Big River has partnered with Kindful to bring new value to nonprofits. Organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated when it comes to online fundraising. They need real-time access to donor data and easy-to-use tools to track, segment and communicate with donors. The Kindful + Big River integration automatically syncs donor data and gift records so …
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#GivingTuesday began in 2012 when the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation came together to set aside a day dedicated to charitable giving. The day is nonprofits’ answer to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It creates the opportunity for people to take a break from the consumerism that has come to dominate …
If you are 100% satisfied with how your nonprofit’s website performs in terms of generating donations, bringing in new volunteers or inspiring advocacy, then you can stop reading now. …Now, for all the honest humans out there…Your website serves a lot of different purposes: inform people about your organization and its mission, …
Pinterest is not just for crafters, fashionistas and people looking for good short haircuts. Used well, it’s a powerful way to use images and video to get your nonprofit’s message in front of 100 million people. It can be time consuming (but so fun!) to generate and post the visual content that’s generally consumed …
Inspired by Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D. Dr. Cialdini’s book explores 6 fundamental psychological principles that direct human behavior. Using straightforward language and fascinating anecdotes, he unveils the mystery behind how we react to influence and offers valuable insights for those who rely on their persuasive ability. If you …
Does your nonprofit have a social media presence, but struggle to build a following large enough to drive real results? Try first meeting your audiences where they are. How do you communicate with donors now? At events? Via email? Direct mail? Use those traditional communication methods to put a social call …
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Online crowdfunding reportedly raised over 5 billion dollars in 2013 with about 30% going to charitable causes. In recent years, there has been a proliferation of platforms and consultants sprouting up to support it and organizations are evaluating how they can incorporate this “new” technique into their fundraising efforts. But while the Internet and …
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Online retailers invest LOADS (that’s a technical term meaning “a heck of a lot”) of time and money to find ways to covert more visitors to customers. Not all of the techniques employed translate to nonprofit fundraising, but some lessons learned absolutely apply. Here are 5 super easy things you can try to boost …
Donor Acknowledgement is not the same thing as a Thank You. It’s tempting to try to craft a donor acknowledgement that provides required details for tax purposes and simultaneously demonstrates impact and communicates enthusiastic thanks. After all, you save money on postage and letterhead and you save time. Resist the urge. No matter how you …
Big River is starting 2016 in a brand new location! We packed up our laptops and our monitors, our whiteboards and markers and set up shop at StartMart, a new (and very cool) space for startups in Cleveland. Each office has its own street sign; our new home is West 76th. Design firm, dPOP …