The Technology of Fundraising

How are you with the technology of fundraising? Whether you know all the in's and out's of fundraising tech, or could stand to learn what is new on the tech front, this is the episode for you. Technology is your friend and to help explain is our guest, Abby Jarvis. Abby is the nonprofit education manager at QGiv, a software company that seeks to make it easy for nonprofit, faith-based, and political organizations to accept online donations and payments. But as you will find out in our conversation, there’s a lot more to it than just accepting gifts online.In this episode you'll discover:Are nonprofits tech-shy? If so, why? 01:45Is it safe to accept gifts online? How does it work? 03:00Is there any indication that online fundraising is competing with snailmail? 05:00How do you get different demographics involved? Which channels do they prefer? 06:00How to save money on communicating to younger demographics. 07:38Has Covid-19 affected online giving? 08:20Why a quality website is essential, and the components you need to make one. 9:40What are some things nonprofits should lookout for with online fundraising? 12:26The basics of text fundraising, best strategies, and things to avoid. 15:45How do virtual auctions work? 18:38New fundraising ideas that nonprofits need to hear! 21:20 Coaches Corner Question - "What would happen if your organization was not able to accomplish their goals?"25:00This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question "What if a Nonprofit Doesn't Reach its Goal?" with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and President of Soukup Strategic SolutionsWant to win an Amazon gift card? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net by February 28, 2022. Be listening on to see if your question was selected to win an Amazon gift card!This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)Visit our websites at:https://soukupstrategicsolutions.comhttps://impactability.netFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactabilitypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactability Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactability Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImpactabilityThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy