Organizing a charity campaign (crowdfunding) has been around for a long time in different cultures and under different names. In African and Caribbean communities, there are circles for saving money and donations called sou-sou . Temples of worship may start collecting food for victims of an accident. Nowadays, the Internet helps people raise funds for medical care, charities, necessities , training and education, animal rescue , and other cau...
Sharing your fundraising campaign on social media is key to getting the word out about your cause. One key way to raise awareness and sharing is through the use of a fundraising hashtag. With a unique hashtag, social media users can easily follow your story and donate when it resonates with them. These four tips can help you create a hashtag that will attract others to your cause and increase donations. Four tips for creating a winning hashtag...
Do you have a restaurant or coffee shop that serves as your home away from home? A bookstore that might as well have your name emblazoned on the armchair? It's not just you: people like to find a place where they feel good, and stick with it. So when your favorite small business is facing closing its doors, it's time to take action. Check out our small business survival strategies. Why are local businesses so important? As of 2016, over 51% of...
Volunteering at a food drive is one of the most popular ways to donate during the holiday season and help those who are less fortunate. Below, learn how to create a successful virtual food drive to raise money for food banks and nonprofits that help the hungry during this critical time. What is a virtual food drive? Unlike a traditional food drive where you collect canned and dried goods to later donate to a food bank, a virtual food drive is e...
In recent years,crowdfunding platforms have become a vital piece of the disaster recovery puzzle for individuals, families, communities and even entire regions recovering from hurricanes, fires, floods and other disasters. This publication walks you through the basics of disaster fundraising. Unite, tune in, and launch your fundraising campaign People recover better from a disaster when they work together. For the greatest impact, unite with o...