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The giving that gives back to you! Indulge in new experiences and create memories, while helping others. Your participation in our auction, and any donations given, will raise funds toward our mission and funding need. On average, it takes $250 to provide a one-time service to end food and clothing insecurities, or cover the cost of youth sports, music or STEM registration and fees, and other relief for one participant. Each $250 raised guarantees provision for someone's needs, or development, through one of HERB's program services. $500 provides program services for two (2) people in need $1,250 provides program services for five (5) people in need $2,000 provides program services for eight (8) people in need $5,000 provides program services for twenty (20) people in need Auction Page: herb.betterworld.org Website: herbnonprofit.org Campaign: givesendgo.com/GCAX5 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g3hWsxF6

I have a question for you fundraisers and charity marketers. I am seeking to understand your needs better when it comes to websites as that is my focus. So my question is; as fundraisers or marketers, what is the one change you would make to your website if you could wave a magic wand?

Here are some great video ideas for nonprofits: 1. Awareness - tell them what you do 2. Impact - Show how your organization is impacting the community. This can be done with a testimonial or a video showcasing a community project or event. 3. Educational - is there a growing statistic or issue that is effecting your community that your organization is trying to address. Educated your audience more about the issues and how you are looking to solve them. 4. Campaign Updates - show the progress or a fundraising effort or a donation drive that your organization is doing. Be sure to share the goal and how much more is needed to reach your goal.

Here’s a simple way I like to think about donor engagement … it’s a lot like dating. 1. First comes attraction – something about you attracts them, a conversation, an ad, a social media post.   2. Then comes the first date – they research you, see if there is a fit, then they decide if they want to engage.   3. You’re now dating – they’re now interested, they may have donated a few times, they may have come to a few events, they tell their friends about you.   4. You’re now in a long-term relationship – they’re invested in you, they fundraise for you, they donate regularly, they volunteer, they are open to leaving a bequest.   It may sound too simple, but so often we overcomplicate things. For the full blog post, see below. https://lnkd.in/eGkZ7CZB

Has the idea of running a fundraiser with your workplace ever crossed your mind? We have created a fundraising guide to help you get started in planning and executing a fundraiser for charity. Businesses have a unique advantage when it comes to hosting funraisers. - It's easier to get more people involved - It's great for team building - Businesses have more money than individuals, so fundraisers can be much more impactful for your chosen charity. Reach out today if you have any fundraising ideas, we would love to help make it a reality. 🙌

"𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗢 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝘆𝗼𝘂" - 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘆 No one "gives" money to non profits. Your (best fit) donors are backing your organisation because they believe you can - use their resources to make the changes they want to see in the world. Jim posts extensively about how and why fundraisers need to be "philanthropic facilitators" - rather than "gift getters". In other words: 📌 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀. And focus on showing donors how your charity converts their resources into impact. ➡️ 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 😀

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. Charities, when you impose outdated beliefs onto your fundraisers - you kill your own fundraising success. ❌ If you believe, you need to hunt donors down so you can extract cash out of them - you make your fundraising incredibly hard work and ineffective.  Because when you treat people like prey - they then act like it (they run and hide from you). ✔️ If you believe there is a community of people out there who share your vision - and your job is to invite them on a mission to achieve it.  Then you're already hundred times more attractive and much more likely to grow both your donor base and fundraising staff. 📌  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴. 😀

Did you know that 10 out of the 22 laptops Edustipend is giving away will automatically go to participants in the REFERRAL Contest? Here’s your chance to win! Follow the steps below: 1. Create: Visit https://lnkd.in/dw4pEspE to create your personalized unique referral link. 2. Share: Distribute your unique link with friends, family, and your network to encourage donations on your behalf. 3. Win: The top 10 referrers by total amount donated and number of referrals will win a laptop automatically. IMPORTANT: - No amount is too small to be donated. - You need at least N50,000 in TOTAL donations from your referrals to qualify for a laptop. - Track your referral progress and compare it with others on the leaderboard. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via DM or in the comments. #EdustipendAtTwo #SupportALearner In Your Service, The Edustipend Team ❤️

What’s the perfect balance between frugality and investing? How much should you spend on video? ➡️DIY video will cost several hundred dollars in equipment and personnel time ➡️Hiring a professional could cost from $500 to a few thousand dollars ➡️Use historical data to determine what the video will be WORTH to your org. Example: Historically, one out of every hundred people exposed to your organization will donate, and the average lifetime donation is $100. 2000 video views = $2,000 #missiondrivenmarketing #catholic #communication

While I wouldn't call it "selling" necessarily, here are three key learnings from sales that translate beautifully to fundraising: 1. Focus on Value, Not Price: In sales, the emphasis is on how the product benefits the customer. Similarly, highlight the impact your organization has on the causes donors care about. Show them the tangible results their contribution creates, not just your budget needs. 2. Build Relationships, Not Transactions: Top salespeople prioritize understanding client needs. The same goes for fundraising. Seek to understand your donors' passions and tailor your approach accordingly. Building trust and a lasting connection fosters long-term giving. 3. Active Listening is Key: Great salespeople are excellent listeners. Apply this to fundraising conversations. Pay attention to donor concerns and aspirations. Their input will help refine your message and inspire more meaningful donations. By adopting these "philanthropic facilitator" principles, we can move beyond "asking" and create a space where donors feel empowered to make a difference through your organization. If only had known this in my days of nonprofit leadership and fundraising. Michelle Benson