{"id":6130,"date":"2017-06-12T17:18:38","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T21:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=6130"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:40:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T16:40:52","slug":"use-fundraising-thermometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/use-fundraising-thermometer\/","title":{"rendered":"When (and How!) to Use a Fundraising Thermometer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A fundraising thermometer&nbsp;&#8211;drawn with permanent marker and filled in with a highlighter &#8212; was a staple for elementary-school fundraisers back in the day. In today&#8217;s digital age, it&#8217;s easy to get a similar visual for your campaign&#8230;&nbsp;<em>without<\/em> having to pull out the highlighters and poster board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to use a fundraising thermometer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fundraising thermometers are a great way to get donors excited about a campaign. Donors love seeing a visual representation of their contributions and how they move you closer to your goal. Thermometers also build enthusiasm among supporters; people love seeing thermometers fill up, and they may be inspired to give if they can see that you&#8217;re getting close to&nbsp;your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/feature-custom-thermometer-e1491853282275.jpg\" alt=\"Qgiv fundraising thermometers come in two styles and endless colors.\" class=\"wp-image-6131\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So when&#8217;s the best time to use a fundraising thermometer? They&#8217;re great for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Crowdfunding projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding a specific purchase (like a playground or community garden)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-person fundraising events (like rallies or dinners)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital fundraising events (like Giving Tuesday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer-to-peer fundraising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use a fundraising thermometer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fundraising thermometers are a versatile tool, and they&#8217;re especially handy if they&#8217;re already synced to your online fundraising tool. In that case, you should be able to paste a bit of code into nearly any page on your site and have a visual representation of your campaign&#8217;s progress. To track your fundraising, just:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Set a fundraising goal in your dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the style of thermometer you want to use (if you have more than one option &#8212; Qgiv has simple progress bars in addition to thermometers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate your thermometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste it into the website where you want it displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn how Qgiv&#8217;s fundraising thermometers can help you build excitement among your donors? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/features\/fundraising-thermometers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out this page<\/a> for more information or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.qgiv.com\/demo-request-main\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ask us to send you some information<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-drop-shadow wp-rounded-corners\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/feature-fundraising-thermometer.png\" alt=\"Qgiv Fundraising Thermometer for foster puppy fund\" class=\"wp-image-6132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/feature-fundraising-thermometer.png 555w, https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/feature-fundraising-thermometer-300x292.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hey Qgiv clients!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qgiv clients:<\/strong> if you&#8217;re already using Qgiv, we can help you set up your thermometer! 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