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Got Silos in Your Nonprofit? It’s Time to Build Some Bridges!

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As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. The pledge payments? More efficient and effective business processes. Meet Barbara and Alan. For example, recently I spoke with Barbara.

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Open content business models

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open content business models December 1, 2007 I’m at the Open Translation event, and we’ve just had a great session on open content business models.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

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Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Identify the problem and optimize for maximized results. The Power of the Thank You During this busy season, be sure to carry out your intentions to acknowledge and express gratitude for your audience and donors. If so, where?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When A Donor Says “No”

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When they say “no,” you’ve received an invitation to help solve a problem: Why are they saying no? It can’t hurt to issue an invitation—even more than once. Let them know others have already given, and more are prepared to pledge. My calendar is busy. Folks say “no” for all sorts of reasons. It’s just not there yet.

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How to Adapt to the Changing Landscape of Workplace Giving

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For instance, some companies expanded volunteering activities to include grocery shopping for an elderly neighbor, helping local businesses, and watching an educational webinar to broaden understanding and empathy for racial minorities. Assess Your Business Superpowers. Industry: In what industry is your business?

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How To Increase Board Fundraising Without Having To Ask for Money

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One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. You should include some call to action at the end of the tour, like signing a pledge to get involved or scan a barcode to take people to a specific accomplishments page on the website.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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People are busy around the holidays. Business owners will love having the opportunity to make a difference on Giving Tuesday. You can solve this problem by choosing a more sustainable Giving Tuesday campaign idea—a recurring giving campaign. Here are 15+ of our favorite campaign ideas for your consideration: 1.