Boutin Jones raised over $30k through workplace giving! Encouraging your employees to come together for a good cause is what workplace giving campaigns are all about. But how do you kickstart one? How do you motivate participation? Local giving days are the perfect opportunity for companies and corporations to step up their social impact by implementing a workplace giving campaign. By doing so, companies can enhance their corporate social responsibility (CSR), strengthen their presence and impact in the local community, and cultivate a culture of generosity and community involvement among ..read more

Your donors, Your donor experience Your nonprofit works hard to get supporters to your website and donation page. Whether it’s an email blast, or a social media campaign to engage new donors, you spend a lot of time and energy just to get people to your donation page. But the work does not end there. Not all donation pages are created equal. Even the most deserving of nonprofits can lose donors in the donation checkout process if the experience is bulky, with too many questions or it’s difficult to complete on mobile. Here at Mightycause, we think it is important that our nonprofit partners ge ..read more

Ben Carlson Foundation Increased Donations 74%! Ben Carlson We are all looking to attract more donations to impact change in our communities – So how did the Ben Carlson Foundation increase donations over the past year to fuel their Mighty cause? Founded in 2014, the Ben Carlson Foundation was created to honor the heroic legacy of Ben Carlson, a lifeguard who selflessly sacrificed his life to rescue a swimmer in Newport Beach, California. Established in his memory, the Foundation provides annual scholarships to student-athletes and works to improve ocean safety measures to protect lifeguards a ..read more

Your website is the first place the public goes to to learn about your nonprofit. Years ago, interested community members might call you to request brochures about your work or stop by to learn what you do, but that isn’t the case in today’s digital age. We live in the age of Google. Your nonprofit needs a professional, informative, and multifaceted website to establish a presence in your community. And fundraising should be at the center of your nonprofit’s web presence. An easy and clear donation form on your nonprofit website increases the likelihood of successful contributions to your caus ..read more

Diversify your Fundraising and Create a Steady Revenue Stream with Recurring Giving! Are you looking to increase donor retention and create a steady revenue stream and sustainable growth for your organization? One of the best ways to bring in dependable income for your nonprofit is through recurring donations. Recurring giving is when a donor elects to make a regular, ongoing donation to your organization instead of a one-time gift. Why do Recurring Donations work? 1. It’s a smaller ask A monthly donation is a smaller amount ($10, $20, and so on) that allows donors to make a bigger contri ..read more

Welcome to the exciting world of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising, where small to medium-sized nonprofits can unlock a new realm of supporter engagement and turbocharge their fundraising efforts. In this guide, we’ll delve into the basics of P2P fundraising and explore how it holds the potential to create a ripple effect of support for your cause. 1: Understanding Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 1.1 Definition and Basics: Let’s start with the fundamentals. Peer-to-Peer fundraising is like a digital chain reaction where supporters become advocates by creating personal fundraising pages for your organiza ..read more

Your nonprofit might already have an informative website that explains your mission and includes visual proof of all the great work you’ve done over the years. But, if no one can find your website, you’ll have a tough time garnering the support you need to make your mission a reality. This is where search engine optimization can help. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of increasing the visibility of your website on popular search engines like Google and Bing. This way, you can get your website in front of your target audience and acquire new donors, increase volunteer sign-ups, b ..read more

The world of nonprofit fundraising is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, shifting donor preferences, and an ever-changing social landscape. As we look ahead to 2024, five key trends are poised to reshape the fundraising landscape for 501(c)(3) organizations and their innovative nonprofit fundraising efforts. 1. The Rise of Micro-Donations:  Gone are the days of relying solely on major gifts. Today’s donors, particularly younger generations, are increasingly favoring smaller, more frequent contributions. Platforms like Mightycause are making it easier than ever for ..read more

It’s party time as we prepare to close out 2023 and welcome 2024. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a highlight reel of organizations and fundraising campaign success stories from 2023. Grab some eggnog and venture with us through unique campaigns and organizations that made community-changing impacts.   Challenge to Conquer Cancer’s 2023 Ride to Maine The organization Challenge to Conquer Cancer is “a tribe of passionate cyclists raising money for cancer research and survivorship.” For 16 years this group of cyclists and their supporters have raised over $2 million for the cancer community ..read more

While some nonprofits can get lucky with big donors, fundraising is more than just a game of chance. There are many elements that can influence your nonprofit’s fundraising results, from the goals you set to the software you use. To prepare your organization for long-term success, it’s vital to develop a data-driven strategy to guide your efforts. We’ll explore the following points to help you start making the most of your data: What Is Data? What are Key Fundraising Metrics to Track? 3 Ways to Use Data With the right approach, you’ll be able to leverage your nonprofit’s data both internally ..read more