{"id":1185,"date":"2023-03-27T06:57:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/organisers\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2023-05-19T12:14:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T01:14:29","slug":"why-the-future-of-fundraising-is-online-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/organisers\/why-the-future-of-fundraising-is-online-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Why The Future Of Fundraising Is Online Only"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>Introduction<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 about-text\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>The world of fundraising is changing. The future of fundraising isn\u2019t about fancy dinners or bake sales \u2013 it\u2019s about using new technology to reach more donors and raise more money. Take these three steps to make sure your organization is ready for the future:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>The future of fundraising is online<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>In today\u2019s world, it\u2019s hard to imagine a fundraising strategy that doesn\u2019t include at least some online donations. The internet offers so many advantages over traditional methods like mail and phone calls:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 17px;\">\n<li>Convenience \u2013 You can accept donations from anywhere in the world, 24\/7, with no need for volunteers or staff members to work on-site at all hours.<\/li>\n<li>Ease of use \u2013 Online donation forms are much simpler than paper checkbooks or credit card slips; they also eliminate the need for any kind of training or instruction on how to give money (which can take up valuable time).<\/li>\n<li>Tracking and security \u2013 With an integrated CRM system that tracks donor information throughout their lifecycle (and beyond), you\u2019ll know exactly who has given what amount when\u2013and where they fall in terms of engagement level with your organization. This helps you plan future fundraising efforts more effectively because it allows you access data about past giving behavior as well as future prospects\u2019 likelihoods based on prior interactions with them (or lack thereof). It also ensures compliance with regulations like PCI DSS standards by encrypting sensitive information before sending off electronically through secure channels only accessible by authorized personnel within those organizations which host these systems themselves.* Cost effectiveness \u2013 Because there are no printing costs involved when making payments via electronic means such as credit cards; there are also fewer opportunities for human error since everything happens digitally without needing any physical signatures being signed off upon beforehand either!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>The Power of 24-Hour Giving<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>24-hour giving is a new trend in fundraising. It allows you to raise more money in a shorter period of time, and it\u2019s an exciting way to engage your donors.<\/p>\n<p>This type of event can be held at any time of year, but it\u2019s particularly effective during the holidays or other major events when people are feeling charitable and giving back. You could ask people for donations all year long, but there will always be those who don\u2019t respond until something like this comes along\u2013and then they\u2019ll remember how much they love your cause!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>Go Mobile<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>With mobile fundraising, you can engage your donors in new and exciting ways. Mobile fundraising is a great way to reach out to new donors, but it\u2019s also a great way to engage your existing donors more frequently.<\/p>\n<p>Donors like the convenience of being able to give from their phone while they\u2019re on the go or on their lunch break at work. It makes them feel involved with what you\u2019re doing as an organization, which encourages them to continue giving throughout the year rather than just during one big event like an annual dinner or gala fundraiser event.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>Engage Your Donors with Special Events and Experiences<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><ul>\n<li>Engage Your Donors with Special Events and Experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to online fundraising, there are many ways to engage donors through special events and experiences. Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A donor appreciation event such as a gala or dinner cruise where you can get your donors together for an evening of fun. These events are great for building relationships among current supporters, but they can also help you meet new donors who may become involved in the future.<\/li>\n<li>A donor appreciation event such as a gala or dinner cruise where you can get your donors together for an evening of fun. These events are great for building relationships among current supporters, but they can also help you meet new donors who may become involved in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>Capitalize on new technology to reach more donors and raise more money.<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>As technology continues to advance and more people are online, it\u2019s easier than ever for you to reach out and engage with your donors. Unlike traditional fundraising methods, which often require a lot of time and money to implement, online fundraising provides an immediate opportunity for your organization to reach new audiences without investing in expensive marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Online giving is also much more personal than offline methods because donors can give from their own computers or mobile devices at any time of day or night (depending on the platform). Additionally, there are many options available when it comes to engaging with potential donors: email blasts; social media updates; webinars; live chats\u2013the list goes on!<\/p>\n<p>The key advantage that online fundraising offers over other types of giving is its ability to connect people with causes they care about most deeply while making giving simpler than ever before by removing barriers between donor and organization (such as long wait times).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-font-size:25.2px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:35.23px;\"><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:30px;--awb-text-color:#191919;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Don\u2019t get left behind. The future of fundraising is online, and you don\u2019t want to be left behind. If you\u2019re ready to take your fundraising efforts into the 21st century and make them more effective than ever before, then visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/\">Oktion<\/a>. Oktion is an online fundraising platform for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/\">individuals<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/oktion\/\">organisations<\/a>\u00a0looking for a quick and inexpensive way to collect money and solicit online fundraising donations. Simply\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/oktion\/id1437126868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download Oktion<\/a>\u00a0and sign up and we\u2019ll be happy to discuss how we can help your organisation reach new heights with our state-of-the-art technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The world of fundraising is changing. 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