The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Maximizing Outreach: Why Nonprofits Need a Powerful Online Presence As a leader of a nonprofit, you know the importance of reaching your audience effectively and making the most of your limited resources. But have you ever considered the benefits a dedicated website could bring to your nonprofit?

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing various societal issues—hunger, poverty, environmental conservation, and healthcare, just to name a few. In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for nonprofits to engage with their target audience and secure the necessary support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Allison Fine and I have been looking at artificial intelligence, nonprofits, and philanthropy. While this particular research was focused on giving and fundraising, we have looking at topic with a broader lens. As we continue to explore this topic, I’ll be posting more regular updates about new developments.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2022

Today, you’ll be hearing about some of the changes and giving and how social good organizations and donors are affected. Topics Discussed in This Episode: How the online giving landscape is changing. The number of nonprofits accepting cryptocurrency. Advice for social good organizations. Change Blog.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the New Year promises to bring many changes to the social sector and beyond, one thing remains unchanged and top of mind for many: the economic climate in the U.S. However, we can revisit the topic of workers’ rights through a new lens by exploring the increasing role that a newer breed of labor organizations plays in the social sector.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. The bigger takeaways: What does this mean for your organization?

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 17, 2022

And it doesn’t stop at your website—many social media platforms are adjusting their algorithms so that hashtags are no longer king—instead, users can search and be found based on copy in the captions. There is a big tie between social and search engine optimization (SEO), which most companies don’t think about. With over 5.6

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Melbourne, FL (December 19, 2019) – Chantal Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Blue Fox was recently named a speaker for NTEN’s 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference (20NTC).

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. Sound familiar?

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every nonprofit website should include key features to optimize fundraising, promote brand awareness, and attract volunteers. An online website isn’t just an advertisement for your organization. Wouldn’t your organization rather spend a little extra money on a website if it means finding more donors and volunteers?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here at Qgiv we celebrate nonprofits seven days a week. On August 17, 1894, the Tariff Act was signed into law, which included exemptions for nonprofit organizations. National Nonprofit Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible work nonprofits do every day. Are you inspired by a local nonprofit?

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bonterra Homepage bonterra_admin Mon, 08/15/2022 - 16:44 The Bonterra Difference We enable social good organizations with the best-in-class software they need to drive impact. Unmatched Expertise We are innovation and industry advocates who champion the doers, raising the bar for how you make positive social change happen.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Why your nonprofit needs a digital fundraising solution There are many paths to raise funds for your organization, and online fundraising is one way your organization can get there. We found that over 55% of people prefer to donate online, and 21% of people prefer giving through social channels, apps, or texts.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

You have influencers on social media who call themselves content creators, posting videos and content online, and people like myself who consider themselves content writers, because, well, we write for a living. We’ll help guide you along the process in this blog post. Content tends to be an all-encompassing word these days.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. But, following these tips to refresh your fundraising flyers, you’ll drive interest in your organization and attract new supporters from far and wide. How will fundraising flyers benefit your organization?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services were participants, along with academics and experts from around the nation. By this point, suicide was a global health issue, and the United Nations and World Health Organization had worked to establish guidelines for suicide prevention strategies. Agencies from within the U.S. However, the U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It was seemingly a year and forever ago when we last wrote about nonprofit trends reports. While these things remain interesting, they’ve yielded to fresh, pandemic-related concerns, and to the acceleration of priorities regarding social change and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trends in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2020

Nonprofits First. ?. ?. For additional resources on this and other important topics. ? isit Nonprofits First's. Event registration is a little more involved than making a simple donation so make sure any software you select has the features necessary to manage the types of event that your organization promotes. ?.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Andrea Ortega, Director of Nonprofit Services Andrea hails from Cali, Colombia by way of Miami, FL. She has a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Public Affairs at UCF with a focus in Nonprofit Management. About #GivingTuesday.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. Organizations need to train people how to recognize, address (this is often during feedback conversations), and de-escalate the conflict. Conflict management is also a must-have skill.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. You’re part of the problem. Why is that?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Almost all media now feature feel-good stories about people and organizations that do good. Check out the business press in your hometown, the local college’s newspaper, and alumni magazine, localized online websites and blogs, specialty publications, and freelance writers. Follow those reporters through their social media.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago. He oversaw the development of numerous products and services that allow us to drive social empowerment through technology across all our programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

This week before I leave for the Middle East, I will have the honor of presenting at the Grantmakers For Effective Organization’s Conference in Seattle. I am doing a session called “ Learning in Public ” with Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, TCC Group. Stay tuned for a blog post about it.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

But whether people will donate or not is another topic altogether. Keep a few open blocks in your social media schedule to include some real-time updates. Heartwarming posts will help keep them interested and keep your organization fresh in their minds. Post the results of what was raised on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. If you’re like most nonprofit folks, you’ve probably made a few New Year’s resolutions, including being more effective at your job. How are nonprofits folks strengthening their personal productivity muscles in 2015?

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . I’d like to dive into them, applying a nonprofit spin to increase donor loyalty. .

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

For nonprofits of all sizes and missions, building relationships with individual donors should be a priority to help ensure financial stability and long-term sustainability, regardless of what is happening in the world. When they make a gift, are you thanking and recognizing them in a way that conveys their importance to your organization?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Regardless of what type of business a nonprofit organization does, it requires a marketing campaign. Like-minded people need to know about your organization, and the right marketing concept will help you achieve this. Despite being a nonprofit organization, timelines and goals should be clearly defined.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Make it a peer-to-peer fundraiser by allowing teams to have a secondary competition to see who can raise the most for your organization! Host a trash cleanup to help out your community and encourage volunteers to engage with your organization.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Is your organization focusing on the right data-based fundraising strategies? Joining the podcast to discuss this topic with host Steve MacLaughlin is Joe Waters, founder and CEO of Selfish Giving. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Where most nonprofit revenue is concentrated. A breakdown of nonprofit revenue sources.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Data : Here is a list of XYZ’s services and a recent email to customers {data}. What’s more, tools like GPTzero.me XYZ’s founder was originally a comedian.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Over the past decade, organizations like Sierra Club , Greenpeace , and 350.org Nonprofits, education institutions, and corporations alike are recognizing their roles in creating a more sustainable future. From nonprofits like 350.org This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

As a nonprofit or educational institution, you know firsthand the importance of fundraising to support your mission programming. One often-overlooked opportunity, however, is workplace giving⁠—a form of corporate philanthropy where companies give to and encourage their employees to support organizations like yours.

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