Generous

05/11/2021

Broadening your audience is difficult, and sometimes unrewarding with first-time donors, donations often being small. But after a donation is made to your organisation that is just the beginning, recurring donors have to start somewhere, right?

To help you expand your audience try;
- Creating engaging content, make sure your content is innovative and creative content to not only inform donors but evoke emotion with them so they want to get behind your cause.
- Stay active, if people visit your page you want your page to look lively and interesting so they don't scroll past!
- Build hype, get people excited, if you are running a new campaign do a count down and set a goal, keep people engaged with your organisation is doing.
- Ask people to share, word of mouth goes a long way, ask people to share your post or enable social sharing for when a donor makes a donation so they can tell their friends.

Let's increase giving today 👊

For more helpful fundraising tips please visit our insights!

https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

24/10/2021

Today is the first day of Children's Week!

This week is a celebration of all children's talents, skills, achievements and rights. During the week a number of festivities will be running to provide education with a theme of children have the right to choose their friends and safely connect with others.

We work with a number of organisations like ChildSafe Australia and Kids Hope that help keep children are safe and make sure they have all the support they need to help them thrive.

If you would like to make a donation to one of these charities to help support children in need, please visit

https://kidshope.org.au/donations/thrive-through-challenge

https://www.childsafe.org.au/donate/

22/10/2021

Nothing excites us more than working with a new client! 🤩

Invisible Illnesses Inc recently joined us and they provide support and information to the community for people living with physical, mental or neurological condition that are not usually visible from the outside.

They are a lovely team that make a massive difference to many people effected by invisible illnesses so we can't wait for Generous to assist fundraising efforts!

If you would like to make a donation or find our more please visit
https://invisibleillnesses.org.au/

20/10/2021

Having an easy payment experience on your online donation form is so important!

That's why offering convenient payment options on your donation form provides a seamless experience for your donors, as they pick their preferred option. 🤩

For more tips on how your organisation can increase giving please visit

https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

11/10/2021

A great way to secure regular donors is by creating a positive relationship with them! 😃

Here are 5 tips to help build a positive relationship with your donors;
- Research your audience, find out where to reach them.
- Communicate effectively, refine each of your target audiences and create different content for each one.
- Send reminders, encourage donors to subscribe to your newsletter and socials so you can keep them up to date.
- Thank your donors, let them know you appreciate their support.
- Review, keep updating your strategy so it continues to work for your organisation.

For more tips on how your organisation can increase giving please visit

https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

09/10/2021

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🧠

With the current pandemic and lockdowns creating a lot of stress it has never been more important to look after your mental health and wellbeing. That is why the message this year is simply "Look after your mental health Australia".

So check in with yourself today and do something that will make you smile, whether it be starting a new hobby or just sitting down and relaxing. Taking time to stop and do things you enjoy will help to improve your mental wellbeing. 🥰

For more information on how you can get involved please visit https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/

06/10/2021

Tiering donors is a great way to help you manage your fundraising efforts! As not every type of donor shares the same economic value.

That is why we’ve put together everything you need to know about tiering donors to help build stronger relationships with your donors!

Find out how you can increase giving today! 🙌

https://www.getgenerous.com/verything-you-need-to-know-about-tiering-donors/

Tiering donors is a great way to help you manage your fundraising efforts! That is why we’ve put together everything you need to know about tiering donors to help build strong relationships to increase giving.

28/09/2021

Keeping track of everybody's expiring credit cards is a time-consuming job! 😩

Generous sends automatic email reminders to your donors to let them know 30 days before their cards are about to expire. Donors can then easily login to the donor portal and add their new card and you don't need to do a thing.

So don't lose potential donations, find out other ways Generous can help you increase giving! 👊

https://www.getgenerous.com/tour/

17/09/2021

Enable a campaign goal so your supporters can track your fundraising goal!

All you need to do is set a dollar amount in your campaign settings, and a fundraising progress bar will appear on your donation form. With a real time view of campaign progress, donors are inspired to increase their gifts and spread the word about your cause. The fundraising progress bar might just be the push your campaign needs to get over the finish line.

So what are you waiting for? Enable goals on your campaigns so that donors can participate in the success of your next fundraising initiative.

Let's increase giving! 👊👊

14/09/2021

Improving your social media presence is a great way to secure more donations! 🤩

So here are some helpful tips to get you started:

- Donation link - if you post anything about your campaign, always include a link to your giving form.
- Shareable content - create sharable content so people want to share posts in their feed to increase visibility.
- Powerful images and videos - use images and videos that will keep people engaged so they don't scroll past your post.
- Stay relevant - respond to current events and show you're active by commenting and liking other people's content that interests your organisation.

For more tips on how you can increase giving please visit https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

10/09/2021

Today is R U OK Day!

R U OK day is aimed to inspire people to check in on others around them and start a conversation to help those who may be struggling. These conversations are so important especially in lockdown as it shows people they can reach out for support if they need it.

If you would like to know more about how you can get involved or you would like to donate please visit
https://www.ruok.org.au/

07/09/2021

Building a lasting relationship with donors is hard so start on the right foot by making sure you thank your donors properly.

We’ve created a small list of tips on how to thank donors properly, so they feel appreciate and want to donate again 🤩

Find out how you can increase giving today! 🙌

https://www.getgenerous.com/how-to-thank-your-donors-properly/

We’ve put together some tips on how you can improve your thank you message to help increase the chance of donors donating again.

03/09/2021

This Sunday is Fathers Day!

Although many of us won't be able to see our fathers this year we hope you can still spoil them and all have a lovely day!

If you don't know what to get your father this year why not consider donating to a charity? Kids Hope and ChildSafe Australia are some of the charities we work with that help support children by keeping them safe or providing mentors.

So this Fathers Day give a gift that helps support others in need, please visit

https://kidshope.org.au/donations/champion

https://www.childsafe.org.au/donate/

30/08/2021

To increase giving, it is crucial that your donor's user experience is seamless!

We provide a giving form that is secure, mobile responsive and easy to use with just 3 simple steps. Allowing your donors to proceed through the giving form and make their donations effortlessly!

So to ensure you are not losing donations with an outdated giving form, find out how generous can help you https://www.getgenerous.com/tour/

27/08/2021

Today is Daffodil Day! 🌼

Daffodil Day is a campaign run by the Cancer Council to raise needed funds for cancer research! Many Australians are diagnosed with Cancer every year so every dollar counts.

So if you want to donate or find out how you can get involved please visit https://www.daffodilday.com.au/

25/08/2021

Fundraising is hard work especially securing regular donations which is why it is so important to build strong genuine relationships with your donors.

To get you started we’ve created a small list of tips on how your organisation can improve your relationship with donors!

Find out how you can increase giving today! 🙌

https://www.getgenerous.com/how-to-improve-your-relationship-with-donors/

We’ve created a list of tips on how your organisation can improve your relationship with donors to increase giving today!

19/08/2021

Allow donors to subscribe to your newsletter all within the giving form!

Donors who click on subscribe will be added to a list in Generous that you can export, so you can keep them up to date with any new campaigns!

So what are you waiting for? Find out which donors want to hear from you by enabling subscriptions today.

Let's increase giving 👊

16/08/2021

Today is the first day of Keeping Australia Beautiful week! 🌱

This year Keeping Australia Beautiful is asking people to take a pledge to refuse plastic for a week.

So while you're all safe at home why not try to do your bit to protect our amazing country!

For more information about how to get involved please visit
https://kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week-2021/

13/08/2021

Fundraising is a time consuming process!

To save time when creating campaigns, save your giving form template so you can use it again!

We have also updated the manage giving form templates screen so you can easily see what template each campaign is using and edit it all in one place!

For more information about managing templates visit https://support.getgenerous.com/article/325-how-to-save-edit-templates

11/08/2021

Setting a fundraising goal is a great way to encourage donations!

Having a set goal allows donors to clearly see how much money you need to create change. It is important when setting a goal that you also have a live display so donors can see their contributions straight away.

This will help push donors to donate more as they will see how far you are from your goal and will feel more obliged to help your organisation get over the finish line.

If you want to learn more tips on how to increase giving or best fundraising practices visit our blog today! https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

09/08/2021

Fundraising can be an exhausting process, but worry not! There are multiple ways to connect with your donors to help you get closer to your donation goals.

Find out how you can increase giving today! 👊

https://www.getgenerous.com/fundraising-hacks-to-boost-your-donations/

04/08/2021

Getting started with Generous is now easier than ever!

Simply visit our help centre for step by step instructions on how to set up your Generous account so you can start fundraising!

So what are you waiting for? For information on how to set up your Generous account please visit

https://support.getgenerous.com/article/357-setting-up-your-generous-account

30/07/2021

Today is School Tree Day! 🌲

School Tree Day encourages the next generation to get involved in fun environmental activities for National Tree Day which is on Sunday!

It is crucial for the next generation to be educated about the importance of the environment so they feel inspired to protect it for future generations.

So what are you waiting for? For more information on how you can get involved visit https://treeday.planetark.org/

23/07/2021

Today is Stress Down Day!

Stress Down Day is an important day as it helps raise crucial funds for Lifeline's amazing work. While the day's focus is on raising money for su***de prevention it is also about raising awareness for stress in the workplace.

We at Generous know how important it is for everyone to feel relaxed at work, while it may be hard to limit stress all the time there are ways to manage stress and look after your mental well-being, like taking a walk or going out for a coffee with your colleagues.

If you want to know more about how to improve mental health at your organisation go and check our blog

http://ow.ly/vr9f50FBU2u

21/07/2021

Now that the end of the financial year is over and Lifeline Stress Down Day is coming up we thought this would be the perfect time to discuss how to keep a happy and healthy work environment in your organisation. 😃

Find out what causes workplace stress and how you can address it to improve your organisation's mental wellbeing 🥰

https://www.getgenerous.com/how-to-look-after-mental-wellbeing-at-your-organisation/

All the information you need to know about what causes workplace stress, why it's important and how to address it to improve your organisation's mental wellbeing.

16/07/2021

Facebook groups are a powerful tool that can help you grow your donations. Being proactive in sharing content on your own page and different groups will help you expand your reach, and engage with new potential donors.

Whether you are looking to share a new fundraising campaign, a recent experience, or a piece of advice, Facebook groups can help you build a stronger community.

14/07/2021

Are you still looking for a fully integrated donation platform? Generous integrates with key CRMs, finance systems and payment gateways used by charities and non-profits.

With eTapestry integration, you will have all your donor data and donation information linked to your eTapestry campaigns. Connect and manage your donors all in one place with our seamless connectivity.

We help you save time and effort in your donor management, reducing double handling of your data.

Get started now!
https://www.getgenerous.com/integrations/etapestry-donation-integration/

eTapestry donation integration With this integration, you will have all your donor data and donation information linked to your eTapestry campaigns.Manage

08/07/2021

Here are 3 email marketing tips that can help boost your donations👊

Create a newsletter, so your donors can subscribe and can keep informed about new campaigns they can donate to.

Start an email campaign, to inform your donors about your cause and remind them to give.
Remind your donors that it is almost the end of the financial year and the perfect time to donate to tax-deductible campaigns.

If you want to learn more on how to increase giving or best fundraising practices visit our blog today!

https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

Fundraising Insights

06/07/2021

Thanking your donors properly is crucial for securing recurring donations!

Make sure you personalise your Thank you message to ensure your donors feel appreciated. Add copy, images, links and videos to show how their generous donations are being spent and the impact that money has made on your cause.

For more fundraising tips visit our blog https://www.getgenerous.com/insights/

01/07/2021

Today marks the beginning of Dry July!

For those who don’t know, Dry July encourages individuals to give up alcohol for all of July to raise money for people living with Cancer. We know how important is to be part of this cause to not only raise money and awareness but also for all the health benefits that come from quitting alcohol.

We invite you to learn more and get involved in this beautiful cause.

https://www.dryjuly.com/

Go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. Dry July raises funds to improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.