The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. The connections we make, the awareness we spread, and the funds we raise during May can be the beginning of something even bigger.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. Voice your perspective, especially where you see areas of risk, roadblocks to our goals, or when something can be done in a better way.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. But if you need inspiration, National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week is November 12-20, 2022. When should we host our event?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

They wonder if you even received their check and if you are aware of who gave it. Use my Kitchen Table Exercise to develop your conversational writing voice. It creates two pieces of mail or email for the donor to open and read. You can do a voice over and subtitle the video to provide context. Write that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. Question : How can someone learn to stifle that negative voice that says, “You can’t, you won’t, and you shouldn’t.”? Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice. It’s protective in nature.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . You are not weak if you feel burnt out.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people. It just means that when you need to make a tough-minded decision, you are acutely aware of how it will affect the people involved. Ask often, "How can I help?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2020

Shed the discomfort of uncertainty, which is the only way to open your mind to all possibilities. Question : How can someone learn to stifle that negative voice that says, “You can’t, you won’t, and you shouldn’t.”? Wooditch : Be aware of the origin of the voice. It’s protective in nature.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people. It just means that when you need to make a tough-minded decision, you are acutely aware of how it will affect the people involved. Ask often, "How can I help?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2015

No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people. It just means that when you need to make a tough-minded decision, you are acutely aware of how it will affect the people involved. Ask often, "How can I help?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 27, 2015

No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people. It just means that when you need to make a tough-minded decision, you are acutely aware of how it will affect the people involved. Ask often, "How can I help?"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 30, 2012

No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted. The perfect balance is to be both tough-minded on the issue and tender-hearted with people. It just means that when you need to make a tough-minded decision, you are acutely aware of how it will affect the people involved. Ask often, "How can I help?"

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Be aware that adding keywords in comments does not help with search. Now what exactly does it mean when we talk about social SEO?

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Media Cause

APRIL 22, 2022

Whether you’re reaching out to build issue awareness, share important news, or raise money for your organization, incorporating these best practices into your email marketing campaigns can help your emails reach your target audiences and keep them engaged with your mission. . Show + Tell.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A relatable human voice connects. This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. Key Takeaway #4: Learn from Direct Response Many general advertisers used brief 30-second TV commercials that aim to build vague brand awareness in the 60s. Helping real people should be the star.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. Validate their voice and do what you can to keep them focused on how this change will impact the organization. This is a proactive change. Create A Timeline. Repeat if needed.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? And if your Board is involved in setting this standard, they’ll be more aware of it and more likely to follow it. He wasn’t aware that he was supposed to bring an idea, and, in general, he seems flustered and a bit lost. How do you feel? Show a video.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

." ~ Caroline Lovell, Founder, Traveling Postcards Traveling Postcards facilitates the creation of handmade art postcards that are hand delivered all over the world to bringing awareness and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence, or repression. Each card is a piece of art in my mind.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

The right of publicity prevents the unauthorized commercial use of an individual's name, likeness, or other recognizable aspects of the individual's persona, including the person's voice. This is particularly useful for large events or in locations that are open to the public. You can help make them aware by.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2010

I just finished doing a training for Open Society Institute media and information coordinators on social media with colleague, David Sasaki , from Global Voices. We opened with a plenary session providing an opportunity for participants to introduce themselves and do a couple of icebreakers.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2007

Welcome to the first installment of the Visitor Voices book club. In the best examples, visitor comments were not only displayed but integrated back into the exhibitions themselves to make the "museum voice" more inclusive. An early talk-back in that conservation-minded exhibition asked, 'What can you do to help the environment?'

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing. Keep an eye on your campaign progress as soon as you open the app with the dashboard. Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 24, 2020

Nearly everything is going more virtual than ever before: work, shopping, education, exercise, mindfulness, girls’ night out, watch parties…the list is endless! On Instagram, influencer marketing firm Obviously reported a 76% increase in likes on ad posts over the last two weeks. . What kind of P2P Fundraising can we do right now?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Not only does valuable and unique content increase the visibility of your organization and its mission, but (if done right) it encourages engagement among your supporters and echoes in a familiar voice the emotional core of your organization’s purpose. Here are three tips to help your organization create more donor-driven content: 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Elsbeth Pollack is a Program Manager for Public Allies Arizona (PAAZ) , an AmeriCorps program that engages service-minded young individuals in 10-months of paid leadership training, apprenticeships, and service opportunities in collaboration with local nonprofit partner organizations. We have about 10 open positions right now.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

We''re kicking off the 15NTC with these high-speed presentations during our opening reception, as well as rounding out our plenary session on Day 3 with more Ignite talks. Events like GivingTuesday are helping condition people to give online and raise awareness about the importance of giving. Let’s revisit them publicly.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

She plays the violin, takes drama classes, falls asleep to Bob Marley, and prefers her Super Woman costume over any other “nightgown” But what was most endearing about this six year old Rapunzel lookalike was that she was present in our conversations – alert and aware beyond her years. Keep the user experience in mind.

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

Two or three years ago, you could have a conversation out in the open and have people organically join in. She explains that when they first approached this media, they thought it would be a way to amplify voices of people who weren't being heard. Twitter is a major part of Epic Change campaigns and their daily engagement plan.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

international, and worldwide holidays as well as cause days and awareness events like Women’s Equality Day (August 26), Suicide Prevention Month (September) and Giving Tuesday (December 3) that are relevant to a wide range of nonprofits. What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar? The Neon One 2024 nonprofit calendar highlights U.S.,

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Volunteer Appreciation, Open Houses, etc., What’s most important is that this content speaks in the voice of your organization about things that matter to your followers. That’s what keeps things fun and engaging!

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 3, 2011

Background: Why They Did What They Did The Henry Art Gallery exhibition we worked with, Vortexhibition Polyphonica , was intended to explore three big ideas: Different voices “intervene” or add new points of view to the exhibition at periodic intervals. All the photos in this post are on Flickr here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

When I heard Marisa speak at the Writing for Change Conference , she talked about discovering what our role is in changing the world by being open to what "calls to us." Certainly in terms of my own activism, it has really helped open my eyes. I think that was where my eyes began opening to what injustice is.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

Digital Marketing for Non-Profits panel Saturday, March 13 at 03:30 PM – “How to work with limited marketing budgets and a failing economy to build an online brand, raise awareness of a cause and fundraise effectively. Truly learn the concept of ''with'' vs. ''for'' straight from the minds of 5 diverse and successful Gen Yers!".

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Increase brand awareness. Keep in mind that you can (and should) revise your plan in accordance with the other steps listed below. Keep in mind that you can also leverage social media tools for your fundraising campaigns. The goal is that they’ll use their merchandise in public, spreading brand awareness for your cause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2008

AD: I think it is important to start by saying that the Women of Color Resource Center came out of a lot of political thinking and activism of the late '60s and '70s, when women of color really felt that it was important that their voices be heard in a movement that was largely dominated by men, and also white women and white allies.

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