by Mike Montalto | Dec 6, 2018 | Integrated Marketing, Nonprofit Technology, Strategy
2018 has been quite a year for fundraisers. Since we know that nearly 10 percent of annual giving happens during the last three days of the year, it’s way too early to analyze fundraising totals. However, we can take a minute to review the five most impactful...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 29, 2018 | Guest Blogs, Nonprofit Technology, Strategy
Guest Blog by Abby Jarvis, Qgiv We know donation forms should be mobile-friendly. We know donors appreciate being able to make gifts via text messages. We also know people love getting involved in and donating to peer-to-peer events. But we don’t talk much...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 8, 2018 | Fundraising, Giving Tuesday, Strategy
In prior blog posts, we have stressed the importance of following up with donors with a strong stewardship program. Fundraising is really about building relationships with donors. A quick thank you message does wonders to let a donor know you appreciate their effort....
by Mike Montalto | Oct 25, 2018 | Giving Tuesday, Integrated Marketing, Social Media
Halloween has come and gone and holiday decorations line the shelves at most retail outlets. Black Friday shopping bleeds over and starts on Thanksgiving Day. Those who want to avoid the crowds spend hours browsing Amazon on Cyber Monday. But as fundraisers, we have a...
by Mike Montalto | Oct 11, 2018 | Fundraising, Social Media, Strategy
So, you’ve built an integrated strategy to promote your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. You planned months ahead, so you could reach attendees and sponsors with multiple targeted messages. Don’t throw that work away by not having a plan to captivate your...
