EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to a 2019 article from Forbes , 90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of being sent. Twelve months later, they reviewed the results. Why text donors? A 2015 study from Experian found that 94% of seniors (adults 70 and older) are sending text messages weekly, with a daily average of 11 messages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

Allison Fine and I will be presenting at a FREE online book talk hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy Online Forum on March 16th at 11:00 am PT. We are thrilled with the initial reception for the book, here’s a few links to different articles we’ve written and interviews.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

The Nonprofit Marketing Summit on March 8th from 9 am PT Chronicle of Philanthropy Online Forum on March 16th at 11:00 am PT. Below are a few links to different articles we’ve written and interviews. The Smart Nonprofit (Kindle). Allison Fine and I will be presenting at two FREE online book talks, please join us.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? –

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

For this article, we looked at a subset of the more than 10,000 subject area searches conducted with Candid’s Guidestar Pro , which is used frequently by funders and donor advisors. and whether your profile might benefit from a review and update. These subject areas are derived from Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In addition to her own insights, tips, and tricks, Claire curates the weekly “Clarity Click-It,” a hand-picked selection of the best articles on the web about philanthropy, fundraising, social media, and more. Each article is a little different, but you’ll find some creative gems in this blog. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. Data Philanthropy: Where are we now.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Read this Philanthropy News Digest book review.) Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? , Find motivation in the real-life stories of women’s incredible ability to transform the lives of others. Want a sneak peek into the goodness that awaits you? Happy reading!

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on such diverse subjects as Program Evaluation & Information Management, International NGOs, and Philanthropy. My main research interest is in individual and institutional philanthropy. My research focuses on individual and institutional philanthropy.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

So if you’re reading this article thinking “We’ll just go get a grant for what we need,” I highly encourage you to question that intention. Look at who they’ve funded in the past by reviewing their IRS Form 990 (you can find these for free on www.Candid.org , formerly GuideStar.org) – this is always a revealing place to start.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Philanthropy and Fundraising. The Association of Advancement Professionals (AASP) Conference featured a keynote on AI and Fundraising by David Lawson and Laurie Hood Lawson.They are the co-authors of the book, Big Good Philanthropy in the Age of Big Data and Cognitive Computing. Here’s this month’s roundup. AI Technology.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When there is need, philanthropy steps up. According to the latest report by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy , i n the first half of 2020 more than $11.9 Not only could board members review grant requests, but they can also discuss specific aspects with each other or even vote using board book technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

For example, on the first day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, @NAACP_LDF tweeted a New York Times article with a powerful quote from the article: It’s also worth noting that tapping into Cause Awareness & Giving Days is a good strategy for Twitter.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

Think about including 15-20 minutes of fundraising education at every board meeting and pass on worthwhile studies, articles, and winning examples of fundraising appeals. . Make sure you review the cheat sheet as part of the recruitment and onboarding process and include it in your board handbook. . #5:

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 16, 2014

Bloomberg ran an interesting article recently about the negative impact of too much data on business and government. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that the use of Facebook as a fundraising medium simply isn’t panning out. Members can read the article here. Review your data requirements. Less is more.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

" New Research Proves the Business Case for Product Giving : PitchEngine : Get the Word Out™ – "New research from Indiana University concludes that businesses can do well by doing good through product philanthropy. " Is email going out with 2011?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

Back in November, 2014, Henry Timms and Jeremy Heimans published an article about “New Power” in the Harvard Business Review that caught my eye. The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond. It is a sector must read.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

We all recognize how consumer feedback drives competition, innovation, and continual adjustments in the for profit world—who hasn’t read Amazon reviews before buying a product or Tripadvisor to research a hotel? And they will find the reviews of others helpful and empowering for their program and service decisions.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

These statements help your organization with day-to-day financial management , are reviewed during audits, and store information in one place to make filing taxes easier. 360MatchPro reports an increase in individual donations and corporate philanthropy in recent years—two common nonprofit revenue sources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” Here’s a small list of articles and blog posts that help frame this topic, including how the term “Data-Informed” was using in my recent book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2012

” A new case study in the Stanford Social Innovation Review injects that most potent of weapons – love – into the debate. This is why the authors initially submitted the article to SSIR under the title, “ What’s Love Got To Do With It ? To read more about the Barr Fellowship and to download the SSIR article, visit: [link].

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

In a recent article Kutash wrote for The Center for Effective Philanthropy , he talked about how he believes transparency should be utilized by foundations, and how the Peter Kiewit Foundation is working towards being more transparent. Look for transparency. Customer service is key.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

A starting point is reviewing the organization’s solidarity statement to discuss what those words mean and how they align with your values. Walker shares this example in an article in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Understanding and adopting terms, ideas, and beliefs as an organization puts everyone on the same page.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 1, 2013

Dr. Lucy Bernholz, in a report coproduced by Grantcraft , Stanford PACS and the Stanford Social Innovation Review , titled Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint for 2013 (hereafter, “the Blueprint”) challenges readers to think about a new paradigm which looks at all “private resources for public good” (p.2), Like this article?

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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. This article explores how your organization can ensure every volunteer has a meaningful and positive experience through a well-thought-out volunteer engagement strategy.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, the rise of crypto philanthropy has been a shock that seems to have appeared virtually overnight. This article goes through some of the larger trends and audience research around cryptocurrency owners. Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Role of Technology in Philanthropy. Technology is increasingly a factor in philanthropy. In the grant review process, for instance, a technology person now typically participates in the review process. Department of Agriculture has Rural Business Enterprise Grants. Image 1 : Neftali / Shutterstock.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In this article I hone in on two critical factors for fast tracking end-of-year fundraising strategies. “ Philanthropy needs patience, tenacity and time.” Review with colleagues. How to keep your relationships with your donors healthy and authentic. Invest in your donors. Try to: Revise. In conclusion.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 8, 2021

CSR is an umbrella term that covers everything from corporate philanthropy to positive economic and environmental efforts a company takes upon itself. For the purpose of this article, we’re going to focus on some of the top philanthropic efforts a company can put forth that in turn boost employee engagement.

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Givinga

MARCH 5, 2019

Also referred to by the broader term, corporate responsibility (CR), these initiatives can include corporate philanthropy (awarding grants and donations to charities), employee volunteering, and corporate support or disavowal of social issues. Strategic philanthropy and CSR initiatives can be profitable.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit trying to raise funds or a business looking to expand its corporate philanthropy programs, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about corporate giving. Let’s review some of the most popular ways that businesses give back to nonprofits. What Is Corporate Giving?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St. For the sake of brevity, let’s say that you did everything we covered in our first article, “ 10 Tips for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers.” Mary’s University of Minnesota. New board members are valuable resources. They bring energy. Board Procedures.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

Rachel Hutchisson, the Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy and Citizenship at Blackbaud and I recently had a conversation on this topic for their Champions for Social Good podcast. Data philanthropy stands to be the most transformational advancement in solving social problems. Chatterji and Michael W.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

The New York Times reports that Larry Brilliant will be stepping down as executive director of Google.org and taking on the role of chief philanthropy evangelist at Google. Brilliant explains the move in a blog post and gives some clues about the new direction that Google's philanthropy department will be taking.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

A Philanthropist’s Guide to the Future : Philanthropy is changing. When’s the last time you reviewed your plans or asked for feedback from your team? Organizational Culture: npEXPERTS – Building a Culture of Philanthropy : Fundraising is critical to the success of your mission. Take the Quiz to see for yourself!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2016

I also like EnviroGadget for its reviews of consumer technology, including energy-saving gadgets that I might actually buy , like the Solartab , the Waterpebble , and the eco-amp. She had an epiphany several years ago after seeing the article Our Oceans Are Turning into Plastic … Are We? My Plastic Free Life.

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