The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. BETH’S BLOG. Clairification . THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 19, 2016

From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization. SurveyMonkey is a free online resource and can be incredibly helpful in this effort.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. Entrepreneur, Social Media Today, Adweek, and Adage are a few of the resources on my radar. Feature them on social media, and in podcasts, testimonials, and blog posts.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. So how do you begin to tap this new resource? My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually. Take Hardy’s advice. Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today. Look outward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. If your nonprofit has yet to start blogging or wants to improve your your blogging strategy, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Post Calls to Action.

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DonorPerfect

MAY 17, 2023

It’s not often that a consultant offers you free advice, but the fundraising community is known to unite through a common bond: each member has their own unique goal for the greater good. Learning is a cornerstone – sharing free resources to inspire more funds for each individual mission.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If it’s not enough to consider the human resource impact, consider this instead: while I was working full-time, I obtained my business degree and took many very useful courses in marketing, economics, statistics, and finance. I would have loved to grow my career with the wonderful staff and membership I had invested so much of myself into.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to look for grant opportunities for new nonprofits: Dear Charity Clairity, I am a new nonprofit and want to pursue a grant(s) to fund our mission. Any advice on where to look for grants that fit our mission or other funding sources? Sounds great!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 21, 2019

Here is some good advice from Lee G. Leaders can see and do more when they know how to negotiate four key areas of the leadership terrain: structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think. Bolman and Terrence E. Insist on clear goals.

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Candid

MAY 28, 2024

I asked Kate Tkacik Sweeney, Candid’s senior director of development, for advice on how to decide which funder to approach and how best to make the ask. If you’re in immediate need of emergency funding , start by going to the program officer for advice. And like all organizations, Candid is affected by rising costs.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 22, 2022

Pro tips from design expert Abby Guido The DonorPerfect team asked Abby Guido, design expert and educator at Temple University, for advice and free resources nonprofits can use to dial in brand strategy and boost visibility.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I’m now a fan of Reed Stockman’s AFP technology blog. What I’d expect from an online blog from such an established institution is a weighty selection of content from equally businesslike sources. He’s a nonprofit technology veteran and something of a cherished resource among AFP members. NPMobile , ?NPOnlineGiving.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

While Kevin and I offered advice on one of our favorite topics, Association 4.0 They shared stories about strengthening member relations, growing resources, and using tech tools to eliminate the zombie effect, or those repetitive tasks that drain creativity and enthusiasm. Non-dues revenue is a hot topic in any business climate.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2017

Earlier this year, we told you about all the resources available at TechSoup for learning to use technology. Its specialty is tech advice without the jargon. We hope that you take full advantage of our learning resources at TechSoup and beyond. For TechSoup resources , see our recent blog post. " So handy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2024

HBR adds that the book includes chapter takeaways and dozens of resources so that you can go beyond the book to engage in the media (video, audio, etc.) This is a quick-read book, filled with essential advice and relatable stories that provide you tips for navigating your early career. you learn from best.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. This blog post provides additional recommendations for creating key metrics that align with your strategic objectives. Start with what tools, data, resources, and time you have now.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Like many other remote and/or hybrid workspaces, Candid offers online resources to support remote employees’ career progression, including interns, such as organizational professional development courses, known as Candid University, and access to Candid’s subscription and memberships to industry news and resources.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 12, 2017

And by perusing what questions people are asking you can then determine what you should be writing about and give answers back from your blog. If you’re not currently visiting Reddit to grab ideas for your blog, start doing so immediately. Comment Sections.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. Test, test, test: Generative AI is not a pot roast; you can’t set it and forget it.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. These resources can offer timely insights into changes in accounting standards and how they affect your organization. Their expertise can provide tailored advice and strategies for implementing new standards effectively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. Devi’s advice: understand the best use case for your organization and how you and your staff work best with the AI. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. To get ahead of potential issues, check out our blog 7 red flags for funders in your grant proposal to see some of the most common and biggest issues found in grant proposals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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sgEngage

JULY 26, 2023

NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws. For Blackbaud’s more in-depth overviews of privacy laws, please go to the Privacy Resource Center. Please consult your legal team to address your specific situation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

They cancel down core ideas and are remarkably useful aids to recall advice. Keep an eye on nonprofit blogs and bookmark pages that offer new perspectives. . U tilize untapped resources. They have all sorts of potential which may go unnoticed; a hidden resource that successful nonprofits learn to access. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2012

But what if you don’t have the resources to hire a graphic designer and need to do it in-house? How To Create A Terrific Facebook Cover Image If You Don’t Have Resources To Hire A Designer by Guest Post Ash Shepherd. Other helpful recent blog posts on changes and tatics include: Beth Kanter. Source: Ash Shepherd.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

develop templates for proposals and contracts (Nolo Press is a great resource for contracts). The Small Business Administration also has lots of resources ( www.sba.gov ). Deal with legal and administrative stuff, such as: get a business license. publish your business name in the paper. get a Federal Tax ID. Options include.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Note From Beth: Blog Carnivals are a themed collection of blog posts. The nonprofit blog carniva l has been going for a few years, created by Kivi Leroux Miller, of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide, in 2006, and Joanne Fritz at About.com took over management of the carnival in 201o. Flickr Photo by Domen Jakus. budget). .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

His new book provides an insider view into the drivers of success and challenges in 26 organizations—including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks—along with actionable advice on replicating their winning approaches. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2022

Advice for social good organizations. Listen Now: Resources: Sonia Nigam. Change Blog. What’s going to happen in giving in 2022. Convincing leaders and staffers to be willing to experiment. How listeners can learn more about what’s happening at Change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media is integrated into your website and blog. To grow your following on social networks, ensure that your NGO has prominently featured social network icons on every page of your website and blog. Use a premium social sharing service for web pages and blog posts , such as Social Warfare ($29/yr).

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Corporations have the resources to provide significant funding to nonprofits and are becoming a growing part of many organizations’ revenue streams. You can subscribe , or visit our Funding Information Network locations to use the resources for free. So how do you tap into these funds?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. New TechSoup Program: Human Resources Expert Service. You can reach the human resources experts at HR Solutions Partners by phone or email.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A professional benefit auctioneer is an invaluable resource for every part of your charity event. Professional benefit auctioneers offer practical advice on how to set up your silent auction for success. They may be able to offer advice on categorizing packages, auction order, bid sheets, or online bidding platform set up.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I don't think I'd be so successful, however, if there wasn't a wealth of free or inexpensive coding resources out there. Elliott Harmon wrote a great round up of free HTML resources a few years ago on the TechSoup blog. I'm actually amazed at how quickly I'm picking up HTML and CSS.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

I got this great question from someone and I know that many of you may have struggled with this issue and have some wisdom to offer: Hi Beth, My question is: does the voice/tone of a blog need to match up with the voice/tone of the nonprofit? My nonprofit grew from my blog, and not the other way around. Any thoughts or resources?

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