Social Media Fundraising: 6 Strategies That Actually Work
Social media has become a powerhouse of communication, bringing organizations closer to their supporters and enabling more ways to spread awareness of their causes. However, social media’s role in the success of a nonprofit or school group need not stop there. Fundraising on social media is a great strategy to integrate into any organization’s fundraising… Read More »
Wedding Fundraising Ideas for a Cause
Weddings are one of the most memorable events that we share with our friends and family. And while wedding registries and gifts are still common, they are becoming less so as couples often live together before marriage or get married later in life after establishing a home of their own. This makes the momentous day… Read More »
Top Elementary School Jog-A-Thon Prizes and Ideas
A school jog-a-thon or fun run is one of the many crowdfunding ideas that can serve as a great fundraiser for elementary schools. It’s a fun activity that encourages students to get active. In an elementary school jog-a-thon, students fundraise by asking family and community members to donate based on how far they walk or… Read More »
Nonprofit Board Fundraising Strategies
Board members are a nonprofit’s most avid constituents. They support you in every aspect of your organization, and are expected to donate and fundraise as well. The goal of nonprofit board fundraising is for all of its members to give and help your organization grow. There are many ways that nonprofit board members can assist… Read More »
Choir Fundraisers: Best Fundraising Ideas for Choirs and Chorales
Looking for fundraising ideas for your choir or chorale? As an integral part of the community, choirs require support for the costs of hosting events, traveling, rehearsal space, and other necessary means to continue operating. We’ve compiled a list of the top fundraising ideas specifically tailored to choirs and choral groups. So read on if… Read More »
Nonprofit Website Security: Strategies for Success
When you think of online fraud and cybersecurity breaches, your nonprofit website is probably not the first target that comes to mind. However, nonprofit organizations typically store a lot of data that can be at risk for security breaches. While donor management and fundraising is a top priority for non-profit organizations, another important priority that… Read More »
GDPR Compliance: What Nonprofits Need to Know
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. The GDPR is a law on data protection and privacy for all individual citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area, which went into effect on May 25, 2018. GDPR Compliance protects the online privacy of citizens of the European Union without regard for where the… Read More »
Benefits of Open Source for Nonprofits
While a website is essential for a nonprofit organization to make its presence known, traditional website development methods can take a lot of time, resources, and money. Many organizations will outsource a developer or graphic designer to design their website and then a webmaster to continuously maintain and update it. If the work was done… Read More »
How to Use Printful with DoJiggy’s eCommerce Stores
Our Pro online nonprofit stores are integrated with Printful, the industry leader in on-demand custom printing services. This integration allows your school or organization to sell custom products without dealing with inventory, shipping, and the related guesswork. Custom Product Sales for Nonprofits Product sales are a fundraising staple for many nonprofits and schools. The concept… Read More »
Planning a Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser
Hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser is a unique fundraising idea that is plenty of fun for all those involved. Similar to walk-a-thons, a bowl-a-thon incorporates nonprofit crowdfunding to scale your fundraising efforts. Your organization benefits as bowlers create fundraising teams and compete to raise the most money for your cause. Benefits of Bowl-a-thon Fundraisers Bowl-a-thons make… Read More »
Dance-a-thon Fundraiser Ideas That Rock
A dance-a-thon fundraiser is a fun peer-to-peer crowdfunding event with great potential to raise money for nonprofit causes. Danceathons are great for kids and teens – and are especially popular with dance teams, gymnastics, and cheerleading squads. Read on to find out exactly how to organize a danceathon fundraiser that everyone will love. What is… Read More »
Better Nonprofit Merchandise Sales in 8 Easy Steps
While nonprofit fundraising traditionally comes from donations, grants, and proceeds from fundraising events, many groups have another easy option: creating an online store for their nonprofit. Nonprofit merchandise sales also help build your nonprofit brand. When your supporters wear or carry merchandise that displays your logo, it helps spread awareness about your nonprofit mission. Brand awareness… Read More »
Mastering The Art of the Fundraising Ask
Effective fundraising strategies are pivotal to the long-term sustainability of non-profit organizations. One of the pillars of a successful nonprofit fundraising strategy is having a committee that masters the fundraising ask. Sometimes this is referred to as the art of the fundraising ask among development professionals, as it is indeed an art form. While the… Read More »
Designing a School Website to Recruit Students
Designing a new school website? With access to a world full of information on the internet today, parents usually get an introduction to their child’s future through the school’s website, and the first impression makes all the difference. With all the work that goes behind the success of a school, make sure that your school… Read More »
How to Start A Nonprofit 501(c)3 Org. [10 Step Guide]
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Nonprofits start with impassioned people ready to make a difference. It only takes one passionate person to forge ahead and start a nonprofit or charitable organization. But, like any business, a lot of research and planning goes into starting a nonprofit organization. There are legal, accounting, and technical considerations as well as funding to consider.… Read More »
6 Strategies for Stewarding Your Major Donors
Every nonprofit knows that stewarding your major donors is the best way to ensure that your fundraising success continues into the future. It’s far easier to rely on existing relationships for support than it is to find new supporters every time you hold a fundraising campaign. But how can you make sure that you’re retaining… Read More »
Why Your Organization Needs Nonprofit CRM
Nonprofit CRM and donor management software promote growth, sustainability, and structure for a nonprofit organization seeking to take its goals to the next level. While utilizing spreadsheets, various apps, and websites to handle your events and fundraising campaigns can be a good starting point for an organization, there comes a point when it becomes unmanageable… Read More »
How to Create a Winning Signature Fundraising Event
Signature fundraising events are campaigns an organization is known for throughout the community and beyond. Heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS or The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life? Chances are that you have, as these are highly successful signature fundraisers. Creating a signature fundraising event can help build your organization’s brand, solidify… Read More »
Top Blogs of 2018 & Year-End Review
A theme is found in our top blogs of 2018 & year-end review. A common thread is the dynamism of communication. The focus of non-profit fundraising efforts continues to shift towards building relationships with constituents. Engaging with donors, volunteers, board members and sponsors became more of a priority. Successful nonprofit organizations are more interested in… Read More »
Tribute Gifts: The Ins and Outs of Tribute Giving
Tribute and honorary gifts can be a great way for nonprofit organizations and charities to raise funds while paying homage to the great memories of an individual. Such gifts can help an organization reach a significant amount of its goals because tribute gifts come from a strong belief in the organization’s mission on behalf of… Read More »
Case Study of Peer-to-Peer Success
Ride for A Reason is a Fundraising Bikeathon sponsored by the Claremont Middle School PTA benefiting seven public schools in Oakland. Their annual event over the last ten years has raised nearly $1,000,000. This community has shown its devotion each year through pledge forms and online donations. The committed PTA has given generously of their… Read More »
Establishing a Successful Nonprofit Monthly Giving Program
Does your nonprofit have a strong monthly giving or membership program? If not, you’re missing out! Establishing or boosting a nonprofit monthly giving program can provide much-needed recurring funding and positively impact your organization’s financial goals. Monthly giving programs provide consistent, year-round funding to meet overhead costs such as rent or mortgage, employee salaries, and… Read More »
How to Create a Unique Nonprofit Brand
If you are just starting a nonprofit, chances are you’re creating a logo, mission, and nonprofit website – but you may not be considering your nonprofit brand. After all, isn’t branding for businesses and corporations? If you’re focused on your nonprofit mission, branding may not be top of mind. But don’t forget, the nonprofit world… Read More »
Consignment Vacation Packages for Charity Auctions and Raffles
If your organization is planning a charity auction fundraiser, you know that procuring great auction items is a big part of the process. While getting donated items from local businesses is always great, there is another way to raise even more money in your fundraising auction. That is to provide unique or stellar items that… Read More »
Rocket Rally Time at Rutland Elementary School
School fundraising is the focus for PTO groups and schools in the fall. It is a great time for fundraising events as the leaves change, with the holiday season around the corner. One school in particular sends out rockets to rally their community for a color run. They used a video fundraising appeal for their… Read More »
Employ Templates for Affordable School Website Design
Summer is almost over and a new school year is coming just around the corner. A new school year is the perfect time to welcome a new look for your school or PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) website. The good news is creating a great school website is easier and more affordable than ever. School website… Read More »
DoJiggy Is Moving All Websites to Secure HTTPS Protocol
Google Chrome to Mark all HTTP sites as ‘Not Secure’ Starting in July 2018 Beginning in July 2018 with the release of Google Chrome 68, Chrome will begin flagging sites as not secure if they don’t use an SSL certificate on all pages. Currently, DoJiggy fundraising websites use an SSL certificate (which renders HTTPS pages)… Read More »
How to Create a Great Nonprofit Donor Experience
We hear more and more about the importance of the donor experience. What is it and does it really matter? Creating and nurturing a great donor experience is vital to the success of your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies. Following current research in the field and talking to your donors about their experience is vital. When asking donors… Read More »
SEO for Nonprofits: 6 Steps to Get Started
Search engine optimization (SEO) can sound intimidating to many nonprofit and development professionals. And do you really need to worry about SEO for nonprofits? With all the concerns of creating and maintaining a website, developing your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies, and focusing on your core mission, SEO can easily seem optional. But understanding how Nonprofit SEO works… Read More »
The Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation Website
DoJiggy announces the launch of our new non-profit website and hosting program with the Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation website. The Luke Arnold Memorial Scholarship Foundation was started by a closely-knit group of Luke’s friends to help keep his legacy alive. The Foundation’s mission is to carry on a friend’s legacy by giving back to… Read More »
