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This is a contributing blogpost from Abby Jarvis of Qgiv. 

You work so hard to find new donors. You write appeals, you send emails, you schedule social posts, you build your lists, you do all the right things to find and inspire . But are your potential donors turned off by your lackluster online donation form?

It’s time to talk about the individuals who can’t use technology. Having tech skills may now be the norm but not everyone is comfortable interfacing with computers, tablets and iPhones.  And while some people may still struggle with touchscreen we want to make sure they can still participate in Giving Tuesday. 

How? You may ask.

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In the age of #GivingTuesday and online donations, sometimes we forget about the old-school way of doing things. It’s true that most methods are no longer viable (I think we’re all glad that the age of the cold call is over), but don’t underestimate the value of a good-old letter writing campaign. We’re in not saying to drop your online efforts, but[…]

The establishment of #GivingTuesday in 2012 altered the traditional end of the year donation landscape for nonprofits. According to Blackbaud, there has been an increase in charitable giving each year for the past five. We can't be sure that #GivingTuesday is the reason for this jump but we are POSITIVE that people want to give.

Whether it’s your yearly gala or a small fundraising event, you want to make sure your using social media to get the word out. If you leverage social media correctly you can increase attendance and ultimately the amount you are able to raise. If you are feeling a little hesitant, don’t sweat it, we have compiled a list of 8 best practices to ensure that[…]