We began this series with strategies for identifying prospective corporate partners to amplify your resources and advance your mission. In part two, we discussed how to ensure a successful first meeting with a potential corporate partner and follow up after the initial conversation. Now, let’s focus on how to close the deal and turn your prospects into long-term partners.
Why nonprofits should care about NFTs – Part I
NFTs have created a wealth of opportunities for cause marketing over the last year and continue to gain ground. For many mission-driven organizations, a single gift of an NFT from a major brand to re-sell as a fundraiser can be a game-changer. We’re seeing innovative social impact partnerships capitalize on the NFT trend in three main ways: auctions, charitable investments and direct donations. Take a look at these stand-outs.
Major shifts in peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising raise big questions
If we’ve learned anything from the last two years, a key to success is the ability to change strategies quickly when circumstances require. Nowhere was that more evident than with events pivoting from in person to digital. Even though we can meet in person and have personal connections again, the virtual scene is here to stay.
We see four key questions popping up from social impact pros in the P2P space. Take a look at our answers.
Data-Driven Fundraising Activation Tips for a Best in Class Cause Campaign
Best in Class survey participants ranked raising funds as the No. 1 impact of Best in Class Cause Campaigns. These fundraising strategies are the most popular.
Three Tips to Create a Stellar #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign
Last week, GivingTuesday announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity set to take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to COVID-19.
This is an opportunity for nonprofits and companies to raise awareness and funds for causes they care about. To help, we pulled together three tips for both nonprofits and companies to help prepare your #GivingTuesdayNow campaigns. These strategies can help you multiply your impact, highlight the work you’re doing for the community, and go to market quickly.
Top Three Takeaways from the 2019 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference
For the fourth year, the For Momentum team joined hundreds of fundraising professionals from across the country in attending the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference in New Orleans. We reconnected with old friends, made new connections, learned a lot, and ate a few (ok, more than a few) beignets. We were reminded again this year that the fundraising landscape is as dynamic and fast-paced as the world we live in every day. Even so, with the right diagnostic methods and some dedicated professionals (+your volunteers!), there’s still plenty that non-profit organizations can do to keep up with the speed of change:
Get in The Game with Livestream Fundraising
The continued growth of live streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube has opened up new opportunities for fundraising. Video gaming and eSports have become a global phenomenon. Millennials and Gen Z spend a great deal of time watching or broadcasting livestreaming events. Gaming for Good provides a major avenue for astute nonprofits who are willing to venture beyond the familiar world of runs, walks and bike rides to engage younger donors and participants in new and innovative ways.
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.
Top Three Takeaways from the 2018 P2P Forum Conference
By: Giana Humphrey Last week, our team attended the annual Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference in Miami, Florida to network, engage, […]
Run a Nonprofit Organization Like a For-Profit Business
Thinking of starting a nonprofit organization in 2018? Or looking to strengthen your impact and your team? Justin Miller, CEO and Founder of CARE for AIDS suggests looking at your nonprofit through a for-profit lens.
