Entries by Jessica King

4 Ways to Win Donors’ Hearts with Nonprofit Storytelling

When it comes to marketing your nonprofit’s mission and connecting with donors on a deeper level, nothing is better than an engaging story. Your nonprofit storytelling needs to capture your audience’s attention, clearly explain the problem you’re facing, and empower supporters to be a part of the solution. Ultimately, it should inspire donations and other forms of […]

Making Your Case to Donors: Top 5 Tips to Increase Donations

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you know just how important donations are to your organization. You may receive funds in other ways, such as grants or sponsorships, but consistent donations will launch you toward your fundraising goals. Making your case to donors through presentations and one-on-one meetings is extremely effective because it allows you to start an […]

Top 10 Online Donation Tools That Help Nonprofits Raise More

Online donations are a growing source of revenue for nonprofits, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online. From small grassroots organizations to large international charities, nonprofits are turning to online donation tools to power their fundraising campaign plans and make it easier for donors to give. However, with so many donation tools […]

Charity Marketing: How to Spread Your Nonprofit’s Message

Nonprofits focus a majority of their resources on fulfilling their missions, but to gain those resources in the first place, charitable organizations need to improve their marketing. Through charity marketing, nonprofits can raise awareness of their cause, bring in new supporters, and earn the donations that fuel their initiatives. Of course, running a marketing campaign […]

Top Nonprofit Marketing Trends to Inform Your Strategy

The world of marketing, especially digital marketing, is constantly adapting to consumer preferences. That means that you cannot afford to structure your nonprofit’s strategy in a vacuum—you’ll need to keep pace with the changing landscape that the diverse world of marketing presents. As you build your strategy, you’ll need to keep that in mind as you plan to […]

Facebook Challenges: Social Media Fundraising for Nonprofits

Social media has proven to be an effective fundraising tool for nonprofits. Its popularity maximizes the online visibility of a nonprofit’s cause and reaches wider audiences than possible via other marketing channels. With Facebook, your nonprofit can take the power of social media a step further with a peer-to-peer initiative that raises funds and awareness […]

A Smart Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 18 Proven Strategies

Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes rely on volunteers to continue fulfilling their mission day after day. Whether they’re helping shelter animals find their forever homes or setting up fundraising events, volunteers provide their time and skills to amplify your organization’s impact. In its latest Value of Volunteer Time report, Independent Sector estimates that each U.S. volunteer’s hour […]