About Us page, pictures, bios • Tell stories, don’t write books • Your premium spot is your website, above the fold • Link to GiveRichmond, 990s • Don’t add other links • Keep choices simple
on mobile devices. • 55% of those who engage with nonprofits via social media take further action • Monthly donors give 42% more in one-year than one-time donors Fun infographics and tips from http://www.nptechforgood.com/2014/06/08/14-must-know-stats-about-fundraising-social-media-and- mobile-technology/
or idea? • Item Specific – we need X items • Dollar Specific we need to raise $ to see ____ happen • Time Specific – we need to raise $ by this deadline for ___ to happen
to connect • Inspire Trust • Keep your messages simple • Use humor • Embrace a sense of urgency • One share is the beginning • Email is your best engine
(no Paypal) • Crowdrise Each has different characteristics – pay special attention to the requirements for getting the money raised. http://www.forbes.com/sites/chancebarnett/2013/05/08/top-10-crowdfunding-sites-for-fundraising/
just photos. • why videos are more likely to go viral. http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_allocca_why_videos_go_viral? language=en • Your ability to tell your story is significantly increased by using video as a medium. • http://www.ssireview.org/blog/entry/crowdfunding_for_nonprofits • Using an organized platform gives you more legitimacy. • Read more about the pluses and minuses of different platforms http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-to-crowdfund-your-campaign-or- non-profit • Platforms help by creating and housing content that is easily shareable and low impact for donors. They are seamless and easy to use.