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And one of the - [4 Keys to Giving Event Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2020/06/4-keys-to-giving-event-fundraising/) - Giving event fundraising doesn't have to be hard! There's actually a formula for successful giving event fundraising. Learn how to make your participation in a giving event a smashing success! A giving event can be a fantastic opportunity for nonprofit organizations. The event's host puts their marketing might behind promoting the event, which means your - [GoFundMe Charity is Shutting Down, Here's What That Means for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2021/02/gofundme-charity-is-shutting-down-heres-what-that-means-for-nonprofits/) - GoFundMe Charity is permanently shutting down later this year. Here's what this means for nonprofits, and how GoFundMe Charity users can regain what they're losing. On February 10, 2021, GoFundMe announced that they are shuttering their nonprofit-specific fundraising platform. GoFundMe Charity was launched November 2019, and will permanently close on September 30, 2021. Understandably, that - [Fundraising Resources for All: The Mightycause Resource Center](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2020/09/fundraising-resources-for-all-the-mightycause-resource-center/) - Free fundraising resources, fundraising ideas, ebooks, webinars, and more are available in the Mightycause Resource Center! Learn more about what it offers. There are educational programs and professional organizations for nonprofit professionals all over the United States, but much of the training nonprofit workers get is scattershot. Especially if they work for small nonprofits. Employees - [Maximizing Donations During Year-End Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2024/10/maximizing-donations-during-year-end-giving/) - Boost your year-end giving efforts with expert tips to engage donors, increase donations, and maximize success during the holiday giving season. - [The Ultimate Nonprofit Fundraising Guide](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2024/07/nonprofit-fundraising-guide/) - Learn practical steps on how to grow your nonprofit and supercharge your fundraising efforts through Mightycause's Ultimate Nonprofit Fundraising Guide! - [Donor Retention Tips: End-of-Year](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/12/end-of-year-donor-retention/) - Donor retention tips to help you make the most of your year-end appeals "Donor retention" is one of the most heated topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. How do you keep donors engaged? And how do you ensure they'll donate again? What makes donors leave? It seems nonprofits are still figuring this out. According - [#GivingTuesday Video Tips](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/10/givingtuesday-video-tips/) - #GivingTuesday videos can make a huge difference in your campaign. But how do you create one? These tips will help you craft an amazing #GivingTuesday video - [HOW TO: Combine Passion With Purpose](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/how-to-combine-passion-with-purpose/) - 6 Steps to Live with Purposeful Abandon - [Choosing Your Giving Day Platform](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/07/choosing-your-giving-day-platform/) - Mightycause has been in crowdfunding game a long time, and we were one of the first platforms to host online giving days. But the giving day arena is getting a little crowded. There are a lot of giving day platforms to choose from, and it can feel overwhelming. What features are most important? What platform - [Nonprofit Donation Page Solutions for Every Budget](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/07/nonprofit-donation-page-solutions-for-every-budget/) - Your nonprofit donation page is the most important page on your website! Learn about Mightycause's embeddable nonprofit donation page options. - [NEW: Mightycause Announces Text-to-Give](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/06/new-mightycause-announces-text-to-give/) - Text-to-Give on Mightycause means supporting your nonprofit is as easy as sending a text message. Learn more about Text-to-Give in this post from Mightycause Charitable Foundation! - [Charity Golf Tournament Planning Tips](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/06/charity-golf-tournament-planning/) - Charity golf tournaments are major money-makers. They bring serious golfers and serious philanthropists together for a cause, and they can be absolute game-changers for nonprofits. And, as a bonus, they generally require less time and effort to plan than your average charity gala! But how does charity golf tournament planning work? Can you pull it - [Facebook Fundraising Hurts Nonprofits: How, Why, and What to Do About It, from Mightycause's CEO](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/04/facebook-fundraising-hurts-nonprofits-how-why-and-what-to-do-about-it-from-mightycauses-ceo/) - Facebook fundraising seems like a convenient, cost-effective choice for nonprofits. But the truth behind Facebook fundraising is much darker. - [NEW: Fundraising Event Registration & Ticketing on Mightycause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/03/new-fundraising-event-registration-ticketing-on-mightycause/) - Fundraising events are as diverse as the causes they benefit. On Mightycause, we've seen everything from marathons and 5ks, bicycle races, dance-offs, read-a-thons, galas, and beyond. The Mightycause platform is flexible enough to host any kind of event. We've built in options that allow you to customize your event so it operates the way you - [Beyond the PayPal Donate Button: Announcing New Mightycause Pricing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/04/beyond-the-paypal-donate-button-announcing-new-mightycause-pricing/) - Finding a nonprofit fundraising platform can be frighteningly similar to buying a car. Want pricing information? You've got to fill out a contact form and set up a call with a salesperson. Then you sit through an hour-long sales pitch, only to find out the platform is way out of your budget and doesn't have what - [20 Creative Event Fundraising Ideas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/02/20-creative-event-fundraising-ideas/) - Events that resonate with your supporters and community can be game-changers for nonprofit organizations. Events can bring in much-needed revenue, raise awareness of your cause, and help you build connections with donors, sponsors, and community partners. These 20 creative event fundraising ideas from the Mightycause team that will help you get inspired for planning your - [Get the Event Fundraising Handbook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/02/get-the-event-fundraising-handbook/) - Event fundraising season is almost here! Each spring, Mightycause sees walks, fun runs, 5ks, marathons, cycling events, hikes, and even mountain climbs for charity. Whether you host an annual fundraising event, or you're looking to host your first event, Mightycause's Event Fundraising Handbook has everything you need to plan your event. What's in the Event - [Announcing the Next Level of Event Fundraising with Mightycause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2019/01/announcing-the-next-level-of-event-fundraising-with-mightycause/) - Mightycause's team fundraising product has always been one of our most popular offerings. We've hosted thousands of team fundraisers on our platform -- and teams have raised millions of dollars for charitable causes. Our fundraising tool is the best in the market for fundraising events, and people joining together to fundraise for a cause. And - [Download the Mightycause End-of-Year Nonprofit Toolkit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2018/12/download-the-mightycause-end-of-year-nonprofit-toolkit/) - Nonprofit professionals can face tremendous pressure in December. While people in other sectors are enjoying holiday parties and taking time off to spend with their families, fundraisers work long hours, holidays and weekend to ensure that their nonprofit meets their financial goals. This is because so much charitable giving happens at the end of the year. - [Get the End-of-Year Fundraising Guide!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2018/12/end-of-year-fundraising-guide/) - End-of-year fundraising is a big deal. About a third of all charitable giving happens in the month of December, making this month a high-stakes time for nonprofit professionals. To help nonprofits start this pivotal month on the right foot, we've compiled a free downloadable end-of-year fundraising guide. Download the Guide End-of-Year Fundraising Guide Contents - [10 Creative School Fundraising Ideas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2018/10/10-creative-school-fundraising-ideas/) - Get the 10 best and most creative school fundraising ideas! Learn how to bring in donations and take your school fundraiser to the next level on Mightycause. - [Fundraising as a Team: Top 20 Team Fundraising Ideas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2018/09/fundraising-as-a-team-top-20-team-fundraising-ideas/) - Team fundraising ideas for every occasion. Rally a group together to support a cause with these fun, easy, and successful fundraising ideas. - [Mightycause Tops Mashable's List of Social Fundraising Platforms](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/mightycause-tops-mashables-list-of-social-fundraising-platforms/) - We were ecstatic to be featured on Geoff Livingston's post on social fundraising tools, published on Mashable just two days ago. - [6 Tips for Getting More Facebook Shares](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2017/04/6-tips-for-getting-more-facebook-shares/) - Here are a few quick tips to help boost the amount of shares you get on your page updates. - [Creating Smart Social Media Goals](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/11/creating-smart-social-media-goals/) - Creating social media goals that are specific is pretty straight forward. - [Five Things To Look For in Your Google Analytics](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2016/04/five-things-to-look-for-in-your-google-analytics/) - Margie Clayman offers five key things you should look for in your Google Analytics. - [5 Ways to Get Your NPO's Year Off to a Great Start](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/5-ways-to-get-your-npos-year-off-to-a-great-start/) - Margie Clayman offers 5 ways to make sure your NPO's year gets off on the right foot. - [Simple Ways To Engage Your Facebook Fans In Less Than 3 Minutes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/02/simple-ways-to-engage-your-facebook-fans-in-less-than-3-minutes/) - People engage with status updates differently than links, videos and photos. Here are a few ideas for getting more engagement with status updates - [The Biggest Key to Social Media Success: Don't Give Up](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/03/the-biggest-key-to-social-media-success-dont-give-up/) - The biggest mistake organizations make with social media is giving up too soon. Margie Clayman explains. - [Nine Words That Will Strengthen Your Nonprofit Messaging](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/nine-words-that-will-strengthen-your-nonprofit-messaging/) - Using these nine words will increase the likelihood that they'll do something, whether it's donating, volunteering, or simply sharing your campaign with their friends. - [Getting Started with Fundraising with Businesses](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/01/getting-started-with-fundraising-with-businesses/) - You can raise a lot of money from businesses if you can look beyond the corporate checkbook and instead focus on fundraisers involving customers and employees. - [The Fine Art of Persuasion](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/05/the-fine-art-of-persuasion/) - Margie Clayman discusses different approaches to persuading people to donate to your cause. - [What the heck is a Donor Advised Fund and why should I care?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/what-the-heck-is-a-donor-advised-fund-and-why-should-i-care/) - If you're like most nonprofits, you've probably never heard of a DAF (donor advised fund). But you do know how the Internet has changed everything about how people give money to nonprofits. The internet has changed how people research causes, stay in touch with their favorite nonprofits, and donate to nonprofits. Donor Advised Funds, like - [My 10 Best Cause Marketing Posts on Inspiring Generosity](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/01/my-10-best-cause-marketing-posts-on-inspiring-generosity/) - Here are my 10 favorite cause marketing posts on Inspiring Generosity. - [3 Cause Marketing Promotions I'm Longing to See Again](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/01/3-cause-marketing-promotions-im-longing-to-see-again/) - Here are three promotions that I think deserve an encore. - [5 Reasons You Should Rethink Your Charity Walk Plans](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2015/01/5-reasons-you-should-rethink-your-charity-walk-plans/) - Before doing a charity walk – or any other special event for that matter – weigh the following. - [My Three All-Time Favorite Cause Marketing Promotions](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/my-three-all-time-favorite-cause-marketing-promotions/) - It's a great chance to review past campaigns and see all the wonderful promotions I've written about through the years. - [How Sharing Happened Around the World in 2014 [Infographic]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/how-sharing-happened-around-the-world-in-2014-infographic/) - Understand how and what type of content people around the world shared on social media. - [The Hot Holiday Fundraiser This Season? Hashtags.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/the-hot-holiday-fundraiser-this-season-hashtags/) - Tips for running a hashtag fundraiser during the holidays. - [Does Text Giving Work When Disasters Don't Strike?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/does-text-giving-work-when-disasters-dont-strike/) - Is text giving advantageous for the nonprofit when disasters don't strike? Here are the pros and cons. - [What NPOs Can Learn from America's Worst Charities](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/what-npos-can-learn-from-americas-worst-charities/) - It's easy to tell how donors could benefit from a list of the 50 worst charities in America. How can NPOs benefit? - [Get People to Promote Your Fundraiser with These Tips](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/promote-your-fundraiser/) - How do you get people to share your fundraiser? Here are four tips to encourage more sharing. - [Shopping for A Cause This Month? Don't Get Scrooged.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/shopping-for-a-cause-this-month-dont-get-scrooged/) - Tell businesses you appreciate their support of charities this holiday season. But Santa (and you) won’t approve of unclear or misleading promotions that don’t contain these things. - [4 New Tools for Facebook Page Admins You Probably Missed](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/tools-for-facebook-page-admins/) - Facebook added a few features to make life easier for Facebook admins. Particularly around managing and moderating content posted by admins and Facebook users. - [Dealing with the "Truth Serum" Factor of Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/dealing-with-the-truth-serum-factor-of-facebook/) - Margie Clayman offers some thoughts on how to navigate the increasingly volatile world of Facebook. - [Like Scrooge, Nonprofits Need to Change––Or Else](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/nonprofits-need-to-change/) - Past, present, future. Like Scrooge, nonprofits need to change their ways, or else. - [4 Quick Tips for Better Email Subject Lines](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/4-quick-tips-for-better-email-subject-lines/) - Like you, your supporters receive tons of e-mails every day. And like you, they're very good at filtering out messages. - [How Being a Grinch Can Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/12/how-being-a-grinch-can-raise-more-money-for-your-nonprofit/) - Regardless of what industry you work in, we all have competitors. - [How One Nonprofit is Raising Money With Its Volunteers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/11/how-one-nonprofit-is-raising-money-with-its-volunteers/) - Dollars for Doers is a matching gift program for volunteerism that rewards volunteer hours with a company donation to the nonprofit. - [Raise More Money from Businesses with Pinups](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/raise-more-money-from-businesses-with-pinups/) - Pinup programs can be successful fundraising programs with the right groundwork. Here are 3 steps to get you started. - [Getting Started with Pinterest Analytics [VIDEO TUTORIAL]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/getting-started-with-pinterest-analytics-video-tutorial/) - Pinterest recently upgraded their analytics for business accounts. Here's a video explaining the new features and benefits. - [Halloween is a GOOD Night to Support Your Favorite Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/halloween-is-a-good-night-to-support-your-favorite-cause/) - Here's why Halloween is a fundraiser's dream and how you can start raising money this week! - [Are You Sure People Know About Your Cause?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/are-you-sure-people-know-about-your-cause/) - Of course you know about your cause, but is there widespread awareness? Margie Clayman asks you to ask the question. - [Why Charity Water Doesn't Have a "Donate Now" Button](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/why-charity-water-doesnt-have-a-donate-now-button/) - Whenever I do training about improving websites for better fundraising, someone usually asks about the best location for a "Donate Now" button. - [How to Use Special Occasions for Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/how-to-use-special-occasions-for-fundraising/) - A special occasion like a birthday is a great time to point out the value of using special occasions, holidays and even special moments for cause marketing. - [The Perils of Give-Away Items](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/the-perils-of-give-away-items/) - Give-away items can be great, but only if done with care, says Margie Clayman. - [3 Reasons to Fall In Love With The Facebook Pages Manager App](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/facebook-pages-manager/) - The main benefit of the Facebook Page Manager App is to help you manage your Facebook Page when you're not in front of your laptop. - [How Has a Business Inspired You to Give?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/how-has-a-business-inspired-you-to-give/) - Chris Padgett was inspired to support good causes with his tattoo parlor after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. - [Before You Start or Support a Socially Responsible Business, Read This First](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/before-you-start-or-support-a-socially-responsible-business-read-this-first/) - If you're starting a socially responsibly business, the best way to help a cause is to be a great business first. - [How to Promote Your Nonprofit on Pinterest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/how-to-promote-your-nonprofit-on-pinterest/) - So where do you start with Pinterest, and how do you begin promoting your nonprofit on Pinterest? - [5 Tips to Avoid Losing Your Online Donations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/dont-lose-your-online-donations/) - Margie Clayman offers some ways to prevent online glitches that could rob you of donations. - [Making Pancakes and Storytelling](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/10/making-pancakes-and-storytelling/) - Stop with the big ideas and theories! - [Nonprofits Need to Rescue Themselves––Before It's Too Late](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/nonprofits-need-to-rescue-themselves-before-its-too-late/) - Nonprofits should help themselves, as opposed to waiting on bended knee with cupped hands for someone to help them. - [Three Things To Consider When Optimizing Your Website](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/three-things-to-consider-when-optimizing-your-website/) - Margie Clayman offers 3 tips to get your website SEO started! - [Simple Tips for Using Facebook Ads on a Budget](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/tips-for-using-facebook-ads/) - Here are four simple tips for getting more from Facebook ads - [What's Your Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy for the Baseball Playoffs?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/whats-your-nonprofit-fundraising-strategy-for-the-baseball-playoffs/) - Here are some things nonprofits could do during the baseball playoffs. - [Supporting a Cause Does Not Mean You're An Expert For Every Case](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/supporting-a-cause-does-not-mean-youre-an-expert-for-every-case/) - Avoid the temptation of trying to offer expert opinions about individuals and specific cases, writes Margie Clayman - [How to Make Your Facebook Posts Feel More Human](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/how-to-make-your-facebook-posts-feel-more-human/) - Facebook wants brands to be more like people. At least in how they post updates to Facebook. Post links like a human being, not a Facebook marketer. - [4 Ways Small Nonprofits Can Use Mobile to Slay a Giant ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/4-ways-small-nonprofits-can-use-mobile-to-slay-a-giant/) - Can mobile bring supporters closer to local nonprofits and help them beat the larger nonprofits that have muscled their way into communities with brand & money? - [Don't Use Social Media Just Because You Think You Should](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/dont-use-social-media-just-because-you-think-you-should/) - CMOs report wanting to increase social media marketing but not knowing how to measure impact. Don't fall into that trap, Margie Clayman says! - [9 New Facebook Rules for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/new-facebook-rules-for-nonprofits/) - The world of Facebook marketing has drastically changed over the past year. With all these changes in mind, here are 9 new Facebook rules for nonprofits - [7 Things You Should Know About Car Donation Programs](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/7-things-you-should-know-about-car-donation-programs/) - Donating your car to charity is a great way to give back without writing a check. - [5 Simple Steps for Getting Social Media Buy-in From Your Board](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/5-simple-steps-for-getting-social-media-buy-in-from-your-board/) - Are your board members still doubting social media? - [What Nonprofits Can Learn from Drone Makers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/09/what-nonprofits-can-learn-from-drone-makers/) - Drones are a few years aways, but that doesn't mean your nonprofit can't start thinking like an organization that plans to use a new, radical technology. - [7 Visual Content Tools to Make You Look Like Picasso](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/7-visual-content-tools-to-make-you-look-like-picasso/) - there are several tools and apps to make you look like a visual content ninja. - [10 Fundraising Ideas (And How to Use Them)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/10-fundraising-ideas-and-how-to-use-them/) - Picking a fundraiser is hard. There are so many ideas! But some are better than others in rallying support for your cause. Here’s a list of 10 fundraising ideas, and advice on how to do them. - [How to Define Whether a Social Media Campaign Works](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/how-to-define-whether-a-social-media-campaign-works/) - How can you tell if your social media campaign is working? Margie Clayman offers some ideas. - [3 Big Fundraising Lessons from #IceBucketChallenge](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/fundraising-lessons-from-icewaterchallenge/) - Of course you can't predict when your community will start crowdfunding, just like the ALS didn't know about what's his name. Here are three lessons we can take from the ice bucket challenge for her own fundraising strategies. - [How to Make the Ice Bucket Challenge Better with T-shirts](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/how-to-make-the-ice-bucket-challenge-better-with-t-shirts/) - The #IceBucketChallenge is raising money and awareness about a terrible disease. It’s a brilliant fundraising idea. But it could be raising even more money with the addition of one item: t-shirts. - [Avoiding the Temptation of Newsjacking](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/avoiding-the-temptation-of-newsjacking/) - Newsjacking seems tempting, but it can do more harm than good. Margie Clayman explains. - [How to Tell If Your Friend's Email Has Been Hacked](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/how-to-tell-if-your-friends-email-has-been-hacked/) - Malicious hackers are becoming more and more sophisticated. Here's a short video to help you recognize if your friend has been hacked, and if you are getting phished. - [To Succeed, Nonprofits Need to Adjust Their Aim](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/to-succeed-nonprofits-need-to-adjust-their-aim/) - Nonprofits and gun makers are very different, but not when it comes to marketing. I learned that by watching the evolution of Smith & Wesson, a gun manufacturer based here in my home state of Massachusetts. Like the nonprofit industry, the gun industry is in the midst of a revolution that has its own share of upheaval and danger. - [5 Storytelling Tips For Better Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/storytelling-tips-online-fundraising/) - Storytelling, which is as old as us humans, has proven to be instrumental in creating great movies, cultural revolutions, and fundraisers. - [What Nonprofits Can Learn from Great Bookstores](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/what-nonprofits-can-learn-from-great-bookstores/) - Green Apple Books has great lessons for getting that donor in the door. - [5 Innovative Ways to Increase Facebook Organic Reach](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/5-innovative-ways-to-increase-facebook-organic-reach/) - To be successful on Facebook, you find ways to generate organic reach. Here are five ways you probably haven’t tried yet. - [Paddle Boarder Stands Up for Kids](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/paddle-boarder-stands-up-for-kids/) - Chris Carragher, an avid paddle boarder, is a big brother for his local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Now he's fundraising by paddle boarding. - [3 Ways to Raise More Money at the Register](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/3-ways-to-raise-more-money-at-the-register/) - Phillip Haid, founder and CEO of Toronto-based Public Inc., knows how to run a successful pinup program. - [Four Skills You Should Hire For Now](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/four-skills-you-should-hire-for-now/) - How can you prioritize what talents you should be hiring for now? Margie Clayman offers some ideas. - [Get More from Facebook Boosted Posts with B-O-O-S-T](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/get-more-from-facebook-boosted-posts-with-b-o-o-s-t/) - On Facebook, you can boost any update you choose. But you'll spend your ad budget more wisely if you follow the B-O-O-S-T method - [4 Things Fundraisers Should Do This Summer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/4-things-fundraisers-should-do-this-summer/) - Reading is just one of the things fundraisers and cause marketers should be doing this summer. Here are four more ideas for the dog days of summer. - [Charitable Organizations and the Collaborative Economy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/charitable-organizations-and-the-collaborative-economy/) - Can charitable organizations participate in the collaborative economy? Margie Clayman shares some ways this can happen. - [Don't Give Up on Fundraising with Big Companies](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/dont-give-up-on-fundraising-with-big-companies/) - It's true: a lot of big, national companies won't work with local nonprofits. But that shouldn't stop you from trying! - [A Simple Tactic for Keeping New Donors Engaged](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/a-simple-tactic-for-keeping-new-donors-engaged/) - Retention rates for nonprofits seem to be plummeting. It's a mistake to assume that donors continue to think about you after the campaign is over. - [Businesses Honor Fallen Heroes on Independence Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/07/businesses-honor-fallen-heroes-on-independence-day/) - A few patriotic-themed campaigns to learn from. - [How to Best Reach Today's High School Graduates](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/how-to-best-reach-todays-high-school-graduates/) - Learning how to reach today's high school graduates could mean big benefits in the future. Margie Clayman explains. - [3 Ways to Refine Your Marketing Messages with Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/3-ways-to-refine-your-marketing-messages-with-facebook/) - Following are three ways to Facebook as a tool to refine your marketing message. - [Business Partners are Like Cars, Stick with the One You Have](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/business-partners-are-like-cars-stick-with-the-one-you-have/) - Here's how to turn an existing partner into a better partner. - [Should You Use Your Personal Social Media Account to Promote Causes?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/should-you-use-your-personal-social-media-account-to-promote-causes/) - There are differing opinions on whether a personal Facebook account should be used to draw attention to key issues and promote causes. Margie Clayman weighs in. - [5 New Dos and Don'ts for Facebook Marketing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/facebook-marketing-dos-and-donts/) - The world of Facebook marketing has drastically changed over the past year. Here are 5 Dos and Don'ts to keep in mind. - [Where Should I Get My Nonprofit News and Information?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/where-should-i-get-my-nonprofit-news-and-information/) - Good resources to help streamline your nonprofit news and information. - [Answering the Call (The Right Way)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/answering-the-call-the-right-way/) - Margie Clayman advises NPOs not to forget about integral phone-answering skills! - [Sharing Facebook Content That Your Fans Already Like](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/facebook-content-your-fans-like/) - One of the biggest challenges nonprofits have is finding content that will resonate with their community. Here are tips to share content fans will like. - [Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Take Donations in Bitcoin?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/is-your-nonprofit-ready-to-take-donations-in-bitcoin/) - I caught up with a David J. Neff to talk about whether or not nonprofits should be paying attention to Bitcoin. - [What NPOs Need to Know from Mary Meeker's Slideshare](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/what-npos-need-to-know-from-mary-meekers-slideshare/) - Margie Clayman points out some highlights from the KPCB 2014 report and what the data may mean for NPOs. - [7 Ways to Get More Website Traffic From Pinterest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/7-ways-to-get-more-website-traffic-from-pinterest/) - Pinterest strategies are all about driving traffic back to your website. Here are 7 tips for making your website more pinnable. - [3 Takeaways from the Cause Marketing Forum Conference](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/06/3-takeaways-from-the-cause-marketing-forum-conference/) - The Cause Marketing Forum Conference in Chicago is simply a must-attend event. Here are 3 key insights I took away from the conference. - [Do Hashtags Really Do Any Good?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/do-hashtags-really-do-any-good/) - Hashtags are often viewed as ineffective, but they can work if you approach them the right way. Margie Clayman explains. - [Three No-Brainer Twitter Strategies for Every Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/three-no-brainer-twitter-strategies-for-every-nonprofit/) - What does one do to develop a strong network on Twitter? - [Three Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Focus on Millennials](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/three-reasons-why-your-nonprofit-should-focus-on-millennials/) - While Baby Boomers are the past and present givers, the future generation of givers is Millennials. Here are three reasons why you should be showing this generation some serious love. - [Visual Storytelling and Social Engagement [Infographic]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/visual-storytelling-and-social-engagement-infographic/) - Check out these stats on visual content engagement from an infographic by VFM Leonardo. - [5 New Cause Marketing Ideas for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/5-new-cause-marketing-ideas-for-nonprofits/) - Here's a sample of five new cause marketing ideas you can try at your nonprofit. - [How UNICEF Grows Their Email List With Facebook Apps](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/how-to-grow-your-email-list-with-facebook-apps/) - Get more email subscribers following UNICEF's model. - [KIND Advice for Bra Maker: Support Matters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/kind-advice-for-bra-maker-support-matters/) - In addition to making delicious snack bars that are good for you and your tastebuds, KIND has a social mission: to make the world a kinder place. - [The Powerful Social Media Campaign Behind #BringBackOurGirls](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/the-powerful-social-media-campaign-behind-bringbackourgirls/) - The online effort to return the Nigerian girls who were kidnapped from their school exemplifies, in tragic conditions, how best to use social media for a cause. - [Why You Should Recycle Facebook Content](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/recycle-facebook-content/) - Let's face it, posting amazing content on Facebook EVERY DAY is next to impossible. You wear many hats, and Facebook's newsfeed algorithm is finicky. - [Burger Stand Flips, Pledges 150,000 Shakes to End Hunger](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/burger-stand-flips-pledges-150000-shakes-to-end-hunger/) - I took the family to Shake Shack! I think I was more excited than they were because I was going for the food AND the cause marketing for No Kid Hungry. - [Five Ways to Pay it Forward Online](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/five-ways-to-pay-it-forward-online/) - Margie Clayman discusses five ways to pay it forward to help build and maintain your online community. - [How Many of Your Donors Use Facebook?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/how-many-of-your-donors-use-facebook/) - If you've ever wondered how many of your donors, subscribers, and volunteers use Facebook, this step-by-step blog post will show you exactly how to find out. - [4 Nonprofits that are Impact Superstars!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/4-nonprofits-that-are-impact-superstars/) - Here are four nonprofits I've written about that deserve your attention, respect and money. - [Five Things That Make Me Donate By Phone](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/what-makes-me-donate-by-phone/) - These five things make me give rather than hang up when fundraisers call to dial for dollars. - [The Downside of Going Viral](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/08/the-downside-of-going-viral/) - Your organization's content going viral sounds like a dream come true, but Margie Clayman notes there are some downsides to watch for. - [The Importance of Transparency When Promoting Your Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/the-importance-of-transparency-when-promoting-your-cause/) - Not being transparent about why you're promoting your cause can cost you to lose all that good marketing you did. Here are things to keep in mind. - [Do you need a responsive design for your website?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/responsive-design-for-your-nonprofit-website/) - Why put hurdles in front of your core supporters to begin with? Here are reasons you need a responsive design for your website (and how to get them). - [3 Boston Strong Fundraisers That Are Going Strong](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/3-boston-strong-fundraisers-that-are-going-strong/) - People around the world supported the victims of the Boston marathon bombings with all sorts of fundraisers. Here are three fundraisers that are going strong! - [5 Ways to Capture More Emails on Your Website](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/five-ways-to-capture-more-emails-on-your-website/) - 5 easy ways to capture more emails on your website. - [Keeping Your Nonprofit Employees Happy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/keeping-your-employees-happy/) - Do your nonprofit employees love where they work? - [Five Mind Shifts That Boost Social Sharing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/five-mind-shifts-that-boost-social-sharing/) - Even though sharing has gotten easier, getting people to share still feels like pulling teeth. Here are five mind-shifts to keep in mind. - [The Cure for Cancer is in My Wife's Closet](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/the-cure-for-cancer-is-in-my-wifes-closet/) - Knowing how much couture could help causes was a major motivator for Christine and Anna to start Fashion Project. - [Five “must haves” for every donation page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/donation-page-must-haves/) - Are you leaving out the "must haves" from your donation page? If so, you could be leaving money on the table. And by money, I mean donations. - [Need a Last Minute Tax Deduction? Donate Your Kids.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/04/need-a-last-minute-tax-deduction-donate-your-kids/) - This April Fool's Day joke has a serious message from Kars4Kids: parents need to put down their smartphones and tablets to focus on their kids. - [3 Important Tips When Reaching Out to Influencers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/05/the-importance-of-being-instructive-not-disruptive/) - To avoid the ire of online influencers, make sure you are more instructive than disruptive. - [Five Ways to Avoid the Facebook Freak-Out](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/five-ways-to-avoid-the-facebook-freak-out/) - With the new changes Facebook is rolling out, your community-growing tactics may have to change. Here's the scoop. - [Cracking the Crowdfunding Code [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/cracking-the-crowdfunding-code/) - The team at craigconnects created a beautiful infographic to celebrate the third anniversary of their founding: Cracking the Crowdfunding Code. - [Office Pools for Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/office-pools-for-good/) - Have you thought of using office pools to fundraise for a cause? With March Madness here, it might be a good time to start! - [3 Quick Facebook Page Tweaks to Increase Reach](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/3-quick-facebook-page-tweaks-to-increase-reach/) - Here are a few changes in your Facebook Page settings that can immediately increase your audience reach. - [Social Good is on the Agenda at SXSW ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/social-good-is-on-the-agenda-at-sxsw/) - There are also some great nonprofit people covering the event. Here's who to watch for. - [Videos, Photos, Links and Text: Which Content Type is The Best?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/videos-photos-links-and-text-which-content-type-is-the-best/) - No doubt you’ve asked this question at least once. The secret? Post stories, not just content. - [Is the Water to Wine Miracle Machine a GOOD Hoax?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/is-the-water-to-wine-miracle-machine-a-good-hoax/) - Is it okay to trick people when it helps a great cause? That’s what people are debating after the nonprofit Wine to Water. - [SMAC! and Selfies: A Battle Against Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/smac-and-selfies-a-battle-against-cancer/) - Back in November of last year, I mentioned SMAC! Sock Monkeys Against Cancer as a wonderful organization to support. At the time, SMAC! had gotten its funding and Nomo and Phoenix, the SMAC! monkeys, were already being manufactured and distributed around the world. All this year, SMAC! has been ramping up their efforts, and now - [5 Things Nonprofits Should Do Online](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/5-things-nonprofits-should-do-online/) - Some actionable tips for making your social media marketing more effective from Margie Clayman. - [Arctic Home and Breast Cancer "Debate" at #CMF12](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/arctic-home-and-breast-cancer-debate-at-cmf12/) - The Cause Marketing Forum is in session, and Geoff is live blogging from the event. Check out his notes on what's been said about Coke and breast cancer. - [How Elizabeth Lacasia Fought Lung Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/questions-advocacy-and-support-how-elizabeth-lacasia-fought-lung-cancer/) - This is the story of how Elizabeth Lacasia fought lung cancer and survives to this day. Her message is to ask questions, be your own advocate, and find a support team to help you. - [Why Your Nonprofit Is Like Dog The Bounty Hunter](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/why-your-nonprofit-is-like-dog-the-bounty-hunter/) - When you look past the mullet, you'll see a lot of similarities between this guy, you, and your nonprofit. But hopefully you don't get shot at work. - [It's not about Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/its-not-about-social-media/) - If you're like most nonprofit marketers, you find social media platforms technically confusing. Especially sites like Facebook. You also probably find them very boring because very few people actually have something interesting to say. How to be interesting There many sources of great tactics and best practices (based on research) on how to post content that's interesting. - [For Arts Groups Cause Marketing Happens Once in Blue Moon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/03/for-arts-groups-cause-marketing-happens-once-in-blue-moon/) - Most arts organizations are pessimistic about their chances with cause marketing. They think, “Cause marketing only works when you help starving kids, abused women or neglected puppies and kitties.” I agree that organizations with missions that support women, children and animals reap the lion’s share of cause marketing dollars. But this doesn’t exclude arts organizations from - [Money Can Buy Happiness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/money-can-buy-happiness/) - A study showed that people were happier when they spent money on others. What does this mean to your nonprofit? - [Five Creative Dog Shelter Pinterest Boards](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/five-creative-dog-shelter-pinterest-boards/) - If you use Pinterest to engage your community, you probably already know what makes it so powerful for nonprofit marketers: It's one of the fastest growing social networks ever. Close to 50 million users, according to comScore. It's the first social network dominated by women. It's one of this few social networks where people make - [Should Your Nonprofit be a .ORG or a .NGO?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/should-your-nonprofit-be-a-org-or-a-ngo/) - Soon nonprofits will have to the choice of switching from .ORG to .NGO - [Fair Trade Has Never Been Better for Worldstock.com](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/fair-trade-has-never-been-better-for-worldstock-com/) - Using the marketing muscle of Overstock, which generated $1.3 billion in revenue in 2013, Worldstock sources and sells handmade items by artisans all over the world. It then gives 60 to 70 percent of the sale price back to the artisans and suppliers. - [A Sweet Idea for After Valentine's Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/a-sweet-idea-for-after-valentines-day/) - Fundraising around Valentine's Day is popular, but what about throwing a little love your patrons' way after the campaign is over? - [Ambush Marketing: An Olympic Tradition Nonprofits Should Adopt](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/ambush-marketing-an-olympic-tradition-nonprofits-should-adopt/) - More nonprofits should turn to ambush marketing. - [5 Lessons From the Go Red for Women Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/5-lessons-from-the-go-red-for-women-campaign/) - The Go Red for Women Campaign offers a lot of lessons on how to do fundraising and awareness right. - [How To Use HubSpot's Blog Topic Generator (Video Tutorial)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/how-to-use-hubspots-blog-topic-generator-video-tutorial/) - If you're like most bloggers, you occasionally run into the "blogging wall". After a string of engaging and useful blog posts (as judged by your community), you've finally run dry. You simply can't think of anything to write about! After some practice and consistency you learn to find creative ways of generating ideas. There's Buzzsumo - [Rate the Cause Ads from Super Bowl XLVIII](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/rate-the-cause-ads-from-super-bowl-xlviii/) - You Could Win My New Book! Did you watch the game Sunday night? I've seen better matchups, but I wasn't really watching the game anyway. I was watching the commercials, but not all of them. I was focused on the cause-related ads. I saw three during the Super Bowl and one during the Puppy Bowl! - [Black History Month: Reclaim the Dream](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/02/black-history-month-reclaim-the-dream/) - What if every cause found a way to help "reclaim the dream" this February? - [YOU did it!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/you-did-it/) - Your supports give you their time and money because they want to change the world. And for most of them, it's personal. They see themselves as an equal participant in creating that change WITH your organization - not as a sideliner. I, me, mine So when you talk about your nonprofit changing the world, there's a - [Will Superbowl Sunday be Super for Nonprofits?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/will-superbowl-sunday-be-super-for-nonprofits/) - I can't wait for Superbowl Sunday. I don't care about the game. I could care less now that my New England Patriots are out. I'm not even interested in the ads since there always seems to be more sizzle than steak. I can't wait for the cause marketing. You know, the nonprofit and for-profit partnerships - [5 Basics to Forming a Nonprofit Board](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/5-basics-to-forming-a-nonprofit-board/) - Basics every founder should know about forming a board. (The first of a series on non-profit boards.) - [Watch How These Fish Geeks Use Facebook for Science](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/watch-how-these-fish-geeks-use-facebook-for-science/) - Part of managing a Facebook community is about knowing your community. Who are the experts? Who can best answer questions other people have? Your job is to be a connector of resources. - [Can Selfies Actually Be Useful?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/can-selfies-actually-be-useful/) - You might think of duck faces and ego when you think about the selfie, but Margie Clayman writes that selfies could actually help you promote your cause. - [How We Can Make a $358 Million Success Story Even Better](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/how-we-can-make-a-358-million-success-story-even-better/) - I bet being asked to donate at the register of your local store isn't your favorite way to give. But your contribution to a valuable program that raises hundreds of millions of dollars ($358 million to be exact, according to this report from Cause Marketing Forum) for nonprofits is undeniably positive. But the chasm between - [Using Social Media and Traditional Media For Your Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/integrating-social-media-and-traditional-media-for-your-cause-a-case-study/) - Margie Clayman advises that you don't need to choose traditional media *or* social media. Use everything together! - [Is your fundraising plan missing this critical element?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/is-your-fundraising-plan-missing-this-critical-element/) - So it's 2014 and you're excited to get cracking with new fundraising tools and new training. But tools and training can't replace the plan, and you know that. So you put together a plan to attract and retain donors in a variety of ways. Through events, on your website, on Facebook and Twitter. And also with - [5 Easy Fundraising Ideas for Businesses](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/5-easy-fundraising-ideas-for-businesses/) - Whether you are a small business owner that wants to support a cause, a nonprofit that wants to recruit a business partner or an individual that wants to involve your local coffee shop in your cause-walk fundraiser, here are fives easy fundraising ideas for businesses that are a snap to execute. Coin Canisters Coin Canisters - [9 Ways to Game Facebook's News Feed Algorithm](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/9-ways-to-game-facebooks-news-feed-algorithm/) - Lately many Facebook marketers have seen a massive drop in reach on their Page updates. The truth is that the drop in reach for many Pages is a caused by an increase of more relevant posts in their fan's Newsfeed. Facebook explains this drop in reach: Because the content in News Feed is always changing, - [Would You Say No to This Face?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/would-you-say-no-to-this-face/) - The credit card terminal at Petco asks all customers to donate to help homeless animals. Effective or not? - [What is your vision for 2014?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2014/01/what-is-your-vision-for-2014/) - Are vision statements really limiting? Margie Clayman suggests vision statements can be maps to the future. - [6 New Twitter Followers for Do-Gooders](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/6-new-twitter-followers-for-do-gooders/) - My first post of 2013 was 3 Steps to Using Twitter to Gather Nonprofit News. Nearly a year later it's still a useful post with some great suggestions on how to stay informed - minute to minute - on nonprofit happenings. But man and woman do not live by cause alone. I learn a lot - [5 Steps to Facebook Success in 2014](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/5-steps-to-facebook-success-in-2014/) - Over the past two months, Facebook has flipped your world upside down again. First, Facebook started putting the squeeze on reach for Page updates, clearly stating that "the best way to get your stuff seen if you’re a business is to pay for it". Then they announced the rollout of a donate button, which was - [I Hope You Get Socks for Christmas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/i-hope-you-get-socks-for-christmas/) - Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man’s hat If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you! Socks are probably the last thing you want under your Christmas tree on Wednesday morning. But I hope - [This is What Nonprofits Need More Than a Facebook "Donate" Button](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/this-is-what-nonprofits-need-more-than-a-facebook-donate-button/) - So Facebook announced a new feature allowing Facebook users a frictionless way to donate to their favorite nonprofit. A few nonprofits currently have the feature on their Facebook Pages, and more will start using it as it rolls out to a greater audience. At first glance, this seems like a total win for nonprofits! Danielle - [3 Ways to Sharpen the Saw During Christmas Vacation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/3-ways-to-sharpen-the-saw-during-christmas-vacation/) - Are you taking time off over the holidays? Me too. I plan to: Eat as many of my wife's homemade Christmas cookies as possible. Break my record for watching Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in White Christmas. (I set a personal record of seven times in 2012) Spend some time cultivating my greatest asset: me. - [A Lesson from charity:water on How To Close the Loop](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/a-lesson-from-charitywater-on-how-to-close-the-loop/) - Margie Clayman summarizes what NPOs can learn from a great follow-up email from Charity:Water - [Why no one's joining your email list](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/why-nobody-is-joining-your-email-list/) - A critical part of any successful email marketing plan is acquisition. If you don't build your email list, it will shrink naturally from attrition. People subscribe, the love is new. They unsubscribe - or simply delete your emails - when the love is gone. But what if nobody is joining your email list in the - [The Problem with Being Awesome](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/the-problem-with-being-awesome/) - You've heard the advice that to "cut through the noise", your content has to be awesome. They claim that your audience will pay attention when you blow them away with a viral video or an epic infographic. But blowing away someone once isn't what you want. You want people to stick around. It's not easy being - [How To Create Email Drip Campaigns For Your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/how-to-create-email-drip-campaigns-for-your-nonprofit/) - The steps for creating drip campaigns generally follow these steps: 1) Create clear email goals and objectives. 2) Select your segments. 3) Determine message quantity and frequency. - [Three Golden Lessons in Holiday Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/three-golden-lessons-in-holiday-giving/) - A decade-old holiday tradition continued this year in Morris, Illinois when an anonymous donor dropped three gold coins into a Salvation Army red kettle. These aren't just any coins. They're worth $1,835. I bet you didn't drop that much into the red kettle outside your supermarket! No matter. We all give in our own way. - [Sometimes Just Caring is the Best Gift](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/sometimes-just-caring-is-the-best-gift/) - During the holidays, make sure you remember to give care, not just "stuff." - [3 Cause Promotions to Put You in the Holiday Mood](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/12/3-cause-promotions-to-put-you-in-the-holiday-mood/) - Charge your batteries with three cause promotions that are fun, interesting, and GOOD. - [7 Ways to Give Back Thanksgiving Week](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/7-ways-to-give-back-thanksgiving-week/) - Here are 7 simple ways you can give back to the community this Thanksgiving. - [10 More Great Causes To Support This Holiday Season](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/10-more-great-causes-to-support-this-holiday-season/) - Margie Clayman offers ten more recommendations for causes to support this holiday season. - [10 Mightycause Fundraisers You Can Support on #GivingTuesday](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/10-mightycause-fundraisers-you-can-support-on-givingtuesday/) - Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season on December 3, 2013 by participating in Giving Tuesday. Margie Clayman suggests ten Mightycause fundraisers you can support. - [How Habitat for Humanity Used Storytelling To Exceed Their Giving Day Goals](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/how-habitat-for-humanity-used-storytelling-to-exceed-their-giving-day-goals/) - Storytelling is a powerful tool in nonprofit marketing. But what makes storytelling really powerful is stories are about people - NOT ideas or statistics. - [A New Guide for Surviving the Crazy World of Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/a-new-guide-for-surviving-the-crazy-world-of-nonprofits/) - Jennifer Maher's new book "Nonprofit Nonsense: How to Survive and Thrive in the Crazy World of Nonprofit Business" is a great gift for anyone who works in the nonprofit world! - [After Haiyan: Skip The SWEDOW, Help Usefully](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/after-haiyan-skip-the-swedow-help-usefully/) - The devastation from Haiyan is horrific, and we want to help - find out how to help usefully. - [Fundraising 101 From Captain Obvious](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/fundraising-101-from-captain-obvious/) - Fundraising basics do not change. And yet it is worth repeating them, because we tend to forget the obvious while living our organization's mission. - [8 Last-Minute Facebook Tactics For #GivingTuesday](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/7-last-minute-facebook-tactics-for-givingtuesday/) - In a few days - right after #BlackFriday and CyberMoney, the internet will be buzzing with #GivingTuesday. Even the White House is talking about it! And if you're one of the 7,837 participating #GivingTuesday partners, you've probably put together a solid game plan. Even so, in the thick of the hustle and bustle of year-end - [Mightycause Launches #GivingTuesday Competition For $100,000](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/mightycause-launches-givingtuesday-competition-for-100000/) - The Mightycause Foundation in partnership with Mightycause is offering a $100,000 in donations to nonprofit organizations and fundraisers using Mightycause on #GivingTuesday. - [A Company That Teaches History with a Tee](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/a-company-that-teaches-history-with-a-tee/) - Your typical college grads aren't interested in turning American History into a business opportunity. But Kenn LoBianco and Joe Klepacki aren't your average entrepreneurs with visions of tech stardom. They share a passion for history and a love for stylish clothing. To this they added management training and graphic design skills. The result is a - [Lessons From the 50 Worst Charities in America](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/the-50-worst-charities-in-america-lessons-to-learn/) - Recently a list of the "50 worst charities in America" was published. What can NPOs learn from this list? Margie Clayman offers some ideas. - [When Death is a Good Thing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/11/when-death-is-a-good-thing/) - I swear this is my last Halloween-related post. I couldn't resist because I think this has such great potential for fundraising and for Halloween fans alike. Halloween is only 360 days away so it's never too early to start planning! The hairs on the back of my neck stood up when I read this Wall - [8 Ways to Give Back on Halloween](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/8-ways-to-give-back-on-halloween/) - Happy Halloween, everyone! Halloween is all about tricks and treats, but it's also a great holiday to give back and help others. Here are eight ways you can scare up support for some great causes. 1. Trick or Treat for Unicef. Trick or treat for UNICEF has been around for over 60 years. It's too - [Why Reason Alone Doesn't Work in Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/emotional-logic-fundraising/) - If you want your audience to take action, don't appeal to their logic. Instead, appeal to their emotions. - [Now's the Time to Search for Corporate Partners](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/nows-the-time-to-search-for-corporate-partners/) - The search for corporate partners can be challenging, but a recent article from The Nonprofit Times suggests corporations are hungry to give. Now's the time to search. - [What is a WordPress theme?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/what-is-a-wordpress-theme/) - A WordPress theme is like superhero clothing. Your WordPress pages, posts, permalinks, categories, menus and other basic structural elements are the arms, torso - [Data Hygiene: It Does A Growing Org Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/data-hygiene-it-does-a-growing-org-good/) - Data hygiene sounds simple. But it's the achilles heel for many growing organizations. - [Anti-Bullying, Anti-Suicide Resources For You or One You Love](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/anti-bullying-anti-suicide-resources-for-you-or-one-you-love/) - Margie Clayman offers a few resources that can help you or someone you care about if they are being bullied or are otherwise in crisis. - [How to Prepare for Direct Mail Cost Increases](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/how-to-prepare-for-direct-mail-cost-increases/) - The USPS is considering a price increase for direct mail in January 2014 but that doesn't have to mean the end of your direct mail efforts. Margie Clayman explains. - [Pay It Forward Movement Rolls On With #AJO](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/pay-it-forward-movement-rolls-on-with-ajo/) - The Pay it Forward movement, a worldwide effort by do-gooders to help others. It started with a hashtag: #AJO - [[INFOGRAPHIC] Millennials are Not Whiny, Over-sharing Aliens from Saturn](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/millennials-platform-for-goo/) - Most of what we read about are headlines about out-of-control cyber-bullying, 20-somethings posting regrettable photos on Instagram, and parents shooting up their daughter's laptop. - [What Nonprofits Can Learn From Halloween’s Top Costumes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/what-nonprofits-can-learn-from-halloweens-top-costumes/) - The most popular costumes offer valuable insights for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers on what trends are real or an apparition. - [A Pencil Transforms](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/a-pencil-transforms/) - A pencil. It is wood. It is graphite. It’s a perfect cylinder that fits in the grasp of any hand. - [Q&A: How to support your troops this Veterans' Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/qa-how-to-support-your-troops-this-veterans-day/) - Troops Need You is a nonprofit that has delivers mission-essential supplies to US soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen in Afghanistan, Iraq, and even on the home front for healing. From grocery cards to help with overdue payments, the Virginia-based organization is there to take care of the men serving our country. Mightycause chatted with Charity - [VIDEO: Key First Steps in Online Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/key-first-steps-in-fundraising-campaigns/) - It's critical for nonprofits to set clear goals and identify audiences when planning online fundraising campaigns. - [Finally, A "Pinktober" Fundraiser That's Growing On Me](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/finally-a-pinktober-fundraiser-thats-growing-on-me/) - I'm generally not a big fan of "Pinktober," but this promotion with a flowering shrub that will bloom year after year strikes me as one of the better promotions. - [10 Ways to Breathe New Life Into Your Facebook Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/10-ways-to-breathe-new-life-into-your-facebook-page/) - Here are 10 ways you can reinvigorate your Facebook Page. - [One Year After Sandy, Displaced Still Need Our Help](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/10/one-year-after-sandy-displaced-still-need-our-help/) - A year after Hurricane Sandy, millions of people are still trying to put their lives back together. - [Nonprofit Strategies: Surviving versus Farming](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/nonprofit-strategies-surviving-versus-farming/) - The farmer knows that she can't have apples next week, and building a community works the same way. - [Soldier Finds Strength in Iraqi War, Mother's Illness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/soldier-finds-strength-in-iraqi-war-mothers-illness/) - Michael Volkin's military career began just few days after September 11, 2001 when he joined the Army. After basic training he landed in Iraq as a chemical operations sergeant. He had another job in Iraq. He served as his company's fitness trainer. With no equipment in Iraq, Mike and his trainees quickly became experts in - [An Unacceptable Problem: Homeless Children](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/an-unacceptable-problem-homeless-children/) - Mark Horvath of InvisblePeople.tv has more experience with homelessness than one man deserves. As the founder of his nonprofit, he works daily with the homeless and was himself homeless. The plight of homeless children is particularly troubling for Mark. The problem is large and serious. Nearly two million youths experience homelessness each year. 100,000 youths - [Is Your Website Turning Away Donors?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/is-your-website-turning-away-donors/) - Philanthropy.com recently surveyed millennials to see what they like and dislike about nonprofit websites. Is your site a turn-off? - [The Second Best Thing: Product Donations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/the-second-best-thing-product-donations/) - Nonprofits want cash from businesses. But what they usually get is product. That’s one of the conclusions you can draw from the donations of 105 companies that were tallied by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Of the $12.1 billion donated by these businesses, only about one-third was cash. All this points to the likelihood that your - [Are You Really Busy or Are You Just Saying That?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/are-you-really-busy-or-are-you-just-saying-that/) - What do we mean when we tell people all of the time that we are "so busy"? Margie Clayman explores this issue. - [Help Me Help the ImAlive Suicide Prevention Chat Service ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/help-me-help-the-imalive-suicide-prevention-chat-service/) - The number of people whose lives are touched by suicide is shocking. Margie and others are fundraising for ImAlive to help offer live chat support 24/7 thru 2014. - [The Science Behind Viral Content](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/the-science-behind-viral-content/) - The truth about most viral content is that no one knows why it goes viral, even though the common ingredients of viral content are well documented! - [Telescope Maker, Nonprofit Help Kids Reach the Stars](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/09/telescope-maker-nonprofit-help-kids-reach-the-stars/) - In January, I wrote about a great California-based nonprofit, Astronomers Without Borders (AWB), that is working to bring the stars to everyone, especially children. This includes children in some of the poorest and most dangerous countries in the world. When I last wrote about them, AWB was in the midst of working with the largest - [6 Steps to Building Your Email List With Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/build-your-email-facebook-page/) - Email is the bridge that Facebook fans join to becoming a donor. This means having a smart email marketing strategy, in addition to a smart Facebook strategy. - [4 Giving Strategies You Should Pitch to Your Boss](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/4-giving-strategies-you-should-pitch-to-your-employer/) - It may seem like every company does something to support nonprofits, but there are still many hold outs. Is your company one of them? - [The Most Important Question to Ask a New Donor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/the-most-important-question-to-ask-a-new-donor/) - When someone donates to your cause for the first time, there's a critical piece of information you need from them to help you get more donors! - [Companies Don't Care About Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/companies-dont-care-about-nonprofits/) - Companies are less interested in helping your nonprofit than they are in supporting causes that their employees and customers care about. The latest example is a new initiative from American Honda Motor Company that is working to save America's drive-ins. The situation is critical. In less than three months, the movie industry will switch from - [A Little Humility Can Go A Long Way](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/a-little-humility-can-go-a-long-way/) - How can you balance promoting your cause with avoiding coming off as a braggart? Margie offers some suggestions. - [5 Tips for Writing Website Copy That Connects](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/five-tips-for-writing-website-copy-that-connects/) - Writing website copy that speaks to your visitors is critical. Here are five ways to write copy that connects to your visitors hearts and wallets. - [QR Codes are Far From Dead](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/qr-codes-are-far-from-dead/) - QR Codes aren't going anywhere. Here's what recent research shows, along with two ideas on how you can use it for your nonprofit. - [Don't Blame the Tool](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/dont-blame-the-tool/) - Before you stop using a marketing tool, make sure it really is the tool that is at fault! Margie Clayman explains. - [How to Build a Loyal Facebook Community](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/how-to-build-a-loyal-facebook-community/) - Building a relationship with your Facebook community is no different from developing a loyal friendship. Underneath it all, you have people. - [3 Corporate Giving Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Use](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/3-corporate-giving-strategies-every-nonprofit-should-use/) - Here are three corporate giving strategies that should be on every nonprofit's radar. - [Time to Begin Planning for 2014](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/time-to-begin-planning-for-2014/) - Now is the perfect time to begin thinking about your campaign for 2014. Why? Margie Clayman explains. - [Going Paperless: So Near, Yet So Far](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/08/going-paperless-so-near-yet-so-far/) - Most of us may dream of going paperless, but we're still far from making that a reality in the whole. Here are 3 reasons why paper is here (for now). - [5 "Money Moments" Missing From Your Fundraising Strategy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/five-money-moments-missing-from-your-fundraising-strategy/) - CHALLENGE TASK: Clearly define five "money moments" for your nonprofit, keeping in mind your unique community. To help you get started, here are five examples. - [New Hampshire Man Paddles to Help "Littles"](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/new-hampshire-man-paddles-to-help-littles/) - Chris Carragher of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is new to two things: mentoring at his local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters and paddle boarding. He's wasting no time combining the two into a creative fundaiser. Before the end of the summer, Chris will paddle board from the coast of Portsmouth to the Isle of Shoals, - [REM Explains Social Media Marketing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/rem-explains-social-media-marketing/) - Did you know REM songs offer a wealth of advice about social media marketing? It's true! Margie Clayman proves it. - [5 Ways To Make Your Visual Content More Stunning](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/five-ways-to-make-your-visual-content-more-stunning/) - You have to post awesome visual content that get people's attention!. Here are five tips for creating photos that are stunning. - [5 Things Nonprofits Can Learn From the Royal Baby](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/5-things-nonprofits-can-learn-from-the-royal-baby/) - Here are five takeaways for nonprofits that want to give birth to their own superstar. - [Music, Memory, Doing The Right Thing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/music-memory-doing-the-right-thing/) - Music therapy is invaluable. So why aren't more organizations offering it? - [Halopreneurs Do Good with Business Resources](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/halopreneurs-are-do-gooders-with-business-resources/) - Halopreneurs are small time operators that leverage a business platform--usually temporarily--to raise money for good causes. - [Eight Ways You Can Inspire People To Talk About You](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/eight-ways-you-can-inspire-people-to-talk-about-you/) - Getting people to talk about you positively is the new great currency. But how exactly can you get people to do that? Margie Clayman offers some ideas. - [Bringing Light To "Energy Poor"](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/bringing-light-to-energy-poor/) - The "energy poor" face a more unsafe, unhealthy, and limited day. EcoEnergy Finance believes they deserve better, and is offering solar powered alternatives. - [Think the number of Twitter followers matters? Think again.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/think-the-number-of-twitter-followers-matters-think-again/) - The numbers of Twitter followers that some accounts claim can seem like reasons to feel envious. However, many of those accounts are followed by fake accounts. - [Six Fundraising Tools that Leverage the Power of Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/fundraising-tools-using-facebook/) - Facebook recommends a few fundraising applications that empower users to make fundraising social and frictionless. Here's a breakdown of the best. - [My Summer Reading List for Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/my-summer-reading-list-for-fundraisers/) - With the Fourth of July behind us the dog days of summer are officially here! But that doesn't mean you should lie around like a lazy dog. This is a great time of year to - in the words of the late Stephen Covey - sharpen the saw. Here are five books for summer that - [Why Lateral Targeting Matters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/why-lateral-targeting-matters/) - Your fans and followers are people first. And they have a lot of other interests outside your cause. This is why you want to approach them laterally as well. - [How Businesses Can Help the Families of the Arizona Firefighters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/how-businesses-can-help-the-families-of-the-arizona-firefighters/) - It's devastating that 19 firefighters died on Sunday fighting a wildfire in Arizona. I know businesses are going to want to help. And after seeing how businesses responded after the bombings in my hometown of Boston, I have a few suggestions. 1. Donate what's needed most, but especially cash. Give what you can and tell - [Read, Reference, Repeat: Fact Checking Before You Post](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/07/read-reference-repeat-fact-checking-before-you-post/) - How sure are you that the information you are sharing online is credible? - [Why Headlines Matter](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/why-headlines-matter/) - Below are a four ways headlines matter, and how they make people click. Share your tips in the comments section. - [In Search of the Elusive B2B Fundraiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/in-search-of-the-elusive-b2b-fundraiser/) - Most of the fundraisers with businesses I write about on my blog are consumer facing, which means the participating business sells directly to consumers (e.g. department store, coffee shop, restaurant). They’re called a B2C or business-to-consumer. B2C fundraising dominates because it targets a large and lucrative audience: everyday consumers. After nearly two decades in fundraising, I’m - [The Nonprofit's Digital Afterlife And Proper Goodbyes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/the-nonprofits-digital-afterlife-and-proper-goodbyes/) - The digital afterlife is no longer just for individuals - companies of all sizes need to have one planned out, and not just for business continuity - [Why Facebook Marketing Feels So Impossible](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/why-facebook-marketing-feels-so-impossible/) - It seems that most brands and nonprofits are still trying to get their head around what works on Facebook. What content works best, what time to publish updates, and how to best use promoted posts are consistent challenges among nonprofit marketers. - [Facebook Contest Lessons from Two Winners](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/facebook-contest-lessons-from-two-winners/) - No type of charity fundraiser has risen faster than Facebook contests. Five years ago they didn’t exist. Today, they’re one of the most common vehicles for nonprofit fundraising. I had my first experience with charity contests way back in 2009 when Virgin America challenged Boston nonprofits to a voting contest. The charity that got the - [Influence Marketing and Fundraising: A New Approach](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/influence-marketing-and-fundraising-a-new-approach/) - If the traditional model of "influence marketing" isn't effective, what is a better solution? Based on Brown & Fiorella's Influence Marketing, Margie Clayman offers some ideas. - [Fundraising For The Arts](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/fundraising-for-the-arts/) - Fundraising for the arts can face unique challenges, especially if they go "dark" over the summer. Here are a few things to keep in mind. - [Five Critical Attitudes That Boost Social Sharing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/five-critical-attitudes-that-boost-social-sharing/) - Even though sharing has gotten easier, getting people to share still feels like pulling teeth. Here are five attitudes to Boost Social Sharing. - [6 Takeaways from the 2013 Cause Marketing Forum Conference](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/6-takeaways-from-the-2013-cause-marketing-forum-conference/) - I go to my share of conferences. But I attend very few that I don't get paid to speak at. Too much time. Too much money. Too little for too much in general. I tell people that conferences are for people who don't read. Most speakers are just doing your Google research for you. Thank - [Influence Marketing and Fundraising: Why Doesn't It Work?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/influence-marketing-and-fundraising-why-doesnt-it-work/) - Why do traditional "influence marketing" efforts usually fall short from reaching fundraising goals? Margie Clayman offers some reasons based on Brown and Fiorella's Influence Marketing. - [Influence Marketing and Fundraising: Current Thinking](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/influence-marketing-and-fundraising-current-thinking/) - The book Influence Marketing can be a valuable resource for NPOs. In part one of three, Margie Clayman begins to explain why. - [Nine Ways to Catch More Fish With Your Website](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/nine-ways-to-convert-website-visitors/) - From a pure conversion perspective, your website is nothing more than fishing gear. Your bait is what initially attracts visitors, your hook is your compelling content, and your net is your email, volunteer and donation forms. - [5 Things You Should Know Before You Give at the Register](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/06/5-things-you-should-know-before-you-give-at-the-register/) - Last week at the Cause Marketing Forum's annual conference in Chicago, David Hessekiel and his team released: 2012’s Top Point of Sale Donation Programs: A Cause Marketing Forum Report. The report features an incredible number: $358 million. That's how much "checkout" programs raised in 2012. We've all been asked - or accosted, depending on how you - [Three ways to keep people interested AFTER an event](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/three-ways-to-keep-people-interested-after-an-event/) - They'll know you're the real deal if they see you care about the issues, even after the campaign is over. You'll ensure that they get involved in the next campaign. - [3 Summer Holidays to Focus on for Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/3-summer-holidays-to-focus-on-for-fundraising/) - Research shows companies donate more around the holidays, so what are you doing to fundraise this summer? Here are 3 summer holidays for you to consider. - [Dollars and Sense: NonProfit Budget Basics](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/dollars-and-sense-nonprofit-budget-basics/) - Do you know how revenue and income differ? Can you read a P&L statement? Non-profit staff routinely get tripped up by both. Don't hit that road bump. - [Four Ways You Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/help-oklahoma-tornado-victims/) - Obviously we are all still reeling after a massive tornado tore apart Moore Oklahoma. Here are Four Ways You Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims. - [How I Learned to Give a Puck About Sports Team Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/how-i-learned-to-give-a-puck-about-sports-team-fundraisers/) - We all know that professional sports teams are businesses. But we really don’t treat them like one, do we? - [Five Tips for Creating Powerful Infographics](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/five-tips-for-creating-powerful-infographics/) - This infographic, for Best Friends Animal Society, is broken down into five separate infographics, which makes the information even more digestible. - [3 Businesses Seizing the Day and Giving to Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/3-businesses-seizing-the-day-and-giving-to-nonprofits/) - Three businesses are seizing the day and giving the day to nonprofits with "donate profits days," where a percentage of a day's profits goes to an organization. - [Social Media Love Made Tangible](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/social-media-love-made-tangible/) - In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, a Facebook group sprang up to show support. Today, Blankies for Boston is a community of more than 500 people. - [Seven Words Scientifically Proven to Get More Retweets](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/seven-words-scientifically-proven-to-get-more-retweets/) - If you use Twitter, you know how important retweets are. If you don't, retweets are the equivalent of a Facebook user sharing an update with all their friends. - [4 Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Puts Others First](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/4-gift-ideas-for-the-mom-who-puts-others-first/) - Tell your mom how outstanding she is with a gift that helps others less fortunate. Here are 4 ideas you can choose from. - [Why You Should Support @HardlyNormal's At Home Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/why-you-should-support-hardlynormals-at-home-campaign/) - Mark Horvath needs to raise $100,000 by May 17, 2013 to fund his @Home Campaign. Here's why you should help. - [The Prime Directive: Make It Easy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/the-prime-directive-make-it-easy/) - Make it easy, simple, and efficient one-click for your customer or community to take action––whether it's a download, call-to-action, anything. - [The Dos and Don'ts of Facebook Page Contests](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/05/the-dos-and-donts-of-facebook-page-contests/) - You can require liking a page to see a contest app, but liking the Page simple displays the contest app, and is not a condition of entry into the contest. - [Register Programs Make Fundraising with Businesses Easy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/register-programs-make-fundraising-with-businesses-easy/) - Every month, a different local cause is featured at the Whole Foods checkout lines, and shoppers can donate $2 or $5. Here's how their register program works. - [The Need Lasts Longer Than the Attention](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/the-need-lasts-longer-than-the-attention/) - Just because a news story disappears from media coverage does not mean the need is no longer present. - [Does Your Organization Have a Crisis Communications Plan?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/does-your-organization-have-a-crisis-communications-plan/) - Crisis communications is critical during disasters like the Boston Marathon bombing. You risk appearing insensitive if you're not careful with your marketing communications. - [4 Cause Products That Are 100% Boston Strong](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/4-cause-products-that-are-100-boston-strong/) - Here are four cause products that donate 100% of your money to the lead fundraising organization for the victims, The One Fund Boston. - [A Note About National Infertility Awareness Week](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/a-note-about-national-infertility-awareness-week/) - National Infertility Awareness Week: April 21-April 27, 2013. Margie Clayman offers details. - [Why Small Donations Are Priceless](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/why-small-donations-are-priceless/) - building an army of people that actually donate is more important than the dollar amount they contribute. A handful of seeds eventually will become a forest. - [How to Help the Victims of the Boston Explosion](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/how-to-help-the-victims-of-the-boston-explosion/) - In the wake of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, here are some ways you can help. - [Personalizing Communications: Dear . . . Whoever](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/personalizing-communications-dear-whoever/) - Why do we still get poorly personalized communications if everyone's oversharing and has no online privacy? - [Using Social Data to Create More Relevant Content](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/using-social-data-to-create-more-relevant-content/) - The benefit of analyzing social data from your community (donors, volunteers, supporters) is the ability to create more relevant and meaningful conversations with various audiences. - [Dollars for Doers: The Money Nonprofits Don't Want?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/dollars-for-doers-the-money-nonprofits-dont-want/) - Nonprofits say they want to move from corporate handouts to corporate partnerships, but ignorance–not opportunity–may be what's holding them back. - [Using Social Media as an Educational Tool](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/using-social-media-as-an-educational-tool/) - Social media can also be used as an educational tool--not just a way to broaden awareness. Margie Clayman gives us 5 ideas. - [3 Tips to Ensure Everyone Knows About Your Awareness Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/3-tips-to-ensure-everyone-knows-about-your-awareness-campaign/) - Awareness Campaigns are great so long as everyone understands what you are raising awareness of. Is your message clear? - [Six Ways to Optimize CTAs in Your Blog Posts](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/si-ways-to-optimize-ctas-in-your-blog-posts/) - Six ways to improve the calls to actions (CTAs) in your blog posts with inter-linking blog posts, optimizing target anchor links and measuring goals. - [Nonprofits Can Double Their Pleasure with Matching Gifts](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/04/nonprofits-can-double-their-pleasure-with-matching-gifts/) - John Wright, a business director, helps nonprofits take advantage of corporate matching gift opportunities. Here are his tips. - [How Justin's March Madness Bracket Raised $2,000 for Leukemia](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/how-justins-march-madness-bracket-raised-2000-for-leukemia/) - Justin created a March Madness bracket online with his office to help raise money for leukemia. Here are his four tips. - [8 Simple Ways to Create a Successful Social Media Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/simple-ways-to-create-a-successful-social-media-campaign/) - the post method starts with People, then Objectives, then Strategies, then Tactics. The post method lays things out in order of importance (people first, tactics last). Following are seven ways you can use the POST method for your campaign. - [Facebook's Graph: Don't Worry, Be Relevant](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/facebooks-graph-dont-worry-be-relevant/) - Why I'm not worried about Facebook's social graph - social media changes all the time. The challenge is to remain relevant regardless. - [Recoup is Revitalizing Online Cause Shopping](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/recoup-is-revitalizing-online-cause-shopping/) - Recoup is an online cause shopping mall that matches businesses, nonprofits, and cause-conscious consumers wanting to make a difference in the world. - [What Does Community, Network and Crowd Really Mean Anyhow?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/what-does-community-network-crowd-mean/) - Amy Sample Ward and Allyson Kapin tell us about their new book, Social Change Anytime Everywhere, and the difference between community, network, and crowd. - [Marking MS Awareness Month](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/marking-ms-awareness-month/) - March is MS Awareness Month. Here are some ways to get involved in fundraising efforts. - [Why Are Development Directors Discouraged From Doing Their Job?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/why-are-development-directors-discouraged-from-doing-their-job/) - Compassionpoint's latest survey shows development staffers aren't committed to their careers, lack fundraising plans, and blame their boards for being inefficient. - [5 Ways to Dominate Facebook's New News Feed](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/five-ways-to-dominate-facebooks-enhanced-news-feed/) - Last week Facebook announced an enhanced News Feed rolling out to all users in the next two weeks (on both mobile and web). - [4 Ways to Use a QR Code to Raise Money](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/4-ways-to-use-a-qr-code-to-raise-money/) - There are 4 ways to use QR Codes to fundraise, with their advantages, disadvantages, and real life examples of organizations using them. - [25 Women in Marketing & NPOs You Should Know](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/25-women-in-marketing-npos-you-should-know/) - In honor of International Women's Day last Friday, here's Margie Clayman's shout-out to 25 women making a difference in marketing and nonprofits. - [Good Deeds Day: Being The Change We Want To See](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/good-deeds-day-being-the-change-we-want-to-see/) - Good Deeds Day may sound very Pollyanna, except it costs nothing to be nice to someone, and everyone can join in. Hard to argue with that, no? - [4 Ways to Increase Donor Retention: Interview with Marc Pitman](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/4-ways-to-increase-donor-retention-an-interview-with-marc-pitman/) - Marc Pitman, one of the world's top experts on fundraising, talked to me about how to increase donor retention. - [Boston's ClimbCorps Helps Unfit Take a Step in Right Direction](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/bostons-climbcorps-helps-unfit-take-a-step-in-right-direction/) - ClimbCorps is the brainchild of one of Boston's best hospitals, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and they're changing the way stairwell fundraising climbs are done. - [3 Things Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon Teaches About Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/03/3-things-walking-deads-daryl-dixon-teaches-about-social-media/) - Daryl Dixon is taking a break from zombie-killing to give you some social media pointers with a little help from Margie Clayman. - [Pay Your Staff Well Or Someone Else Will](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/pay-your-staff-well-or-someone-else-will/) - Pay your nonprofit staff well. Otherwise you self-select those who no one else wants to poach, or those who can afford your wages. - [The Hidden Costs of a Free Website](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/the-hidden-costs-of-a-free-website/) - Your free website fits nicely into the short-term budget, but can wreak havoc on your long-term strategy for a number of reasons - [Want to Raise More Money? Find Your Tower of Power](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/want-to-raise-more-money-find-your-tower-of-power/) - What's your tower of power? Like the Pine Street Inn, think about the assets your nonprofit has and how you can leverage them for fundraising. Here's how. - [WomenHeart Makes Strides to Fight Heart Disease in Women](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/shining-the-spotlight-on-the-national-coalition-for-women-with-heart-disease/) - The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, aka WomenHeart, is saving women's lives by fighting heart disease. - [Nonprofits, How We Love Thee (Not!)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/nonprofits-how-we-love-thee-not/) - Nonprofits can be difficult to work with. Lack of urgency, design-by-committee, unrealistic budget. Is your organization guilty of these sins? - [19 Things You Didn't Know You Could Measure on Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/19-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-measure-with-facebook-insights/) - Facebook Insights provides critical data about activity around your Page. Here are 19 things you didn't know it could measure. - [Food Lion Uses Coupons to Raise Funds & Reward Donors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/food-lion-uses-coupons-to-raise-funds-reward-donors/) - Coupons are quickly growing as an effective fundraising avenue for many nonprofits. Food Lion has kicked off a program with the Easter Seals. - [Have A Heart to Help Fight Eating Disorders](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/have-a-heart-help-fight-eating-disorders/) - February is also Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Let's take this moment to show support. - [Show Meaningful Love on Valentine's Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/show-true-love-on-valentines-day/) - Show true love on Valentine's Day by making it more meaningful this year through generosity. - [Nine Ways to Grow Your Facebook Page Fanbase](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/grow-facebook-page-fanbase/) - Your Facebook Page community is like a garden that requires regular weeding, watering and sunlight to be able to harvest healthy fruits and veggies. - [4 Ways to Give 'A Portion of Thyself' This Valentine's Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/4-ways-to-give-a-portion-of-thyself-this-valentines-day/) - Here are 4 ways you can give "a portion of thyself" this Valentine's Day by making it more meaningful to the person and cause you love. - [Sitting Out Valentine's Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/sitting-out-valentines-day/) - Valentine's Day has become a huge marketing and fundraising event. But it isn't appropriate for all nonprofits. Does that describe you? Sit it out! - [Four Ways to Prepare Your Facebook Page for Valentines Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/ways-to-prepare-your-facebook-page-for-valentines-day/) - Valentine's Day is certainly an emotional holiday - one that we love to talk about on Facebook. Here are five ways to tap into what your fans love - or hate. - [Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Social Media Policy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/why-your-nonprofit-needs-a-social-media-policy/) - A social media policy is important to have in place to encourage your employees to be good ambassadors of your org! Here are resources to help you create one. - [Tickr: Showcase Your Story, Showcase Your Skills](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/tickr-showcase-your-story-showcase-your-skills/) - Tickr is offering NPOs a chance to use its Command Center product for free as part of a case study contest. Margie Clayman summarizes the details. - [Did Nonprofits Score a Touchdown in Superbowl XLVII?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/02/did-nonprofits-score-a-touchdown-in-superbowl-xlvii/) - This year's Superbowl had great ads, especially for causes! Here's Joe's pick of his favorite ones from this season. - [The International Holiday Calendar: Who's Working When? ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/the-international-holiday-calendar-whos-working-when/) - Holiday calendars need to be part of your to-do list in January - they'll help with a lot of things, including your editorial calendar. - [7 Ways to Involve Staff in Your Nonprofit's Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/7-ways-to-involve-staff-in-your-nonprofits-social-media/) - Give your nonprofit's social media an extra boost by getting buy-in (and online support) from your employees. Here are 7 tips to getting that support! - [Five Ways to Convert More Donors with Email Marketing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/five-ways-to-convert-more-donors-with-email-marketing/) - Social media should be used in conjunction with e-mail in order to do effective online fundraising. Social media creates likability, e-mail converts the right people. - [College Students Swipe Meals for Homeless](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/college-students-swipe-meals-for-homeless/) - Swipes for the Homeless is a nonprofit started by 2 college students in Berkley. Students are given the chance to feed the homeless by donating leftover swipes. - [February Is For Thanking Staff](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/february-is-for-thanking-staff/) - February is when nonprofit staff are exhausted after fundraising in the fall, and taking stock and thanking donors in January. Now's the time to thank them. - [How A Supporter Becomes An Enemy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/how-a-supporter-becomes-an-enemy/) - A bitter fight between Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison offers lessons on how to maintain good relationships with your supporters. - [The Essential Online Toolkit for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/the-essential-online-toolkit-for-nonprofits/) - Nonprofits have many online tools available, so how do you pick the right one? Here's a list of the most important online tools your nonprofit should be using. - [12 Must-Have Items for Your Next Benefit Auction](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/12-must-have-items-for-your-next-benefit-auction/) - For your next benefit auction, take into consideration these 12 must-have items from the pro-auctioneer Larry Snyder! - [6 Things Nonprofits Need to Know About Facebook's Graph Search ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/6-things-you-need-to-know-about-facebooks-graph-search/) - With Graph Search, you combine a keyword search with friends who've shared content on Facebook related to that search. For example, you can search for people who like volunteering for animal shelters. - [Lessons for the Nonprofit from "The Artist"](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/lessons-for-the-nonprofit-from-the-artist/) - Margie Clayman suggests that the movie The Artist offers important lessons for the nonprofit organization. - [Astronomers Without Borders Brings Stars to Everyone](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/astronomers-without-borders-brings-stars-to-everyone/) - Astronomers Without Borders is a fantastic nonprofit that brings telescopes to children in Tanzania so they can explore deeper into the sky we all share. - [5 Reasons to Fundraise in January](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/5-reasons-to-fundraise-in-january/) - Fundraising in January sounds crazy coming just after the holidays. But there are several good reasons to approach donors in the new year. - [Cause Marketing with Pinterest: One Year Later](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/cause-marketing-with-pinterest-one-year-later/) - Last January I pledged to use Pinterest more in 2012. Here's what I've learned about using Pinterest for cause marketing over the past year. - [5 Steps to Optimize Your Org's Google+ Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/5-steps-to-optimize-your-orgs-google-page/) - Your nonprofit org's Google+ Page is important to improve your online visibility. Take these 5 easy steps to optimize your page. - [4 Steps to Optimize Your Org's Twitter Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/4-steps-to-optimize-your-orgs-twitter-page/) - Optimize your nonprofit org's Twitter page to better improve visibility (and ranking) for your website. - [Your Most Powerful Social Media Tool for 2013](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/the-most-powerful-social-media-tool/) - A content calendar is essential a framework to make your content strategy more refined and actionable. It also helps you better organize and utilize resources. - [6 Steps to Optimize Your Org's Facebook Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/6-steps-to-optimize-your-nonprofits-facebook-page-for-seo/) - Optimizing your nonprofit's Facebook Page, and other social media presence, is critical. Follow these 6 easy steps to start moving up in Google rankings! - [MLK Day of Service 2013: What Are You Doing For Others?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/mlk-day-of-service-2013-what-are-you-doing-for-others/) - January 21, 2013 will be the MLK Day of Service. Here are some ways you can participate. - [3 Powerful Ways for Nonprofits to Target Facebook Ads](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/three-powerful-ways-to-target-facebook-ads/) - Below are three powerfully creative ways you can target Facebook ads by birthday, email subscriber and even other Pages they've liked! - [3 Steps to Using Twitter to Gather Nonprofit News](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/3-steps-to-using-twitter-to-gather-nonprofit-news/) - Twitter is a great resource for all your nonprofit news and information. Here are 3 steps Joe takes to collect his daily digest! - [5 Cause Promotions You'll See More of in 2013](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/5-cause-promotions-youll-see-more-of-in-2013/) - Pinterest, Instagram, and mobile are just three ways you'll see nonprofits partnering with businesses this year. Check out Joe's list of 5 predictions for 2013. - [What are you building?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/what-are-you-building/) - A parable about three men, three stones, and a very curious girl. - [4 Ways Donors & Companies Will Choose a Cause in 2013](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2013/01/4-ways-donors-companies-will-choose-a-cause-in-2013/) - Here are 4 things donors and companies will choose a cause (or nonprofit) to support this year. Does your org have these qualities? - [10 Ways to Get a Jump on Giving in the New Year](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/10-ways-to-get-a-jump-on-giving-in-the-new-year/) - Are you trying to cultivate a greater commitment to charity and generosity in the New Year? Me too. Here are ten ways you can get off on the right foot in January. 10) Call now to volunteer. Everyone wants to volunteer over the holidays--me included. But what about January when it's cold, and snowy, and - [My Three Favorite Feel-Good Moments of 2012](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/my-three-favorite-feel-good-moments-of-2012/) - Margie Clayman thinks back on her three favorite warm and fuzzy moments of 2012. - [Give Nonprofits What They Need (Not Teddy Bears)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/give-nonprofits-what-they-need-not-teddy-bears/) - Although compassion is great for action, sending a million teddy bears may not be. Here's how to be helpful to nonprofits working on the ground. - [Merry Christmas!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/merry-christmas/) - We're taking the day off here at the IG Blog to wish you, your family, and loved ones a very Merry Christmas! - [Street Sense: Homelessness Doesn't End December 31](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/street-sense-homelessness-doesnt-end-december-31/) - Street Sense's Brian Carome says that if aliens landed they'd think homelessnesss only happened during holiday season. - [The Salvation Army's Red Kettle is Now Online](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/the-salvation-armys-red-kettle-is-now-online/) - You've seen them ringing the bells by your local grocery stores. Now, the Salvation Army has brought the Red Kettle online! - [7 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/7-holiday-fundraising-ideas-for-nonprofits/) - Nonprofits will benefit from this list of 7 holiday fundraising ideas from guest blogger Brittany Richards. - [A Dog is a Child’s Best Friend: Comforting Newtown, CT](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/a-dog-is-a-childs-best-friend-comforting-newtown-ct/) - Five special dogs are comforting the community of Newtown, CT. - [4 Inexpensive Examples of Saying Thank You With Video](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/four-inexpensive-examples-of-saying-thank-you-with-video/) - An inexpensive thank you video is something your nonprofit needs to have to show your supporters gratitude. - [3 Holiday Cause Promotions Bringing Good Cheer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/4-holiday-cause-promotions-bringing-good-cheer/) - These 3 holiday cause promotions are bringing good cheer this holiday season. - [Do Your Donors Know Their Contributions Matter?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/do-your-donors-know-their-contributions-matter/) - Margie Clayman wonders whether your donors and contributors know just how valuable their efforts are. Have you told them lately? - [The Kindness of Strangers is the Real Game Changer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/the-kindness-of-strangers-is-the-real-game-changer/) - The kindness of strangers make the difficulties bearable. For this and personal reasons, Jim Carol started Donate Games to help families of sick children. - [[Infographic] Giving Trends this Holiday Season](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/holiday-infographic-from-mightycause/) - Mightycause's latest infographic shows that holiday giving will be strong this season. Check out the stats! - [Forced Giving: Does Taking Without Asking Make You a Grinch?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/forced-giving-does-taking-without-asking-make-you-a-grinch/) - In a recent restaurant outing, Joe saw a $1 donation had been automatically applied to his bill. Does it make you a grinch to opt-out? Or is "forced giving" good? - [Business Charity and the Wisdom of Scrooge](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/business-charity-and-the-wisdom-of-scrooge/) - Unlike Scrooge, businesses are embracing charity giving all year round by using social media--like Facebook and FourSquare--to incentivize customers. - [Why Unrestricted Cash Donations Really Help Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/why-undrestricted-cash-donations-really-help-nonprofits/) - Nonprofits know best what they need to do their work, and unrestricted donations help them get there. Here's a case in support of the unrestricted cash donation. - [Nonprofit Social Media Needs Strategy & Passion](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/strategy-and-passion-ingredients-in-nonprofit-social-media/) - Rebecca Cicione of Soles4Souls guest blogs about how social media has helped many of her nonprofit's programs, including response to Hurricane Sandy. - [5 Things Nonprofits Must Do To Captivate Millennials](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/5-things-nonprofits-must-do-to-captivate-millennials/) - The tech-savvy budget-conscious activist millennial is just what nonprofits are looking for, but Rachael Seda says nonprofits need to do 5 things to win them over. - [Closing the Action Gap on Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/closing-the-action-gap-on-facebook/) - We don't use Facebook to buy things, and we don't use Facebook to follow the latest news from consumer brands. We use it to connect with our friends! - [10 Ways Ten Bucks Can Make a Big Difference](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/10-ways-a-10-mightycause-giving-card-can-make-a-big-difference/) - Ever wondered how far a $10 donation would go? Here are 10 ways $10 helps, and how you can give the gift of giving with a Mightycause Giving Card. - [50 Causes to Support this Holiday Season!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/12/50-causes-to-support-this-holiday-season/) - If you're trying to decide what organization(s) you want to support this holiday season, Margie Clayman has 50 suggestions for you. - [World AIDS Day: Pinterest Roundup](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/world-aids-day-pinterest-roundup/) - Many businesses are supporting HIV/AIDS organizations to help spread awareness on December 1st, World AIDS Day. Here's a roundup of some of those cause marketing partnerships. - [The Joy in Generosity](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/the-joy-in-generosity/) - Joy can be found in generosity, and this season you have a few things you can do to bring joy to those around you. Join the Joy of Giving Campaign! - [[Video Tutorial] How to Create QR codes with Bit.ly](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/how-to-create-qr-codes-with-bit-ly-video-tutorial/) - The easiest way to create a QR code is with Bit.ly, which you may already be using to measure traffic from links shared on Twitter. - [Use QR Codes to Thank Holiday Supporters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/use-qr-codes-to-thank-holiday-supporters/) - Get creative this season and use a QR code to deliver your thank you message to your supporters. Here's how. - [How Do You Teach Your Children Generosity? ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/how-do-you-teach-your-children-generosity/) - Inspiring Generosity: How do you teach your children to be generous, especially with holidays, when they lack for nothing or need isn't evident? - [Treating the Unexpected with a Dose of Positivity](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/treating-the-unexpected-with-a-dose-of-positivity-2/) - Three years ago, Brian Kissinger received a diagnosis that changed his life. - [Watch Out Black Friday, Here Comes #GivingTuesday!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/watch-out-black-friday-here-comes-givingtuesday/) - Here's how you can be part of #GivingTuesday! - [Happy Thanksgiving from Mightycause to You!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-mightycause-to-you/) - From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Here's are a few things we're grateful for (including you)! - [Pie in the Sky is the Best Thanksgiving Fundraiser!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/pie-in-the-sky-is-the-best-thanksgiving-fundraiser/) - Pie is the best part of Thanksgiving, and Community Servings is making sure needy families in Boston are getting a treat this season! - [Five Ways to Thank Donors for Thanksgiving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/five-ways-to-thank-donors-for-thanksgiving/) - Here are five things you can do right now to thank your supporters this Thanksgiving with email, Facebook, YouTube and more... - [Thanksgiving: The Lancaster Way of Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/thanksgiving-the-lancaster-way-of-giving/) - Meghan and Jose are founders of one of Lancaster's most popular restaurants, and use their gift to give back to the needy in their community for Thanksgiving. - [Let's Fight Lung Cancer & Give Thanks](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/lets-fight-lung-cancer-give-thanks/) - Lung cancer isn't as well-known as other cancers, and Joe tackles this question to give all of us--including lung cancer survivors--a reminder to be thankful. - [5 Last-Minute Gestures of Thanksgiving ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/5-last-minute-gestures-of-thanksgiving/) - There is still time to show how thankful you are by giving back to your community. Here are 5 easy ways to show gratitude as you prepare for Thanksgiving! - [Disaster Relief, When It Isn't What You Do](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/disaster-relief-when-it-isnt-what-you-do/) - Disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Sandy has a lot of support - but what if it's not what you do? Be honest, for starters. - [Movember: A Hairy Situation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/movember-a-hairy-situation/) - What began as an event among friends, Movember is now one of the largest funding resources for prostate cancer research. This is how they started. - [Three Reasons Why Storytelling is So Powerfully Persuasive ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/three-reasons-why-storytelling-is-so-powerfully-persuasive/) - Although discounted by many nonprofits, telling a story and telling it the right way is highly effective in getting your supporters excited and willing to help you. - [How to Use Amazon's Wedding Registry to Help a Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/how-to-use-amazons-wedding-registry-to-help-a-nonprofit/) - A practical way to get a nonprofit the items they need, especially in the midst of a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy, is setting up an Amazon wedding registry. - [3 Ways To Still Thank Our Veterans ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/3-ways-to-still-thank-our-veterans/) - There's always an opportunity to show gratitude to the veterans who've sacrificed so much for our country. Here are 3 ways to thank them. - [Growing Beards for Lung Cancer Awareness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/growing-beards-for-lung-cancer-awareness/) - Andy Spence and his family began growing beards to fundraise for lung cancer after his mom passed away in Spring 2010. Here's their fantastic story. - [Don't Give Stuff. Give Hope.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/dont-give-stuff-give-hope/) - Instead of giving gifts to people who already have a lot of stuff anyway, this season, give them the gift of giving others hope. - [How Change Agents Supported Sandy Relief in New York](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/how-change-agents-rally-to-support-sandy-relief-in-new-york/) - Change agents are people that take it upon themselves to fix a problem in their community. So think about how your organization supports your advocates! - [Be Prepared: 3 Lessons for Nonprofits from Sandy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/be-prepared-3-lessons-for-nonprofits-from-sandy/) - Being prepared on these three fronts will help your nonprofit be ready for any sort of disaster. - [Fundraisers You Can Donate To In Hurricane Sandy Aftermath](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/fundraisers-you-can-donate-to-in-hurricane-sandy-aftermath/) - Hurricane Sandy was destructive, and millions are still making their way through the devastation a week later. Here are nine fundraisers on Mightycause working to help those in need. - [6 Blog Posts For Your Annual Appeal](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/6-blog-posts-for-your-annual-appeal/) - These 6 blog posts will help you get your nonprofit ready for your upcoming annual appeal. - [We Need to Increase Funding to Fight Lung Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/we-need-to-increase-funding-to-fight-lung-cancer/) - Margie Clayman notes a report from Fair Warning indicating that Lung Cancer is one of the least funded yet most deadly forms of cancer. - [November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/11/november-is-lung-cancer-awareness-month/) - November is lung cancer awareness month, and Mightycause.com is challenging you to spare your Like and spread the word to show your support! - [Fighting Breast Cancer One Tutu At A Time](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/fighting-breast-cancer-one-tutu-at-a-time/) - Margie Clayman shines the spotlight on the Tutu Project and the Carey Foundation. - [What Trick-Or-Treating Says About Social Media Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/what-trick-or-treating-can-teach-you-about-social-media-fundraising/) - Like kids focus on the candy on Halloween, your use of social media to fundraise needs to be the same. Here's a video that talks about what you may be doing wrong. - [Hurricane Hits, Apocalypse Looms. Get a Go Bag!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/hurricane-hits-apocalypse-looms-you-need-a-go-bag/) - The Red Cross is reaching out to millennials for disaster preparedness through--yes, you guessed it--zombie training. Check out their latest initiative. - [Kids Can Be Real Changemakers, Encourage Them](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/kids-can-be-real-changemakers-so-encourage-them/) - Let's encourage our kids when they become passionate about a cause. Believe it or not, they can be real changemakers. - [When Life Gave Liz Some Lemons](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/when-life-gave-liz-some-lemons/) - Liz Barker had an uneventful life up until she was 29. Not long after she lost her first child, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's her triumphal story. - [[Infographic] How Social Media Influences Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/infographic-how-social-media-influences-giving/) - This new infographic shows different ways social media has affected charitable giving. - [Beware Of These Three Horrific Facebook Zombies](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/facebook-zombies/) - Uh oh. Zombies are on the loose. Don't let them infect your nonprofit's social media strategy, so here's how to vaccinate. - [Deconstruction Before Reconstruction: Tyesha’s Battle with Breast Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/deconstruction-before-reconstruction-tyeshas-battle-with-breast-cancer/) - From a young age, Tyesha watched over her shoulder since breast cancer ran in her family. When she was diagnosed at age 29, her life changed in unexpected ways. - [5 Nonprofit Lessons from The Walking Dead](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/5-nonprofit-lessons-from-the-walking-dead/) - Learn how to kill the fundraising zombies with these lessons from the characters of the AMC show "The Walking Dead." - [Six Questions To Consider Before You Start A Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/six-questions-to-consider-before-you-start-a-nonprofit/) - Six big questions you should ask yourself before you start a nonprofit so you can successfully be and make the change you want to see in the world! - [Clay Writes a Song for His Mom, Breast Cancer Survivor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/clays-song-for-his-mom-breast-cancer-survivor/) - Clay's mom, Noreen, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. She kept a journal, and Clay put music to her words. - [Awareness vs. Fundraising: NFL's Crucial Catch Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/breast-cancer-awareness-month-awareness-versus-actual-donations/) - Is raising awareness enough or is fundraising more important? Margie Clayman explores a pivotal social good question in light of the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign. - [Thank You for #hungertohope!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/thank-you-for-hungertohope-2/) - Yesterday, a community of do-gooders united to do something to help the fight against world hunger. Here are a few shout-outs for those who were part of it. - [Dear Cancer, You Don't Stand a Chance. Sincerely, Lisa](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/dear-cancer-you-dont-stand-a-chance-sincerely-lisa/) - When Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer last winter, she took her journey to the blogosphere, without realizing her posts would soon become an inspiration. - [The Facebook Ladder of Engagement](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/the-facebook-ladder-of-engagement/) - There are steps to how donors engage with nonprofits on Facebook, and here are ideas on how you can brainstorm a strategy to help your online fundraising. - [How to Get People to Act](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/how-to-get-people-to-act/) - Every nonprofit is looking for the "secret sauce" to getting people to act for their cause. But the problem most organizations face is diffusion. - [World Hunger Is Not Insurmountable](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/there-is-enough-to-feed-a-hungry-world/) - World hunger is not insurmountable. There IS enough, it is solvable, and little actions make big changes. Find out how to help fight hunger and food insecurity. - [The Life of Cindy Rosencrans](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/the-life-of-cindy-rosencrans/) - Cindy Rosencrans was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in 2006, but with a laughter and good spirit, Cindy and her family took action to help fund research. - [Andi Smith, Knitting Caps for Women Fighting Breast Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/andi-smith-knitting-caps-for-women-fighting-breast-cancer/) - Andi Smith decided to honor her friend going through breast cancer by knitting her a lovely patterned cap. - [World Food Programme: Using Social Media To End Hunger](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/how-the-world-food-programme-is-using-social-media-to-end-hunger/) - I had the awesome privilege of chatting with Bettina Luescher of the World Food Programme, an international organization that feeds over 100 million people worldwide. - [3 Tips To Consider When Buying a Pink Product](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/3-tips-to-consider-when-buying-a-pink-product/) - Here are tips for buying pink products that'll be sure to get your money to the breast cancer organization you want to support. - [How Randi Lives Beyond Breast Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/how-randi-lives-beyond-breast-cancer/) - Randi Rentz was diagnosed with breast cancer over 4 years ago. She stands tall today, and speaks to women encouraging them in the fight. Here's her inspiring story. - [10 Good Deeds in 10 Minutes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/10-good-deeds-in-10-minutes/) - Got ten minutes? Here are ten good deeds you can accomplish in that time, and with an investment just $31 total. - [3 Ways Nonprofits Can Leverage Behavioral Economics](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/three-ways-nonprofits-can-leverage-behavioral-economics-in-social-fundraising/) - Behavioral Economics is essentially the study of irrationality. In other words, where economists typically assume that all behavior is rational, behavioral economists don't assume anything. - [Orchestra Marches to Its Own Beat with Running Fundraiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/orchestra-marches-to-its-own-beat-with-running-fundraiser/) - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is running for music! - [PinkGiving: What Will You Do for Breast Cancer?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/10/pinkgiving-what-will-you-do-for-breast-cancer/) - It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can make an impact. Join the PinkGiving campaign. Here's how! - [Kitties, Rats, Art, and Video Games For Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/kitties-rats-art-and-video-games-for-good/) - The spotlight's on Genesis Whitmore: artist and cat-lover who'se going to play a video game & entertain her viewers for 24 hours with funny banter. Check it out! - [Not-So-Obvious-But-Obvious Ways to Say Thanks](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/not-so-obvious-but-obvious-ways-to-say-thanks/) - Ever thought about the other ways your nonprofit could subtly be showing your donors gratitude? Here are a few to consider. - [5 Ways to Make Your Social Strategy Adaptable](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/five-ways-to-make-your-social-media-strategy-more-adaptable/) - There are features of the common housefly--like speed and quick responses--that are actually relevant to your social strategy. Here are 5 ways. - [New Conference Links Nonprofits & Entertainment](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/new-conference-links-nonprofits-entertainment-industry/) - New conference will discuss the developing relationship between the entertainment industry and causes. Read for info on how you can win tickets! - [Will Tweet For Food: The Do-Gooders at No Kid Hungry](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/will-tweet-for-food-the-do-gooders-at-no-kid-hungry/) - Margie Clayman summarizes what No Kid Hungry has done as part of their September campaign to end childhood hunger, and what their efforts can teach other causes. - [Sonja Sohn: A Superstar in So Many Ways](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/sonja-sohn-a-superstar-in-so-many-ways/) - This week's spotlight is on Sonja Sohn, leading actress of the HBO series "The Wire," an active community member of Baltimore. - [Find and Fuel Your Passion for Social Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/find-and-fuel-your-passion-for-social-good/) - How do you reignite that passion for the cause you care so much about? - [How The Humane Society uses Twitter Hashtag Chats ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/how-the-humane-society-uses-twitter-hashtag-chats/) - The Humane Society helps shelters use hashtags on Twitter to share adoptable animals, which get re-tweeted by @HumaneSociety. - [Mad Man Goes Bald to Honor Friend, Fight Cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/mad-man-goes-bald-to-honor-friend-fight-cancer/) - Jeff Freedman is a mad man, and this season he's going to prove it. His team is going to be sporting bald caps to raise funds for cancer. Here's the scoop. - [Women With Drive & Value of Long-Tail Donations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/women-with-drive-and-the-value-of-long-tail-donations/) - Margie Clayman explains how organizations like Women With Drive can show appreciation to donors even though instant gratification may not be possible. - [Spotlight: Why Father Bernie Couldn’t Let it Go ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/spotlight-why-father-bernie-couldnt-let-it-go/) - Father Bernie Reiser was a hero among adults and children in two small towns of Haiti. Here's his story, and the reason why he couldn't be a bystander. - [New Saucony App Makes Running Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/run-eat-shop-pay-while-doing-good/) - These 4 practical apps help you live healthier lifestyles, choose products by socially-conscious businesses while doing some good. - [5 Creative Ways To Thank Your Facebook Fans](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/five-creative-ways-to-thank-your-facebook-fans/) - It's easy to think about thanking your Facebook fans as something that's nice to do. But saying thanks I actually a vital part of your success on Facebook. - [9/11: A Day of Service and Remembrance](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/911-a-day-of-service-and-remembrance/) - For National Service and Remembrance Day, give time and treasure to your community. Here are ways you can get involved. - [The Power of a Handwritten Note](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/the-power-of-a-handwritten-note/) - Margie Clayman describes the advantages of sending a personalized handwritten note to donors. - [$100 Million Celebration Sweepstakes Winners!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/winners-of-the-100-million-celebration-sweepstakes/) - Here are the 100 winners of our $100 Million Celebration Sweepstakes. Congrats to all! - [Spotlight: Helping Senior Americans Get a Meal](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/spotlight-helping-senior-americans-get-a-meal/) - This week's spotlight is on hunger among seniors in America, and how Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, the AARP, and AARP Foundation are working to stop it in its tracks! - [Fundraising: People First, Dollars Next](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/fundraising-people-first-dollars-next/) - Fundraising is really about relationships and conversations for the greater good. Dollars are just one outcome. - [How an Executive Director Uses Social Media For Her Small Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/how-one-executive-director-uses-social-media-for-her-small-nonprofit/) - Julie talked about what it was like to launch and manage a social media presence for her nonprofit, which is staffed by herself and one other person. - [5 Reasons to Have a Halloween Fundraiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/5-reasons-to-have-a-halloween-fundraiser/) - It's not too early to start planning a Halloween fundraiser. Here are 5 reasons why your nonprofit should get started now. - [Happy Labor Day!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/09/happy-labor-day/) - We're taking a day off on the Inspiring Generosity blog; we'll resume to our normal programming tomorrow. - [Spotlight: Young People in Recovery](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/spotlight-young-people-in-recovery/) - When a group of young like-minded individuals get together under one common belief that things should change, there's no stopping them. - [The Failure of Fingerwagging](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/the-failure-of-fingerwagging/) - Guilt trips and finger wagging have utterly failed to evoke societal change. If we want to change, we have to provide encouragement. - [8 Ways NOT To Use QR Codes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/8-ways-not-to-use-qr-codes/) - Margie Clayman describes 8 common mistakes people make when using QR codes. - [4 QR Code Tools That'll Make You Like QR Codes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/four-qr-code-tools-that-will-make-you-actually-like-qr-codes/) - Don't like QR Codes or unsure about them? Here are 4 tools that'll make you like them! - [Raising Money with Coupons, QR Codes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/raising-money-with-coupons-qr-codes/) - After my post last week on QR Codes, two things caught my eye. First, this infographic from Wasp Barcode showing why QR Codes are an easy and portable way to share coupons with shoppers. Second, I saw this article announcing that Coupons.com had just launched Couponsforchange.org. The company is working with Feeding America to give - [Spotlight: 3 Charities Focusing on Touch, Sound, and Zombies](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/spotlight-3-charities-focusing-on-touch-sound-and-zombies/) - This week's roundup is on 3 charities that focus on helping people affected by a tragedy, saving pianos from destruction, and helping other causes with a zombie film. - [An Urgent Appeal for Mali](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/an-urgent-appeal-for-mali/) - The END Fund needs to raise $100,000 before the end of September in order to make the deployment deadline for medicines that affect millions in Mali. - [6 Places Your Nonprofit Can Find Blog Ideas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/6-places-your-nonprofit-can-find-blog-ideas/) - Finding what to blog about isn't as hard as it seems. Great topics are sitting right under your nose! Here are 6 places to look. - [How Change Happens](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/how-change-happens/) - Slactivists don't get the credit they deserve. In fact, they are currents of change. Geoff Livingston explains how. - [5 Ways To Bring Your Offline Community Online](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/5-ways-to-bring-your-offline-community-online/) - Have a strong offline community? Don't abandon them! Margie offers five tips on how you can bring your offline supporters online. - [6 Ways to Get More Facebook Fans From Direct Mail ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/6-ways-to-get-more-facebook-fans-from-direct-mail/) - Even if you primarily communicate to your donors through direct mail, you can still bring them into your Facebook community. Here's how. - [5 Myths About Using Social Media to Raise Funds](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/5-myths-about-using-social-media-to-raise-funds/) - The common online fundraising myths debunked! - [QR Codes are Taking Off in Unexpected Ways](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/qr-codes-are-taking-off-in-unexpected-ways/) - QR Codes will help your target audience move the conversation from offline to online. Here is how you can use them to build your social media community. - [Sharing the Good News](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/sharing-the-good-news/) - An inch towards progress is a victory, and these are the stories you should be telling about the cause you care about. Here's why. - [6 Photo Engagement Tips from National Wildlife Federation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/under-the-hood-nwfs-6-tips-on-using-photos-to-engage/) - This week, the spotlight is on Danielle Brigida and how the National Wildlife Federation uses photos to engage with their community. Here are their 6 tips. - [Empowering NPOs with Social Storytelling](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/empowering-npos-with-social-storytelling/) - Nonprofits are finding that social media is driving their organization's growth in revenue and supporters, working hand in hand with its programs. Here's how. - [$100 Million: You’ve Come A Long Way Mightycause!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/100-million-youve-come-a-long-way-mightycause/) - Mightycause, the online fundraising platform, reached a big milestone this week: $100 million in donations. Here's how Mightycause got to this point, and info on the sweepstakes! - [5 Ways to Turn Event Attendees Into Facebook Fans](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/5-powerful-ways-to-turn-event-participants-into-facebook-fans/) - New attendees at your next nonprofit event may hesitate to give you their email address, but they could be willing to stay connected on your Facebook page. - [August: Time to Get Your Ducks In A Row](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/august-time-to-get-your-ducks-in-a-row/) - It's the last month of summer, and instead of playing in the sun, it's a chance to get your ducks in a row for the busy fall. Get ready! - [Making the Move: Offline to Online](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/making-the-move-offline-to-online/) - The online world has tools your nonprofit can use to be more efficient, reliable, and save costs. Here are three ways your org can move some of your offline work online. - [Spotlight: Regina’s Fight to Stop Domestic Violence](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/spotlight-reginas-fight-to-stop-domestic-violence/) - Regina Yau started The Pixel Project to help end violence against women around the world. Read her inspiring story and how they're changing lives. - [7 Things NPOs Can Learn From NBC & the Olympics](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/7-things-nonprofits-can-learn-from-nbc-and-the-olympics/) - There's much controversy surrounding NBC's coverage of the Olympics this year. Here's a guest post by Dan Portnoy about 7 things they did wrong, nonprofits can do right. - [5 Great 20-Something Social Good Community Managers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/5-great-20-something-community-managers/) - Here's a shout-out to 5 of the best community managers in the nonprofit world! Carie Lewis, Amy Sample Ward, Danielle Brigida, Pete Cashmore, and Gloria Huang. - [7 Ways To Use Print Ads To Increase Online Activity](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/7-ways-to-use-print-ads-to-increase-online-activity/) - Margie Clayman offers seven tips on how print ads can be used to increase online activity on your website or on social media platforms. - [8 Steps to Convert Emails Into Blog Posts](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/steps-to-converting-email-fodder-into-blog-posts/) - Did you know you have a chock full of blog ideas sitting in your inbox? It's true! Check out these 8 steps to converting your emails into blog posts. - [Keeping Your Community Involved](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/keeping-your-community-involved/) - Communities are the lifeblood of nonprofits, and Harrison Kratz guest blogs today showing us how causes can involve them to strengthen relationships. - [10 Ways to Use Smartphones at Presentations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/10-ways-to-use-smartphones-for-smarter-presentations/) - The way we present to an audience has changed, and accepting mobile technology is key to adapting. Here are 10 tricks you can use to engage your tech-savvy listeners. - [How To Create the Online/Offline Editorial Calendar](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/how-to-create-the-onlineoffline-editorial-calendar/) - Bring together your online and offline publications into one editorial calendar with a strategy to complement your mission. - [5 Tips On Where To Put That Donate Button](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/5-tips-on-where-to-put-that-donate-button/) - Margie Clayman offers some tips about where to place the donate button on your nonprofit's website. - [Here's How Social Media Can Drive Your Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/heres-how-social-media-can-drive-your-fundraising/) - Social media isn't a project to dump onto your communications team. It should be integrated within development as well. Here's why it can drive your fundraising. - [How To Write An Awesome Twitter Bio For Your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/08/how-to-write-an-awesome-twitter-bio-for-your-nonprofit/) - Those 160 characters in your Twitter bio can make all the difference. Here are 7 tips to help you take it to perfection. - [22 Delightful Ways to Say Thank You!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/22-delightful-ways-to-say-thank-you/) - Who said thank yous needed to be boring and stuffy?! Be inspired by these 22 creative ways to say thank you--that will surely make you smile. :) - [5 Ways to Ambush Your Competition & Steal Gold](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/5-ways-to-ambush-your-competition-and-steal-the-gold/) - The events surrounding the Olympics can offer great insight into how nonprofits can bring home the gold. Tell us what you think of Joe's 5 tips. - [4 Guest Blogger Credentials](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/4-guest-blogger-credentials/) - A follow-up to last week's post, here are 4 credentials to consider of your next guest writer for your nonprofit's blog, newsletter, or any other publication. - [The Beard That Fights Human Trafficking](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/the-beard-that-fights-human-trafficking/) - Chris and Jana Judd are racing to see who can fundraise the most by July 31st. The winner decides the future of Chris' beard. Cast your support! - [Why Guest Posts Can Be Good For Your Nonprofit Blog](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/why-guest-posts-can-be-good-for-your-nonprofit-blog/) - There are great benefits to inviting people outside your nonprofit to guest post on your cause's blog. Here are four reasons to do it! - [How to Prepare for Facebook's Decline](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/how-to-prepare-for-facebooks-decline/) - Recent study shows a growing "dislike" of the popular social network. Here are tips on how your nonprofit can be prepared in the event of a decline. - [Nonprofit Spotlight: How Soles 4 Souls Uses Images to Engage](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/nonprofit-spotlight-how-soles-4-souls-uses-images-to-engage/) - The easiest way to learn how to use social media is to see how other nonprofits do it. Soles 4 Souls is creating engagement with every post. See how they do it! - [Which Facebook Page Updates Should Your Nonprofit Pay To Promote?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/which-facebook-page-updates-should-your-nonprofit-pay-to-promote/) - Not all Facebook Page updates are ripe for promoting to a wider crowd, so check out these tips to help you decide which ones to spend your money on. - [4 Lessons My Instagram-Loving Tween Taught Me](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/4-lessons-my-instagram-loving-tween-taught-me/) - Sometimes we can be surprised at how much a tween knows and can teach us about social media. Joe's kid taught him a few lessons about Instagram. - [7 Tips For Creating Your Own Facebook Memes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/7-quick-tips-for-creating-your-own-facebook-memes/) - Several NPOs have created "memes" to help spread the word about their cause. Here are 7 examples of how nonprofits used them. - [Under the Hood: How Heifer International Uses Visual Content](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/under-the-hood-how-heifer-international-uses-visual-content/) - Heifer International captures images to tell the story of their work to supporters across the world. Here are 4 lessons learned from their successful strategy. - [A Picture Is Worth a 1,000 Words](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/a-picture-is-worth-a-1000-words/) - Pictures can do more than words ever could, especially in the age where social media is a primary means of communication and connection. Here's why your nonprofit should start thinking in pictures. - [4 Tips for Would-Be Social Photographers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/4-tips-for-would-be-social-photographers/) - Not a pro photographer or don't have the budget for one? No fret, anyone can take good photos of your nonprofit. Here are tips from a pro that you can use. - [4 More Lessons for Fundraising on Pinterest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/4-more-lessons-for-fundraising-on-pinterest/) - Elizabeth Arden's #PinItToGiveIt campaign offers some great lessons on how causes can use images to fundraise on Pinterest. - [6 Tips for Making Visual Content More Viral](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/6-tips-for-making-visual-content-more-viral/) - If you want your fans to share your pictures over and over again, your pictures have to be "shareable." Here are 6 tips to make your visual content more viral. - [SEO 101 for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/seo-101-for-nonprofits/) - What's Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Why is it important for my nonprofit? And how do I do it? These are 3 questions Gisele Navarro Mendez answers in this post. - [Building Relationships with Non-Fundraising Events](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/building-relationships-with-non-fundraising-events/) - Not every event needs to be a fundraiser, so how can you use non-fundraising events to acquire new loyal donors? - [22 Ways To Promote Your Fundraising Event](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/22-ways-to-promote-your-fundraising-event/) - You've got the logistics down but what about promotion? How are you going to let people know about your event? Margie Clayman's got 22 ideas for you. - [Make Change Acceptable](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/make-change-acceptable/) - You can spread awareness, but how do you make actual change happen? It sometimes begins with small changes. - [7 Image Editing Tools to Create Awesome Visual Content](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/seven-image-editing-tools-to-create-awesome-visual-content/) - So you've got great pictures of your nonprofit in action . . . but they need a little touching up. What now? Here are 7 tools--most of them free--that you can use to edit them. - [50 Back Beer Brews Support for Veterans' Charities](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/50-back-beer-brews-support-for-veterans-charities/) - 50 Back is a brewery that donates proceeds to support charities for veterans. Read about why they started, and how they are bringing cheer to soldiers! - [5 Tips When Your Cause Isn’t “Cool”](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/5-tips-when-your-cause-isnt-cool/) - Did you ever think that your cause just isn't "cool enough" to attract attention. Think again. It may be that you're not implementing the right methods. - [Entrances, Exits, And Passwords](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/entrances-exits-and-passwords/) - Does your nonprofit backup all of its data? Do you have a transition strategy if a key employee leaves? These are all important things to think about and Sohini gives you the scoop on what to consider. - [6 Steps to Create Marketing Personas for Your Org](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/6-steps-to-creating-marketing-personas-for-your-nonprofit/) - Defining the "personas" of your nonprofits communications outreach will help you talk to the different types of people associated with your cause. Here are 6 steps to do that. - [6 Ways to Use Pictures for Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/07/6-ways-to-use-pictures-for-fundraising/) - A follow-up to last Monday's post, here are 6 ways you can use the images you captured to promote your fundraisers--both online and offline. - [50 Ways to be a Good Social Media Citizen](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/50-ways-to-be-a-good-social-media-citizen/) - Margie Clayman outlines 50 rules that can help you become a good social media citizen. What would you add? - [Who Matters Most? Beneficiary, NPO, or Donor?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/who-matters-most-beneficiary-npo-or-donor/) - The natural answer is that the beneficiary matters the most, but so does the donor. Then the question is why do 90% of fundraisers focus on themselves? - [5 Ways Photos Promote Fundraisers on Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/five-ways-to-use-photos-to-promote-your-fundraiser-on-facebook/) - Got photos? Here are 5 ways you can use them to promote your fundraiser on Facebook. - [When Building Donor Relationships, Talk is Cheap](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/when-building-donor-relationships-talk-is-cheap/) - These are 3 common myths in the nonprofit world about building relationship with donors. See what they are and how to prevent falling into that trap. - [6 Images Every Nonprofit Can Capture](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/6-images-every-nonprofit-can-capture/) - If you're stumped on how to capture your nonprofit in an image, here are 6 ideas for you to try! - [No Mobile, No Future](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/no-mobile-no-future/) - The latest Millennials Donor Report says 77% of millennials use their phones for everything. They're the future, and so is mobile. Without mobile, there's no future. - [Ellie Fund's 4 Strategies to Win Twive & Receive](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/four-strategies-that-helped-the-ellie-fund-win-twive-and-receive/) - The Ellie Fund won $15,000 for raising the most in last Thursday's Twive & Receive competition. Here are 4 of the winning strategies they used. - [3 Ways to Turn Distraction Into Support](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/3-ways-to-turn-distraction-into-support/) - 88% of phone users used their device while watching TV at least once during the month surveyed. How's your nonprofit maximizing the time and format of your outreach to get to this audience? - [Don't Make Me Work](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/dont-make-me-work/) - It's easy to get wrapped up in the weeds when telling your nonprofit story, so here are some suggestions from Sohini to help you gain perspective of your content. - [4 Ways Stories Can Help Build Your Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/4-ways-stories-can-help-build-your-cause/) - Margie Clayman discusses four ways that the use of storytelling can help build your cause. - [5 Facebook & 4 Pinterest Fundraising Tips](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/9-facebook-pinterest-fundraising-tips/) - It can't get easier than this: promote your fundraisers on Facebook with these 5 tips, and an additional 4 tips for Pinterest. - [5 Recent Changes to Facebook Pages To Know ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/five-recent-changes-to-facebook-pages-you-need-to-know-about/) - John's got you covered with the 5 changes in Facebook you need to know. - [3 Cause Businesses I'm Rooting For](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/3-cause-businesses-im-rooting-for/) - Some businesses make it their primary mission to do good but Joe thinks they need to be a good business first. Here are the three companies that Joe believes in. - [Urgency, Fun, & Accessibility: Elements in Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/urgency-fun-accessibility-elements-in-fundraising/) - Over 200 nonprofits have been preparing to compete in Twive and Receive this week. There are three elements to the success of their fundraising campaigns. - [How Businesses Can Benefit from Nonprofit Partnerships](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/how-businesses-can-benefit-from-nonprofit-partnerships/) - In this guest post, Ken lists ways businesses would benefit by partnering with community nonprofits. - [4 Last Minute Fundraiser Tips ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/4-last-minute-fundraiser-tips/) - The Twive and Receive competition is one week away, and nonprofits are putting in the finishing touches of their campaign. Here are 4 tips to help you get ready. - [Four Ears: Communications Theory & Your Fundraising Appeal](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/four-ears-communications-theory-your-fundraising-appeal/) - Your audience has four sets of ears, so Jason covers how you can write with these different groups in mind. - [How to Create Fresh Stories for your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/how-to-create-fresh-stories-for-your-nonprofit/) - Being fresh and telling the story no one else has told are two ways you can recapture your audience's attention. John shows you how. - [When is Junk Food Fundraising Okay?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/when-is-junk-food-fundraising-okay/) - Many nonprofits partner with fast food companies in cause marketing partnership, but is it ok to feed the hungry while leaving us malnourished? - [Weekly Social Media Checklist for Twive and Beyond](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/06/your-weekly-social-media-checklist/) - Need an idea of where to start with social media? Here's a short checklist to help you get started in time for Twive and Receive (and beyond)! - [6 Ways To Integrate Fundraising Into Facebook](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/si-ways-to-integrate-fundraising-into-your-facebook-page/) - Here are six specific ways to improve your fundraising results from using Facebook. They include promoting your page, having donors share why they gave, and more. - [4 Things Nonprofits Need to Stop Saying](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/4-things-nonprofits-need-to-stop-saying/) - Joe Waters addresses four things that nonprofits need to stop saying and start doing. Among this list is visual storytelling, cause marketing, and having an active social media presence. - [Two Beautiful Words](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/two-beautiful-words/) - What are the two most beautiful words in the English language? - [Be the Avengers of Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/be-the-avengers-of-fundraising/) - Here's a fun post! See how you can learn from each of the characters in The Avengers to pump up your fundraising. (No movie spoilers here.) - [5 Facts that Social Media is an Endurance Contest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/five-facts-that-prove-social-media-is-an-endurance-contest/) - Margie Clayman suggests that the real key to online success is enduring the tough times, especially when you first get started. - [The Marketing To End All Marketing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/the-marketing-to-end-all-marketing/) - Nonprofits have a mission to end, stop, or change something in our communities, which is why marketing should be used to make big changes. - [2011 Online Giving Report From Blackbaud](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/2011-online-giving-report-from-blackbaud/) - 2011 had some good and bad for nonprofits last year. Check out how your sector did in BlackBaud's infographic. - [4 Words Nonprofits Need to Stop Using](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/4-words-nonprofits-need-to-stop-using/) - Words give life to your nonprofit writing so choose them wisely. Joe goes through 4 commonly used words that need to be put to rest. - [The 4 Challenges of Cause Marketing](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/5252/) - Why do nonprofits still struggle to develop relationships with corporations? Your comment gives you a chance to be Geoff Livingston's guest at the Cause Marketing Forum this May 30-31 in Chicago! - [4 Tips to Punch Up Your Writing ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/4-tips-to-punch-up-your-writing/) - Not seeing results from your email campaigns? Maybe it's your writing. Here's a short 4-point guideline to help punch up your communications! - [4 Ways to Drive Online Actions from Direct Mail](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/4-ways-to-drive-more-actions-from-your-direct-mail/) - Think your direct mail pieces aren't connected to your online fundraising? Think again. Here are John's 4 ways to bridge the gap between direct mail and your online strategy. - [Nonprofit Mobile Gamification: Our Next Angry Birds?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/nonprofit-mobile-gamification-our-next-angry-birds/) - Mobile Games + Fundraising = New way to get donors giving and engaged! Check out Tonia Zampieri's take on mobile gamification plus info on how to win a mobile strategy session. - [Why Integrated Marketing is Important for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/why-integrated-marketing-is-important-for-nonprofits/) - Departmental silos can do more harm than good, especially in the area of communications. That's why integrated marketing is good for nonprofits. - [5 Ways to Honor Mom and Help a Good Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/5-ways-to-honor-mom-and-help-a-good-cause/) - Mother's Day is on Sunday. Here are 5 (and a half) ideas for you to honor mom and support a cause on her day. - [To Save a Drowning Person, Learn How to Swim](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/to-save-a-drowning-person-learn-how-to-swim/) - Margie Clayman suggests that in order to make your organization reach its full potential, you need to be at your best. - [Six Favorite Social Event Promotions ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/six-favorite-social-event-promotions/) - Here are Geoff's 6 all-time favorite tactics to promote a social event. What would you add? - [Priorities: When "Shiny Object" Crashes into Bandwidth](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/priorities-when-shiny-object-crashes-into-bandwidth/) - Sohini gives it to ya straight: how to pick the social media platform to focus on without catching the "shiny object syndrome" when new platforms come out. - [18 Ways to Improve Your Website's Landing Pages](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/18-ways-to-improve-your-websites-landing-pages/) - Building a website the right way is key to keeping donors coming back. Here are easy turnkey ways you can optimize your site! - [Stop the PowerPoint Nonsense!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/stop-the-powerpoint-nonsense/) - PowerPoints are expected of almost all speakers nowadays, but there are some big no-nos when it comes to presenting with them. Here are tips on how to lead the slides--and not be led by them. - [The (Mini) Social Media Fundraising Toolbox](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/the-mini-social-media-fundraising-toolbox/) - Here's a list of IG blog posts covering 5 topics that'll help you get started on social media fundraising. - [3 Must Reads for Social Good Promoters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/3-must-reads-for-social-good-promoters/) - If you're in social good, these are 3 books that must be on your shelf. Check out the guides Geoff thinks will help you boost your nonprofit social strategy. - [5 Ways to Gain From Links on Your Facebook Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/5-ways-to-get-more-from-links-posted-on-your-facebook-page/) - The rules to get your Facebook fans engaged have changed with Timeline, but John has 5 tips to get your links to be "clickable" again. - [Consumers Want to Save the World But Are Doing It Less](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/05/consumers-want-to-save-the-world-but-are-doing-it-less/) - Consumers see themselves as responsible for making the world a better place, but when it comes to actually doing the work, they're not as involved as they used to be. That's the findings of Edelman's 2012 Good Purpose Study. The percentage of consumers involved in a cause dropped 7% between 2010 and 2012, the only decline among - [Finding Your Real Influencers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/finding-your-real-influencers/) - Is approaching an online superstar always the best way to raise awareness for your cause? Margie Clayman argues against this approach. - [Storytelling. It’s the center of everything.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/storytelling-its-the-center-of-everything/) - This guest post by Jason Konopinski tells a story of how effective storytelling can be for your nonprofit. See how this post in an of itself is a template your nonprofit can use. - [Who Will Win the Cultures of Giving Challenge?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/who-will-win-the-cultures-of-giving-challenge/) - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Cultures of Giving Challenge ends tomorrow at midnight. Who will win? - [5 Email Strategies to Improve Your Fundraising ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/five-email-marketing-strategies-to-improve-your-fundraising-results/) - Want to improve the click-through rate of your emails? Here's a list of 5 ways you can make the most out of your email campaigns. - [What Nonprofits Can Learn Looking Thru Google's Glasses](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/what-nonprofits-can-learn-looking-thru-googles-glasses/) - Augmented Reality (AR) is on its way to becoming commonplace through Google's glasses. This is a fun piece of technology all nonprofits can use. - [Interview: What Inspired Cultures of Giving?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/interview-what-inspired-cultures-of-giving/) - An interview with Alandra L. Washington, deputy director for the Family Economic Security and Education and Learning teams at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about Cultures of Giving. - [Is it over with Pinterest?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/is-it-over-with-pinterest/) - A recent report shows a drop-off in Pinterest users this month, but it may be too soon to tell where it's headed. Here are my thoughts for nonprofit staffers. - [3 Success Factors of Nonprofits Using Social Media ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/top-3-success-factors-of-nonprofits-using-social-media/) - Looking for the secret to nonprofit social media success? Guest blogger Traci Sestili spells out the top 3 elements. - [Why We Need the Fearless Conversation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/why-we-need-the-fearless-conversation/) - Large nonprofits sometimes become risk adverse, especially when it comes to social media. Is your organization a risk taker or risk adverse? - [How to Care for Your Community](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/how-to-care-for-your-community/) - The community that grows around you may not be interested in the same things you are--your organization. Here are some tips to take care of your [valuable] supporters. - [Better First Impressions: Hotel Lessons for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/better-first-impressions-hotel-lessons-for-nonprofits/) - The hotel industry knows how to keep their guests coming back, so what can nonprofits learn to do the same for donors? Joe explains. - [Finding Balance: Personal vs. Pro in Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/finding-the-balance-personal-vs-professional-social-media/) - Do you use your personal and professional social media accounts together or keep them separate? Here are 5 questions that helped me decide what to do. - [Wasting Timeline](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/wasting-timeline/) - Are you having difficulties with the new Facebook Timeline for Brands? Feel like you are wasting your time? You are not alone. In fact, according to Edgerank Checker a majority brands are seeing a significant drop in traffic and activity from their organic Facebook community management efforts. But it's not because of Timeline. Facebook's Edgerank - [Invest in Women, Invest in the Future](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/invest-in-women-invest-in-the-future/) - Margie Clayman describes how investing in women can represent an investment in the future, especially in developing countries. - [Nonprofit Marketing and Tech Research Released ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/two-for-one-nonprofit-marketing-and-technology-research-released/) - insights for nonprofits about the most important behavior and trends surrounding social networking as part of marketing, communications, fundraising and IT work - [Build Donor Loyalty with Email List Segmentation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/how-to-build-donor-loyalty-with-email-list-segmentation/) - Learn how to tailor your email messaging to new subscribers vs. long time donors. This is accomplished by better segmenting your email subscriber lists. - [3 Lessons for Nonprofits on the Centennial of the Titanic Disaster](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/3-lessons-for-nonprofits-on-the-centennial-of-the-titanic-disaster/) - Interested in learning how the sinking of the Titanic applies to your nonprofit? Read Joe Waters' three lessons on how your organization can avoid a similar fate. - [Digging for Gold in Your Email List](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/digging-for-gold-in-your-email-list/) - Your email list could have gold in it. Here are 3 tips to digging it out! - [Honoring Our Littlest Warriors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/honoring-our-littlest-warriors/) - This guest post is from Cecilia Kramer, Development Director of Our Military Kids, Inc. - [6 Users with Awesome Facebook Cover Photos](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/6-users-with-awesome-facebook-cover-photos/) - Facebook Timeline is here to stay, and these 6 Mightycause nonprofits embraced the change with creative photos that deliver a compelling message. - [How JugnooMe Can Help Nonprofits in Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/how-nonprofits-can-better-social-media-with-jugnoome/) - JugnooMe provides nonprofits and fundraisers an series of tools to optimize and further their social presence. Here's how it can help you! - [If You Build It, They Will Come ... Maybe.](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/if-you-build-it-they-will-come-maybe/) - Social media needs to be worked on, so it's easy to say it doesn't work when your Facebook page doesn't grow on its own. Here's how to avoid falling into that trap. - [Using Blogging & Email Marketing For My Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/how-to-use-blogging-and-email-marketing-for-my-nonprofit/) - Email and blogging can be a powerful core of your nonprofit's communications strategy. Here's how. - [10 Cause Marketing Twitter Stars to Learn From](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/10-twitter-cause-marketing-superstars-to-learn-from/) - Starting out in cause marketing can be tricky, so follow the industry's top thought leaders for guidance. Here are 10 you can find on Twitter! - [5 Tips to Get that Call-to-Action Response](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/04/5-tips-to-get-that-call-to-action-response/) - Have you ever sent your supporters a call to action and gotten little or no response? Well, here are 5 tips to get their response. - [Shining the Spotlight on Molly Cantrell-Kraig](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/shining-the-spotlight-on-molly-cantrell-kraig/) - The fourth in this series profiling kick-butt women in social good is about Molly Cantrell-Kraig, who started a nonprofit to help career women catch a ride. - [How Should I Use Each Social Media Channel For My Nonprofit?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/how-should-i-use-each-social-media-channel-for-my-nonprofit/) - If you're not sure which social media channels to use for your nonprofit, no sweat. Read John's analysis on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for your org. - [Qualifying Online Ambassadors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/qualifying-online-ambassadors/) - After you obtain new donors, the next thing is to vet the people who will be your cause's champion. Here's how you can do that. - [8 Tools to Help You Better Blog the Cause](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/8-tools-to-help-you-better-blog-the-cause/) - If your nonprofit has a blog (which you should!) here are 8 useful widgets and resources that'll help make your blogging life easier. - [How a Local Food Pantry Changed Martha’s Life](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/how-a-local-food-pantry-changed-marthas-life/) - The work of our nonprofits really affects individual lives. This is the story of how the Greater Boston Food Bank helped Martha and her family get back on their feet. - [How Do I Find New Donors with Social Media?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/how-do-i-find-new-donors-with-social-media/) - That's the million dollar question. Social media can help you reach new donors, ones you'd probably never reach otherwise: friends of friends. - [How to Slay Perfectionism](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/howto-overcome-perfectionism-nonprofit/) - Perfectionism can actually hinder the progress of your nonprofit. That's why perfectionism must be slayed, or at least re-defined. - [Paypal Makes Four: Mobile Payment Options for Nonprofits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/paypal-makes-four-mobile-payment-options-for-nonprofits/) - Have you thought of how you'd process credit card fees at a fundraising event? Joe's got the scoop on the 3 major providers: LevelUp, Square, PayPal Here and Intuit. - [The Lean, Mean, Fighting Nonprofit Machine](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/the-lean-mean-fighting-nonprofit-machine/) - Hindsight is always 20/20, so here are Ifdy's thoughts on how she'd help make her startup nonprofit leaner and meaner. - [Shining the Spotlight on Estrella Rosenberg](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/shining-the-spotlight-on-estrella-rosenberg/) - Our third in a series of posts profiling kick-butt women in social good today. Estrella Rosenberg founded Big Love Little Hearts. Here's her story. - [The Synapse of QR Codes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/the-synapse-of-qr-codes/) - QR codes are all the hype with brands but is the average American into it as much? Guest blogger Sohini Baliga breaks down the synapse of QR codes for us. - [The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of the BBH Homeless Controversy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-of-the-bbh-homeless-controversy/) - At SxSW this weekend, a controversy lit the headlines when it was told that BBH paid homeless people in Austin to wear t-shirts that served as mobile hot spots. - [What Facebook Interest Lists Mean For Your NPO](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/what-facebook-interest-lists-mean-for-your-nonprofit-and-why-you-should-care/) - Have you heard of Facebook's Interest Lists? This is definitely something your nonprofit needs to be a part of, and John Haydon lays down the land for you. - [The Killer Cause Combo: Facebook + Pinterest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/the-killer-cause-combo-facebook-pinterest/) - Facebook's the biggest social network used today, and Pinterest is the hottest (and fastest growing network). So instead of choosing between one, how about combining them? - [[UPDATED] Twive and Receive New Date: June 14, 2012](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/twive-and-receive-national-giving-day/) - On May 24th, cities across the U.S. will be fundraising for a local nonprofit, competing against each other for a share of a $30,000 prize. - [Shining the Spotlight on Angela Daffron](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/shining-the-spotlight-on-angela-daffron/) - Margie's kick-butt woman of the week is Angela Daffron, founder of Jodi's Voice. Jodi's is a nonprofit that helps and supports women who are victims of stalking. - [Support International Women's Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/support-international-womens-day/) - Today's International Women's Day and you can send a shout-out to a special lady who's done great things to help her community. - [Red Cross Launches New Digital Operations Center](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/red-cross-launches-new-digital-operations-center/) - This afternoon, the social good community was invited for the American Red Cross' unveiling of its new Digital Operations Center. - [How To: Tell Your Story With Facebook's New Page Features](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/how-to-tell-your-story-with-facebooks-new-page-features/) - Last week, Facebook rolled out their Timeline for Fan Pages and all of the changes will be effective at the end of the month. How are you prepping your page for the change? - [LevelUp May Take Mobile Donations to a New Level](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/levelup-may-take-mobile-donations-to-a-new-level/) - LevelUp lets people make purchases by just scanning their personal QR code from their phone. How could your nonprofit use this tool for fundraising? - [Women’s History Month: 15 “Can Do” Social Good Women](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/womens-history-month-15-can-do-social-good-women/) - Hold on tight because this is an action-packed list of awesome women kicking butt in social good. Let's give them a shout-out for their great work! - [A Woman of Excellence: Luma Mufleh](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/a-woman-of-excellence-luma-mufle/) - In honor of Women's History Month this month, we're profiling women who've made a difference in their communities. This week is the story of Luma Mufle. - [7 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From Give to the Max Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/03/seven-lessons-nonprofits-can-learn-from-give-to-the-max-day/) - The new Case Foundation report on last fall's Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington event lays out the fundamental elements to the campaign's success. - [3 Ways to Develop Free Visual Assets](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/3-ways-to-develop-free-visual-assets/) - In this era of mobile, portable and visual social media, your nonprofit needs something that catches the eye to distinguish your cause, and help tell your story. - [We Can Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/we-can-put-our-money-where-our-mouth-is/) - Doug Weinbrenner says that nonprofits need to spend more on marketing in order to truly accomplish their mission. What say you? - [The 3 Most Common Cause Marketing Questions ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/the-3-most-common-cause-marketing-questions/) - Joe's got the answers to the 3 most common questions about cause marketing. - [For Women, Maybe NPOs Are About Passion, Not Money](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/for-women-maybe-npos-are-about-passion-not-money/) - In honor of Women's History Month in March, we asked Margie Clayman to look into why so many women work in the nonprofit world. Here's her thought-provoking answer. - [83% of Americans Want Brands to Support Causes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/83-of-americans-want-brands-to-support-causes/) - With that statistic, how is your nonprofit going to approach corporate partnerships? - [Comparing QR Codes & Text2Give](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/comparing-qr-codes-text2give/) - Text2Give is the first mobile fundraising campaign we've seen, but QR Codes are creeping up behind. In this guest post from Tonia Zampieri, she'll compare the benefits (and failures) of each. - [11 Tips to Amplify Your Org's YouTube Channel](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/expand-your-nonprofit-youtube-channel/) - YouTube can be a great resource for your social strategy. Here are tips-galore from John Haydon on how to make your channel get results. - [Cause Marketing Success is Won at the Front](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/battle-for-cause-marketing-success-is-won-at-the-front/) - Ever gone to the grocery store and the cashier asks you to donate $1 to a charity? These point of sales (POS) programs depend on frontline employees. Here's how to engage them. - [Gaming for Social Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/gaming-for-social-good/) - ToonUps created A Better World, a Facebook game that lets its users have fun, share the joy, and help a nonprofit. See how thousands of users made a different together. - [Winning and Doing Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/winning-and-doing-good/) - Gamification is dominating the way we see the online (and offline) world in our culture. In this piece, Geoff analyzes its effect in the social good world. - [Why You Must Give A Little To Get A Lot](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/why-you-must-give-a-little-to-get-a-lot/) - How exactly do you get your Facebook and Twitter numbers up? There are a couple secrets Tracy has for you here. - [9 Ways to Optimize Your Website for Pinterest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/nine-ways-to-make-your-website-optimized-for-pinterest/) - Pinterest is the fastest-growing social network... ever. So make sure your website is optimized for the Pinterest user's viewing pleasure. Here are steps to do that. - [Which Social Media Platform Do I Choose?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/which-social-media-platform-do-i-choose/) - Facebook? Twitter? Google+? LinkedIn? Pinterest? AH! It's social media overload! Have no fear, Robin's here to sort things out for you. - [17 Smartphone Apps Every Fundraiser Should Use](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/17-smartphone-apps-every-fundraiser-should-use/) - You're on the go. So is Joe. Here are 17 apps you could use to keep kicking it at your nonprofit. Have other suggestions? - [Learning to Be Defeated](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/learning-to-be-defeated/) - More important than learning how to be successful, is learning how to be defeated. - [How To: Create a Facebook Fan Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/how-to-create-a-facebook-fan-page/) - Not sure how to do it? Here's the low-down. - [4 Ways to Get Ready for the Tablet Revolution](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/4-ways-to-get-ready-for-the-tablet-revolution/) - 9% of all Americans have either a tablet, an e-reader or both. So what does that mean for online fundraisers and changemakers? - [The Technology Loop](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/the-technology-loop/) - This awesome guet post from Doug Weinbrenner calms our fears of being stuck in the Technology Loop. It may not be so bad after all! - [Integrating Social Media Into Your Website [Video]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/integrating-social-media-into-your-website-video/) - Why would you link your Facebook and Twitter profiles on your homepage after you worked so hard to get your users to your website? John's got the answer. - [Have Something to Say: Pitching the Story](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/have-something-to-say-pitching-the-story/) - Here's part two of last week's post on how to pitch your story to the media. Get tips on writing that press release, media alert, and pitch email from a pro. - [Patriots, Komen Fumbles Offer Lessons for NPOs](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/patriots-komen-fumbles-offer-lessons-for-nonprofits/) - Last week was a big week in losses, and Joe goes through lessons learned from both the Komen issue and Patriots loss in the Super Bowl. - [I Don’t Have Time for Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/i-dont-have-time-for-social-media/) - Social media isn't another big project you have to add to your already over-extended to-do list. Here are things I'd tell myself in hindsight. - [Minority Communities Gaining Philanthropic Steam](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/minority-communities-gaining-philanthropic-steam/) - By 2050, minorities in the U.S. will outnumber the white population. So what does this mean for your nonprofit? - [The Lazy Person's Guide to Facebook Page Content Curation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/02/the-lazy-persons-guide-to-facebook-page-content-curation/) - How do you select the kind of info to post for your fans on Facebook? Here are some tips on how to put a little structure for a successful content strategy. - [Building Relationships Take Work, But it Pays Off](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/building-relationships-take-work-but-it-pays-off/) - Little Lights Urban Ministries did a fantastic job mobilizing their supporters to raise almost $80,000 in one day, and relationships were key to the success. - [Have Something to Say: Creating Stories for the Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/have-something-to-say-creating-stories-for-the-media/) - In the first of a two-part series, Alison gives us a list of elements that make a story that'll attract the media to your nonprofit. - [3 Ways to Become a Trusted Fundraising Advisor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/3-ways-to-become-a-trusted-fundraising-advisor/) - Joe Waters gives us the low-down on the 3 C's to becoming a fundraising advisor. - [Why You Shouldn’t "Go Viral"](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/why-you-shouldnt-go-viral/) - Having the goal of "going viral" may not be the best way to spend your nonprofit's time and energy in creating. Here's why and what you can do instead. - [Celebrate the Anti-Heros of Change](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/celebrate-the-anti-heros-of-change/) - These days, social change online seems to always involve a central figure--a hero. Yet, in reality while the hero myth makes an attractive narrative it belies the truth. - [Oldie But a Goodie: Thanking Your Donors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/oldie-but-a-goodie-thanking-your-donors/) - Here's a repost of one of our most popular (and useful) blog posts that apply to every successful nonprofit fundraising campaign. - [What is peer-to-peer online fundraising anyhow?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/what-is-peer-to-peer-online-fundraising-anyhow/) - John Haydon answers this question but also dives into the steps you can take to expand and strengthen your fundraising by mobilizing the grassroots. - [Facing Your Fear of Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/facing-your-fear-of-social-media/) - Unsure of what to post on your organization's Facebook page? Or are you avoiding it altogether? Robin debunks the myths and set you up with tips to help you get over the fear of social media. - [Has Your Fundraising Lost Its Magic? Here's How to Make it Reappear](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/has-your-fundraising-lost-its-magic-heres-how-to-make-it-reappear/) - Pump up your cause marketing program and see your fundraising magic reappear. - [The Pinterest 411](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/the-pinterest-411/) - What's the hype about? Here are my thoughts on Pinterest and if it's something your nonprofit should be thinking about. - [6 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Facebook Covers to Promote Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/six-ways-nonprofits-can-use-facebook-covers-to-promote-online-fundraising/) - Have you seen some of the creative ways people are using their Facebook profile's cover picture? Nonprofits have jumped on the bandwagon too. See how. - [How to Turn Your Super Bowl Party into a Fundraiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/how-to-turn-your-super-bowl-into-a-fundraiser/) - It's the season! Can you smell it in the air? Add a charitable twist to the Super Bowl party you're already hosting. Your event will be the talk of the town! - [The Gamification of Online Communities](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/the-gamification-of-online-communities/) - Games are changing the online landscape, and that means online fundraising won't be the same in a couple years. Here's a repost from Geoff Livingston's blog. - [Are Women Really More Charitable Than Men?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/are-women-really-more-charitable-than-men/) - Margie Clayman takes a look at the studies saying women tend to be more charitable than men. Do you think this is a generalization? - [5 Simple Event Makeover Strategies](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/5-simple-event-makeover-strategies/) - Guest blogger Shanon Doolittle gives you 5 awesome tips to giving your fundraising event a makeover. Now, who couldn't use a nice makeover every once in a while? - [Getting Started with Cause Marketing, Easy as 1-2-3](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/getting-started-with-cause-marketing-is-as-easy-as-1-2-3/) - Joe Waters--Cause Marking Genius--lays out 3 easy steps in which your nonprofit can get started in cause marketing! - [I'm in the Dent-Making Business](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/im-in-the-dent-making-business/) - Here's my vision for the social good space and how I'll help get us there there. What would you love to see in the world and how are you making a dent? - [Farewell & Welcome](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/farewell-welcome/) - It's always sad to see someone go but it's great when they're off to do some good in the world. Join us in wishing the best to Alex and welcoming Joe. - [7 Things Nonprofits Should Focus on in 2012](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/7-things-nonprofits-should-focus-on-in-2012/) - Joe Waters, blogger from SelfishGiving.com, gives you an incredible insight to the 7 tools all nonprofits should stay on top of this year to be successful online! - [Who Is More Generous, Coke or Pepsi?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/who-is-more-generous-coke-or-pepsi/) - Pepsi has spent $20 million sponsoring community projects while Coke recently engaged in a $2 million program to directly help the Arctic. Who's more generous? - [5 Free Tools to Monitor Your Brand on Twitter](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/5-free-tools-to-monitor-your-brand-on-twitter/) - This guest post from Tracy Sestili covers 5 Twitter tools you can use to monitor what people are saying about your organization. - [Nonprofits: Today’s Mobile Consumer Also Someone’s Mobile Donor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/nonprofits-todays-mobile-consumer-also-someones-mobile-donor/) - If you haven't jumped on the mobile tech bandwagon, Tonia Zampieri explains why it's so important to at least make their donation pages mobile-optimized... pronto. - [ 4 Ways to Get Your Creative Groove On](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/4-ways-to-get-your-creative-groove-on/) - It's easy for our creativity to get trapped between the pressures of fundraising goals, deadlines and managers. Here are four ways to get your creative groove back in 2012. - [Baking for Good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/baking-for-good/) - This online bakery is making a dent in the social good world. Read the vision behind Baking for Good and how it's helping 200 nonprofits across the nation. - [How Will You Change the World in 2012?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/how-will-you-change-the-world-in-2012/) - Here is Geoff's list of things he wants to do to make 2012 the year of social good. Will you also help change the world this year? - [5 Ways to Go Beyond SMART Goals for Your Nonprofit in 2012](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/going-beyond-smart-goals-for-your-nonprofit/) - Aside from SMART goals, what can you do to succeed? John Haydon lists 5 things from experience that could help. - [How Does Listening Lead to Impact? ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2012/01/how-does-listening-lead-to-impact/) - The Chronicle for Philanthropy interviewed thought leaders in the nonprofit space asking what they consider as the sector's 2012 New Year's Resolutions. This post highlights the themes of those responses. - [2011’s Most Popular Posts on Inspiring Generosity [BONUS]](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/2011s-most-popular-posts-on-inspiring-generosity-bonus/) - It's been a great year and there are many for us to thank (including you, our readers!). Here are the top 10 blog posts you loved the most this year. - [Nonprofit New Years Resolutions](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/nonprofit-new-years-resolutions/) - It's time to think about what we'd like to accomplish in 2012. Here are some overall questions to help frame your thoughts in the planning process. - [5 Lessons You Can Steal From Minnesota's Give to the Max Day](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/lessons-you-can-steal-from-minnesota-give-to-max-day/) - Last month the Minnesota Give To The Max campaign raised over $13,414,253 (yes, over $13 million) for almost 3,978 MN nonprofits. This was 22% more than what was raised in 2010. Oh, and did I mention that it was all done within a 24-hour period? Below is a list of the strategies they employed. Please - [HOW TO: Make the Most of December 31](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/how-to-make-the-most-of-december-31/) - This post highlights the three ingredients to successful year-end giving efforts come December 31. - [Last Minute Tips for Your Year-End Appeal](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/last-minute-tips-for-your-year-end-appeal/) - You haven't had the chance to design a year-end fundraising campaign but what can you do to take advantage of the 2 weeks left before the end of the year? - [Togetherness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/togetherness/) - At the heart of giving and social media alike is a desire to connect fulfilling a need for togetherness. - [How to Get More Attention During Christmas with Combined Relevance ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/how-to-trend-social-conversations-during-christmas-by-leveraging-combined-relevance/) - Most of your conversation may be with the same people online over and over again, so be part of conversation topics that are outside of your cause. - [Get Some Face Time Over the Holidays](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/get-some-face-time-over-the-holidays/) - Giving can be impersonal. This post challenges your year-end giving efforts by asking you to seek out quality face time over the holidays. - [4 Elements of the Blue Key Campaign's Success](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/4-elements-of-the-blue-key-campaigns-success/) - This national campaign, led by USA for UNHCR, is spreading the word about the 40 million refugees in the world. See how this campaign became so successful. - [It’s the Little Things That Count in Social Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/its-the-little-things-that-count-in-social-fundraising/) - For the first time, a new nonprofit designation (.NGO) is being considered but it's future still needs to be secured. - [How You Can Be the Iron Man of Fundraisers ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/how-can-you-be-the-iron-man-of-fundraisers/) - Ever feel the like chips are down and wish you were a super hero to save the day? You, too, can be the Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man) for your fundraiser. - [4 Steps to Write a Fundraising Appeal for Advocates](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/4-steps-to-write-a-fundraising-appeal-for-advocates/) - BlackBaud's recent study shows that advocates are 7 times more likely to donate to a cause. Here are 4 steps you can use to make your advocates donors. - [Giving Plastic: A Look at Holiday Gift Cards](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/paint-the-holidays-plastic/) - 50% of all gift cards are purchased for Christmas. With a majority of Americans saying they are more likely to give a charitable gift this holiday season and 4 in 5 adults preferring to receive a "meaningful gift"--How are you integrating gift cards into your fundraising strategy? - [Winners of the Gimme My Holiday Wish Contest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/winners-of-the-gimme-my-holiday-wish-contest/) - Here are the winners of the Gimme My Holiday Wish Contest! - [Take Off Your Nonprofit Hat This Holiday Season](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/take-off-your-nonprofit-hat-this-holiday/) - For a moment, don't think like a nonprofit, and you'll see that taking off the hat will open your eyes to fundraising possibilities. - [Spot Some Good?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/spot-some-good/) - Check out Case Foundation's first-ever #GoodSpotting campaign where you can submit photos and possibly win some money for your favorite charity (and yourself)! - [Stand Out by Giving Instead of Asking](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/12/stand-out-by-giving-instead-of-asking/) - It's the big push to get the year-end 40% of annual donations, so how can your fundraiser stand out from all the noise? - [3 Paradigm Shifts That Will Boost Your Nonprofit's Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/three-steps-to-crank-up-the-volume-on-your-nonprofits-social-media/) - John Haydon explains how nonprofits can benefit by looking at social media a little differently. - [HOW TO: Host a Holiday Giving Party](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/how-to-host-a-holiday-giving-party/) - This post highlights eight steps you can take to inspire giving at your next holiday gathering. - [Gimme My Holiday Wish Contest (Updated)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/gimme-my-holiday-wish-contest/) - [To clarify a bit, we made some changes to the description and contest rules since yesterday so check them out below.] It’s the season of giving (literally) so in the spirit, we’d like to help all of you who are making the effort to give back to your favorite nonprofit. To kick off the giving - [Being the Real Deal on Cyber Monday](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/being-the-real-deal-on-cyber-monday/) - Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday are most relevant for for-profit companies, they’re not necessarily irrelevant for nonprofits. - [10-Year Evolution of the Online Donor ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/the-ten-year-evolution-of-the-online-donor/) - Network for Good celebrated their tenth anniversary by publishing an infographic about how donors have evolved over that past ten years. - [4 Lessons Positive Psychology Offers Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/4-lessons-positive-psychology-offers-fundraisers/) - This post highlights four ways positive psychology can help inform and inspire fundraisers. - [Uncensored, Uninhibited Giving: How The Playwright’s Center Raised Money](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/uncensored-uninhibited-giving-how-the-playwrights-center-raised-money/) - Any cause can have a fun and creative fundraiser. See how the Playwright's Center theatricalized the playwriting process and had their donors be part of the magic! - [5 Last Minute Creative Ideas for Holiday Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/5-last-minute-creative-ideas-for-holiday-fundraising/) - Uh oh, did the holidays creep up on you? Well, fear not! Geoff's got 5 last-minute ideas you can easily implement to get some juice during the holidays. - [5 Ways to Leverage Psychology in Your Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/5-ways-to-leverage-psychology-in-your-online-fundraising/) - It's helpful to first understand people in order to design your outreach and fundraising efforts. John Haydon lists 5 tactics you can use to achieve just that. - [LinkedIn Introduces New Insights Dashboard for Groups](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/linkedin-introduces-new-insights-dashboard-for-groups/) - This post highlights the key data points offered in LinkedIn Group's new analytics dashboard. - [Using Twitter for Fundraising (Guest Post from Lisa Gerber)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/using-twitter-for-fundraising-guest-post-from-lisa-gerber/) - Lisa Gerber, chief content officer for Spin Sucks, breaks the Twitter how-to down for nonprofits that are unsure how to get started. All secrets revealed. - [Measuring Fundraiser Success](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/measuring-fundraiser-success/) - How do you measure the success of a social media oriented online fundraiser? There are the obvious metrics, donors and donations, but nonprofits should dig deeper. - [How the Leading Nonprofits Manage Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/how-the-leading-nonprofits-conduct-social-media-conversations/) - Yesterday, Craig Newmark (craigslist.com founder) and his team published another infograph looking at how often these orgs were posting updates on different platforms. - [How Are You Inspiring New Givers?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/how-are-you-inspiring-new-givers/) - This post highlights a recent Blackbaud report titled "Growing Philanthropy in the United States" and underscores the importance of developing new relationships to inspire new donors. - [Case Study: the Success of No Kid Hungry’s Tweetathon (Interview with Amanda Hite)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/case-study-the-success-of-no-kid-hungrys-tweetathon-interview-with-amanda-hite/) - Amanda helped create the social strategy for No Kid Hungry campaign in September 2010, and she sits down to talk about their successes from this last Tweetathon. - [Online Celebrity Fundraisers Only Succeed with Authentic Interest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/online-celebrity-fundraisers-only-succeed-with-authentic-interest/) - Geoff Livingston releases his most recent white paper that analyzes the effectiveness of celebrity fundraisers. The results may surprise you. - [Is social media an art or a science?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/is-social-media-an-art-or-a-science/) - Online fundraising and social media or online fundraising a science. Or is posting on a Facebook Page and publishing a blog post an art? - [3 Ways to Rev Up Your Meeting Mojo](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/11/3-ways-to-rev-up-your-meeting-mojo/) - To inspire giving, you have to start from the inside out. One way to start? Rev up your meeting mojo! This article highlights the art of black jack meetings, daily "scrum" reports and a variety of ways to amp up the energy at work. - [Community Building for the Undead](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/community-building-for-the-undead/) - When creating your social strategy, don't forget to include the undead in your target audience. Take it from the co-founders of Run For Your Lives. - [10 Must-Have Social Media Primers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/10-must-have-social-media-primers/) - If you don't know where to start with social media, this post is for you. Geoff lays out his top 10 resources to help you and your nonprofit get the social strategy get up and running. - [Download Idealware's Free Social Media Decision Guide](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/download-idealwares-free-social-media-decision-guide/) - Don't know how to get started on social media for your nonprofit? This guide can help you through. - [Unraveling The Myth of Slacktivism](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/unraveling-the-myth-of-slacktivism/) - This post highlights new research that supports the role of social media in contributing to social change--and debunks myths around slacktivism. - [Why Should I Donate?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/why-should-i-donate/) - That's a question many donors ask before they give to a cause. Here are three things to think about to help you communicate the importance of your cause to them. - [Connecting With the Thoughtful Consumer Through Cause Shopping](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/connecting-with-the-thoughtful-consumer-through-cause-shopping/) - Andrea Fabbri guest blogs about Recoup.com--a new internet shopping site that lets consumers pick which nonprofits they'd like to support with their purchase. - [5 Ways to Engage Online Ambassadors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/5-ways-to-engage-online-ambassadors/) - Approaching online influencers can me intimidating, but with these five steps, you're sure to create a relationship with them the right way. - [Email Fundraising is Still King](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/email-fundraising-is-still-king/) - Mightycause's infographic showed that email is the way to go to solicit donors, and direct mail is effective too. This data hints at the strategies nonprofits should be using to ask for donations. - [Who Leads the Pied Piper?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/who-leads-the-pied-piper/) - How we treat our relationships impacts our work. Servant leadership is an approach that can help us not only build positive relationships but also help us be more effective. - [HOW TO: Tell the Story to Your Donors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/how-to-tell-the-story-to-your-donors/) - Here's the basic outline to telling your story as best you can to your donors. Lessons learned from the Give to the Max Day training Oct. 14, 2011. - [A Message from Gary Vee: Don't Pitch Me, Bro](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/a-message-from-gary-vee/) - Gary Vaynerchuck talks to the crowd at the training session for Give to the Max Day: greater Washington (@Give2Max), alongside Beth Kanter, Katya Andresen, & others. - [People Are Multidimensional](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/people-are-multidimensional/) - Nonprofits shouldn't interact with their donors through just one channel, because research shows that people normally interact through various channels. - [Apple Users Are More Generous than PC and Android Users](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/apple-users-are-more-generous-than-pc-users/) - The latest Mightycause study shows that Apple users seem to be more generous than PC users in their donating habits. This infographic shows study's breakdown. - [Telling Your Story Like Steve Jobs](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/telling-your-story-like-steve-jobs/) - This post explores four storytelling lessons we can learn from the great storyteller himself, Steve Jobs, as a way to improve our fundraising efforts. - [The Apple’s Core](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/the-apples-core/) - Steve Jobs will be remembered for the way he changed the course of humanity through his relentless visionary spirit. - [VIDEO: Creating Sustainable Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/video-creating-sustainable-fundraising-campaigns/) - Jocelyn Harmon, Care2, talks about creating sustainable fundraising campaigns when many fizz out quickly. - [Empower Others to Help](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/empower-others-to-help/) - One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make is going at it alone. Part of building effective communities is letting other people become a part of your effort. - [5 Google Analytics Reports That Will Help You Get More From Your Nonprofit's Website](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/five-google-analytics-reports-that-will-help-you-get-more-from-your-nonprofits-website/) - John Haydon put together the top 5 Google Analytics reports that can help you learn more about your website's performance so you can improve it. - [Finding Time for Social Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/finding-time-for-social-media/) - This posts highlights the must-have tools to help you use and participate in social media--in a timely manner. - [How Social is Changing the World: Highlights from the Social Good Summit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/10/how-social-is-changing-the-world-highlights-from-the-social-good-summit/) - Three takeaways from the Social Good Summit in NYC, 2011. - [Galvanize Your Core Before Beginning](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/galvanize-your-core-before-beginning/) - Building an initiative requires advance work for maximum impact. You want to galvanize and prepare your core team before you turn the lights on. - [Five Huge Mistakes in Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/five-huge-mistakes-in-online-fundraising/) - These are five warning signs to keep in your radar when starting a fundraising campaign. - [VIDEO: Experiment and Be Different](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/video-experiment-and-be-different/) - Nonprofits should feel free to think out of the box and experiment with fundraising campaigns until they find one that works. - [5 Tips to Make Donating Easy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/5-tips-to-make-donating-easy/) - These are five ideas to help make your website's donation processing structure simple and easy for your users. - [VIDEO: Help People Tell Their Stories](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/video-help-people-tell-their-stories/) - Brian Fujito says nonprofits can motivate and engage their community members to fundraise by helping them tell their story. - [7 Habits of Effective Personal Fundraisers (An awesome free eBook)](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/7-habits-of-effective-personal-fundraisers-an-awesome-free-ebook/) - This ebook (of only 12 pages) gives you the tips you should make a habit in your fundraising efforts. - [My Name Is Not Donor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/my-name-is-not-donor/) - Many nonprofits make the mistake of spamming their donors, misplacing or misspelling their names, or sending obviously impersonal emails. If you could hear from that donor, this is what they would say. - [5 Commandments of Good Email Newsletters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/5-commandments-of-good-email-newsletters/) - This post walks you through five components of a good email newsletter--from list management to content and more! - [Analyzing the State of Social Media Fundraising: An Interview with Debra Askanase](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/analyzing-the-state-of-social-media-fundraising-an-interview-with-debra-askanase/) - Debra Askanase explains why social media fundraising, in its truest form, has not yet arrived and what "utopia" would look like when it does. - [VIDEO: Set Clear Goals for Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/video-set-clear-goals-for-fundraising/) - From the get-go, it's important to set your goals for fundraising. Ask yourself "What's that number?" and then figure out how you're going to ask for those donations. - [DC Giving Day Slated for November 9](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/dc-giving-day-slated-for-november-9/) - Mightycause, Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, and the United Way of the National Capital Area announced Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. - [6 Tips to Get More People to Share Your Online Fundraising Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/6-tips-to-get-more-people-to-share-your-online-fundraising-campaign/) - Getting your content shared is key to increasing the awareness (and donations) you get for your online fundraising campaign. These 6 tips will help you get your content shared. - [All About Facebook Groups for Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/all-about-facebook-groups-for-fundraising/) - Build an online fundraising community for your cause with the help of Facebook groups. This post tells you everything you need to know! - [Why Phone Calls Help Your Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/using-phone-calls-to-back-up-your-online-fundraising/) - To solidify their funding base, nonprofits need to engage in online fundraising backed up by phone calls. This is the only way to deepen the donor relationship. - [HOW TO: Dramatically Increase Your Nonprofit's Online Donations Over the Next 12 Months](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/how-to-morethan-double-your-nonprofits-online-donations/) - Retaining donors is key to increaseing your nonprofit's donations over the next 12 months. - [The Future of Now: Mobile Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/the-future-of-now-mobile-online-fundraising/) - 28% of Americans use their phones for social location-based services so it's crazy not to offer them the chance to manage fundraising efforts with a mobile app. - [HOW TO: Thank Online Donors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/how-to-thank-online-donors/) - How can you maximize your online fundraising efforts? With a simple thank you! This post walks through five steps you can do to thank online donors the second after they've donated. - [Make Your Social Media Strategy Different and Exciting](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/make-your-social-media-strategy-different-and-exciting/) - Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation tells nonprofits to be different and exciting when they embark upon a social media campaign. - [7 Tips for Better Fundraising Emails](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/09/7-tips-for-better-fundraising-emails/) - Email marketing represents a critical component of online fundraising. Contacting friends/supporters who may back your fundraiser via email can't be overlooked. - [5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Online Social Fundraisiers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/five-ways-to-get-more-out-of-your-online-social-fundraisiers/) - If you're like most nonprofits, there's no doubt that you've had some discussion among leaders and managers about how you can motivate your social fundraisers - [4 Scenarios Free Agent Fundraisers May Face](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/4-scenarios-free-agent-fundraisers-may-face/) - Have you ever wanted to help raise support for a cause? if so, maybe you've found yourself in one of these four scenarios. - [3 Twitter Tips for Everyday Use and Emergency Response](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/3-twitter-tips-for-everyday-use-and-emergency-response/) - Have practices and procedures in place so that when an emergency arises, like a natural disaster, you already have a way to communicate with your community. - [Donate to 5 Causes Providing Irene Relief](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/donate-to-5-causes-providing-irene-relief/) - Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene had not left us yet, but we know the impact has already been great. - [10 Ways Online Giving Can Make Your Life Easier](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/10-ways-online-giving-can-make-your-life-easier/) - Help communicate the benefits of online giving. Use this list and share 10 ways online giving makes your life easier. - [8 Steps to Creating a Successful Multi-Author Blog for Your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/eight-steps-to-creating-a-successful-multi-author-blog-for-your-nonprofit/) - John Haydon lists out tips for successfully managing a multi-author blog for your nonprofit. - [Social Media for Nonprofits, Los Angeles: Part II, The Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/social-media-for-nonprofits-la-part-ii-the-fundraisers/) - This is part II of the notes taken at the Los Angeles Social Media for Nonprofits conference. - [Social Media for Nonprofits, Los Angeles: Part I](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/social-media-for-nonprofits-la-part-i/) - This is part I of the talks given at the Social Media for Nonprofits conference given yesterday in Los Angeles. - [(My) Top Ten Social Fundraising Blogs](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/my-top-ten-social-fundraising-blogs/) - These are my top ten picks of blogs to read for the nonprofit professional looking for resources in online fundraising. - [Confessions of a Serial Online Fundraiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/confessions-of-a-serial-online-fundraiser/) - Successful online fundraising events require authenticity, team building, and maybe a little pain. - [14 Powerful Ways to Choose Engaging Topics For Your Nonprofit Blog](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/14-powerful-ways-to-choose-engaging-topics-for-your-blog/) - Here are 14 ways you can gather topic ideas for your organization's blog with resources you may already have. - [Know Your Work Matters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/know-your-work-matters/) - If you're feeling cause fatigue, know your work matters. And even if it impacts just one person, it still matters. In the case you need a reminder, see how your work benefits your benefactors, your friends and family and your community. - ["I Love My Nonprofit" Contest](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/i-love-my-nonprofit-contest/) - Love your nonprofit? Show it! If there’s a nonprofit that has your heart, show them a little love by nominating them for the “I Love My Nonprofit” contest. 1) Find them on Mightycause.com. 2) Post their link on our Facebook Page. 3) Tell us why you love them so much (in one comment) before this - [Successful Online Fundraising is a Matter of Trust](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/successful-online-fundraising-is-a-matter-of-trust/) - The Millennial Donor Report states that 77% of donors' trust in a nonprofit is influenced by their friends' recommendation; nonprofits need to earn trust. - [Should You Include Google+ in Online Fundraising Efforts?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/should-you-include-google-in-online-fundraising-efforts/) - Unless your network is part of the early adopter community in the social media and technology sectors, it is highly unlikely that you have significant networks on Google+. - [HOW TO: Choose the Right Blogging Platform](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/how-to-choose-the-right-blogging-platform-for-your-org-pending/) - There are things nonprofits should consider when choosing a blogging platform to help with their online fundraising. - [5 Tips to Creating the Best Email Subject Line](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/5-tips-to-creating-the-best-email-subject-line/) - The average person receives 72 emails a day. This post highlights five ways you can fight through the clutter. - [VIDEO: Read Inspiring Generosity!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/read-inspiring-generosity/) - Brian Fujito, CEO of Mightycause, lets you know about the great resources Inspiring Generosity (http://social.mightycause.com) has for nonprofit online fundraising. - [VIDEO: Show Your Flair on YouTube](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/show-your-flair-on-youtube/) - Allyson Kapin discusses the benefits of creating a video and the tools available for nonprofits and individuals seeking to enhance their online fundraising. - [ 11 Tips for Managing a Fundraising Contest Campaign](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/11-tips-for-managing-a-fundraising-contest-campaign/) - Everyone wants to win in a fundraising contest. It takes more than simply activating your house email file, tweeting, and updating your Facebook fan page. - [HOW TO: Set Goals For Your Nonprofit Blog](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/how-to-set-goals-for-your-nonprofit-blog/) - If you don't have goals for a blog, you won't use your time and resources effectively. - [17 Ways to Ask For Donor Support](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/08/17-ways-to-ask-for-donor-support/) - Studies show that your fundraising success increases when you ASK for support. This is often easier said than done. - [VIDEO: The Pain and the Love](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/the-pain-and-the-love/) - http://youtu.be/UDxFratCAwo Your pain is the breaking of a shell that encloses your understanding – Kahlil Gibran If you recognized the first line of Gibran’s poem On Pain, then you’re more literate than me. But I know it now because Stacey Monk, co-founder of Epic Change, hit me over the head with it in during a - [4 Ways to Make Your Stories Pop](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/4-ways-to-make-your-stories-pop/) - This post highlights four innovative ways to creatively tell your story using technology, creativity. - [How Blogging Can Get You More Social Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/how-blogging-can-get-you-more-social-fundraisers/) - Hubspot, an inbound marketing company, has been researching for a couple of years how blogging helps increase website traffic, email subscribers and the ability to be found in search engines. Their most recent study found that blogging frequency influences the rate of customer acquisition (see graph below). This also applies if the "customers" you seek are - [VIDEO: Break Up Your Social Media Reporting](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/break-up-your-social-media-reporting/) - http://youtu.be/vEyr5bY24_k Allison Schwalm of Network for Good offers a quick tip on how to explain your social media strategy and goals to multiple audiences. She spoke during a session break at the Nonprofit 2.0 unconference in Washington, DC, in June. - [VIDEO: Make Your Social Fundraising Take Off](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/make-your-social-fundraising-take-off/) - http://youtu.be/Ml-5br20Wf4 Mightycause CEO Brian Fujito explains what he thinks is necessary for social fundraising to really take off for a nonprofit. Brian spoke during a session break during the Nonprofit 2.0 unconference in Washington, DC, in June. - [Make Your Bacn Taste Better](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/make-your-bacn-taste-better/) - We think of email as a method to reach people. But most people see email from organizations and social networks (the notifications they send to email accounts) as bacn, an opt-in email that is just a notch above spam. So how do you make your bacn taste better? A recent eBenchmarks study (hat tip, Katya - [Has Your Generosity LinkedIn?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/has-your-generosity-linkedin/) - This post looks at the increasing adoption and use of LinkedIn and asks: How can LinkedIn be used to inspire generosity? - [Connect With Fans on THEIR Terms](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/connect-with-fans-on-their-terms/) - Image by Gualtiero It's better to let your supporters connect with you on their terms, not yours. Sure, you have acquisition goals, but those should never be more important than the trust you're fostering with your constituents. You really want them to join your email list, but they'd rather connect with you as a fan - [VIDEO: The Need for Solid Email Lists and Landing Pages ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/the-need-for-solid-email-lists-and-landing-pages/) - http://youtu.be/erqNGtUxt5k Jocelyn Harmon of Care2 spoke at the Nonprofit 2.0 unconference in June in Washington, DC, on the critical importance of having solid email lists to direct traffic to dedicated landing pages during online fundraising campaigns. She notes that while these two things may not sound exciting, they will help make your campaign successful by - [Live Blog from Social Media for Nonprofits Conference](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/live-blog-from-social-media-for-nonprofits-conference/) - Today's Social Media for Nonprofits conference in Washington, DC featured a stellar list of speakers and local voices. The purpose of the conference was practical tips, tools and approaches to be more effective online with social media. Michael Smith, Case Foundation Michael Smith, Case Foundation's Sr. VP for Social Innovation, said Case has three Twitter - [13 Ways to Empower Your Grassroots Fundraisers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/thirteen-ways-to-empower-your-grassroots-fundraisers/) - When someone decides to raise money for your nonprofit with a fundraising page, they are way beyond a first kiss - they are taking you down the aisle. Their commitment must be matched by your organization in the form of encouragement. Below are 13 ways to encourage and empower your partners: 1. Understand what motivates - [VIDEO: How Nonprofits Miss Out by Focusing on Dollars ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/how-nonprofits-miss-out-by-focusing-on-dollars/) - http://youtu.be/12f83kWVhwc Epic Change's CEO and co-founder Stacey Monk spoke at the Nonprofit 2.0 Unconference in June about the importance of nonprofits looking beyond simply raising money with social media. Monk, having just captivated the event's opening session with an emotional talk about the life-changing circumstances that lead her to abandon a corporate career and start - [Mark Horvath (@hardlynormal) Fundraises Across North America](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/mark-horvath-hardlynormal-fundraises-across-north-america/) - Mark Horvath, the founder of InvisiblePeople.tv and a personal friend, has embarked on his third summer road trip across the continent to raise awareness and smash stereotypes about the plight of North America's homeless. One of the best known activists on Twitter, Mark is fundraising throughout his trip via Mightycause, in hopes of achieving a - [When Asking for Online Donations Is a Time Suck](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/when-asking-for-online-donations-is-a-time-suck/) - Last week, socialbutterfly shared a few insights about the Pew Internet and American Life Project, a study on how internet users in America spend their time. The study broke down time spent in various different activities, including: 49% Use a search engine to find information 41% Get news 37% Use an online social networking site - [Stayin' Alive With Social Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/stayin-alive-with-social-fundraising/) - This post interviews Kate Lino from the American Heart Association on how they are stepping into social fundraising to support their latest campaign. - [VIDEO: Effective Social Media Needs Time Investment](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/07/effective-social-media-needs-time-investment/) - http://youtu.be/F2_p6LnVUpc During June's Nonprofit 2.0 "unconference," the National Wildlife Federation's Danielle Brigida explains why nonprofits need to make the proper time investment in order to get the most out of their social media networks. And perhaps surprisingly, it isn't the amount of time that is the most important factor in success. Do you think she's - [A Simple Way to Track Your Social Fundraiser Mentions](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/a-simple-way-to-track-your-social-fundraiser-mentions/) - A simple way to track your social fundraiser mentions - [A Day In the Life of the Internet User](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-internet-user/) - This post looks at the daily Internet use of adults--and how this data can help guide and inform social fund raising efforts. - [VIDEO: Get Beyond the Usual Suspects of Facebook and Twitter](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/get-beyond-the-usual-suspects-of-facebook-and-twitter/) - http://youtu.be/IQCfBIFEIjE Social media campaigns can be much more effective when they incorporate more platforms than just Facebook and Twitter. At the recent Nonprofit 2.0 unConference, social media expert Shonali Burke, of Shonali Burke Consulting, explains how and why this is important, and offers examples of which other social networks could help your next campaign. - [Treat Donors Like Investors](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/treat-donors-like-investors/) - It was a great honor to speak at the Millennial Donors Summit this week on social fundraising (discussion and presentation here). There were so many excellent speakers, and some great round-up posts have already been drafted. Perhaps one of biggest --- if not the biggest --- take-aways in the conversation was the incredible need to report results back - [Allyson Kapin (@womenwhotech) Talks Community Building](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/allyson-kapin-womenwhotech-talks-community-building/) - Having an engaged community is critical for a successful online fundraising effort. Ever wonder where to start? In the above video RAD Campaign Co-founder and Editor of the top ranked nonprofit blog FrogLoop Allyson Kapin (@womenwhotech on Twitter) discusses how to build a community with the Mightycause team. By the way, Allyson's team redesigned our - [Does Social Fundraising Mean Losing Control of Your Brand?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/does-social-fundraising-mean-losing-control-of-your-organizations-brand/) - One really scary thing about social fundraising is the idea of losing control of your brand. But depending upon how risk-friendly your organization is, "losing control" can often feel liberating as well. In the book Brandraising, Sarah Durham talks about how individual constituents have varied motivations for connecting with your organization. Your biggest fans often - [What Are Your Requirements?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/what-are-your-requirements/) - It's easy to get overwhelmed in finding the right social fundraising tool given the increasing number of options. Learn how setting requirements can increase your impact. - [Social Fundraising at the Forefront of Nonprofit 2.0](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/social-fundraising-at-the-forefront-of-nonprofit-2-0/) - Social fundraising was a dominant topic at Nonprofit 2.0. There were many industry leaders in attendance, and we decided to interview them with video. The above round-up is highlights some of these voices, including Epic Change's Stacey Monk, Care2's Jocelyn Harmon, RAD Campaign's Allyson Kapin, National Wildlife Federation's Danielle Brigida, Ace Blogger Shonali Burke, Network - [Facebook Sponsored Story Ads Increase Fundraising Awareness ](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/using-facebook-sponsored-story-ads-to-increase-awareness-for-your-peer-to-peer-fundraising-campaign/) - When you launch a peer-to-peer social fundraising campaign, one tool you'll most likely use is your Facebook Page. This allows you to create a home-base within the world of Facebook where you nurture relationships with various different types of supporters. Why just "liking" a Page is not enough Did you know that it often takes - [Joplin, Missouri Meets Social Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/joplin-missouri-meets-social-fundraising/) - This case study looks at how one person used social media as part of a larger marketing mix to drive Joplin's relief efforts. - [Social Fundraising Meets Online Couponing?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/social-fundraising-meets-online-couponing/) - Image by paulamarttila Have you or someone you know tried an online-couponing-approach to your social fundraising (think: Groupon, LivingSocial, etc.)? There are three ways we currently see social fundraising when it comes to online couponing. Below, an example is provided of each type: Third Party Fundraising. For this, you or your organization would partner with - [Why focusing on dollars could be a huge mistake](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/why-focusing-dollars-could-be-hugemistake/) - Your supporters want nothing more than to believe in their heart of hearts that the cause your org fights for comes way before fundraising targets. But all too often, organizations shatter this dream by being overly focused on numbers. I'm sure you've heard examples of organizations that won't accept donations under a certain dollar amount. - [Spring2ACTion Raises Over $100,000 for Alexandria Causes](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/spring2action-100000-mightycause/) - S2 a findings for press release View more presentations from Spring2ACTion Our friends at ACTion Alexandria held a fantastic, three-day city-wide fundraiser that raised more than $100,000 via the Mightycause platform (see press release). The fundraiser benefited causes within the city of Alexandria, VA. “Spring2ACTion” raised $104,156 in donations and matching grants for 47 participating - [Social Fundraising Is About People, Not Media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/social-fundraising-is-about-people-not-media/) - Image by North West Air Ambulance Network for Good COO Katya Andresen had a fantastic post yesterday discussing the siloed nature of fundraising. She lamented the nonprofit marketplace's failure to adopt truly multichannel approaches to donor development. It was great to see an acknowledgement of the fluid nature of donors, and the need to change - [Who's in Charge of Facebook at Your Organization?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/06/whos-in-charge-of-facebook-at-your-organization/) - If you're like most nonprofits, you probably have a presence on Facebook. And if you're using Facebook strategically, you might have asked yourself this question: Who should be in charge of Facebook community management? It makes sense to ask this question. After all, you have someone who's in charge of grant writing, someone who's in - [On Social Fundraising and Millennials](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/social-fundraising-millenials/) - Image by Papalars “Millennials’ generosity can be predicted in part by the way they give their money. Those who give the most cash also give the most time.” This is just one of the many insightful findings the Case Foundation found from conducting their 2011 Millennial Donor Survey. Given the Millennial Generation’s drive for social - [Social Fundraising Is About Them, Not You](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/social-fundraising-is-about-them-not-you/) - There's plenty of proof that social fundraising platforms and social tools can work to increase fundraising significantly. Earlier this week here, Alexandra Bornkessel examined Blackbaud's recently released infographic on social fundraising that showed, among other things, adding social tools to your campaigns increases fundraising results by 40% on average. That's a lot! It reported that the top online - [11 Benefits of Blogging for your Nonprofit](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/11-benefits-of-blogging-for-your-nonprofit/) - Ten years ago, blogging used to be called journaling. And for good reason. It was mainly pursued as a way of expressing one's personal thoughts and ideas. Essentially a personal pursuit and certainly not a business tool. But not, blogging has become an essential marketing tool for brands and nonprofits. Organizations like Oceana and the - [The Tortoise and the Hare of Social Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/the-tortoise-and-the-hare-of-social-fundraising/) - Image by frefran “1 in 4 emails turns into a donation.” This is what a recent Blackbaud study on social fundraising found based on its own “Friends Asking Friends” social fundraising model. Blackbaud, with the help of @shanesnow, developed an intriguing infographic to capture this and other key findings that represent the evolution of the - [Introducing the Inspiring Generosity Blog](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/introducing-the-inspiring-generosity-blog/) - Image by Yodel Anecdotal There is a great deal of confusion about social fundraising today. From claims of slacktivism and weak ties to clear evidence of major successes and reports of millions of dollars raised, there is no universal understanding of best practices for social fundraising. To elevate the conversation towards best practices, Mightycause in - [Custom Thank You Videos](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/05/custom-thank-you-videos/) - Add a uniquely personal touch to the online giving experience with a custom thank you video. If you have a fundraising page on Mightycause, sign in and navigate to your fundraiser, then select "Edit Page." You'll be able to include a link to a video from YouTube or Vimeo under "Customizable Options." We'll show donors - [IRS Nonfiler Revocation List Will Be Published Soon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2011/04/irs-nonfiler-revocation-list-will-be-published-soon/) - May 15, 2011 is the date on which as many as 321,000 nonprofits will have their tax-exempt status revoked for failing to file an annual return. The IRS will soon publish and begin maintaining a list, updated monthly, of organizations that have had their federal tax-exempt status revoked. 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Read more about how - ['Tis the Season of Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/12/tis-the-season-of-giving/) - Giving, you know, is a worthwhile mission, So why not make it a Christmas tradition? Help the homeless, feed the hungry, Build a school, donate some money, Give books to the library, sponsor a child, Preserve forests and rivers, save creatures in the wild, Mentor a student, raise awareness, bring hope, Fund education, help those - [What Would You Do?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/12/what-would-you-do/) - This is a question I’ve been pondering recently (I think about all kinds of deep, serious stuff on my walk home from work): "If I could leverage a talent, passion or hobby of mine to start a nonprofit, what would it be?" I used to swim competitively. I’ve thought about wanting to start and coach - [Featuring: Food & Friends](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/12/featuring-food-friends/) - For the holidays, Mightycause staff are volunteering at Food & Friends. This organization was started by one woman who provided lunch to a friend who was sick at home with AIDS. Now, they staff professional chefs and dietitians, and are the only nonprofit in the DC area providing meals, groceries and nutrition counseling to people living - [Holiday Promotion Extended Through December 20!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/12/holiday-promotion-extended-through-december-20/) - We're feeling a bit generous this holiday season. The original holiday campaign ended on December 7, but the response was so overwhelming that we've decided to make another offer. The next 40 teams that sign up by December 20, 2010 can receive up to $250 in matching funds from Mightycause for their cause. Here are the rules: - [It's a Mightycause Holiday Promotion! Receive $1000 for Your Team Fundraiser!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/its-a-mightycause-holiday-promotion-receive-1000-for-your-team-fundraiser/) - Happy holidays from Mightycause! To celebrate this special time, Mightycause is offering $1,000 in matching grants for you and your buddies to launch a team fundraiser. All you have to do is grab a four or more friends and start a Mightycause fundraising page. It’s a true gift that keeps on giving. It works a - [#zooGood Twitter Chat: Current Trends for Online Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/zoogood-twitter-chat-current-trends-for-online-fundraising-campaigns/) - Last week brought yet another great #zooGood Twitter discussion about tips and tricks in online fundraising. Led by online media strategist and environmentalist Andy Sternberg, the chat took up particularly hot-button current trends for online campaigns, including using geolocation to build stories. It was a fitting—and trendy—topic for Andy, who has directed online content and - [Give to the Max: Poem Edition](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/give-to-the-max-poem-edition/) - The History Theatre, in Saint Paul, has written a fabulous poem to celebrate Give to the Max Day 2010, today’s 24-hour give-a-thon in Minnesota. “A Silly Little Poem” to celebrate a day of giving to the max Can you believe, a whole year it has been? It’s Give to the Max Day again! The more donors - [BREAKING: Give to the Max, The Day of Magically Multiplying Donations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/breaking-give-to-the-max-the-day-of-magically-multiplying-donations/) - 1 + 1 = 3? That's the logic behind Give to the Max Day 2010, a 24-hour event for Minnesota nonprofits that, like loaves and fishes, multiplies every dollar donation through matching grants and special prizes. And it's on right now. So far, more than 26,700 donors have given more than $5 million nearly in - [Join the Twitter Chat: Is Crowd Funding Worth It?](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/join-the-twitter-chat-is-crowd-funding-worth-it/) - We know the old adage, "It takes a village to raise a child." But did the sage ever ask: What if we crowd funded it? Today's #zooGood Twitter chat discusses crowd funding — the act of pooling resources, often online, to support organizations, causes and campaigns. Our featured guest today is Abby Flottemesch, development and engagement - [#zooGood Twitter Chat Week 2: Online fundraising, digital metrics, and bridging the gap between online and offline](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/zoogood-twitter-chat-week-2-online-fundraising/) - The second #zooGood chat was a keeper. World changers gathered online for the second of our weekly Tuesday Twitter chats about raising support for good causes. This week, Jennifer Roccanti, development associate from the DC-based nonprofit Miriam’s Kitchen, joined us to discuss the future of online fundraising and whether causes should consider making making communication - [8 Outrageous Mustaches: Movember Campaigns Made Easy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/8-outrageous-mustaches-for-movember/) - Happy Movember, the furriest month of the year! Men across the across the world are growing their mustaches this November in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness month. (See how other people have used mustache fundraisers in the past.) Always wanted to strut a 'stache? It's not too late to join. Just stop shaving! And it's - [#zooGood Twitter Chat #2: Miriam's Kitchen Shares Best Practices in Online Fundraising](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/zoogood-twitter-chat-2-miriams-kitchen-shares-best-practices-in-online-fundraising/) - Last week, we enjoyed a rousing Twitter discussion with John Haydon about online fundraising best practices. Today, we are happy to announce our second Twitter chat tonight at 9 p.m.—9:30 p.m. EST. Our featured expert today is Jennifer Roccanti, who helps lead efforts at Miriam’s Kitchen, an organization dedicated to serving healthy, homemade meals to - [5 Ways to Make Your Fundraiser Feel Like $14 Million](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/5-ways-to-make-your-fundraiser-feel-like-14-million/) - What 'zooGooder Council members do in meetings is something like what Batman does in his bat cave. It's — shhh — closed to most outsiders. But since we're in the age of transparency and social media and doing good for others, we'd like to give a high-level glimpse into our 'zooGooder calls — the time - [Give to the Max Day: A Community Fundraising Success Story](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/cf/) - 42,600 Donors Raised Over $10M in 24 Hours This November, Mightycause and GiveMN.org made history...again For the second annual Give to the Max Day, Mightycause and GiveMN hit another record setting milestone: in a single day, 42,600 donors gave more than $10million to benefit over 3,600 Minnesota nonprofits. Learn how an online community giving campaign - [Cupcakes in Support of Breast Cancer Research!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/11/cupcakes-in-support-of-breast-cancer-research/) - To begin, cupcakes + anything = awesomeness. But add in a little love in support of breast cancer research, and how can you resist? Mightycause David Siegel and his wife baked a batch of pink brownies (shown above) to bring to his 15-year-old daughter's volleyball game. The mission? Raise awareness about David's efforts to support - [#zooGooder Twitter Chat #1: Online Fundraising Best Practices from John Haydon and Others](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/10/zoogooder-twitter-chat-1-lessons-learned-from-john-haydon-and-others/) - It was a momentous night. Mightycause.com, in partnership with Zoetica, hosted its first Twitter chat on Tuesday focused on best practices in online fundraising, and, boy, did the #zooGood community show up! John Haydon, of Inbound Zombie, led a rigorous discussion on online fundraising for good causes via social media. For a powerful half hour, - [Join the First #zooGood Twitter Chat: Best Practices in Online Fundraising, Featuring John Haydon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/10/join-the-first-zoogood-twitter-chat-best-practices-in-online-fundraising-featuring-john-haydon/) - For anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, effective online fundraising is a useful skill to hone. That's why we're thrilled to announce our inaugural #zooGood Twitter chat tonight at 9 pm - 9:30 pm EST. John Haydon (shown above) — who runs Inbound Zombie, a social media strategy firm — will - [Online Fundraising with Power: 10 Best Practices for DonateAnywhere](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/10/power-online-fundraising-10-best-practices-for-donateanywhere/) - The angels are singing: You've set up your DonateAnywhere widget, and your donors can now experience the complete giving process on your website without ever leaving — you keep them on your page, where the inspiration first began. But wait: How can you maximize your fundraiser's power? We took a look at all of the - [Never Fear, 'zooGooders Are Here](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/10/never-fear-zoogooders-are-here/) - It's a bird, it's a plane, no — it's the 'zooGooders! The Mightycause Team, with help from Zoetica, spent the last few weeks crawling the social good space to assemble a group of leading social good voices online. Today, we are happy to announce the 'zooGooder Council, a powerful group of social innovators that will - [19 ways to fight breast cancer](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/10/19-ways-to-fight-breast-cancer/) - An estimated 207,090 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer just in the United States this year, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way forever. We can help. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Health and Wellness month - [Online giving gets more social, more powerful -- more pretty, too](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/introducing-mightycause-coms-new-look-and-new-features/) - There’s something different about us today. No, it’s not a haircut (though thanks for asking). Not new clothes. No new office space (that’s later). We’ve got a brand, spankin’ new homepage and new story pages on Mightycause.com. The new version includes a host of great new features that make Mightycause.com an even more fun and - [Online fundraising meets matching grants: Double your support of Minnesota youth](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/online-fundraising-meets-matching-grants-double-your-support-of-minnesota-youth/) - For many of us who help others through monetary gifts, the big question is: How can I maximize the impact of my gift to the causes I care about? Minnesotans are encountering a special opportunity this week when their gifts will be twice as effective as normally. From Sept 28 to Oct 5, GiveMN is - [Q&A: Opening up education and opportunities in Guatemala](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/qa-opening-up-education-and-opportunities-in-guatemala/) - Today marks the first day of the voting in the World Challenge, and Long Way Home is completely game. As one of 12 finalists in the competition held by BBC and Newsweek, the Guatemala-based nonprofit is best known for working to open education and employment opportunities in the impovershed area of Comalapa, where 65 percent - [How to help Rottweilers and Pit Bulls: Q&A with A Rotta Love Plus](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/how-to-help-rottweilers-and-pit-bulls-qa-with-a-rotta-love-plus/) - A Rotta Love Plus loves dogs! The Minnesota-based nonprofit focuses on helping unwanted and neglected dogs — especially Rottweilers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and other non-traditional breeds — receive love and care. Most recently, one of the workers with ARLP, kicked off a fundraiser called "Paige is Running!! Without her camera!!" Each mile Paige runs - [Want to see Mightycause at the NTEN Conference? Vote!](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/want-to-see-mightycause-at-the-nten-conference-vote/) - The NTEN Conference is upon us! Described by some as "the SXSW of nonprofits," the NTEN conference is where the nonprofit community gathers to swap technology tips and tricks. Mightycause.com would like to share some of its best practices and lessons learned about online fundraising, but we need your help! The team has submitted four - [A Cute Animal and Good Cause: Dogs with the Mondays](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/a-cute-animal-and-good-cause-dogs-with-the-mondays/) - In honor of our monthly celebration of animals, we are beside ourselves to present a new blog series: A Cute Animals and Good Cause. Alright, so we're partially excited because it means we have an excuse to post adorable animal pictures on our blog. But it also provides us an opportunity to showcase some of - [Meet Our Enhanced DonateAnywhere Widget](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/meet-our-enhanced-donateanywhere-widget/) - Back in the Mightycause labs, we’ve been cooking up something special for you: an innovative DonateAnywhere widget that allows nonprofits to easily raise money on their own websites and blogs. In a limited release, we selected a small group of beta testers, and the results have been great. Now Mightycause has some exciting news. We - [This September, Mightycause is all about the animals](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/this-september-mightycause-is-all-about-the-animals/) - Let’s face it: Whether we're watching penguins in the Arctic, warm puppies asleep in our kitchen, or LOL cats on the internets, who can resist our adorable animal friends? That’s why it was easy for us when choosing the theme of the month for September. In the coming weeks, we’re all about animals: pet adoption, - [5 ways to help Pakistan](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/09/5-ways-to-help-pakistan/) - The water may be finally receding from Pakistan after weeks of violent floods, but the devastation is only now being realized by aid workers who still need funding to provide relief. Four million are now homeless, and another million are at-risk for water-borne illnesses, CNN reports. Another 1,500 to 1,600 are thought to be dead - [After the Adventure, Transformation Begins](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/after-the-adventure-transformation-begins/) - Adventures in Missions, a faith-based non-profit organization based in Georgia, sends people all over the world on missions trips of varying lengths. Regardless of how long they’re “out in the field,” we believe that each participant returns transformed – albeit only slightly different. - [Off to School for the First Time](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/off-to-school-for-the-first-time/) - Education empowers, broadens horizons and turns children into productive adults contributing to society. It is because of this that the mission of House of Blue Hope is to transform the lives of at risk youth through education. Providing educational opportunities to children in dire need of them is by far the single most powerful thing that can be done in Tanzania, a country full of disadvantaged and homeless children. - [Back to School with iMentor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/back-to-school-with-imentor/) - Cleo Cavolo and Waine Tam of iMentor took time out of their busy workday to speak with Mightycause about mentoring, and how they share in the "Back to School" experience with their own mentees. - [Catching up with 4GGL](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/catching-up-with-4ggl/) - Jin In, Founding Director of 4Girls Glocal Leadership (4GGL), sat down with Mightycause to talk about how her upbringing led her to become an advocate for girls’ empowerment and ultimately create 4GGL. In celebration of Back to School Month on Mightycause, Jin talks about the power of education to transform the future of girls in - [Offering Nonprofits the Best Value in Online Charitable Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/offering-nonprofits-the-best-value-in-online-charitable-giving/) - Beginning October 1, 2010, we will process all donations made through Mightycause at a simple, flat rate of only 2.9 percent -- one of the lowest rates available in the online giving industry. Ultimately, this is going to allow more donation dollars to go directly to nonprofits than most other online giving sites, many of whom charge 5%, 7.5%, and even up to 15% of the donation amount. - [Back to School with IPDC in New Orleans and Philadelphia](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/2010/08/back-to-school-with-ipdc-in-new-orleans-and-philadelphia/) - IPDC provides free arts camps to children who have experienced a natural and/or socio-economic disasters. 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[Facebook Graph Search](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-graph-search/) - [Facebook Group](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-group/) - [facebook insights](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-insights/) - [Facebook Page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-page/) - [Facebook Pages](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-pages/) - [Facebook Places](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-places/) - [facebook timelines](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/facebook-timelines/) - [fact checking](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fact-checking/) - [fair trade chocolate](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fair-trade-chocolate/) - [fair trade flowers](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fair-trade-flowers/) - [Fair Warning](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fair-warning/) - [fall](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fall/) - [fan page](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fan-page/) - [fanbase](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fanbase/) - [fans](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fans/) - [farewell](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/farewell/) - [Father Bernard Reiser](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/father-bernard-reiser/) - [favor](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/favor/) - [fear of social media](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fear-of-social-media/) - [fearless](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fearless/) - [features](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/features/) - [february](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/february/) - [feed](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/feed/) - [feel-good](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/feel-good/) - [Firehouse Subs](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/firehouse-subs/) - [fitness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fitness/) - [fits](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/fits/) - [flex-time](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/flex-time/) - 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Lasica](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/j-d-lasica/) - [january](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/january/) - [jargon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jargon/) - [Jason Konopinski](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jason-konopinski/) - [Jason telescope](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jason-telescope/) - [Jay Ber](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jay-ber/) - [jean case](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jean-case/) - [Jeep](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jeep/) - [Jeff Freedman](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jeff-freedman/) - [Jeff Gordron](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jeff-gordron/) - [Jenn Knepper](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jenn-knepper/) - [Jennifer Lawrence](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jennifer-lawrence/) - [jewish calendar](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jewish-calendar/) - [Jim Carol](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jim-carol/) - [Jocelyn Harmon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jocelyn-harmon/) - [Jodi's Voice](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jodis-voice/) - [Joe Waters](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/joe-waters/) - [joel bartlett](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/joel-bartlett/) - [John Haydon](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/john-haydon/) - [John Wright](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/john-wright/) - [Johns Hopkins](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/johns-hopkins/) - [Johnson's Baby](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/johnsons-baby/) - [Jonathon Grapsas](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jonathon-grapsas/) - [Joplin Tornado](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/joplin-tornado/) - [Jordan](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jordan/) - [journal](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/journal/) - [journey](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/journey/) - [joy](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/joy/) - [Joy of Giving](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/joy-of-giving/) - [jugnoome](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jugnoome/) - [Jules Brown](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jules-brown/) - [julia repucci](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/julia-repucci/) - [Julie Nations](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/julie-nations/) - [JusGramm](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/jusgramm/) - [Just Listen](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/just-listen/) - [justice](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/justice/) - [Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/juvenile-diabetes-research-foundation/) - [K-9](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/k-9/) - [Kansas City](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kansas-city/) - [karma](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/karma/) - [Kate Lino](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kate-lino/) - [Katie Payne](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/katie-payne/) - [Katya Andresen](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/katya-andresen/) - [Kaywa](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kaywa/) - [Kellogg](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kellogg/) - [Kellogg Foundation](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kellogg-foundation/) - [Ken Mueller](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/ken-mueller/) - [keyword](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/keyword/) - [keywords](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/keywords/) - [kids](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kids/) - [Kids Need to Read](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kids-need-to-read/) - [Kim Maciej](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kim-maciej/) - [KIND](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kind/) - [kindness](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kindness/) - [kittens](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kittens/) - [Kiva.org](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kiva-org/) - [Kivi Leroux](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/kivi-leroux/) - [Klout](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/klout/) - [Knitting](https://www.mightycausefoundation.org/tag/knitting/) - 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