Do you feel you’ve tapped into your network of family and friends and you’re still shy of your goal? Ask people you don’t know for a donation.
Don’t worry, it’s much easier and takes less time than standing outside a grocery store with a jar asking for change (although, I’ve done that before - man, that’s [...]

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Back when I was training for Ironman Canada, I started a blog (or online diary) of all my adventures leading up to the race. It was a great way to keep in touch with family and friends who lived in another state or outside the country. It also kept me honest with my training, after [...]

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Here at Firstgiving we regularly perform usability tests - as the better our site is, the more money you raise. One thing we regularly see during these tests is that donors want to help fundraisers reach their goals.
In fact, during a recent usability test where the total raised on the fundraising page was $40 away [...]

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What we have learned
Through our experience, donors contribute because:

they know and want to support you
your nonprofit resonates with them
they’re amazed by your fundraising efforts or the event you’re tackling
they can see the direct impact their donation makes

With this research, we have found there are steps you can follow that contribute to successful fundraising.

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We’ve created a Firstgiving Facebook group, and it’s already boasting over 100 members!
You are cordially invited to join; we’ll be updating the group page often with Firstgiving news, events, photos and tips.

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Once you commit to a fundraising goal, it’s time to give some thought as to how you are going to reach it. We understand that raising this much money can be a bit intimidating, but you can be successful if you plan ahead, start early, use your resources, be creative and have fun!
One of the [...]

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