NEOH Entrepreneur Expo – April 7, 2014
Big River was pleased to attend the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneur Expo held in the beautiful atrium of the Cleveland Museum
Event registration: PA Museums conference
About a month ago, PA Museums, Pennsylvania’s statewide museum association, approached us to ask for support for its 2014 state-wide
The Cause: The Power of Digital Storytelling for Social Good
BOOK REVIEW Years of marketing and social media experience inform the advice offered by author Tania Mulry in her
Heroes & Villains
Today, we recognize World Storytelling Day. In the spirit of the day, let’s take a look at a cause that
How To Tell A Great Story
A good story can simultaneously inform & inspire. It can be triumphant or sad or joyful or revolting. As nonprofit
How Did The Cleveland Zoological Society Increase Online Donations 7%?
We love our clients and we are so excited to celebrate their success and share some tips about how they
How To Communicate Impact And Increase Donations
A client we recently worked with entirely understands the importance of creating targeted online appeals that communicate the impact of
Moving Offline Appeals Online
Website. Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter. Pinterest. Instagram. The buzz urging nonprofit organizations to implement a good strategy online is deafening.
Practice Fundraising Yoga
A beginning yoga practitioner knows a pose is all wrong when she wobbles and falls over. She returns to center,
FREE CFRE Credits – 02/26/14
LIFECYCLE OF A CHARITABLE DONATION February 26, 2014 Aloft Cleveland 1111 W 10th St Cleveland, OH 44113
New Year – New Tools from Big River
Big River is always working to improve and refine our platform for online giving. Based on client feedback and shifting
Apple ad – brilliant example of “show” not “tell”
In a former life, I studied literature and creative writing, so it’s no surprise the mantra “show don’t tell” is
Executive Guide to Nonprofit Success – Jan. 23rd, Cleveland OH
Sponsored by Howard, Wershbale & Co., the Executive Guide to Nonprofit Success offers a full day of presentations on topics ranging
Let’s Confuse Constituents!
I recently came across a great blog post from Dave Brock entitled “Let’s See How Much We Can Confuse Our
Rock Star Engagement
If you’ve ever been to a concert, you know that the opening act is in a tough position. Most of
Cleveland Museum of Art Launches Mobile Membership Pages
Always forward-thinking when it comes to technology, the Cleveland Museum of Art has implemented mobile-optimized donation/membership pages using the Big
Raise More Money With A Good Receipt
Last night I received a call from my alma mater. It was from a very engaging freshman student. He said
eCommerce Insights for Nonprofit Websites
Bloomua / Shutterstock.com You have a pretty website. You make the online “ask” specific. You share success stories so
Don’t get dumped by your donors!
Reports regarding abandonment of nonprofit donation pages are startling. DonationPay reports an average donation page bounce rate of 67%, and npENGAGE
Creating Sustainable & Self-Perpetuating Fundraising in the age of the Millennial donor:
The Challenge Recruiting and retaining students (future funders) is an increasingly competitive endeavor in today’s higher education environment. Endowments
The Nuts & Bolts of a Targeted Appeal
There are abundant articles and blogs about the importance of making targeted appeals and letting donors know what their contributions
Big River Sponsors Cleveland National Philanthropy Day Event – Nov. 1st, Westlake OH
National Philanthropy Day is set aside to recognize the contributions of philanthropic organizations and the volunteers, donors, and nonprofit professionals
Mobile Donors and Responsive Design
You’ve read enough articles to know that online and mobile presence is an essential element of your future fundraising campaigns.
Watch Our Webinar on Precision Marketing
Maximizing donor revenue is one of the biggest challenges that nonprofits face in today’s ever-changing economic environment. With ever-increasing expectations
Big River to attend bbcon2013: Sept 29 – Oct 1, Washington D.C.
As always, this year’s bbcon program is packed with program sessions, thought leader presentations, and insight into technology as it
5 Tips for Creating Content That Clicks With Donors
There is no question that in order to remain top-of-mind among donors, nonprofits need to produce content on an ongoing
Free Website Tools for Nonprofits
Never before has there been a greater opportunity for nonprofits to be able to produce professional quality websites on low
6 Things Every Nonprofit Website Needs
Having a strong online presence has never been more important for a nonprofit organization. Be sure these critical elements aren’t
Gathering Place Praises Security, Flexibility and Amazing Customer Service
“Today’s donor demands a secure, online environment in which to make a transaction. It’s really important to them,” says Ben
Should Your Nonprofit be Using QR Codes?
A quick response code, otherwise known as a QR code, is a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by QR scanners,
Understanding Cloud Computing for Nonprofits
There are varying definitions of cloud computing, but for nonprofits, the term encapsulates the concept of managing business applications, such
Storytelling: The Fundraiser’s Secret Weapon for Donor Retention
Today, the effectiveness of recurring giving programs will determine which nonprofits succeed and which ones will fail. Donor retention
American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo 2013
>Big River is looking forward to attending AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo on May 19–22 in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 150
Who’s Using It: Case Alumni Association
A need to finance laboratory equipment at Case School
Highlights From the 2013 American Museum Membership Conference
Big River was delighted to attend the 31st American Museum Membership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia to hear from leading membership managers across
Top 5 Storytelling Components for Nonprofits
The concept of using storytelling techniques to communicate messages is anything but new. But there is always room for improvement. New
Ten Video Tips for Nonprofits
Donors today have less time and more options than ever before. You only have a few moments, if not seconds,
Museums Going Digital in 2013
Emerging technology creates opportunities for museums to connect with patrons on multiple levels. From digital marketing, enhanced visitor experiences to online fundraising, museums are
Nonprofits adopting technology to keep up
PHILANTHROPY Nonprofits adopting technology to keep up Tools help groups raise money, communicate By CHRISSY KADLECK 4:30 am,
Big River Secures $250,000 Seed Investment from JumpStart
November 14, 2012 – Cleveland, OH – Big River, an online fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations, announced today it has
August Napoli Praises Big River’s Value at the Cleveland Museum of Art
August Napoli of the Cleveland Museum of Art spoke with Cool Cleveland.com this week about their use of technology for
Stop by Booth #603 at AAM Expo and see how we helped a major art museum increase its online donations by 500%
Stop by Booth #603 at AAM Expo and see how we helped a major art museum increase its online donations
Bizdom Cleveland announces first class of six startups – Crain’s Cleveland Business
Dan Gilbert’s entrepreneurship accelerator, Bizdom Cleveland, has announced its first class of six startups it will help jumpstart. DonorPoint (www.gobigriver.com)
Helping Visualize a Hidden Disability
The Northern Ohio Branch of International Dyslexia Association (NOBIDA) is a local branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). IDA is