{"id":26822,"date":"2026-05-25T02:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/?p=26822"},"modified":"2026-05-25T02:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:39:37","slug":"how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online","title":{"rendered":"How Nonprofits Can Raise More Online: The Growth Engine Methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cNonprofits\u201d and \u201cfundraising\u201d have been closely connected for a long time. But the way nonprofits raise funds has changed significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What used to be more traditional \u2013 big events with donors \u2013 has, over the years, transformed into something completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, nonprofits prefer online or digital fundraising. They raise money through a fundraising platform where they can share their campaign story, add images and videos, offer rewards, and receive donations. All through one campaign page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is a convenient way to raise funds, nonprofits often face a common challenge: <strong>doing it right.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a campaign page and adding information and assets is not enough. There needs to be a holistic, comprehensive strategy behind running a digital fundraising campaign. Without it, this powerful tool doesn\u2019t work as it\u2019s supposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26823 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FundRazr-Blog-Banner-4-2048x1152.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FundRazr-Blog-Banner-4-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FundRazr-Blog-Banner-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FundRazr-Blog-Banner-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FundRazr-Blog-Banner-4-1536x864.png 1536w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Introducing_the_Growth_Engine\" >Introducing the Growth Engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#The_6_Steps_of_the_Growth_Engine\" >The 6 Steps of the Growth Engine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_1_Socialize\" >Step 1. Socialize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_2_Engage\" >Step 2. Engage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_3_Monetize\" >Step 3. Monetize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_4_Amplify\" >Step 4. Amplify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_5_Retain\" >Step 5. Retain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Step_6_Rally\" >Step 6. Rally<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Keep_the_Engine_Running\" >Keep the Engine Running<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/posts\/how-nonprofits-can-raise-more-online\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introducing_the_Growth_Engine\"><\/span><strong>Introducing the Growth Engine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there <em>is<\/em> a proven methodology that helps nonprofits raise funds successfully again and again. And with every campaign, it becomes even more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen it work many times through our collaboration with nonprofits around the world, from animal shelters and humanitarian organizations to projects supporting art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We call this methodology the <strong>Growth Engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the six steps, there are two important things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This methodology should be <strong>customized<\/strong> to your specific nonprofit.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a <strong>circular process<\/strong>. After step 6, you return to step 1, and with each cycle, the impact grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_6_Steps_of_the_Growth_Engine\"><\/span><strong>The 6 Steps of the Growth Engine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26824 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Socialize\"><\/span><strong>Step 1. Socialize<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say your fundraising campaign page is ready to accept donations. What\u2019s the first step?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring people to it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, you leverage all possible channels in your arsenal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even your nonprofit\u2019s physical space, if you have one\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1156\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26826 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.04.17-2048x1156.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.04.17-2048x1156.png 2048w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.04.17-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.04.17-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.04.17-1536x867.png 1536w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Example: International China Concern&#8217;s website with the Donation button and donation form, linking to their digital fundraising page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On your website, you can place a banner announcing the campaign and directing visitors to your fundraising page. On social media, share posts daily and encourage people to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, <strong>everyone in your circle should hear about your campaign, as often as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s even better if you start before the campaign launches. This helps \u201cwarm up\u201d potential donors so that when you go live, they\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 1 is especially important, it\u2019s when excitement is highest and people are most willing to engage and donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, FundRazr allows potential donors to subscribe and receive a notification when your campaign launches. A countdown timer on your page can also help build anticipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Engage\"><\/span><strong>Step 2. Engage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hear the word \u201cengagement\u201d all the time, but what does it actually mean in fundraising?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you engage potential donors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no magical formula. It comes down to one thing: <strong>mindfulness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit down with your team and think about what story you can tell that will make others as excited about your mission as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s your key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genuine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Share personal, specific stories about your impact. Show how you make a difference and explain your \u201cwhy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1736\" height=\"1350\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26827 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1736px) 100vw, 1736px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.17.05.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.17.05.png 1736w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.17.05-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.17.05-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-25-at-16.17.05-1536x1194.png 1536w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Example: International China Concern created an engaging story on their digital fundraising campaign page, including &#8220;Why Walk?&#8221; segment and adding the images of their reward. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use engaging formats like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bright images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invest your resources in telling your story well<\/strong>, it makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Monetize\"><\/span><strong>Step 3. Monetize<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve brought people to your campaign and engaged them emotionally, it\u2019s time to turn that connection into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By showing the <strong>specific impact<\/strong> of their donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cA $100 donation will provide a month\u2019s supply of groceries for a family.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA $500 donation will help buy 10 desks for a school.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1085\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26828 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3.png 2048w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-1536x814.png 1536w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Example: International China Concern shares stories of specific kids and impact you can make. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support this with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behind-the-scenes content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The more clearly you show the impact, the more likely people are to contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Amplify\"><\/span><strong>Step 4. Amplify<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a donor contributes, they feel good, and there\u2019s science behind it. Hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins are released when we help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they\u2019re experiencing that positive feeling, ask them to <strong>share your campaign<\/strong>. This is how you amplify your reach. You\u2019re no longer relying only on your audience, you\u2019re also tapping into your donors\u2019 networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1146\" height=\"280\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26829 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1146px) 100vw, 1146px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4.png 1146w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-4-768x188.png 768w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Example: International China Concern encourages their donors to share to amplify the effect of their donation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine if every donor shared your campaign with just 10 people. That\u2019s powerful. But here\u2019s the important part: <strong>people usually won\u2019t share unless you ask.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So be clear and direct. Let them know how important sharing is for your cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Retain\"><\/span><strong>Step 5. Retain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a donation and a share, many nonprofits move on and focus only on finding new donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But skipping this step is a mistake. It\u2019s crucial to follow up with your donors and show them the results of their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Campaign updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"1222\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26830 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5.png 1030w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-5-768x911.png 768w\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Example: International China Concern shares results of donations on their Facebook page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FundRazr, for example, allows you to post updates and automatically notify your donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People want to see the outcome of their support. It builds trust, loyalty, and increases the chances they\u2019ll contribute again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So keep them informed and build your donor community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Rally\"><\/span><strong>Step 6. Rally<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After sharing updates, ask your donors to share again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, they\u2019re not just sharing that they donated, they\u2019re sharing <strong>the impact<\/strong> of that donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This kind of communication is incredibly powerful because it comes from real people, not just your organization. It builds trust and sparks curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your donors become your advocates, spreading your mission and bringing in new supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These new supporters then enter Step 1, and the cycle continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_Engine_Running\"><\/span><strong>Keep the Engine Running<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you adapt this methodology to your nonprofit and find the right channels and stories, you can keep repeating the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With each cycle, you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grow your donor community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amplify your reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run more successful campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Growth Engine is not just a set of steps. It\u2019s a repeatable system for sustainable fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this methodology resonates with you but you\u2019re not sure how to apply it to your nonprofit, reach out to us \u2013 we\u2019d be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/fundrazr.com\/pages\/crowdfunding-strategist\">Speak With Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNonprofits\u201d and \u201cfundraising\u201d have been closely connected for a long time. But the way nonprofits raise funds has changed significantly. 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