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A Great Fundraiser is Always Fundraising!

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A Great Fundraiser is always Fundraising! Rabbi Grossman of Migdal Haemek tells a very funny story. One day he was flying from Israel to the USA. As a frequent flyer, he was offered a free upgrade to first class. Normally he would decline the upgrade so as not to have anyone think that this is how his charity spends the charitable funds. However, since he wasn’t feeling well and it was at zero cost to the nonprofit he decided to make an exception to the rule.

He enters first class where there are only 6 seats in a large area.

He enters first class where there are only 6 seats in a large area. Makes himself comfortable and notices a very nice couple sitting next to him. They start schmoozing and as Rabbi Grossman is a seasoned fundraiser quickly offers to show the couple his organization’s fundraising video. Nowhere to go and plenty of time they say sure why not!

Rabbi Grossman sets up his DVD Player and gives one earphone to the husband and one to the wife

Rabbi Grossman sets up his DVD Player and gives one earphone to the husband and one to the wife. After the video is completed Rabbi Grossman leans over to collect his player and by accident presses the button that automatically converts the chair into a bed. Rabbi Grossman freaks out and tries pushing all the different buttons and even makes the situation worse. Being a very warm person and feeling terrible he helps him up and gives him a kiss on his forehead as a matter of instinct.

The Rabbi recounts that after the issue with the apologies of the bed/chair was all sorted out the first-class passenger related to him the following story

The Rabbi recounts that after the issue with the apologies of the bed/chair was all sorted out the first-class passenger related to him the following story. He explained that he is a popular Evangelical preacher on a national television station. He is very friendly with the Israeli Prime Minister and many other Knesset members. The reason for this trip to Israel was to find a worthwhile nonprofit that helps underprivileged children. They have a large sum of money to donate however something just didn’t click with the organizations that he recently visited.

He told his wife that he made a deal with G-D to help him decide which organization to choose

He told his wife that he made a deal with G-D to help him decide which organization to choose. Just last night I told my wife that the first children’s organization that will kiss his forehead will know that it’s the one that G-D wants him to give the money to. Rabbi Grossman will never forget the dumbfounded look of this couple while relating their story. Now here you come and present exactly the program that we were looking for and kissed my forehead! It was with these funds he was able to complete one of his orphanages for girls.

A Fundraiser’s job is continuously selling

A Fundraiser’s job is continuously selling. He lives and breaths his mission. he doesn’t wait until opportunities present themselves but he creates opportunities wherever he is present.

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Crowdfunding Goals for Nonprofit startups

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Crowdfunding goals for nonprofit startups are different than raising money for a well-established organization. Your unique situation allows for several crowdfunding goals. Raising money is very important for a new organization, however, it’s only one of the important crowdfunding goals for a startup.

Crowdfunding as a start-up nonprofit is a great way to raise awareness in your online community

Crowdfunding as a start-up nonprofit is a great way to raise awareness in your online community. Crowdfunding gives a storyline for people to follow. For instance, let’s say that your nonprofit helps battered women. The subject of domestic violence may be a well-known subject. However, as a subject, it sits at an emotional distance from the average potential donor. When a nonprofit puts a face to the case, the need becomes instantly animated. Potential donors now hear emotional testimony from a victim that lives in close proximity.

Creating engaging content with tips as you post the campaign page educates community members on how they can take a proactive role in helping others with the same issues. In this specific example, the charity can educate the public on how to detect signs of domestic abuse while raising funds online.

Promoting your YouHelp.com campaign on your Facebook.com and Twitter pages are a fantastic way to start building your organization’s name recognition

Promoting your YouHelp.com campaign on your Facebook.com and Twitter pages are a fantastic way to start building your organization’s name recognition. Many potential donors may be skeptical when new hearing about your initiative. They may question the need and claim that there are already other nonprofits doing what you are doing. Launching a focused campaign for a specific case immediately gives answers to these critics.

There is another crowdfunding campaign advantage as a startup. Bringing awareness to the problem gives an opportunity for new people to volunteer for your cause. It could very well be that your cause resonates deeply with certain people in your online neighborhood. Besides making a donation but may be willing to dedicate time to assist you with your efforts.

As you move forward with your campaign make sure to set mini-goals with feasible milestones.

As you move forward with your campaign make sure to set mini-goals with feasible milestones. Make sure that every day you do, you complete your tasks so that progress is always moving forward. Remember as a team leader you should not judge yourself on the outcomes but whether or not you did the work needed to the best of your abilities.

If your charity is considering launching a YouHelp.com crowdfunding campaign please feel free to contact us. Email us at support@YouHelp.com. We look forward to sharing with you tips on how your charity can run a successful online fundraiser.