Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

, but before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year. These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. A virtual event costs less and requires fewer volunteers and staff time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way. So, if your nonprofit works in environmental conservation, use a keyword research tool to identify common questions like “how to support local environmental initiatives.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

With this nonprofit fundraising software, in particular, I thought it would be helpful to break down the ways in which Greater Giving transformed my previous nonprofit’s event support and how I have seen it support many more across the country. Guests were frustrated that it was taking so long.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There are several effective steps that an organization can take to engage and drive value from lapsed volunteers, here are 5. For many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased number of lapsed volunteers for a variety of reasons. For organizations that have not focused on reengagement, now is the time.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers to achieve their goals. Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. Volunteers should feel valued and appreciated for their time and effort.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

For many nonprofit organizations, diversity and inclusion are considered a top priority in their annual goals, and for a good reason. However, infusing diversity and inclusion into your organization will likely require new practices to be put in place. Invest in accessible volunteer recruitment.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Throughout this article, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of using an innovative new strategy, Facebook Challenges, to engage supporters through the following points: Introduction to Facebook Challenges. Challenges cultivate a digital community of supporters, who can then connect with, encourage, and learn from one another.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. This story is contained in your case for support , and should permeate everything your non-profit does to communicate with donors and prospects.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

They often benefit from nonprofit-related activities and are inclined to give back , but they have busy lives in which their families’ needs may take precedence over donating to or getting involved with your organization. Provide family-friendly tours of your organization. Design educational resources and creative projects for kids.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. According to a 2020 Edelman study , 89% of decision-makers surveyed believe that thought leadership improves their perceptions of an organization — yet only 17% of them rate the quality of the information they read as very good or excellent. Look outward.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, you likely use a variety of methods to promote your services and gain more support—two of the most common being email and website marketing. In this article, we’ll provide five tips that enable you to seamlessly integrate your nonprofit email and website marketing strategies.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. It’s amazing what your supporters will do for you if you just ask.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are an innovative way for nonprofits to engage their current supporters, attract new audiences, and fulfill their mission at the same time. Peer-to-Peer Support. How much your nonprofit uses each of these tools will depend on both your organization and the type of campaign you are running. Canvassing Software.

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VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

As we were reviewing the agenda for a scheduled coaching call last week, a client shared a recent event in which a volunteer spoke rudely and inappropriately to a client. The volunteer’s behavior was counter to the expectations shared in training, not to mention the values of respect and inclusion that the organization embraces.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. Let’s jump into how you can realize these benefits and successfully connect your social media with your site.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating, developing, and sustaining corporate partnerships is a win-win scenario for both your nonprofit and the businesses that support it. Depending on your strategy, you could use corporate partnerships as a way to generate donations, grow your volunteer program, increase community visibility, and access resources.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

For many organizations, Ad Grants feels like a poor investment of their time. To succeed, all you need is the right approach, which requires an understanding of both what Ad Grants can do and what your organization can do. Find new volunteers. People don’t often turn to Google to find nonprofits to support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

And, as blogger Vu Le says, donating to organizations on the ground can be a form of self-care. I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. For example, Global Giving. Local Charities.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called Prospect. An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. The same is true for a non-profit organization. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. In this article, we’ll delve into the essence of giving days, exploring what they are and how your nonprofit can actively participate.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too! Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers You have your volunteers supporting your cause. Thank You Post This is at the top of our list because it is extremely important for nonprofit organizations to have an attitude of gratitude.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. But how can you get them to stick around for an evergreen partnership? In today’s socially-conscious age, businesses want to support charities and their missions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. To begin, and this is important, your nonprofit should conduct a search on LinkedIn to see if a page already exists for your organization. Your sponsors and partners will take notice which helps reinforce their commitment to your organization.

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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. NEDA employees and approximately 200 volunteers could barely keep up with demand.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit organizations is garnering volunteers and, more importantly, the right kind of individuals. The ideal volunteer brings more than a bagged lunch – he or she provides innovative ideas, fresh enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in a volunteer setting. more supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, I wanted to once again put together a list of the most-read articles published during the year. Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. million non-profit organizations. million non-profit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) increases your organization’s visibility in organic (not paid) search results, making your organization easier to find and driving people to your website. The way to get a higher ranking is to use the right keywords… not words your organization uses but words people use in searches.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As workplaces struggle to hire and retain employees, nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations have parallel concerns regarding recruiting and retaining volunteers. Equipping staff to embrace their role as coaches and provide ongoing feedback to volunteers throughout the year is a beneficial practice. Clarity is Key.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This giveaway could be as simple as a special report or article delivered via e-mail, or as tangible as an invitation to your annual cultivation event or a free bumpers sticker highlighting your cause. try creating social media leadership roles for your non-profit and fill these roles with volunteers and key supporters.

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