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Nonprofits, Avoid these 5 mistakes!
Nonprofits, Avoid these 5 mistakes!
In order to inspire confidence and attract donors, there are certain mistakes and pitfalls nonprofits need to avoid…
Jordan Patrick
Apr 28, 2020
How to Plan a Nonprofit Fundraising Event
How to Plan a Nonprofit Fundraising Event
An exceptional fundraising event requires months of planning, organization, and networking. To plan for a successful nonprofit fundraising…
Jordan Patrick
Jun 22, 2019
How Do I Thank Donors Thoughtfully?
How Do I Thank Donors Thoughtfully?
Knowing how to thank donors thoughtfully is crucial to retaining donors and improving the reach of your nonprofit. To ensure that you…
Jordan Patrick
May 28, 2019
7 Basics for Starting a Nonprofit
7 Basics for Starting a Nonprofit
So you want to start a nonprofit? Working in the nonprofit industry allows you to put your values at the forefront of your work experience…
Jordan Patrick
May 16, 2019
Asking for Donations: A Guide
Asking for Donations: A Guide
Fundraising is an uncomfortable necessity that all non-profits face. Donors are busy and reluctant to part with their hard-earned cash, so…
Jordan Patrick
Apr 10, 2019
Profiling Your Ideal Donors
Profiling Your Ideal Donors
Profiling your ideal donors ensures your organization sends messages that will resonate with your targeted audience. In today’s…
Jordan Patrick
Mar 11, 2019
How Change Adds Up for Non-Profits
How Change Adds Up for Non-Profits
One of the first lessons we learn as children is that coins add up to dollars. Coins clink into piggy banks as treasured possessions, and…
Jordan Patrick
Feb 12, 2019
8 Ways to Make Giving Tuesday More Social
8 Ways to Make Giving Tuesday More Social
Now that Giving Tuesday 2018 is over, it’s time to consider how to make Giving Tuesday more social in 2019. With its celebration of…
Jordan Patrick
Jan 8, 2019
What Do Donors Look for in Giving
What Do Donors Look for in Giving
When potential donors scout a nonprofit for giving their dollars, they seek honesty, clear focus, and connection to the need. Beyond that…
Jordan Patrick
Nov 28, 2018
9 Simple Steps to Plan for Giving Tuesday
9 Simple Steps to Plan for Giving Tuesday
While some nonprofits may wonder if Giving Tuesday is really worth their time: it is. Giving Tuesday, which began as a way to celebrate…
Jordan Patrick
Nov 22, 2018
5 Unusual Ways to Raise Awareness for Your Organization
5 Unusual Ways to Raise Awareness for Your Organization
We all know raising awareness is important. After all, people aren’t likely to donate to a charity they know nothing about. This leaves…
Jordan Patrick
Sep 4, 2018
Harness the Power of In-Person Asks
Harness the Power of In-Person Asks
Did you know that asking six people in-person to do something is as effective as sending out the same request to an email list of 200…
Jordan Patrick
Jul 29, 2018
3 Ways to Stay Inspired as You Change the World Today — Harness
3 Ways to Stay Inspired as You Change the World Today — Harness
A typical day working for a nonprofit is not for those who crave “typical days.” Each day the goals get bigger, the challenges get harder…
Jordan Patrick
Jul 24, 2018
Small Tactics for HUGE Campaign Success
Small Tactics for HUGE Campaign Success
With so much going on in the world, innovators are rising to the challenge of finding new ways to let their cause be noticed. We’ve seen…
Jordan Patrick
Jul 9, 2018
6 Tips for Using Social Media to Promote Your Nonprofit Organization
6 Tips for Using Social Media to Promote Your Nonprofit Organization
If social media isn’t a part of your digital marketing strategy, it needs to be. Social media is the best way to gather your audience in…
Jordan Patrick
May 14, 2018
Date Your Donor — Harness
Date Your Donor — Harness
In the fundraising world, we use a common metaphor that refers to donors as plants: seedlings (prospective donors) that when watered…
Jordan Patrick
Nov 5, 2017
3 Ways to Grab a Millennial Giver’s Attention — Harness
3 Ways to Grab a Millennial Giver’s Attention — Harness
As a millennial giver myself, I can say one thing with certainty: Millennials are changing the charitable giving landscape. You’ve heard…
Jordan Patrick
Oct 17, 2017
Harness to Throw First Pitch at Tampa Bay Rays Game
Harness to Throw First Pitch at Tampa Bay Rays Game
St. Petersburg, Florida — Harness, a local Tampa technology start-up, will be throwing out the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays game on…
Jordan Patrick
Aug 16, 2017
4 ways to make your nonprofit website the BEST it can be — Harness
4 ways to make your nonprofit website the BEST it can be — Harness
Using these four tips, your nonprofit website is sure to draw in new donors…
Jordan Patrick
Jul 31, 2017
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