Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Keeping your audience up to date with your fundraiser doesn't have to be difficult. Posting strategic reminders you can help keep your content fresh in their minds and timelines.Thursday, June 1, 2017
Discovering if different technologies work for advertising your non-profit can be difficult. However, there are methods for testing and communicating with your audience.Friday, January 27, 2017
Most nonprofit organizations are comfortable with fundraising and asking donors to donate their time and/or money. This is an art form that not all people possess and some are born with the gift of asking for gifts that go to a good cause.Friday, January 27, 2017
Your non-profit may not have the time, budget or talent to run a top-notch marketing campaign, but there are many other options that will create the impact you need to reach a large audience. If you have a board or brand ambassadors this is when you need to involve them in the marketing strategy.Thursday, December 8, 2016
Instagram definitely has some positive marketing benefits to help spread awareness and draw an audience to your cause/organization. It also may consist of a specific audience you have yet to tap into - as many people who frequently used this platform may not use the other social media sites as ofte....Friday, December 2, 2016
A great story versus a good story can make a difference and help to keep your donors and volunteers engaged. Your story has already been created, the goal is to tell it effectively enough to trigger a desire for your audience to give of themselves in some way.Thursday, November 24, 2016
We want your fundraising contest to be the best it can be and many of our current and past contest administrators have sent us feedback on how we can make contests better. Several changes have been made recently and we’re working hard to bring changes and features to contests in the near future.Tuesday, September 27, 2016
As a nonprofit organization, your mission statement represents who you are and what you stand for. It guides your daily activities and decisions, and shows the value of the good work you are doing every day. But does your community understand what your promise is in a short and easy to understand ph....Thursday, September 15, 2016
Our contests’ entry photos are not always professional photographs, but we want to share some tips that will help them take photos that could be print-worthy for calendar contests. A quality photo could mean more money raised.Friday, August 5, 2016
If you want your next big fundraising event to be a success, time is your biggest investment. Launching a fundraiser sounds easy enough to most, but there is a great deal of researching and planning that will give you the highest returns. Take time to look into what others are doing to promote their cause and more importantly, how. How are they reaching donors, how are they making an impactful plea, and how are they creating a buzz?
Here are a few things we have learned from other photo contest clients.
We are thriving in a digital world, but traditional advertising is far from dead. In fact, it can be most effective when paired with the digital world we all love. Postcards, print advertising, and flyers all make the list as effective promotional efforts. Pair them with email and social media posts and you will strike gold. Also, remember to drive people back to your online efforts in everything you do to create top-of-mind awareness!
We encourage you to tap into our marketing thoughts. Our staff is here to brainstorm, create, and design a plan that will launch your fundraiser to the next level. Contact us here!