Fundraising

Amplify Austin’s encore performance was a hit. Look at what we achieved together in 24 hours: $5.7 million raised for 496 local nonprofits who transform lives in our community with your help. Over 34,000 gifts were made online by nearly 20,000 donors to causes Central Texans care about. $78,000 in prize money was awarded to nonprofits. See the winners and the incredible prize sponsors! More than 800 people raised over $442,000 for their ...

Fact or fiction. Crowdfunding is a viable source for funding your next nonprofit or social enterprise startup. As with most things, crowdfunding is not all the media makes it out to be. Check out the presentation I did below for more information on crowdfunding in 2013.

A special guest post from our friend Ehren Foss over @ helpattack. Last month we took some time to plot the history of social media fundraising, and summarized our findings into 10 hard-won lessons of raising money on social networks. It’s relatively easy, with hindsight, to look into the past. But what about the future? What might happen in 2012, ...

By Margaret Barry Dalya Massachi’s book, Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact. , promises to help nonprofit organizations and anyone interested in social change better communicate their mission to their constituents. The book includes practical advice and 500 examples from nonprofits around the country. Here’s what Massachi has to say about her book: ...