Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!)

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Enthusiasm dies when people are not able to get the right buy-in.

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

That we celebrate volunteer volume.” Or is, in fact, increased capacity, helping more people, quality improvement, strengthening staff and organizational skills, more resources, and greater awareness of our cause? It reveals, for example, that we prize volunteer quantity. Is it merely volume?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

It used to be that reaching out to the people you had on speed dial was the way to raise money (prior to that it was your neighbors), but now day’s our reach extends to personal Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn social networks. One Part Social Fundraising, One Part Celebrity Endorsement. Check out the image of Pope Leo XIII.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Fifteen percent of association boards are made up of people of color. Three percent of association CEOs are people of color. People are fearful of change. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. Equity is good for business.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Although we are all more aware of the benefits of diversity, one of the remaining hurdles is resistance to representation from outside of an association’s professional sphere. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. Given the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, it is even more important for us this year to ensure that we are spreading more awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A day of on and offline events spanning the globe celebrating the Web. The theme this year of digital inclusion is especially important now as the speed of iteration and advancement is faster than ever and yet there are huge numbers of people without access at all. Post Your Own OneWebDay Story. Today is OneWebDay !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

Wise beyond her years, she was more aware of the injustices in the world than I was at that age. As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. And maybe inspire more young people to change the narrative, ‘if you can dream it, you can be it.’

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. It can attract potential new donors and partners, keep your current donors close, sustain excitement about your cause, and build awareness in the community. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2020

When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. This can lead to more awareness, donations raised and community support for your cause. Your programs should align with your celebrity’s core beliefs, brand, or personal interests.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Emphasize the Gift of Giving It shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are already in a giving spirit. Highlight the idea that making a donation in someone’s honor or memory is a profound way to celebrate the holidays, and encourage your donors to share the joy of giving by offering a tribute gift.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The month of October is recognized both as Global Diversity Awareness Month and as LGBT History Month. To celebrate, we want to spotlight two civil society organizations working towards awareness of LGBTQ history and inclusivity for LGBTQ people everywhere: the GLBT Historical Society and The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 41.6

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the past, we’ve shared the stories of four service members rowing across the Atlantic and of Warrior Canine Connection , which makes the training of service dogs just as beneficial as the dogs themselves. Women Veterans Alliance is now a national organization helping connect people with resources across the country.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Inspire your volunteers and donors with compelling examples and real stories of how your nonprofit makes a difference in the community. Once you’ve created your peer-to-peer fundraising campaign page, you can begin to mobilize your fundraising advocates to help raise awareness and support for your cause with their peers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2010

Gary Vee , a social media celebrity champion and many others, helped this cause win the contest and receive a grant of $50,000 for Invisible People TV. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. He has built a supportive network of people who help him fuel his cause.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

People love watching videos! The Brand Story. A brand story relays the history, character, motivations, and other defining qualities of your nonprofit, from conception until today. The key to producing an effective brand story video is treating it like a novel. The Awareness Video.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

World champion Chaunté Lowe, sharing the inspiring story of her victories as an Olympian and American Record holder, as well as a breast cancer survivor. She’s used her personal experiences to raise awareness of triple negative breast cancer, driving research, early detection, and eradication. Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Are your donors aware of your commitment to ethical fundraising? Evaluate how your organization’s and your community’s core values are being articulated and experienced in the stories you tell , in your interactions with the public, and in your communications with donors. Demonstrate your personal interest in donors over time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

The five EI skills are: Build self-awareness to identify what makes you vulnerable to burnout. Wiens also discovered during her research that people with burnout immunity have a special relationship with stress. I wanted to understand one big question – why do some people get burned out and others do not?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The pandemic has brought the importance of human contact into sharp relief, with millions of people mobilising worldwide to help those living in isolation. Bringing People Together. Project organisers take great care when matching people up so that both enjoy the time they spend together, and in some cases even form friendships.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Just speak from the heart : “ There are people (or animals) who need your help. Here in the US, tax deductions are only important to people who itemize and most of your donors don’t. Here in the US, tax deductions are only important to people who itemize and most of your donors don’t. When you beg, you make people feel bad.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 20, 2020

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way. Your member newsletter could be an opportunity to help members connect with the people behind your organization, such as your CEO or another key person in leadership or on staff.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The RSPCA also works hard to raise awareness and change attitudes with initiatives such as its Generation Kind campaign. Celebrating its third anniversary in 2021, the campaign encourages children and young people to be kind and compassionate toward all animals. As the U.K.’s About the Author. Susan Mahon.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

We recommend analyzing the profile of people who gave to the previous year-end campaign to see if it’s somewhat or even dramatically different from an overall donor profile. Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again!

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

Threads can also easily be shared to a user’s Instagram story or with a link. That’s because alternatives like Mastodon don’t have two key elements that Threads does: infrastructure and people. In terms of people, Meta made a smart move by connecting Threads to Instagram.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Include a QR code or easy-to-type URL so people can access your website for more information. Tell compelling stories Telling compelling stories through marketing outreach is essential as it humanizes your mission and makes it easier for potential supporters to understand your organization’s value.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. These events help unite people for a cause through the power of music.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By increasing awareness of your memorial donation program, you can easily connect audience members with opportunities to give in honor of a loved one. Consider branding the program to foster awareness. Share information about your memorial donation program. Giving in-kind gifts.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Special events can be tailored to share any nonprofit’s story in an engaging way. Your team can create whatever type of event suits your capacity and tells the story of why your organization’s work matters! But to give you some inspiration for your own special donor event, we’d like to share stories of some Greater Giving clients.

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