Crowdfunding dates back to the summer of 1885 when The New York World newspaper ran an advertisement encouraging Americans to help fund the assembly of the Statue of Liberty. Since then, it has evolved to help nonprofits, startups, researchers, educators, and individuals alike raise approximately $17.2 billion yearly in North America, with projections for the market to reach $300 billion by […]

If a picture is worth a thousand words, your nonprofit’s Instagram account is a storytelling goldmine.  Instagram is one of the fastest-growing and highly engaged social media platforms, celebrating its 12th birthday in 2022. Learn how to capitalize on the latest Instagram features to engage donors on the 7th most visited website in the world. […]

When people think of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is typically the first thing that comes to mind. That’s understandable considering Bitcoin makes up about 60% of the cryptocurrency marketplace. However, it’s far from the only coin in the game. Any non-Bitcoin currency is referred to as an alternative coin, or “altcoin.” Ethereum, the most commonly used altcoin, has emerged as the […]

Does giving really make you happy? A series of studies found that neurons in the portion of the brain associated with a sense of satisfaction start firing when a person chooses to donate money. These results are a fascinating reminder of the intrinsic motivation that many people share to make the world a better place. To help […]