COVID-19 Fundraising + Marketing Resources

Stay tuned to this page for a list of resources related to COVID-19 Fundraising and Marketing. We will continue to update this page as more information continues to be published. Subscribe to our blog to receive our information straight to your inbox.

Recession Preparation

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Resources

USPS Delays: Should Nonprofits Be Worried?

rkdgroup.com

Donor Retention

New Donor Retention: Let’s Go Back to the Basics

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

When Will Life Return to Normal for Nonprofits?

rkdgroup.com

200526-RKD-Blog—Why-cutting-acquisition-is-a-terrible-idea-v1

Fundraising

Why Cutting Acquisition Is a Terrible Idea

rkdgroup.com

200519-RKD-Blog—HFB-Converting-Disaster-Donors-v1

Fundraising

Learn How One Nonprofit Converted Disaster Donors to Their Mission

rkdgroup.com

200512-RKD-Blog—Nonprofits-have-earned-back-trust-v1

Fundraising

How Nonprofits Are Earning Back Trust During COVID-19 Crisis

rkdgroup.com

200429-RKD-Blog—Preparing-for-an-economic-downturn-v1

Fundraising

How Can Nonprofits Prepare for Fundraising During an Economic Downturn?

rkdgroup.com

General Resources

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Election

2020 Election: Adjusting Your Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

rkdgroup.com

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Data

Blackbaud Ransomware Attack: How Nonprofits Should Respond

rkdgroup.com

COVID-19 fundraising

CARES Act

Tim Kersten Thinks About the CARES Act and Nonprofits

soundcloud.com/groupthinkers

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Resources

Citygate Network's 2020 Coronavirus Tool Kit

citygatenetwork.org

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Resources

Navigating COVID-19 with Stephen Rockwell

youtube.com

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Resources

Nonprofit Resources List: #NPCOVID19

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Resources

Nonprofit Coronavirus Resources

jcsocialmarketing.com

General

WHO Latest Updates

who.int

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Social Media

Twitter Thread: #Coronavirus Advice From Charities

twitter.com

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Strategy

How Nonprofits Should Handle Fundraising During the Pandemic

rkdgroup.com

Resources

Managing Through and Building Resilience During the COVID-19 Outbreak

facebook.com

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Fundraising

Charity Navigator: COVID-19 Fundraising

charitynavigator.org

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Resources

Groupthinkers: COVID-19 and Nonprofits

rkdgroup.com

Resources

Nonprofit Fundraising Data to Help You Respond During the COVID-19 Crisis

nextafter.com

Digital Fundraising

Digital Strategy

Digital Innovations Nonprofits Can Swipe From 2020 Presidential Campaigns

rkdgroup.com

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SEO

SEO: Looming Google Changes Mean Nonprofits Must Act Now

rkdgroup.com

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Segmentation

Using AI to Lead Digital Media Audience Segmentation

rkdgroup.com

200724-RKD-Blog—CPRA-and-nonprofits-v1

Data

California Faces Another Data Privacy Initiative With Introduction of CPRA

rkdgroup.com

200716-RKD-Blog—Get-Your-Data-File-In-Order-doodle-v1

Data

Want your fundraising to flourish? Invest in your data strategy.

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Should Nonprofits Boycott Facebook?

rkdgroup.com

200626-RKD-Blog—Groupthinkers-Ben-Labay-Conversion-Science-v1

Conversion Optimization

Groupthinkers: Ben Labay Thinks About Conversion Optimization

rkdgroup.com

200623-RKD-Blog—Digital-tips-for-a-limited-budget-v1-01

Digital Fundraising

Take Your Digital Fundraising From Good to Great on a Limited Budget

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Data Integration: See the Full Picture of Your Fundraising Program

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Microsoft Ads: The Unsung Hero of Paid Search

rkdgroup.com

200519-RKD-Blog—May-Webinar-Recap-1-Digital-Transformation-Doodle-v1

Digital Fundraising

Digital Transformation: Building a Program for the Road Ahead

rkdgroup.com

200512-RKD-Blog—Giving-Tuesday-Now-Results-v1

Digital Fundraising

Food Banks See Record-Breaking Response on Giving Tuesday Now

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Using Text Messaging to Reach Donors During a Disaster

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Why You Should Create Your Own Giving Day

rkdgroup.com

200429-RKD-Blog—Groupthinkers-Tiltify-and-TikTok-v1

Digital Fundraising

How Tiltify Is Making Livestream Fundraising More Accessible

rkdgroup.com

Digital Fundraising

Expressing Generosity with Launch of Giving Tuesday Now

youtube.com

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Digital Fundraising

COVID-19: Digital Do's and Don'ts

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Food Banks, Hospitals See Increase in Online Donations During COVID-19

rkdgroup.com

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Resources

FAQ: Digital Fundraising During COVID-19

rkdgroup.com

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Digital Fundraising

Emergency Emails

reallygoodemails.com

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Digital Fundraising

Digital Ad Restrictions and Strategy Adjustments

rkdgroup.com

Digital Fundraising

Fbook Live: Social Media in the time of Coronavirus

jsocialmarketing.com

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Digital Fundraising

Best Practices for Email Marketing During a Crisis

litmus.com

Events & Mid/Major Donor Fundraising

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Planned Giving

Q&A: Is Asking for Planned Giving Ethical During a Pandemic?

rkdgroup.com

Events

Virtual Events: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Get Started

rkdgroup.com

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Events

Why Nonprofits Should Jump Into Virtual Events Now

rkdgroup.com

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Events

Back to the Basics: Pivoting Your Fundraising Strategy Without In-Person Events

rkdgroup.com

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Webinars

Nonprofit Marketing Webinar Hub

rkdgroup.com

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Events

Relationship Fundraising Is Stronger Than Social Events

rkdgroup.com

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Events

Using Livestream Fundraising to Replace Events

rkdgroup.com

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Mid/Major Donors

The Ultimate Guide to Mid-Level Donors

rkdgroup.com

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Conferences

Leaning Into Community During Uncertain Times

youtube.com

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Mid/Major Donors

Wellness Calls: Check on Your Nonprofit’s Supporters

rkdgroup.com

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Mid/Major Donors

Event Postponements Mean Nonprofits Must Adapt

rkdgroup.com

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Mid/Major Donors

Checking in with Your Mid/Major Donors

youtube.com

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Conferences

COVID-19 Cancellations & Updates

rkdgroup.com

Fundraising Strategies

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DRTV

10 Foundational Elements to DRTV Success

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

Groupthinkers: Erica Waasdorp Thinks About Monthly Giving

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

FAQ: Cooperative Databases and Nonprofits

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

Maintaining Digital Disaster Donors Acquired During COVID-19

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

Using Board Members to Connect With Disaster Donors

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

Finding the Right Approach to Creative Messaging During COVID-19

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

How to Handle Emergency Appeals During the Coronavirus Pandemic

rkdgroup.com

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Fundraising

Is Fundraising Insensitive During a Time of Crisis?

rkdgroup.com

Webinar

Town Hall: Fundraising During Coronavirus

tnpa.org

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Strategy

One of the Worst Things Brands Can Do Right Now Is Go Dark

campaignlive.com

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Fundraising

Pivoting During a Pandemic

youtube.com

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Strategy

Supporting Your Community During COVID-19

youtube.com

Strategy

Stop Toilet Paper Hoarding. Start Empowering Your Donors.

agitator.thedonorvoice.com

Vertical-Specific Guidance

200713-RKD-Blog—Planning-ahead-for-the-rest-of-2020-v1

Strategy

Food Banks: Planning Ahead for the Rest of 2020

rkdgroup.com

200423-RKD-Blog—3-ways-rescue-missions-can-prepare-for-an-economic-downturn-v1

Strategy

3 Ways Rescue Missions Can Prepare for an Economic Downturn

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

What Do We Do if Our Mission Isn’t As Close to the Coronavirus?

rkdgroup.com

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Strategy

NPOs Adapt to Provide Food as Need Grows

rkdgroup.com

Strategy

Animal Welfare Shelter Kit

animalsheltering.org