Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I started writing grant proposals when I was in my 20s, working as a fundraiser for a small but dynamic grassroots environmental organization in Alaska.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Additionally, you might face the prospect of rallying stakeholders and staff towards a common vision, goal, and outcome. Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. playbook into your organization. described how he innovates inside a bureaucratic organization like this. I’ve often thought that the model could work effectively in an association environment.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

There are some remarkable authors, like Peter Frumkin , who consider that a nonprofit brand is the principal asset of the organization. An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). It can impact their capacities to achieve goals, their social impact and their missions.

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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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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What experience do you have in major donor fundraising? What was your proudest moment in this line of work?

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. In addition to keeping it safe and secure, think of how you can leverage it to gain insights to help run your association more effectively. This will drive adoption of being a data-driven organization.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Consider whether there is someone in your organization who could advance to fill that position. This is often more cost-effective, especially when you add the benefit of the goodwill surrounding a promotion.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Nonprofit organizations are doing the work essential to further the grantmaking foundation’s mission. The leaders of a foundation must ensure that the foundation’s mission is clearly defined and articulated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. ” Much like a fundraising platform , an enterprise AI platform enables your organization to access an array of resources and templates.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

There are some remarkable authors, like Peter Frumkin , who consider that a nonprofit brand is the principal asset of the organization. An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). It can impact their capacities to achieve goals, their social impact and their missions.

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Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 40

Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. Here are four essential tips to help you secure and establish effective corporate sponsorships for your nonprofit’s next fundraising event. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Which goals helped you stay on track in past campaigns?

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! Legacy giving is a committed donation a donor plans to leave to a nonprofit organization as part of their estate after they’ve passed away. Your donors can choose to leave everything or just a few things to help your organization!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

As leaders of nonprofits, we have the power to create the perfect formula for innovation within our organizations. It all starts with your organization’s mission statement. Nonprofits must have a clear and compelling mission statement that states the organization’s reason for being. This data is how we measure our impact.

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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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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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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals.

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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). What does your organization do? In the below example, Meat Fight clearly articulates the projects their funds will support.

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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. But goals are even better when they’re S.M.A.R.T.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. These are some places to begin: M+R Benchmarks ; Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports ; Fundraising Report Card Benchmarks. . The point is this: You are where you are; the goal is to improve. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Resources, symbolic attraction of alliance members, and expanded networks” as stated in a review from AIM Alliance , are all compelling benefits to joining forces, however, organizations should proceed with caution as these solutions are not sole problem solvers. Layer two begins with the implementation process. Recommendations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Purpose is an organization’s aspirational reason for being, beyond profits alone. It’s why an organization matters to people. Despite this, less than half of employees know what their organization stands for and what makes it different. So, how do organizations pursue purpose successfully? What’s next?

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2016

It is the glue that ensures a site's design, content, and code work together in harmony to express the entirety of an organization's mission, strategy, activities, and impact. by a framework that emphasizes collaboration and establishes clear goals for the team. These goals need to be in a language everyone can understand.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

Ken Blanchard You'll also learn why developing effective communication and relationships across generations through mentoring can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

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! How do I effectively grow my membership?

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many aspects that go into effective email communications for peer-to-peer fundraising, including: . 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.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Nonprofit branding is all about how others view your organization and your efforts. In a perfect world, charitable organizations would not have to worry about creating a strong brand image to have a successful organization. Articulate Your Brand Vision. Review your goals and existing organizational strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

The big takeaway: Nonprofits overwhelmingly agree that video is crucial to their communications, but many feel they do not know how to use it effectively or measure its impact – yet. Nearly 2/3 of organizations say their video budgets will stay the same or decline! Is your organization using video and getting results?

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