{"id":18497,"date":"2021-06-28T04:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/?p=18497"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T21:14:45","slug":"how-to-get-donations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-get-donations","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Donations: 11 Simple Tactics for Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you trying to get donations for your organization? It can feel difficult to begin to gain traction on any new nonprofit fundraising endeavor. With some simple tactics and some keen execution, your nonprofit can be well on its way to getting <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/accept-donations-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more donations<\/a> than ever.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll look at 11 simple tactics for how to get donations as well as the best practices to keep in mind when implementing these nonprofit fundraising methods.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in\u2014and get your organization more donations!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Get Donations<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18498\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19.jpeg\" alt=\"How to get donations\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-19-1536x1017.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It can feel intimidating to get started. What\u2019s the best way to get donations and make long-lasting new donor <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relationships<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Remember that Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and learning the best way to get donations can take a while. With the right ideas and tools, you can smoothly begin soliciting, accepting, and utilizing donations.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some simple tactics that are vital to any successful nonprofit fundraising strategy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. Set up a donation page<\/h3>\n<p>This might seem obvious, but your first step toward collecting donations is to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/create-a-donation-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create an online donation page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is where your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/get-started-with-donorbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox account<\/a> comes in handy. When you sign up for a free Donorbox account, the first thing you do is create a customized, branded donation form that you can easily embed into your nonprofit&#8217;s website without any knowledge of coding needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>You should make your donation page as simple as possible for your donors, so think about what kind of information you absolutely have to have from donors (name, email) and what kind of information would be nice to have (address, employment info). Decide how you can make the most streamlined form possible to keep your potential donors from getting burned out before they complete their donation.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox\u2019s donation forms are designed to both look great on your nonprofit&#8217;s website and be easily navigated by your donors. Here\u2019s an example of how Code for America integrates their Donorbox donation form into their website:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18743\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/code-for-america_full.png\" alt=\"How to get donations\" width=\"900\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/code-for-america_full.png 988w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/code-for-america_full-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/code-for-america_full-768x529.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember that in the mind of the donor, your organization\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/11-donation-form-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donation form<\/a> represents how your organization operates. If giving is a smooth, seamless experience, your donors will think your organization is top-notch and worthy of their gift.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog_Button&amp;utm_medium=Button&amp;utm_campaign=Button_Signup\"><span class='mb-text'>Get Started With Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Enable recurring donations<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have your online donation form set up, remember to add a crucial option: <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/recurring-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recurring donations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Recurring donations are automated donations given at a certain interval of time. On average, a recurring donor will give <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fundraising123.org\/files\/NFG-Recurring-Giving-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">42%<\/a> more annually than a one-time donor.<\/p>\n<p>With Donorbox, you can customize your donation form to offer the following intervals as options for your donors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily<\/li>\n<li>Weekly<\/li>\n<li>Bi-weekly<\/li>\n<li>1st and 15th<\/li>\n<li>Monthly<\/li>\n<li>Quarterly<\/li>\n<li>Annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can mark your organization\u2019s preferred donation intervals. Don\u2019t be afraid to let your donors know how their donations can do the most good!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18504\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-126.png\" alt=\"how to get donations for a non profit organization\" width=\"303\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-126.png 746w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-126-156x300.png 156w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-126-532x1024.png 532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Changing up the donation intervals on your donation form is easy. From your dashboard, simply go to edit your donation form and mark which intervals you\u2019d like to offer. With the drop-down options, select which interval you want to set as the default and which interval you want to recommend (whichever is your preference).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Remember that you want to keep your donation form as simple as possible, so try to choose 2-3 intervals that make sense with your fundraising schedule. If you can\u2019t decide which intervals to use, start with all 4 options and then analyze the giving patterns of your donors to decide what works best for your organization.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Send segmented email campaigns<\/h3>\n<p>If your organization is already using email marketing, you\u2019re off to a great start. If you want to take your fundraising a step further, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/segment-your-donors-and-audiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">segmenting<\/a> some of your email marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignmonitor.com\/resources\/glossary\/segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Segmenting emails<\/a> means breaking up your email list into groups based on certain criteria. The goal of segmenting is to target your audience in the best way possible with the right message.<\/p>\n<p>Some common criteria for nonprofit email segmenting include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age. <\/strong>Depending on who you\u2019re trying to reach with a certain campaign, you may need to generate slightly different materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving history. <\/strong>Someone who has already invested in your organization\u2014with a donation\u2014has a slightly different expectation for content than someone who has yet to donate. Plus, a previous donor might feel overwhelmed with too many solicitation emails, whereas someone who is thinking about donating might need all the help they can get to follow through and give to your organization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location.<\/strong> Are you hosting a fundraising event in your area but you have supporters on the other side of the country? You want to let all of your supporters know what you\u2019re up to, but you might only target those closest to you for more information about the upcoming fundraising event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Targeting with segmented email campaigns means you can get more potential donors to donate by focusing your energy on the groups that need it the most.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>No matter what segment of your list you\u2019re connecting with, your emails will have a higher open rate if they demonstrate their value immediately. Since your email will be competing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.textrequest.com\/ebooks\/state-of-business-texting-2023\">an average of 88 emails<\/a> a day, many of which might be other nonprofits, it\u2019s important to grab their attention with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/ask-for-donations-donation-appeal-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">techniques<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Leverage text-to-give campaigns<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all seen text-to-give campaigns run by larger organizations. Even the country of Ukraine has run a successful campaign to raise more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swiftsmsgateway.com\/2014\/03\/26\/ukraine-uses-sms-services-to-fund-its-military\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one million dollars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in three days.\u00a0 But text-to-give can work for organizations of any size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because everyone is on their smartphones these days, you want to offer as many ways for a donor to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/mobile-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give on their mobile device<\/a> as possible. That\u2019s why leveraging text-to-give is so important. It\u2019s a fast, comfortable mobile giving option for potential donors to give to your cause when it\u2019s still on their minds.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/text-to-give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">text-to-give<\/a> feature streamlines the process for both you and your donors. You can create a campaign on Donorbox, enable the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360054278652-Text-to-Give-Monthly-Plans-and-Pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">text-to-give plan<\/a>, and activate the feature from the dashboard itself. Your donors will then text your unique campaign ID to the text-to-give number and they receive a link to your online donation form where they can quickly and easily complete their donation. This is what it looks like for your donors:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18507\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-127.png\" alt=\"How to get donations\" width=\"341\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-127.png 375w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-127-186x300.png 186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whenever a donor is ready to give to your organization again, Donorbox\u2019s repeat donation feature makes it easy. All they have to do is text the keyword \u201cYES\u201d to the same number and they\u2019ll be asked if they want to give the same amount again. Once they reply \u201cCONFIRM,\u201d they\u2019ve donated again to your organization\u2014without even leaving their text messaging app.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips to maximize text-to-give fundraising:<\/h4>\n<p>Here are some ways to get the word out about text-to-give so your organization gets the full benefits of this tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Share your Campaign ID, the text-to-give number, and the simple instructions to give everywhere.<\/strong> It should be on any physical materials you hand out, on your website (so donors remember it\u2019s an option in the future), and if you have a site or office, it should be posted around the building.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At your next event, use it as the primary mode for collecting donations <\/strong>(with other options available, of course). Promote it as a fun, new thing to try that really helps your mission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember to be mission-oriented in your communications.<\/strong> Try to think of a specific reason text-to-give helps you support your mission. With text-to-give, you get your funds quickly\u2014no waiting for cash or checks to hit your account. What can be accomplished by those quick donations? Think of some concrete scenarios and use them in your donor outreach to convince supporters that giving via text is a great option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Utilizing every option available to you means you\u2019re giving donors every possible option to support you. To get donations, you have to have attractive and easy ways to give\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/text-to-give-fundraising-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">text-to-give<\/a> will only become more popular in the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Ask for donations at community events<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18510\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20.jpeg\" alt=\"how to get donations for a non profit organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-20-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you hosting any upcoming events? A 5K, an auction, a community learning event? These are great opportunities for donation requests. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your event has a registration form and\/or a participation fee.<\/strong> If your event already requires the participants to fill out a form or pay a fee, it\u2019s a great idea to ask for donations on the registration form. People are more likely to give when they already have their wallets out or are already providing their information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your event is beneficial to the community you\u2019re serving.<\/strong> If there are donors at your event and they can clearly see the value your organization is creating, they\u2019ll be all the more inspired to give.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your event promotes excitement around giving. <\/strong>If you\u2019re hosting a fun event with fundraising in mind, find ways to make giving exciting! At an <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/silent-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auction<\/a>, cheer whenever someone makes a bid. This both congratulates them for amping up the price of what could be a significant donation to your organization <em>and <\/em>encourages others to partake in the fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If someone is at your event, chances are they\u2019re interested in your organization\u2019s work. Use that momentum to get more donations and hopefully establish long-lasting donor relationships with new supporters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. Mail out fundraising materials<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t sleep on direct mail! Although other, more digital ways of connecting with potential donors are only going to become more important, you can\u2019t forget about the tried and true power of mailing out fundraising materials.<\/p>\n<p>Although mailing can be expensive, if you get a little creative you can still take advantage of this useful way to get new donations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Consider using smaller mailings like well-designed postcards. This cuts back on your material and postage cost (less material, less weight)! Your donors will also be able to see your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/personal-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding<\/a>, mission information, and solicitation without having to tear through an envelope.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the US, consider applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/forms\/ps3624.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit mailing permit<\/a> that allows you to mail with a special nonprofit discount. Take advantage of every opportunity to save some cash and get more donations!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. Promote your cause on Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>Facebook is an excellent tool for fundraising. Part of this is due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialimpact.facebook.com\/charitable-giving\/#Collect-Donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising options<\/a> Facebook has built-in like the ability for your supporters to host their own fundraisers, the ability to collect donations through a Facebook Live video, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/332488213787105\/?ref=share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook\u2019s Tuesday Giving matching program<\/a>, and more. But to use Facebook to its full advantage, it\u2019s important to understand how Facebook advertising works.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18513\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21.jpeg\" alt=\"how to get donations for a non profit organization\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-21-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some things to consider when it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/promote-your-nonprofit-on-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">promote<\/a> your cause on Facebook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use organic posts.<\/strong> Sometimes, sharing the word about your new campaign is as easy as posting about it. The term \u201corganic\u201d means you haven\u2019t spent any money to promote it\u2014it\u2019s a post on your organization\u2019s page that can gain traction based on how popular it is with your subscribers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use boosted posts.<\/strong> With Facebook\u2019s boosting option, you can pay to give your content more views. This feature also allows you to target specific groups\u2014much like you would with segmented emailing\u2014based on geographic location, websites visited, or even by email list. This gives you the power to make your ad and your boosting budget count.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a donate button. <\/strong>Take the additional steps to install the clear, call-to-action <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/facebook-donate-now-button\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">button<\/a> at the top of your organization\u2019s Facebook page that allows your donors to give to your organization through Facebook. To do this, you have to sign up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/donate\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Payments<\/a> first and register with Facebook as a nonprofit organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro<\/strong> <strong>tip: <\/strong>Use donation management software to keep track of your Facebook donations so all your donation details can be organized and easy to find. With Donorbox, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360020294172-How-can-I-add-offline-donations-cash-checks-or-credit-card-processed-by-other-sources-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manually enter<\/a> any Facebook donations you receive into your donor management system. Just go to \u201cAdd Offline Donation\u201d from your Donorbox campaign dashboard:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"752\" class=\"wp-image-18519 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129.png 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-129-1536x564.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No matter what kind of post you use, remember to link your Donorbox campaign so your followers can quickly find where to donate.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>8. Showcase the impact of donations<\/h3>\n<p>People are more willing to give if they think their gift will make a real difference. Don\u2019t be afraid to show them exactly what their donation can do\u2014buy school lunches for a class of students, cover the cost of new clothing for a family who lost everything in a natural disaster, or pay for clean drinking water.<\/p>\n<p>Once your campaign is over, be sure to show off all you accomplished! Donors want to see their dollars in action, so be sure to share images, charts, and any data you\u2019ve collected to prove how you turned those donations into meaningful action.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>9. Use social proof to build trust<\/h3>\n<p>What do we mean by \u201csocial proof\u201d here? It\u2019s just what it sounds like &#8211; proof that others are doing it, too. Potential donors are more likely to give if they see other people give, especially if those other people are their friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors.<\/p>\n<p>You can take advantage of social proof by letting people post to social media after they\u2019ve given to your organization. With Donorbox, social sharing buttons are automatically added to your fundraising campaign\u2019s donation form so donors can let their network know they\u2019re proud to support you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18522\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-130.png\" alt=\"donations for nonprofits\" width=\"400\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-130.png 616w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-130-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Donorbox also has an automated <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-wall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donor wall<\/a> that updates with donor names. This means donors get recognition and that their name is out there\u2014and potential donors can see just how many others trusted your organization with their hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>10. Blog about your activities<\/h3>\n<p>Creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-create-a-successful-nonprofit-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a> for your organization\u2019s website can do a couple of things. For one, you can keep the public up-to-date about any new initiatives like a new fundraising campaign and any needs your organization has to carry out its mission.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your blog to publish mission-oriented content that new donors can find on Google. Through Search Engine Optimization (<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/seo-for-nonprofits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO<\/a>), you can write blog posts that show up whenever someone searches for something related to your mission. The key is to create quality content that\u2019s factual, interesting, and appeals to your donor\u2019s emotions.<\/p>\n<p>Blogging, when handled the right way, can generate not only new donations but also life-long donors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>11. Incentivize giving<\/h3>\n<p>Some donors respond well to clear <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/fundraising-incentives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incentives<\/a> for giving. If there\u2019s a clear reward for giving\u2014besides helping your awesome cause!\u2014there\u2019s a good reason to give that grants some kind of immediate benefit.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-start-a-501c3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)<\/a> nonprofit, you already have the added benefit of donations to your organization being tax-deductible for the donor. This is a great fact to advertise to give would-be donors the extra push to give this year. But get a little creative to think about other incentives you can offer, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Physical items.<\/strong> Are you fundraising for something local, at a fundraising event, or in your facility? Give t-shirts to anyone who gives over a certain threshold. You could also make branded keychains, mugs, masks, etc. Something fun that immediately gives a potential donor a reason to give\u2014free stuff!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital items. <\/strong>These require a little more creativity, but with the right mindset, you can come up with an incentive that\u2019s valuable to your donors. Do you have space on your website for advertisements? You could offer advertising space to anyone who gives over the threshold. Once your blog is up and running, you could give a special shoutout to outstanding donors there and on your social media page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever incentives you come up with, be sure to be clear about your terms so a potential donor knows exactly what to expect.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>5 Best Practices for Getting Donations<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18525\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22.jpeg\" alt=\"donations for nonprofits\" width=\"900\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22-1024x677.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22-768x507.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/word-image-22-1536x1015.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>1. Be specific<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re running an email campaign or leveraging text-to-give, give your potential donors a specific reason to donate to your organization. The more focused your donation request, the more donors will feel compelled to give.<\/p>\n<p>Try to add some context to your donation request. How will their donations help you achieve your nonprofit&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-mission-statement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\">mission<\/a>? Be an open book about your expenses and your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of clear, mission-specific language to use when soliciting new donors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$25 will fund fresh, clean water for four families.<\/li>\n<li>Giving to our building fund means you support our goal to outfit our museum with the newest technology, giving our young visitors the ultimate educational experience.<\/li>\n<li>With our annual granting program, we spend $1,000 a day helping our community. Can you chip in $50 to join us in our mission of housing everyone in our community?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to be specific! Your donors will appreciate the transparency and you\u2019ll get exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Create urgency<\/h3>\n<p>Remember that your communications are competing with a lot to get a potential donor\u2019s attention. Urgency helps you capture their attention and can help convince them to donate.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re about to launch a new <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/ways-to-raise-money-for-nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising campaign<\/a>, ask yourself these questions to help develop this necessary sense of urgency:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do we need right now in order to be successful in our mission?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s our <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/set-and-meet-fundraising-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising goal<\/a> to meet that need?<\/li>\n<li>What will or won\u2019t happen if we don\u2019t meet that fundraising goal?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever your answers, it will pay to be transparent about them with your donors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Remember that you don\u2019t want to come off as negative\u2014giving to your organization should make donors feel good, not stressed! They should complete their donation and feel like they helped you meet an urgent, mission-based need.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Inspire emotion<\/h3>\n<p>People give because they want to help. They want to know that they are doing something good. That their gift is necessary and powerful.<\/p>\n<p>Studies show that supporting others triggers a stronger sense of <a href=\"https:\/\/good2give.ngo\/2017\/02\/28\/giving-feels-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-esteem and purpose<\/a>. Our brains are hard-wired to want to help and to feel better about ourselves when we do.<\/p>\n<p>Your organization has a mission to help. Be honest about why your nonprofit&#8217;s mission is important and connect with the emotions of your audience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Make it easy to donate online<\/h3>\n<p>Once you make the ask, don\u2019t complicate things by making online giving difficult! Here are some important things to consider when it comes to simplifying the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/tips-to-boost-online-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online donation<\/a> process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make the donate button easy to find! <\/strong>Typically, you should put your donate button on every page of your website, usually in the upper portion of each page. It should stand out from any other text or images on the page. Placing it above the navigation bar is a good practice to make it noticeable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properly link your donate button.<\/strong> What good is the button if the link takes users to the wrong page? When a potential donor clicks that link, they should be taken straight to your secure online donation form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/ssl\/what-is-an-ssl-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SSL certificate<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>This allows your site to be listed as HTTPS, which is more secure than just HTTP. This is important both to keep your donor\u2019s information secure and to prevent their browser from telling them your site is unsafe. Don\u2019t miss out on online donations because you didn\u2019t take this extra step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a clear link or button in your emails.<\/strong> A potential donor should easily be able to locate the link that takes them to your secure donation form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Streamlining the online giving process as much as possible will reward you with more donations. The more donors can quickly find your donation form, the easier they can give to support your urgent need!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Thank donors<\/h3>\n<p>One way to get donations? Build a good relationship with existing donors! Express genuine donor appreciation to inspire donors to give again.<\/p>\n<p>With Donorbox, your customized thank-you email is sent automatically whenever a donation is received. This means your donors feel your appreciation right away, which is key both to tap into that good feeling that giving inspires and to confirm that their donation was successful.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond these thank-you emails, get creative with your thanking! Set up a virtual donor wall with Donorbox so your donors automatically get recognition. Give them shout-outs on your social media accounts. If you get creative, the possibilities for <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/thank-you-letter-for-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thanking donors<\/a> are endless.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Use Donation Software to Get More Online Donations<\/h2>\n<p>Getting more donations requires using the right tactics, of course, but the right fundraising tools are just as important. Ultimately, these tactics rely on a solid online donation platform. To get more online donations, you need to have a clear, good-looking donation form that your donors can easily find through text, Facebook, email, and in person.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?original_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdonorbox-www.herokuapp.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DBlog&amp;utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a> comes in. Keeping all of your fundraising efforts together with the same piece of software means less work for you and a more cohesive experience for your donors, no matter where they find your donation button.<\/p>\n<p>For more fundraising tips, check out the rest of our <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=footer-bannerc\" class=\"banner-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/seemless-giving-tools.webp\" alt=\"Bottom banner\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you trying to get donations for your organization? It can feel difficult to begin to gain traction on any new nonprofit fundraising endeavor. 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