can Supercharge Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
May 9, 2017 / by Amy Van Wyngarden / Fundraising / 0 comments
How many Facebook friends do you have? And for how many of these friends do you have a current email address? It’s a safe bet your answer to the first question is a much higher number than your answer to the second question. This is a great illustration of why it’s so important to make […]
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[GUEST POST] Capitalizing on Mobile Fundraising: 4 Strategies for Nonprofits
April 25, 2017 / by Adam Weinger / Fundraising / 0 comments
For those of us who work with nonprofit organizations, the implications of a world in which everyone has a smartphone are huge. With such unprecedented internet access, the ability to donate to nonprofits is right in everyone’s pockets, every single day. So is your nonprofit ready and able to take advantage of mobile fundraising? There […]
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Selecting Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software: User Interface Capabilities to Consider
April 18, 2017 / by Christina Relacion / Fundraising / 0 comments
Choosing peer-to-peer fundraising software for your nonprofit requires thought and research. One important area to consider is the software’s user interface capabilities. People of all ages expect more these days from their online experience. As they participate in your peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign, they compare their online experience to that of other peer-to-peer events, […]
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Kickstart Your Constituent Engagement: Get to Know Your Audiences
April 6, 2017 / by Daniella Dowiak / Fundraising / 1 comment
As a nonprofit professional, you likely understand the importance of constituent engagement and sending regular communications to your constituents and donors to keep them informed. You may also know that to connect more deeply with constituents and donors, you should target various audiences with tailored messages that make those audiences feel closer to your nonprofit. […]
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Selecting Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software: Engagement Capabilities to Consider
March 29, 2017 / by Laura Higgins / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 1 comment
When selecting peer-to-peer fundraising software for your nonprofit, an important area to consider is the software’s engagement capabilities. Email marketing is a vital part of an organization’s multi-channel communication strategy, but it can be time-consuming to manage. Automating as much of this type of communication as possible frees your team to focus on other aspects […]
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