Archive for May 2015

As a system administrator of a small organization, you’re likely asked to build and distribute reports on a semi-regular basis. Ensuring that your reports are exported and emailed to the right people on the right day is time-consuming. What happens if you go on vacation? Do the reports get sent out? Or, do people need…

Like all of you in nonprofit marketing, I am always trying to become a better marketer. I won’t improve if I don’t use the resources at my disposal. One of my favourite resources is meet-ups. They are great networking tools and you can learn a ton. They have meet-ups for everything from business to crafts…

Donor stewardship, donor stewardship, donor stewardship. Sorry if I sound like a broken record (take a look at our blog, it’s all about donor stewardship), but developing solid relationships with your donors is your primary responsibility as a fundraiser. A key part of developing solid relationships is acknowledging donors contributions. Receipting is part of acknowledging…

Social media fundraising can be powerful. Social media gives your advocates a platform to spread your message. Plus, it’s a great way to reach millennials. One of the keys to reaching people on social media is building a large following. That can be pretty tough and requires a good understanding of how social media works.…

Everyone agrees that social media fundraising is beneficial. If utilized correctly, social media can help you mobilize supporters and meet your fundraising goals. Social media lets you leverage your network of supporters and gives them a medium to promote your cause. At Causeview, we’re all about helping you achieve your fundraising goals (whether that’s through…

Your non-profit website is often your first introduction to a potential donor. Usability will determine how long a donor stays on your site. It will also determine whether they donate. Most people won’t go out of their way to find the donate page. Instead, they’ll leave and move on to something else. That’s why usability…