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Nonprofit organizations, especially those focusing on technology, face distinct challenges and opportunities in fundraising. The journey of a nonprofit often mimics a narrative of discovery and realization, where the true assets for success are found within. Among these assets, the board of director Read More
By Eric Bloom
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The Election is Over, Now What? Post Election Fundraising To-dos
The dust has settled, and the fervor of the election campaign has subsided. Whether you've emerged victorious or not, the conclusion of an election is not the end. Like a marathon, the race's completion demands a period of recovery and reflection. Post-election, this translates into several critical Read More
By Eric Bloom
Campaigns
Fundraising Tips
Nonprofits
Reengaging Lapsed Donors: Strategies for Political Campaigns and Nonprofit Organizations
Lapsed donors, those who have previously supported your cause or campaign but have since ceased their contributions, represent a significant opportunity for both political campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Despite their current inactivity, these individuals have shown an affinity for your missi Read More
By Eric Bloom
It can be uncomfortable — for both sides — to reach out to someone who promised to donate but hasn’t. Read on to learn how to prevent outstanding pledges, and the best ways to follow up on those past due. Nonprofits expect to have some past due pledges for any number of reasons: Bad timing, Read More
By Eric Bloom
One of the first official steps your campaign should make is asking your friends and family for a donation. Although in-person and over the phone requests are the most effective, there are many valid reasons why this won’t work for everyone (for tips on planting seeds for these in-person interacti Read More
By Eric Bloom
Most fundraisers are familiar with call time, the donor outreach method that is essential for any finance plan. It usually looks like a daunting task with a large list of names, even a binder full of contacts, and all their information. Getting ready for call time takes work. The fundraising team ne Read More
By Eric Bloom
Fundraising is always most effective when you use various strategies. Fundraising methods such as call time, direct mail, email and social media can all be used to fundraise. Many people may think that direct mail is dead, however, direct mail is still an effective tool that can not only bring in ca Read More
By Eric Bloom
Email fundraising is a potent tool in your digital toolkit, especially during these times. Research indicates a 138% higher likelihood of engagement through email compared to social media, making a well-crafted email campaign a key to enhancing response rates and donations. Crafting emails that boos Read More
By Eric Bloom
It's often believed that extraordinary abilities lead to success, but the strength of close-knit relationships cannot be underestimated. Consider the effectiveness of teamwork and mutual support in overcoming challenges. Just as key allies are indispensable in narratives, so too are committed suppor Read More
By Eric Bloom
Fundraising by phone is in a social grey zone; it is less intimate than an in-person fundraising ask, but far more personal than sending a letter to 10,000 of your closest friends asking them for a donation. Because of this, candidates often find any excuse to avoid the dreaded “phone time.” But Read More
By Eric Bloom
You made it through the call, you made it through the ask, and the person on the other line has decided to donate! Congratulations! But the work isn’t done. Unless you received a payment over the phone, you still have to turn the commitment into an actual donation into your campaign account and, h Read More
By Eric Bloom
Ever hear that saying - it’s the journey that matters not the destination? Well, it’s true. Think of your favorite superheroes. Would you like Batman as much if you only knew him as a billionaire playboy with some serious fighting skills? Stories are what help us relate to heroes, understand th Read More
By Eric Bloom
If you feel overwhelmed by the thought of fundraising, you are not alone. Most people understand the importance of fundraising for a cause, but are in the dark when it comes to questions like “who do I ask for money?”, “how much should I ask for?”, and “how many people do I need to ask?” Read More
By Eric Bloom
One of the most common and stressful problems political campaigns face is running out of money, particularly if you are coming into the home stretch and time isn’t on your side. The best way to prevent this is to have an effective fundraising plan that ensures that you are meeting your goals. Now, Read More
By Eric Bloom
The fundraising process is often outward-facing: making in-person asks, making calls, sending mail, and using the internet or holding events. But in this post, we want to draw your attention to an important fundraising tool that is internal to your organization: Fundraising Committees Read More
By Eric Bloom
Although we can't predict the future, navigating a first campaign often means feeling our way through and hoping for the best. The team at FundHero, leveraging decades of experience, has crafted an outline to guide candidates, managers, and supporters through the typical campaign journey. Read More
By Eric Bloom
FundHero will help you raise money while you get to decide where to spend it! But unless you own your own country or the world's entire supply of vibranium like Black Panther, you're probably running your campaign on a budget. Here are our tips to establishing and running a winning campaign on a cle Read More
By Eric Bloom
You’ve thought about it, you’ve asked yourself the right questions, and you are ready. Thankfully, you weren’t bitten by a radioactive spider, you chose this life. Now it’s time to get to work. To get your ready for your campaign, we thought we’d highlight the key parts of getting started. Read More
By Eric Bloom
