sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A good fundraising ambassador is someone who is bursting with enthusiasm and can’t wait to tell everyone they know how great your organization is. They bring connections and new supporters to your organization. With a little coaching, your fundraising ambassador can even talk about your organization in ways that inspire others to give.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

AI tools can automate many of the SEO activities that were once outside the realm of more casual users. These are a few of its talents and tricks for putting your words at the top of the queue: AI tools can automate many SEO activities. Eventually I believe that organizations will be building their own AI tools. “I

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When Advocacy season comes around, many organizations feel like they are starting from scratch when they are starting new advocacy campaigns. But there are ways to prepare leading up to your campaigns, and with the right prep time and strategies, you can activate existing supporters (and acquire new ones) to help fuel your success.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. Your $10-a-month donor could be someone who is just dipping their toes into supporting your organization and who has much more to give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I’m excited to co-presenting a session at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2024

billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. Nonprofit Tech for Good Report ] LinkedIn LinkedIn has 1 billion registered users of which 48% are monthly active users and 16% are daily active users. Facebook Facebook has 3.05 Similarweb ] 61.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2022

Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support. Learn about charitable solicitation registration and reporting, licensing for special fundraising activities, and the positive impact of compliance.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. It’s important to remember that not everything your organization wants to do or achieve, matches up with with your community wants to do, and vice versa.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. For example, we heard that funders want more information about fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsors. What problems are we trying to solve?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Build Real Connections At Work Now here’s a fact: Real connections and friendships at work matter because they can help us get stuff done! You want to inspire curiosity beyond formal professional development activities. Empathetic leadership isn’t just about being nice; it’s about forging deep bonds with our teams.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This includes creating an annual operating budget , a document that breaks down your organization’s revenue, or the money you’ll bring in, and expenses, or the money going out to cover your costs, for each fiscal year. In this guide, we’ll walk through four essential steps to build an operating budget for your new nonprofit.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Many of these organizations have Codes of Ethics that their members adhere to as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work. But you’re already hustling as hard as possible to build support, raise money, and make a difference. So, instead, think of it as information that will help you better know the people who engage with your organization. With data.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. Build up your presence on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

That said, launching the Nonprofit Organizations Myspace Page changed the entire trajectory of my life in positive ways that I never could have imagined, so I wanted to see the new Myspace succeed. Maybe, just maybe, the old Nonprofit Organizations Myspace community could be revitalized.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement. CRM systems are integral to this effort.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

One of the most important steps in building a productive blogging strategy is creating content that engages and appeals to your audience. Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! How to innovate at your member-based organization in 2023 . Has your organization considered leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)? Here’s how to get started.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. And this organization was in trouble. They lay out (systematize) the steps your nonprofit will take for each of the most important activities you engage in. Part 2: Establish Strong Fundraising Systems in Your Organization. Let me tell you a story.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Monday Learning Lab : We're offering a learning lab on Monday, "Active Referrals Going Beyond Closed Loop." We'll focus on why active referrals are different than closed loop, and why this needs to be a part of your overall coordinated care strategies. Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

How are those fundraising organizations going to thank and steward those new donors? According to research : An average organization with a database of 50,000 records could be wasting up to $3,200 per mailing due to inaccurate addresses and deceased records. Tons of organizations are offering free training – including Blackbaud!

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 14, 2023

We receive emails addressed to us by name; we receive targeted ads based on our online activity; and we expect to see content relevant to our interests and behavior. Your donors get this special treatment everywhere else, so they expect it from your organization, too.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message. Regular updates keep your audience engaged and informed about your activities.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. The leader as member -- You serve as part of the team, taking full responsibility for the success of the team and actively participate in the team's activities. You also monitor progress and ensure integrity in the team's operating processes.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations.

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