#nonprofitfundraising

Are you struggling to find new donors? Or ways to reach a new audience?

Spreading the word about your nonprofit isn't just a task—it's the heartbeat of your mission. Good digital marketing is key to letting people know what your cause is all about, great digital marketing consistently attracts new donors by leveraging tools, platforms, and tactics available to nonprofit fundraisers to maximum effect.

Today Jena dives into digital marketing for nonprofits with Chris Barlow, Founder and Director of Beeline, keeping it simple as they dip into deep marketing principles and the power of active listening to gain, and retain, new supporters.  

Discover how listening plays into developing a catalyzing digital marketing strategy, from search ads to emails, and how you can harness the immense impact of active listening and authentic messaging for your organization.


We have a wide range of resources to support your digital strategy development, including these e-book downloads from Beeline:

📚How to Use Digital Marketing to Find New Donors:

https://yourbeeline.com/finding-donors/ 

📚Ad Grants for Nonprofits:

https://yourbeeline.com/guide-to-ad-grants/ 

📚Corporate Partners Attraction Kit:

https://yourbeeline.com/attracting-corporate-partners/ 

The Nonprofit Blog has useful guides and resources to assist, including:

📑11 Proven Digital Fundraising Strategies & Best Practices for Nonprofits

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/digital-fundraising 

📑9 Must-Have Nonprofit Marketing Materials for 2024

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-marketing-materials 

📑40 Digital Marketing Terms Every Nonprofit Marketer Should Know

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/40-digital-marketing-terms-every-nonprofit-marketer-should-know 

Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:

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The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

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Elevate Donor Retention with Experiential Fundraising

Ready to dive deep into experiential fundraising and its potential for redefining donor engagement and retention? Join Jena and Donorbox Fundraising Strategist, Brittan Stockert, to unpack the transformative power of creating memorable donor experiences. 

We explore the growing shift from traditional to experiential fundraising, understanding the changing donor landscape, and why making fundraising interesting is more crucial than ever. Learn how experiential fundraising builds authentic connections, transcends transactional interactions, and crafts experiences that resonate deeply with donors, ensuring their lasting loyalty.  Brittan shares insightful case studies, and explores how technology like Text-to-Give and Fundraising Goal-Meters can amplify your fundraising efforts. 

Whether you're grappling with declining donor engagement or looking for innovative ways to elevate your fundraising strategy, this episode is your guide to harnessing the power of experiential fundraising for enhanced donor retention and greater impact.


Don’t forget to access these resources to help you on your journey to change, including the excellent Nonprofit Blog with a variety of expert articles.  You can find this week’s inspirational (and practical) blog, and so much more, here:

📑Experiential Fundraising: What It Is & How to Use It

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/experiential-fundraising 

📑Donor Experience Brainstorming Worksheet

https://library.donorbox.org/donor-experience-brainstorming-worksheet/  

Plus we have a webinar to talk you through the full process of integrating experiential fundraising into your strategy, you can catch up with the recording on the Donorbox YouTube channel here:

🕸️Turn Donor Interactions to Impact with Experiential Fundraising: The Future of Nonprofit Fundraising (youtube.com) 

The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:

🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Facing a nonprofit storytelling content dilemma? 

Sharing powerful stories to illustrate mission impact can present tricky ethical decision-making for nonprofits.  In this episode, we dive into finding the delicate balance between impact and integrity that allows us to tell stories that uplift rather than exploit while inspiring action from donors.

Join Cara and Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at Memory Fox, for 20 minutes of sound, easy-to-implement advice and best practice using the science of storytelling to ensure ethical, inclusive, and respectful storytelling is central to your organization. 

Producing ethical nonprofit stories is all about connecting with your community and building on the trust relationship you have created with them.  By leveraging the science of storytelling, you can transform your impact narrative while maintaining integrity and respect for the people you serve,  empowering their voices through inclusivity.  Prioritizing ethical storytelling safeguards your organization’s reputation and shows you care about making a positive impact. It’s not just about the community—it’s about your organization’s integrity. 

We have a wide range of resources to support you in your ethical storytelling journey.  Memory Fox has recently released a report that digs deep into how to promote equity and inclusion through storytelling, you can download it here:

🔖2023 Ethical Storytelling Report: https://www.memoryfox.io/ethical-storytelling/ 

💻Or catch up with their “Narratives With Integrity Series” December 2023 panel discussion here: https://www.memoryfox.io/ethical-storytelling-panel/ 
Don’t forget to sign up for the next panel discussion on March 13, 2024.

The Nonprofit Blog also has 2 excellent resources to assist:

📑The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Storytelling (30+ Tips)

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-storytelling-guide  

📑How Storytelling Increases Trust in Your Nonprofit

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-storytelling  

Plus you can access 3 Donorbox webinars featuring nonprofit storytelling to help build a strong, ethical foundation for your organization’s  program:

💻Donorbox Webinar 'Story Telling' to Build Your Nonprofit's Charisma and Impact | Donorbox 

Webinar  

💻Ask Us Anything  Ask Us Anything: Do Stories Really Raise More Year-End Funds?  

💻6 Types of Stories Nonprofits Should be Telling on Social Media | Donorbox Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2X8zfOixgg&list=PLKmtT4hz3Ih5tfxyDUW0jnpOfLPOStBpq&index=47   

It’s that time of year again!  So, are you going to procrastinate, panic, or perfect your year-end giving campaign? 

30% of all donations are made in December!  As enticing as that sounds to any nonprofit fundraiser, it also means having your campaign ducks lined up and ready to go long before November rolls around and Giving Season gets into gear.

For all nonprofits, year-end campaigning is a crucial opportunity to raise funds, engage supporters, and increase awareness for their mission.  Join Cara and Jena for tried and tested tips, plus fresh thinking and new tactics to keep your campaign momentum and your donations ticking upward, from Giving Tuesday to the last (very busy) day of the year! 

If we have inspired you to get ahead of the curve you can join Cara’s Masterclass: 30 Days to Your Year-End Campaign course with our special podcast 15% discount, using the promo code PODCAST to register.   This offer is valid until the course begins at 1 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, September 26.
 
Find out more from Cara in the episode, or register here:
https://academy.donorbox.org/ 

If you are interested in making this your best year-end campaign to date, don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success:

🧭Getting You Ready for Giving Season [With a 3-Step Roadmap]:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-season  

🧭6 Helpful Tips for Nonprofit Giving Season:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/fundraising-season   

🧭How to Write a Powerful Year-End Giving Letter (with Samples):

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/year-end-giving-letter  

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_77

Are you unsure about crypto and stock donations and how they can benefit your organization?

Spend just 20 minutes with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block, and gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.

Today's donors are looking for modern and diverse ways to give. Alex and Cara discuss the benefits of accepting cryptocurrency and stock donations, which can attract new audiences and potential supporters. With the convenience of online giving, these types of donations are gaining popularity and can significantly boost your fundraising efforts.

If you want to bring your non-profit into the future, accepting cryptocurrency and stock donations is a great step.  If you are interested in learning more about this topic (and you should be!) follow the link below and join Alex and Donorbox Product Manager Zarq Iqbal at our upcoming free webinar.

Crypto & Stock Giving 101: The Benefits for Nonprofits & Donors

September 7, 2023 14:00ET

Register for this free webinar today so you don’t miss out on learning about this powerful way of giving and the effective integration that will help you manage it.↓

https://webinars.donorbox.org/w/crypto-stock-donations

Don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success:

🪙Donorbox & The Giving Block: Accept Crypto and Stock Donations with a Seamless Integration:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donorbox-the-giving-block-integration 

🪙The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Crypto Donations:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donorbox-guide-to-crypto-donations  

🪙How to Accept Stock Donations | The Donorbox Guide:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/accept-stock-donations-donorbox 

Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_77

🎙️Finding the line between nonprofit advocacy and political action can be tricky!⚖️  

Discover how to navigate the sometimes blurred line between sharing the value of your mission and actively lobbying to influence legislation. 

Join Jena and Lindsey Baker Bower to learn about the importance of nonprofit advocacy and how it can potentially affect your tax exemption status if it crosses the line into political action. From the difference between advocacy and lobbying to covering legal and ethical aspects of nonprofit advocacy, we unpack best practices and strategies to achieve your organization’s goals, plus tips on how to measure impact, and examples of successful advocacy campaigns.

Marketing Content Writer at Donorbox, educator, and nonprofit professional Lindsey has years of experience helping arts nonprofits with their fundraising messaging and strategy.  Her blog on nonprofit advocacy and other invaluable fundraising guides and resources can be found on our excellent Nonprofit Blog, including these to set you up for advocacy success:

🙏Understanding Nonprofit Advocacy – A Comprehensive Guide [with Examples]:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-advocacy 

🙏How to Set and Meet Fundraising Goals the Smart Way (+13 Tips):

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/set-and-meet-fundraising-goals 

Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_76

Refresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies in just 6 minutes!

Join Cara for four foundational learnings to retain the donors you’ve worked so hard to gain.  The busiest time of the year is on its way, so before we’re swamped with year-end strategies, appeals, and campaigns, take a moment to refresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies.

Heading into Giving Season knowing your loyal donors are there to support your mission can take a lot of pressure off meeting your fundraising goals. With donor acquisition and retention rates continuing to shrink, focusing on nurturing your donor relationships is essential for year-end success.  Touching on the key learnings from our most popular episodes, Cara unpacks 4 learnings that will help you hit the ground running as Giving Season approaches.

Don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for retention and stewarding success:

🙏Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Support:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardship 

🙏8 Donor Metrics to Improve Donor Stewardship & Fundraising:

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-metrics 

🙏34 Heartening Thank-You Messages to Church Members for Support

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-messages-church-members-support 

🙏20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitude

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-for-donation-quotes 

🙏Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Support

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardship

Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/

📨How quickly do you thank your supporters for their generosity? Within 24 hours? After 48?⏳

What happens when you treat your valuable, hard-won supporters like a number? 

Short answer, nothing good. 

Today, generic platitudes just don’t cut it! Prompt and personalized acknowledgment of a donation with a receipt and a heartfelt note can be the beginning of a long and fruitful donor relationship. It’s not only polite, it’s also smart stewardship that will save you money and boost donor retention!

Join Cara and Jena for 6 top tips to make effective donor acknowledgments part of your daily routine, and avoid mistakes that can cost your organization goodwill and repeat donations. From timing to personalized messaging, there are tactics and tools to make acknowledgments work harder for your cause.

If you are ready to unravel the secrets behind crafting acknowledgment letters that leave a lasting impact and forge stronger connections with your valued donors join us for our upcoming webinar: 

"Donor Acknowledgements: How to Make Them Memorable and Meaningful"

When: July 26, 2023 15:00ET

🌟 Book your seat here:  Donor Acknowledgments: How to Make Them Memorable and Meaningful  

The Nonprofit Blog is a great source of information, including these 3 top ways to manage your Donor Acknowledgements:

🙏34 Heartening Thank-You Messages to Church Members for Support

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-messages-church-members-support 

🙏20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitude

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-for-donation-quotes 

🙏Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Support

https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardship

Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/

Are you ready to shake up your annual report to showcase your impact and win over donors? 📈

Today we declutter the path to effective annual reporting! Sharing tips and tricks on how to craft a compelling annual report that will boost your organization’s donor retention, transparency, and credibility. 

Cara and Jena discuss techniques to confidently navigate the complexity of nonprofit annual reporting.  You'll discover why annual reports are a vital part of your communication strategy, how to tell stories that inspire your supporters, and what to include in your financial statements. 

Don't miss this opportunity to make your annual report a powerful tool for your nonprofit!  In addition to the inside track we also have 2 comprehensive guides to keep you on course: 

• Step-By-Step Guide To Writing An Effective Nonprofit Annual Report. https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/step-by-step-annual-report  
• Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Annual Report | Tips & Best Practices 
• https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-annual-report-tips 

Plus our awesome free downloadable to keep your fundraising cycle front and center:

• The 5 A’s of Awesome Fundraising: https://poweredby.donorbox.org/podcast-five-as-of-awesome-fundraising/

Find out more about how to maximize your organization’s fundraising and reach your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with our Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops here:
email academy@donorbox.org 

The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:

🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   

🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 

🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   

🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    

Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    

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