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 […]
This post was originally published on the Salesforce.org blog. Whether your nonprofit has a two-person team or a staff of 200 employees, every opportunity you take to improve your daily operations can make a difference in reaching your fundraising goals. The first step toward efficiency is consolidating your fundraising technology. An integration between your customer relationship […]
On February 24, Russia deployed its military into Ukraine. This unprovoked attack came after eight years of steady armed conflict between the two countries. In an aggressive attempt to overthrow Ukraine’s democratically elected government, Russia’s full-scale invasion has the potential to be the largest military action in Europe since World War II. What Does the Russian Invasion […]
To help you navigate the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits today, we reached out to Classy’s Leadership Council, an esteemed group of social sector executives, for their thoughts and advice on what to prioritize in 2022. Hear directly from a variety of leaders across the industry including, Erik Arnold, Global CTO of Tech for Social […]
If you opened this blog with absolutely no idea of what a non-fungible token (NFT) is, you’re not alone. NFT fundraising is only one piece of the larger cryptocurrency donations conversation. That’s why we’ve dedicated this post to help you understand how it all works and how to test the waters when you’re ready. NFTs are evolving from a far-reaching […]
The simplest, most cost-effective strategy to ensure the long-term financial health of your organization is prioritizing donor retention. Establish meaningful relationships with your supporters and set your team up for larger donations in the future with a cohesive donor stewardship plan. Below we outline five simple steps to elevate your donor stewardship strategy and offer […]
The data on cell phone usage is clear. Ninety-seven percent of Americans own a cellphone and 80% use text messaging. The prevalence of this communication channel makes it an easy choice for expanding donor stewardship; some donors might even prefer it. In fact, 85% percent of customers report favoring it over email or phone calls. […]
This is a great story about one of many athletes making an impact off the court.
After a long wait, the proceeds from the sales of the tee shirts helped to support a youth sports day in Ubon Thani.
The McArthur HS men’s basketball team will be the only team from outside the Midwest to play in this years 205 Tip Off Classic in Rockford, Illinois. Next week the Mustangs face some of the toughest high school competition in the region. Top prospects already abound with local talent attracting attention from DI and II […]