Don't Just Ask for Money!

In addition to information on financial donations, this page should also provide:

• a summary of how to volunteer with the organization, and a link to more detailed information

• a summary of how to express support for the organization to government officials and the press, and a link to more information about advocacy activities

• upcoming events by the organization that a person could attend

• activities that a person could do any place, anywhere, to support the organization. For instance, an arts advocacy group could encourage web visitors to attend local arts activities. Or, an environmental group could provide highlights of green-activities a person could engage in.

Supporters of nonprofit organizations don't want to give just donation, and then only hear from the groups again when more money is needed; they want to feel a part of your organization, and feel like you value more than their cash. The Internet makes it easier than ever to give potential supporters a heightened sense of involvement with your organization -- with little extra work on your part.

Also see this document on using your web site to demonstrate your credibility and transparency -- that's the first step in using the Internet to fund-raise!

Further advice on using the Internet to raise funds.

 
The Above Information was originally featured in the Tech4Impact newsletter.

 
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