Crowdfunding is a fundraising strategy where a nonprofit organization asks a large number of people to each donate a small amount of money to its campaign. This cost-effective strategy has many benefits, allowing nonprofits to raise funds faster while spreading the word to more individuals about their cause. You can even implement crowdfunding into your […] The post Nonprofit Crowdfunding Campaigns: 5 Digital Marketing Tips appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Picture this: A new supporter has landed on your nonprofit’s website. Eager to learn more about your cause, they scroll through your homepage and discover that they want to support your mission. However, after searching tirelessly through your website, they’re unable to find your donation page and click away to support another organization instead. Your […] The post 3 Tips to Increase Traffic to Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Tons of nonprofits host peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, and many organizations collect a substantial percentage of their annual revenue through these events. In order to see the types of results that they do, P2P fundraising groups typically put a lot of time and effort into developing their marketing presence beforehand. And today, an increasing number of […] The post Exploring Matching Gift Web Strategies at Top P2P Events appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Job descriptions are formal, written statements that identify the duties, responsibilities, and competencies required to perform a particular role. While this definition is accurate, it fails to capture the far-reaching impact job descriptions have on attracting and retaining talent and building a successful organization. Well-crafted job descriptions play a central role in almost all aspects […] The post Job Descriptions: Their Impact and Value appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Engaging young kids in a school fundraiser requires creativity, and what’s a better attention-getter than tasty snacks? When thinking through your fundraising options, choose a strategy that will get your students, their parents, and their social circles excited about raising money for your school. Food fundraisers are a delicious way to start! We’ll look at […] The post Tasty Food Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money for Schools appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

When planned and executed well, capital campaigns fund major expansions and investments that allow your nonprofit to reach the next level of impact. But what if now’s not the time for a multimillion-dollar campaign or you don’t have a need for a massive new investment? The scale of traditional capital campaigns is a limiting factor […] The post What’s a Mini Capital Campaign and Why Conduct One? appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Corporate philanthropy is an ever-growing trend across just about every business industry. More and more companies are getting involved in order to better engage with their employees, elevate their brand reputations, and make an overall positive impact on the world around them. If that sounds like you, you might be interested in learning more about […] The post How to Start a Corporate Giving Program: Steps for Companies appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Most nonprofits receive funding from a variety of sources, including grants, investments, event revenue, and corporate sponsorships. But the bulk of nonprofit revenue comes from individual donations, which is why your organization likely spends more time working to bring in these contributions than any other type of funding. Supporters are most likely to donate when […] The post 4 Best Practices for Nonprofit Donor Communication appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Do-it-yourself (DIY) campaigns are one of the fastest-growing types of peer-to-peer fundraisers. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes are empowering their donors to create customized campaigns and “Fundraise Your Way!” This form of peer-to-peer fundraising has been around for quite a while and is known by a few other terms as well: supporter-driven campaigns, occasion […] The post 4 DIY Fundraising Ideas to Boost Participation & Donations appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more

Imagine you’re running a crowdfunding campaign for your organization. Your fundraising team is super excited about the prospect of raising a large sum of money for your cause. However, the campaign isn’t going as well as you had hoped. People are having trouble finding the crowdfunding page on your website, and thus, you’re struggling to […] The post The Microsoft Ad Grant Program: All Your Questions Answered appeared first on Crowd101 ..read more