sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Make sure you contact top donors who haven’t given yet this year to ensure you are top of mind as they plan their year-end giving. Your organization will need to make a strong impression and deliver a clear articulation of how you carry out your mission. The same goes for employer matching gift programs.

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Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 101

Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. Consider Your Organization’s Goals Your mission statement should succinctly articulate what your nonprofit aims to accomplish. Write for Your Audience.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 73

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It may also be a bit intimidating—creating work we are proud of that WOWs our team or client and checks off all needs can be challenging. . We ask the team to identify the most important message the illustration must convey and work to understand who needs to receive this message. Keep an open mind when receiving feedback .

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Process Design Articulate Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal? Your mission statement and supporting language should clearly articulate why your organization exists and may include elements about the impact you expect to have on the population you serve. Do you have a well-defined mission statement? federal agencies).

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Komen, Event 360, Peerworks Consulting, and our own Cathexis Partners team as part of the virtual conference, It’s a Peer-to-Peer World. But keep in mind that there’s no point in sending emails just to send emails. Articulate your goals. . My team from work (or school or church) is riding, so I’m riding, too.” .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2020

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

Mentoring 52

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2020

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 52

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Block off five minutes a day for gratitude mindfulness. Write down your feelings, especially the ones you have trouble articulating. Being disorganized is a problem that affects the team and the nonprofit. Why are you afraid?

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Personal Practice Journal Fundraising 119

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Look toward the following sources to help amplify your reach: Media companies: Team up with a media company that can create advertising materials for your event and share them on their platforms. Keep in mind that all companies will expect something different and be able to offer different forms of support.

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Sponsor Nonprofit Companies Benefit 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Take the time to thoughtfully articulate them. Then ask others on your team to do the same. Finally, schedule a time (while you’re still in the values frame of mind) to conduct a similar group exercise (write on a whiteboard or easel). Take the time, first, to clarify your own values.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2019

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Candid

MAY 20, 2021

This is part of the reason that many nonprofits have completely shut out the idea of a capital campaign over the past year, let alone growing their development teams. Articulate a simple, clear, and compelling case for support that ties together your needs, your community, and the impact that increased capacity will have.

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Campaign Time Articulate Gift 80

Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Higher frequency giving has the added benefit of keeping your organization on the top of donors’ minds, keeping them engaged with you and your mission. Establishing an end date and articulating exactly how many times the plan will process can allay doubts for hesitant donors. Engage Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. This is increasingly important now, at a time when companies are being challenged to make tough choices and corporate social responsibility is top of mind. What’s next? Take CVS Health.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

Mentoring 40

Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Or more detrimental—not consistently being able to articulate what the bigger picture even is. . So what are some ways that you can make your brand top of mind, quite internally? Instead of trying to be “new and fresh” ALL THE TIME, we should make sure that we give our brands enough longevity to sink-into the minds of our audiences.

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Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2017

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

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Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

Postcards are short snapshots of your nonprofit, and your marketing team can decorate them with photos of your constituents, volunteers, events, or graphical elements. Postcards don’t take up much space, and an attention-grabbing photo can convince supporters to hold onto it and keep your nonprofit in the back of their minds. . ?. .

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s donors do not belong to you alone; you’re likely in competition with many like-minded organizations. Church Health leveraged organic posts to echo email asks and ensure audiences had Church Health top of mind. It’s important to secure match funds for these critical moments. . 2021 Year End Success Stories. Contact us.

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Story Fundraising Case Study Storytelling 52

DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

With that in mind, we’re going to explore nonprofit email marketing, the types of campaigns available to you, and the best practices to truly excel. With that in mind, a welcome series nurtures new donors, educates them about your organization, and strategically leads them toward a deeper commitment to your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2017

teamed up with Claire Diaz-Ortiz to write One Minute Mentoring. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. 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.

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Mentoring Articulate Phase Journal 40

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Then, we’ll discuss how Team DNL can help you do just that. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Recognize that branding goes far beyond choosing a logo and color palette. When you think of powerful nonprofit brands, what comes to mind? We’ll cover the following points: Why is branding important for nonprofits?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2014

What this means broadly is the tools we develop are informed by someone outside our team. This weekend our listening exercise was observing the citywide Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) drill in San Francisco. It was the Loma Prieta earthquake that inspired the creation of NERTS; that day was definitely on our minds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Then, introduce the team that will be conducting an audit while explaining that the audit will guide increasing efficiency, filling any gaps, and replicate what is working, areas that need attention, and bring to light their suggestions for improvement. Either way,begin reading through the data with your initial research questions in mind.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

First off, in terms of metrics, you need to be very clear in your own mind as to what the exact intended end use of that data will be. I think there are two key points to keep in mind here. Learn what Matt Groch and his team are working on at @MissionMeasure. And check out the full lineup of #14LCS speakers and facilitators !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I have embraced this approach myself and I make it clear to my team that I would rather not get a pre-dawn email , but instead get a more fully articulated idea after they have had time to contemplate it and strategize on how to make it effective.”. Gabriela says that senior leaders at her nonprofit model self-care.

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Culture Work Nonprofit Policy 50

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? For example, you might seek board members who have former leadership experience, work well within a team, and are impeccably organized and punctual. Since your nonprofit is just starting, you don’t need to worry about building a huge team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

It requires stakeholders to articulate underlying assumptions which can be tested and measured, and it also charts an incremental path towards results. Integrating Social Media Measurement With Your Theory of Change. It begins with a “To what End?&#

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

C is for collaboration because this revolution enables people to organize themselves within companies and societies into loosely coupled teams to take on any kind of challenges — from designing a new product to taking down a government. With this in mind, I propose a different articulation of the acronym SOCIAL: S is for society.

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Develop Technology Social Articulate 96

Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . From here, your team should optimize each post by including these elements: .

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Audience Tips Fundraising Social Media 82

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

How does your nonprofit stack up against competitors or like-minded organizations? With clearly defined objectives, you’ll have guideposts to refer back to throughout the process and keep your team on track. When executing your research, there are a few key tips to keep in mind: Incentivize supporters to participate.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 9, 2014

When you think of a “nonprofit board member” what comes to mind? Whatever it is, chances are, your mind probably doesn’t leap straight to online fundraising. Leveraging board members to tell their personal stories can be an effective technique for articulating the broader “why” of your organization. We’re convinced!

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Online Fundraising Gift Articulate 91

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Jake Wood , author of, Take Command , weaves together hard-learned lessons in leadership and teamwork from his experiences in college football , as a former Marine sniper and as cofounder and CEO of Team Rubicon -- a disaster relief organization that unites military veterans with first responders deployed to areas hit by natural disasters.

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Authoring Business Interview Disaster 61

Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Clear, effective communication that articulates the nonprofit’s message and goals. Keep in mind that just because donations are automated doesn’t mean your organization should fall behind on follow-up communications and expressions of gratitude. Practices that foster these relationships include: Reaching out on a more consistent basis.

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