You don’t need fancy software to have a successful digital fundraising campaign, but you need a solid strategy and implementation.

After decades of doing digital campaigns, our team has learned lessons that still guide our work at The A Group even today.

If you're trying to start a digital fundraising campaign, here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Define your fundraising goal: Clearly define your fundraising goal, and make sure it's something that is achievable and realistic. This will help you stay focused and motivated throughout your campaign.

2. Create a compelling story: People are more likely to donate when they understand the impact of their donation. Create a compelling story that explains why your cause is important, and how their donation will make a difference.

3. Utilize paid ads in social media: Use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote your fundraising campaign and reach a larger audience. Unfortunately, organic reach is at an all-time-low. Paid ads will help you reach most of your target audience.

4. Use a fundraising platform: There are many online fundraising platforms such as GoFundMe, Kickstarter, and JustGiving that make it easy for you to set up a fundraising campaign and accept donations.

5. Utilize email marketing: Use email marketing to communicate with your supporters and ask for donations. Make sure your emails are personalized, and that they include a clear call to action.

6. Create a sense of urgency: Creating a sense of urgency can help motivate people to donate. For example, you can set a deadline for your fundraising campaign or create a matching grant.

7. Thank your donors: Thank your donors for their support, and let them know how their donation is making a difference. This will help build trust and encourage them to donate again in the future.

8. Keep track of your progress: Keep track of your fundraising progress and use metrics to measure the success of your campaign. This will help you understand what's working and what's not, and make adjustments accordingly.

9. Test different strategies: Test different strategies such as different messaging, different ask amounts and different promotion channels to see what works best for your audience.

10. Follow up: Follow up with your donors after the campaign and keep them updated on how their donations have been used and the impact it had.

By following these tips, you can increase your chances of success and make the most of your digital fundraising efforts. Remember, fundraising takes time and patience, but with a well-planned campaign and consistent effort, you can reach your goal.