For Momentum’s Cause Marketing Glossary goes well beyond providing a single cause marketing definition. Our newly This updated compilation of industry terminology offers professionals at all levels a quick glimpse into the ever-evolving world of cause marketing.
6 Pitfalls to Avoid on the Fundraising Trail
Now that Giving Tuesday, holiday, and year-end fundraising campaigns are in the rearview mirror, take a deep breath, congratulate yourself and your team and keep the pedal to the metal. But first, take a few minutes to read this list of fundraising pitfalls to avoid in 2019.
Cause Marketing 101: Creating Partnerships to Drive Social Impact
As companies look to be a force for good, they are becoming more strategic about their cause partnerships as they choose nonprofit partners who align with their social purpose. These partnerships have become an integral part of business strategy as well as an effective way to demonstrate the value a company has in strengthening the communities where they live, work and play.
New Job Posting: Business Development Manager Position
In today’s culture, consumers and employees expect companies to take a leadership role in solving important societal issues and improving […]
2019 CSR Trends Outlook
The excitement of kicking off a new year coupled with the spotlight on corporate social responsibility has most of us gleefully diving headfirst into our cause programs. Let’s pause for a moment and take a look at some of the new trends we will encounter in 2019.
2018 Cause Campaigns that Hit the Bullseye
By: Mollye Rhea As cause campaigns shift and adapt with new digital activations, in-store experiences, and even adopting AI technology, […]
2018 In Review: Five Cause Marketing Trends That Shaped Our Year
With the year winding to a close let’s glance back at the trends that helped define cause marketing in 2018. As companies embraced brand purpose to connect with consumers and employees, we saw brands taking stands, the rise of corporate disaster philanthropy, new employee engagement strategies, the continued growth of #GivingTuesday and traditional cause campaigns still going strong. These trends all made socially responsible efforts a winning proposition for companies, nonprofits, and the community.
Small Changes In Workplace Giving Programs Produce Big Results
Increasingly, employees demand options when it comes to giving time and money through the workplace. The Giving USA Special Report on the Evolution of Workplace Giving, recently released by the Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, cited a large body of research that led to three main conclusions about how employee engagement and workplace giving is evolving:
25 Buzzwords Cause Marketers Need to Know
When you meet with corporate partners it always beneficial to speak their language and show them that you fully understand their marketing landscape. We’ve taken some buzzwords straight from this year’s headlines and added others that have been around awhile but have taken on added importance in 2018.
Creative Holiday Cause Campaigns Bring Joy to Nonprofits, Corporate Partners, and Shoppers
Tis the season… for holiday fundraising campaigns. Nonprofits and their corporate partners come together to tap into the generosity of holiday shoppers by launching creative cause campaigns. They extend the reach of these campaigns by using digital and social media to connect with holiday shoppers who want the opportunity to do good while making their lists and checking them twice. This most wonderful time of year to give back features matching gifts, holiday themed products, employee engagement, and activations with local impact, all of which you should consider for your holiday fundraising campaign. Be sure to approach corporate partners with ideas tailored to their brand, keeping both their internal and external audiences in mind, and let them know exactly how their donations will be used and the overall impact of their generosity.
