sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In our family, my husband, daughter, and I all have three very different perspectives. It took a lot more work to re-engage her than keeping her engaged would have, but Martha’s now an active alum and sustaining donor. When you hear the name of your alma mater, what feelings bubble up? What keeps you engaged?

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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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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. Strategy 2: Double Down With the Double Down strategy, you’re looking for products, services, and member segments that are really working well for your association.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

Then, track those different groups. It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. And when it comes to structure, you might think that things like questions, statements, ellipses, “you’ll never believe…” or some surprising statistic might not work because they sound like spam.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 29, 2024

By looking at past data and considering different factors, predictive analytics sorts members into groups based on how likely they are to renew. How does membership predictive analytics work? Create prediction buckets – next, we bucket members into different prediction categories that tell you how likely they are to renew.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2022

We rarely know who coined certain development terms or originated some of the activities and fundraising we use today. However, I have personally worked with several human service nonprofits that have been able to secure these types of donations. What does that mean for you if you work in a smaller nonprofit?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. While we may have just closed another year’s chapter, the work is far from over. This is where donor segmentation makes all the difference. Learn more at virtuous.org.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. When used well, we believe smart tech will be an antidote to the overwhelming amount of busy work nonprofit employees report.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Are there different types of email marketing that I can add to my strategy?” Download Guide Now that we know what email marketing is, let’s explore three different types of email marketing that can benefit your organization’s goals. The post Dear Moby, what are the different types of email marketing?

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Whole Whale

MAY 11, 2022

Short Answer : It’s not just you, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is completely different than Universal Analytics (UA). The fate of the final battle, scheduled for July of 2023 has already been foretold by the witches and the Google Analytics team played by Macduff who is going to do the whole Macbeth head cutting off work.

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. It opens services and activities to ongoing evaluation and adjustment.

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Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Teamwork makes the dream work, so set aside time early on to get internal alignment on your fundraising strategies.

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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. I’ll be talking about workplace rituals and the link to resilience.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! For 2021 they decided to shake things up and make it an activity challenge through the CauseVox platform instead. What Made it Work. She said, “Don’t be afraid to ask.

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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. Winton also notes that this skill-based, collaborative model is the way millennials prefer to work.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over a lifetime, we spend approximately 90,000 hours working. Maybe one reason people aren’t happy at work is because they don’t expect to find happiness there. When I Googled “How to create joy at work” these are a few of the best ideas I found. There’s a reason they call it work. Good health adds joy to every activity.

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Giving Alexa Demonstration Fun 448

Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

Then, track those different groups. It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. And when it comes to structure, you might think that things like questions, statements, ellipses, “you’ll never believe…” or some surprising statistic might not work because they sound like spam.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

This time around, my topic was Crowdsourcing vs Community-Sourcing, answering questions about the difference is and what the opportunities are for organizations looking to get connected outside their organization. Here are the definitions I use in my work and when talking to groups I work with. Answers: 0ne-time, active, crowd.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit. This is well meaning, but under-informed.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re planning a golf tournament or a formal gala, events are powerful tools for furthering your nonprofit’s work for a number of reasons. Luckily, there is one surefire way to bridge the gap between all that you hope your next event will be and making it a reality—working with a nonprofit event planning company!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. Donors like to know how their gifts will make a difference. Make sure your donation forms and donor communications show the difference that even a few dollars will make. How to Encourage Micro Donations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of Artificial Intelligence to better understand what nonprofits need to know about artificial intelligence to future proof their programs, marketing, and fundraising strategies? Source: AI for Lawyers (Click image for larger version).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results. What do you do to continue to support your organization in its efforts to make a difference in your community and in the world? Franklin D.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. They lay out (systematize) the steps your nonprofit will take for each of the most important activities you engage in. There are lots of different fundraising systems your nonprofit can (and should) have in place: A prospecting system. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

People want to work for companies that are helping to change the world, consumers are making purchasing decisions based on how brands are solving social problems and addressing climate change and investors consider companies that are ESG laggards to be high-risk. It’s the optics, rather than the substance.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Y ou’re on a mission to make a difference in your community through grantmaking. And so has the way we live and work. Given this new reality, how do you stay focused on your mission while also creating tech-life and work-life balance? having a cup of tea, walking the dog, or doing yoga) before jumping into your work. .

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Life Tech Create Work 79

Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

The words training and development are mostly used together in the corporate world and are seen as activities focused on improving the knowledge, performance and productivity of the employees. However, there is a distinct difference between their meanings and implications, which are often overlooked by a majority of professionals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2019

I am thrilled to be presenting with my colleague, Ananda Leeke in Boston next week at the Resilience at Work Conference. I’m going to share different techniques for weaving mindful moment and exercises into your workday. Alternately, you can imagine yourself doing an activity that energizes you.

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Exercise Work Personal Tips 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Tip: for example, if your supporters are predominantly young families, offering items related to children’s activities, education, or family experiences can be more enticing. 2) Appeal to a Range of Budgets Your donors and supporters will have different financial capacities. Want to see for yourself? Check out our free demo !

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Tips Online Management Help 270

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year. Fundraising and the nonprofit sector are no different. Give me the human touch any day of the week!

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Teamwork makes the dream work, so set aside time early on to get internal alignment on your fundraising strategies.

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Action Difference Fundraising Nonprofit 52

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It usually gets sent to every donor in your donor file (or at least, every donor that has been active over the past several years) and normally gets sent out around the same time each year (the time of year differs by nonprofit, but once you pick a time of year, you normally stick with it). Include a photo or two if you can. #3

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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. The better you know them, the more good work your nonprofit can do. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Don’t run away!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

However, read it only once you’ve committed yourself to creating a welcoming and productive work environment for all. And you’ll need to be proactive and not reactive – all the while knowing that proximity to people different from ourselves is not enough to bridge gaps. This list is: Involve leaders as de factor directors of diversity.

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