The Power Of Purpose Blog

Today, there are many places for nonprofits to find funding and donations online. These sites help social entrepreneurs, charities, and individuals gain access to the money that they need to be a catalyst for positive change. These platforms are a great place to start your search for funding your cause.

1) CauseVox

CauseVox an NYC startup site that focuses on helping small to medium sized nonprofits raise funds. They specialize in creating social impact with their causes. The supporters you gain are able to create their own pages to raise money on your behalf. This can help you increase your donations and exposure online. With a very flexible system and pricing, CauseVox is a good place to start for any nonprofit.

2) Razoo

Hailed as “a movement of people who want to make generosity a part of everyday life,” this platform boasts 14,000 nonprofits raising around 500 million in funds to date. Razoo also offers services for charitable fundraisers for...

Social media is important for nonprofits whether they are highly established or just starting out. Having an online presence can take your organization from barely surviving to thriving, even with a limited budget. A polished persona on the internet can promote your mission and engage your community, and what nonprofit doesn’t need that?

If social media still seems daunting, no worries. If you follow these basic guidelines you can ensure that your organization looks good and expands your network.

1) Have All Your Bases Covered 

It is important to diversify your social media outlets. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are the basic channels that your organization should be on. If you have a highly visual nonprofit with lots of photo opportunities you should look into Instagram and Snapchat as well. Facebook Live is great for events to show people what you do in real time. Evaluate each channel and use your gut for what will work best for you.

2) Have a Game...