sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. Being intentional about learning can also help an organization scale effectively. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

The first, UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising , concluded: “Organizations need to make fundamental changes in the way they lead and resource fund development in order to build the capacity, the systems, and the culture to support fundraising success. Why do we persist in thinking small?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. With the right mindset and planning, you can organize and execute a seamless fund accounting software implementation that meets your needs—both for today and for the future. Avoiding Roadblocks. Configuration (days 30–60).

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

She has been both volunteer and activist for organizations working on human rights, poverty elimination, non-violence, and cultural exchange. It’s the foundation that enables you to articulate your organization’s mission and channel the inspiring stories of those whom you’ve helped.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A year-end fundraising appeal is the persuasive content a nonprofit organization uses to ask for financial support for at the end of the year (aka during the height of the giving season). Remember that audiences have short attention spans, and short appeals typically outperform overly detailed ones. What does your organization do?

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. But, following these tips to refresh your fundraising flyers, you’ll drive interest in your organization and attract new supporters from far and wide. How will fundraising flyers benefit your organization?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. We also suggest starting with a few clarifying questions about where your organization is and its aspirations for implementing or expanding its JEDI practices. Set a SMART goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. An elevator speech is meant to be something quick that you can share that tells someone what your organization is about. Clear, magnetic BHAG.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

For many organizations, the need for major fundraising initiatives has become abundantly clear over the course of the pandemic. However, looking back over the past year and to the road ahead, some organizations may still be asking themselves, “Does fundraising make sense right now? Will our donors be responsive to a campaign?

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. Your organization advances its goals while members receive exclusive benefits in thanks for their help—everyone wins! What is a nonprofit membership program?

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization. They’ve demonstrated a deep commitment to your cause and have developed a strong relationship with your organization. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For associations and other organizations with memberships, your members are the life force of your work. Attracting members—especially engaged ones who plan to be active long term—with a membership drive is crucial for your organization’s continued growth and success. That’s where a well-planned membership drive comes in.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. The organization . With your CTAs in mind, it’s time to build content that grabs the readers’ attention. The cause . “My

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

To host successful events without breaking the bank, your organization needs to secure event sponsorships. Nonprofits must be able to grab their potential sponsors’ attention with compelling messages and secure funding. Just be sure it’s a win-win situation for your organization and the company.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

They know that a great match can set their organization up for success, and they want to make sure they find the specialist who really matches their unique needs. Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. .

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

In addition to your supporters’ names, you can also reference their event attendance, previous donations, and other involvement with your organization. Some organizations use mail as an opportunity to get creative and send out a variety of documents. Guides like. Segmentation. in addition to their fundraising letters. Thank you cards.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

How can an individual turn his or her attention from the general issues present in so many communities to the importance of one issue affecting a group of people they may have never met before? What makes your organization unique? . Chances are yours isn’t the only organization working to address or solve your particular issue.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Finally, its predictable and repeatable impression metrics allow organizations to put their resources behind a “sure thing.”. Let’s dive into the types of nonprofit email marketing campaigns your organization may choose to conduct. An articulated reason for why you’re holding the event. Event Campaigns. Advocacy Campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Self-care in a nonprofit organization is the responsibility of both the individual staff person and the organization. Organizations must support staffs’ self-care efforts through clearly articulate values, policies, and programs. What are the artifacts, cues, and rituals in your work place that nurture healthy and happy?

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

Achieve found that 90% of millennials who donate are motivated to give by a compelling mission, rather than a specific organization. . Given this, articulating your mission can help fuel your peer-to-peer campaigns, which means it’s time for you. an essential nonprofit KPI that all organizations should track.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One.

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2012

And a story of now articulates the present as a moment of challenge, choice, and hope,” says Ganz. More importantly though, the video has captured widespread attention through multiple channels. A story of us communicates who we are: our shared values, our shared experience, and why we do what we do.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2016

We similarly forget that although it may come naturally to some people to stand up and articulate their support for an issue or cause, not everyone is wired that way. Remember: It’s a fearless donor who supports a cause or organization she cannot directly influence or control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Both have worked for homeless services agencies, ironically in the same type of work – fundraising and communications. And they both feel passionately about working with organizations and people to shine a light on homelessness, tell those stories, and help people. If you’re not listening, your organization has a closed mind.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action. If you want your nonprofit to thrive and grow, then you need to craft stories that can inspire their audience and motivate them to donate to their organization. Know Your Goals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

And, among all domains of leadership that the role requires (leading self, leading others, leading the organization, and leading externally), executives believe they are least effective when it comes to leading others. And rigor demands ongoing attention. In the words of one executive, personnel management is a "sucking bog.".

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 1, 2014

You Use Social Media to Solely Promote your Organization. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your organization is much more interesting to you than it is to everyone else. That’s not to say that you can’t promote your organization via social media—you just need to stick to the rule of thirds: ? No hijacking here.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

This guide will cover the ins and outs of conducting nonprofit market research through the following points: Market Research for Nonprofit Organizations: The Basics. Market Research for Nonprofit Organizations: The Basics. What is a market analysis for nonprofit organizations? How to Conduct Nonprofit Market Research in 6 Steps.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As first-time parents, they are the focus of most attention, almost to a fault. The reason I think of a museum as human-centered is that to become audience-centered your organization has to center people. Some organizations might think they have to change totally. Audiences are a portion of the humans in the museum ecosystem.

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Forj

APRIL 24, 2018

As consultants and providers of learning technology to organizations that do CME (continuing medical education) and GME (graduate medical education), we’re often faced with this question: why is it so hard to get physicians to pay attention to (a given client’s) learning? Physicians are, of course, graduates of medical school.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s a great day for tapping into holiday generosity and increasing exposure for your organization, which is why you need to start preparing now. Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Read on to learn more!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Your organization needs a solid plan for finding and holding onto dedicated volunteers. Then we’ll give you the strategies you need to find volunteers who can truly make a difference to your organization’s work. What is volunteer recruitment? Request a Demo.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 12, 2017

This gets to the heart of the best practices that are needed to create a culture of philanthropy within anonprofit organization. But the reality is that in many nonprofit organizations, different teams and departments do not have a shared mental model for a culture of philanthropy. What does this look like in practice?

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2012

It requires focus and one-on-one attention. If you can articulate what you can bring to the table in return for the mentor's investment, your chances of getting a larger time investment from the mentor grow substantially. Often, soft skills are best learned from a mentor. Are you doing things that the mentor would find interesting?

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