Philippa Christoforou has been part of the OxReach team at Oxford University Innovation since 2016. Since then over £200,000 for social good projects originating at the University of Oxford has been raised. But why crowdfunding? Why not just apply for grant applications? What is the benefit to the project in watching the pledge count slowly … Continue reading Why crowdfund?
Colleges are going online to crowdsource donations, and they’re raising millions
Getting alumni, especially younger graduates, to donate is a challenge for many colleges and universities, especially those that rely on approaches that could end up in voicemail or the rubbish bin. Crowdfunding models are increasingly popular for students to undertake peer-to-peer and social fundraising on behalf of a fundraising program to bring in new donors. … Continue reading Colleges are going online to crowdsource donations, and they’re raising millions
How to plan a major nonprofit crowdfunding campaign
Crowdfunding campaigns aren't just successful by chance. They require a lot of planning to ensure you're reaching the right people to propagate your message. In this essential guide, Jonathan May from hubbub provides excellent tips on how to plan your crowdfunding campaign. https://www.hubbub.net/blog/how-to-plan-a-major-nonprofit-crowdfunding-campaign
Should you be Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding isn’t a new concept; it’s been around for nearly two decades. However, it has recently become more prominent as an alternative tool for the Higher Education sector. In this blog, Eliott Falvert-Martin explains how Crowdfunding gives donors a unique opportunity to get interested in a cause on an emotional level and becomes an acquisition … Continue reading Should you be Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding Appeal: Smart Handpumps reduce pump downtime
Smart Handpumps get fixed within 3 days - not 30, letting people get on with their lives, instead of spending hours collecting water. Many rural communities across the developing world rely on hand pumps for their daily water needs. However, at any one time, one in four pumps is broken. Smart Handpumps have a transmitter … Continue reading Crowdfunding Appeal: Smart Handpumps reduce pump downtime
How to Start a Data-driven Social Media Marketing Strategy
Social media marketing used to mean coming up with catchy copy, using funny gifs, and waaaaay too many hashtags. But an effective social media marketing needs to be so much more than that. This whimsical, “spray and pray” attitude to social media is what gives it a bad rep. When marketers say they can’t see … Continue reading How to Start a Data-driven Social Media Marketing Strategy
Five visual content tools to boost engagement
If you are looking for ways to engage with your audience via social media, Yoav Milner highlights five inspiring ideas in this blog post. https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-visual-content-tools-to-boost-engagement/
Propper Fundraising 