sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. It takes intentional effort to recognize when that way no longer serves you, your organization, or your constituents. Satonya asks her team, “Where is our head?”

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. Your $10-a-month donor could be someone who is just dipping their toes into supporting your organization and who has much more to give.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. Building a donor-friendly website is a complex job – part marketing and part technical. Any of these platforms will do.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2024

Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. But what if your organization could engage in a more thoughtful and systematic practice to build your organizations’ financial capacity without making this tradeoff?

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If you work at a nonprofit, it's likely that you've heard the words, "I think we should start a podcast" over the past year or so, and perhaps with good reason. Podcasts can maintain an audience's attention over time and build intimacy between host and listener, both of which help nonprofits nurture relationships with prospective supporters.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Is your organization considering a new software purchase? Determining your current needs and how new technology can support your goals will help your organization set the scene for change. You want to start by putting together a work plan to help you understand the first steps for your project.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Either way, we think activating your supporters should be easy and effective.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., At Candid, we can relate.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

If you want to know why every nonprofit organization should have a MarTech stack, read the second blog here. But, how does an organization begin to piece one together? The good news is that you likely already use at least one marketing tool, meaning you are well on your way to building a MarTech stack.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They get better and better at working together.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier. Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. Here are the five core principles as we see them from our work: 1. Here are the slides! Would love to hear if you have examples or tips to share!

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VisionLink

MAY 7, 2024

Visionlink is built on the premise that technology can be used by people to give and get help, to connect assets to needs, and to build connections between organizations, volunteers, staff, and clients—during blue skies and grey. By doing so, we help organizations build resilient and successful service delivery systems.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

That said, the fact that we still see so many of them on the web indicates that they can work for website owners when done well. For nonprofits, a well-executed pop-up can increase engagement, procure donations, and build email lists that can foster long-term relationships with potential activists or donors. Test out the options.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, Mayberry explains that culture is NOT things such as: The flexibility to work three days per week. Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Bruce Tulgan ’s book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work is all about how to win influence, beat overcommitment, and get the right things done in your workplace. They work smart – creating checklists, step-by-step instructions, and professionalizing everything they do. They get better and better at working together.

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Work Attitude Instruction Instructional 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring. You’re laughing, but we mean it. )

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Blackbaud is a nonprofit-focused software provider that offers several solutions your organization can use to manage donors, enhance fundraising, and streamline operations. In this guide, we’ll explore the Blackbaud resources your organization has at its disposal. More personalized communications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, Mayberry explains that culture is NOT things such as: The flexibility to work three days per week. Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

GWU Hospital, with its 140 volunteers working 29,000 shifts a year, faced a challenge many nonprofits encounter: efficiently managing this resource and harnessing their potential as donors. Now in her fifties, she has not only provided hands-on help but also developed a deep understanding of the hospital’s needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In other words, King knows what it takes to advance at work, and more importantly, how we derive fulfillment from what we do and contribute beyond a job description. finding meaning and fulfillment at work. The new world of work requires a new way of working. Michelle P. getting support for your next promotion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the first post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Running an organization can be a big challenge. You’ll need to build strong connections with your audience, collect important details, and manage fundraising.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

The following is an excerpt from How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World by Meico Marquette Whitlock and a foreword by Beth Kanter 3 Ways to Thrive When Your Work Doesn’t Love You Back You’re committed to making a positive difference in the world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2023

LinkedIn is a professional network that people use every day to build relationships and connect to opportunity. In this post, we’ll share some ways that nonprofit organizations can use LinkedIn to support fundraising efforts, network, and build a brand.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As nonprofits frantically recruit new hires, the people and communities these organizations serve suffer even more. We have been here before.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Note from Beth: My long-time colleague, Teresa Crawford, Executive Director, Social Sector Accelerator, shares some thoughts about nonprofit capacity building programs based on extensive research. Her answer to the question about capacity building programs leading to better impact will surprise you.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are zillions of articles about how to build the best nonprofit donation form. What do the best practices for building a donation form look like in real life? Here’s an nonprofit donation form example that can help you envision what to include on your own site. Some may get there entirely by accident!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We aren’t tempted by the glamour and glitz of major gifts , the gold-lettered names on a wall or building. No, we prefer to build relationships en masse, using data-driven insights to tell us what our donors really want. Here is my three-step plan to help you get to baseline with your annual giving program: 1.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. WHAT do they need or want from your program?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

The following list of DEI consultants also have experience working with nonprofits and social impact organizations. Finding the right match depends on many factors including team size, length of engagement, internal needs, budget and confidence that they will meet your organization at the level where it is. Larger DEI Companies.

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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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