The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These insights came from Melanie and Tara, along with the nearly 100 people who attended and lit up the chat: From Melanie: How declining trust is affecting higher education 2023 Gallup data shows that public trust in higher education has dropped 20 points over the last 8 years to a historic low of only 36% having confidence in higher education.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees.

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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. As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. At the dog park.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Despite that, we’ve found ways to come up with a lot of content that is engaging, and sometimes even entertaining. Rethink why your organization is on social media It’s likely that your audience logs on to social media expecting to be entertained, educated, or informed. Change the content type. Change for a current event.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. That changed when LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. Make sure that your main image is not the nonprofit’s logo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To purchase the recording, please email your request to Heather Mansfield. Plain language is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. Plain language is communication your audience can understand the first time they read or hear it. Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. To keep your donors engaged with your mission, it’s important to make them feel appreciated. Donor recognition is one of the best ways to help you retain your donors, but a simple thank-you letter may not always feel like enough.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Hopefully, you've mastered or are achieving good progress with your New Year's resolution(s) for 2024. If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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The MatrixFiles

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The event had about 125 attendees and was held at City Winery in Nashville, TN. The venue was a welcome change from the cavernous, stark and cold convention centers of large conferences. There was even a cute networking gimmick where attendees picked up goodies from a basket. Awesome networking idea!

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The MatrixFiles

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The event had about 125 attendees and was held at City Winery in Nashville, TN. The venue was a welcome change from the cavernous, stark and cold convention centers of large conferences. There was even a cute networking gimmick where attendees picked up goodies from a basket. Awesome networking idea!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

A new year brings new goals and now is the perfect time to plan your social media content calendar for 2019. It will help you stay organized by planning your content in advance, without being overwhelmed by last-minute deadlines. Monitor important dates : there are numerous awareness days that are relevant to your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

In the beginning you may self-fund your fledgling organization. Or you may ask your friends, coworkers, and family to give a few bucks. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. But fear not – you can use this to your advantage!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

She draws on years of experience as a UX designer and front-end developer to guide the creation of the perfect website for your organization from start to finish. In a year when suddenly everyone had to work from home, businesses and organizations required an up-to-date website to stay relevant. Know your audience’s goals and mindset.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert! If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. These events help unite people for a cause through the power of music. What is a benefit concert?

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Promote your fundraising events.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Streamline your online donation form. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

With the growth of technology, many resources can help your organization be more efficient while saving time and money. Using ChatGPT prompts for nonprofits can help your organization create fundraising letters and other resources quickly and can be used to help you raise more money throughout the fundraising cycle. What is ChatGPT?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These key event metrics quantify the success of your events, and can show you how to improve them. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful.

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Whether they be donors, employees, volunteers, partners, sponsors just someone who likes to read your blog, nonprofits are leveraging technology to allow the public a looking glass into the inner working of their organizations. How can your nonprofit use technology to become more transparent? Idea testing.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Way of Water Event  Dive into the world of water sports with a Way of Water event.  Think pickleball tournaments and paddleboard races.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Using peer-to-peer fundraising helps you empower your current supporters while increasing your donor acquisition. The 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado Topgolf event raised over $150,000 to help kids.

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Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants some fresh ideas to increase monthly giving: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a monthly giving program, but not many people join. But I need some fresh ideas beyond just sending an email. First, optimize your donation landing page for monthly giving. Let’s dig in.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 12, 2023

It takes a lot of time and effort to plan a successful fundraising event, and even more to make sure you’re maximizing your efforts. That’s why having a good grasp of your Event Budget and ROI (Return on Investment) matters so much for your fundraiser. Event Budget Basics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Hybrid events are a great way to connect with audiences in different mediums. And now, with more event technologies popping up, including sophisticated features, more event professionals can offer hybrid events for their customers. What are Hybrid Events? Benefits of Hybrid Events.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

The first blog, The Economy’s Impact on Philanthropy , detailed how economic instability has changed fundraising. Our first blog outlined how donors are also impacted by inflation and what their giving habits look like during such a period. This blog will cover the data and takeaways we gathered about fundraising events.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 8, 2023

Successful Follow-Up is the First Step to Planning Next Year’s Event As a fundraising event planner, your ultimate goal is to create a successful and memorable event that not only raises funds but also leaves a lasting impact on your attendees and donors. social media, word of mouth, email marketing).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline. Step 1: Improve Your Content Strategy Acquiring new donors online requires you to build a better content plan.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. A nonprofit branding strategy is a plan for how you want your organization to be perceived by the public. Increase awareness of your organization and its mission.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season. This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization. Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization.

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