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8 MAY 2020

'Podcast’

Fundraising Superheroes Episode 25: How Donor Curve Helped an Organization Raise $100,000 through an Online Fundraiser

Sabrina Sciscente

// In the 25th Episode of Fundraising Superheroes Donor Curve shares how they were able to raise $100,00, get 10x the amount of people than expected from their in-person event and have the steam viewed around the world. Preston and Laura Cone are wizs when it comes to digital marketing. The husband and wife team got themselves hooked into the nonprofit industry when a friend asked them to help pivot their...

6 MAY 2020

'Podcast’

Fundraising Superheroes Episode 24: Ashlee Salientro and How Your Organization Can Act Fast When Facing A Pandemic

Sabrina Sciscente

// Ashlee Salientro acted fast when the coronavirus hit. She gathered her partners and came up with an Emergency Assistance Program in 4 days. When asking how she managed to do it so quickly Ashlee said that it all started with a brainstorm. Her team and her got on a call with the thought of "we need to figure out something now, we need to leave this phone call with action items.” Right now things are uncertain and a lot of...

5 MAY 2020

'Donor Engine’

Donor Engine is Helping Nonprofits With Their Digital Campaigns During the Covid-19 Crisis

Sabrina Sciscente

When covid-19 took the world by storm back in March the team at Donor Engine knew that we had to step up and help in any way we can. We launched a free services program offering pro-bono help to non-profits during covid-19. This included graphic design, donation page setup and general technical help. Since the pandemic started, so many organizations have gone online and had to act fast to not only adapt to a digital workspace but also...

4 MAY 2020

'Management & Leadership, Leadership, Podcast’

Top 6 Nonprofit Podcasts For Industry Professionals

Sabrina Sciscente

When I'm working from home I always want to have something playing in the background, and my latest obsession has been nonprofit podcasts. They are a great way to learn more about your industry and also have some fun while working. There are a lot of great nonprofit centred podcasts out there but here are a few of my favourites. 1. Whole Whale Podcast This podcast focuses on talking about technology and marketing that relates...

1 MAY 2020

'Podcast’

Fundraising Superheroes Episode 23: Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk Is No Stranger to Dealing With Crisis

Sabrina Sciscente

// Lynda Henriksen is the Director of Fund Development and Communications at the Habitat for Humanity Brant-Norfolk. She has been helping organizations fundraise for decades, she came on the show to discuss how Habitat for Humanity has been helping families feel empowered along with the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic. What is interesting about Habitat for...

29 APR 2020

'Podcast’

Devin Stigsell Director of Development of Duluth Playhouse Talks Sponsorships

Sabrina Sciscente

// If you ask Deven Stigsell the Director of Development at Duluth Playhouse in Minnesota what the most important part of a corporate sponsorship is, she'll say the key is to "develop relationships”. In her experience working both in the for-profit and nonprofit world Devin has found that you need to connect with donors and partners beyond the ask. She explained "it’s not about the dollars...

27 APR 2020

'Strategy, Donor Relations’

6 Creative Online Fundraising Ideas That Your Donors Will Love!

Sabrina Sciscente

Covid-19 has caused us all to stay indoors and move a lot of our fundraisers online. Being that we can't interact with each other face to face we have to find new ways to engage donors online. Luckily, we are in a very digital age and there are tons of fundraisers you can do using just your laptop and a creative idea! 1. Host a Virtual Gala A lot of the organization's Gala’s were either canceled or postponed this year because of the virus, but another option is...

24 APR 2020

'Podcast’

Fundraising Superheroes Episode 21: Why Your Website is So Important To Getting You Noticed Online

Sabrina Sciscente

// Sarah Clarke founded Dufferin Media and has been working with Nonprofits for years. She came on the show to share all of her tips on how to get seen on social media. Creating content and collaborating with other nonprofits is a great way to boost SEO but one thing that Sarah thinks is most important is a great website. There is so much value that you can add to your website to get you seen and show up on google's...

22 APR 2020

'Podcast’

Fundraising Superheroes Episode 20: Poison Apple Productions Keeps the “Fun” In Fundraising

Sabrina Sciscente

// Imagine starting a Nonprofit Organization at 13, crazy right? Not for Noelle Arms. She founded Poison Apple Productions out of her parents garage as a teenager. What started off as a passion project has now become a fully fledged educational theatre company in Martinez California. When asked what her biggest struggle is currently Noelle said fundraising. "We’ve struggled with fundraising like everybody does and the one thing...

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