CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. This is the perfect time to start introducing your year-end campaign to your supporters, and you definitely want to put your nonprofit into their minds before November 30. Ah, but it’s not.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

If you don’t know then go back through your calendar, your emails, and your notes and make a list of everything you’ve done in the past 12 months and put it in this form: Ask Non-Asks (Feel-Good Stuff) If there aren’t 3 times as many non-asks compared to asks, you have a problem. It’s easy to prevent. Put yourself in your donor’s shoes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2017

One of my colleagues, Nada Hamzeh , a nonprofit capacity building consultant from Lebanon, tagged me when sharing this striking image that depicts how can easily develop a behavior addiction to our mobile phones. My colleague, Meico Whitlock (aka “ Mindful Techie “) has more suggestions as does this recent post.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

How does my nonprofit’s website look on a phone? Detailed activity calendar. A calendar of fundraising activities, including grant deadlines, newsletter send-out dates, and warm touches for donors will get you on the path to raising all the money you need to fully fund your programs. page after their donation is completed?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. This includes rent/facility costs, payroll, admin, fundraising, phones, and any other expenses you need to keep the organization’s doors open. What will this cost? These are your operating costs.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

If you are anything like me right now, you are probably sitting at a desk somewhere, trying desperately to pull your mind out of holiday mode and back into work mode. Google Calendar. Best of all, it’s smart phone accessible. Smart phone users will also be able to reap the benefits of playing with documents on the move.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. Create a clear work plan or communications calendar. Create a work plan or communications calendar for your Giving Day that breaks the project into manageable pieces or chunks, so that planning seems more doable. A successful Giving Day requires detailed planning upfront.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels. Communication Tools In remote or hybrid workplaces, organizations are likely already utilizing popular tools like email, Slack , Teams , Google Meet , Zoom , etc.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Would you be available this week or next for a phone call? I like to suggest both a phone call and a coffee date, and see which one the donor feels more comfortable with. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Phone or In Person?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’ If not, give these donors a phone call pronto. Don’t count on them remembering. Most donors are well-intentioned; they’re just busy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

According to Rob Cross’s research, knowledge workers spend 90 to 95 per cent of their time on the phone, responding to e-mails or in meetings. A quick glance at your calendar shows that you spent hours in meetings, answering emails, or working on shared documents but you can’t remember why. Sound familiar? Work to your energy.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Keep these considerations in mind when developing your schedule: Determine the types of shifts you will offer. For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs. Keeping your volunteer schedule updated and organized is key to reaching your program goals.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. Facebook allows you to upload phone and email lists as a target audience. There are also several tools for scheduling your ads.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many of your donors will be thinking about end-of-year donations to your organization. Keep these 7 hints in mind as you build your strategy and contact Cloud for Good today for additional opportunities to transform your technology with Salesforce. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. We focus more capturing the sunset on our mobile phone to share on Facebook , than simply enjoying it. Stillness is different from mindfulness, a coping technique that teaches people to live in the moment and meditate to reduce stress.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

However, for donors who might prefer a more secure giving option, include a link to your online donation form in the text of your giving letter, or even print a QR code that directly links to your donation form that your supporters can scan with their phones. Make sure your form is in great shape. Thank your donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

To stay grounded and thriving in life, you need to know when those times are and dig in, put your phone down, silence your ringer and be where your feet are. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. And, I have yet to come across anyone in life who has been successful and not had to work hard to get there and stay there.in

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

His definition of the problem is that it gets in the way of sustained mindfulness in order to get something meaningful done. What is the solution? It is a balancing act in your calendar and to do list. Take Breaks: There’s nothing like shutting off the damn computer or mobile phone and going for a walk.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

I tested PocketMirror, CompanionLink, Go Contacts Sync, gSyncIt, Google Calendar Sync, and Evernote. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync. gSyncIt would probably be fine, but I already had Google Calendar Sync working before I found gSyncIt. The apps I've installed include: Google Calendar Search. Notes: Evernote.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

If you're a community-minded developer with an itch for apps that serve the greater good, then circle the February 28 deadline. on your calendar and get cracking on the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000. Image: wwarby.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

. — Did you know that nearly 90 million Americans use their phone to read email ? ComScore reports that nearly 90 million Americans use their phone to read email – and that number grew by 28% over the past year. Just stop it. Stop and accept. and your own results may vary. Looking to learn more about nonprofit technology?

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the calendar turned to 2021, we all knew COVID-19 was not going to disappear. After each call, I added the volunteer’s information to a running list of current, new and future opportunities (such as writing thank you cards, making phone calls, becoming an MS Ambassador, etc.) It’s not easy! Step 4: Put Your Volunteers In Action!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

To stay grounded and thriving in life, you need to know when those times are and dig in, put your phone down, silence your ringer and be where your feet are. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. And, I have yet to come across anyone in life who has been successful and not had to work hard to get there and stay there.in

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

To stay grounded and thriving in life, you need to know when those times are and dig in, put your phone down, silence your ringer and be where your feet are. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. And, I have yet to come across anyone in life who has been successful and not had to work hard to get there and stay there.in

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. It is a must download!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday). He puts all his to do and tasks on his phone – so there is a separation of thinking/reflection time and tasks. He admits that they can’t always stick to it, but try to the majority of the time.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Or do you push it out of your mind? Remind yourself that you have plenty of time to make adjustments and additions to your fundraising calendar to catch up. Thank-you texts or phone calls? But do you really think about it?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And yet the most charitable giving that happens in all of the calendar year is December 31st. So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. There are some people, I have, it’s a mental list, and I’m hoping that they will read my mind, and I’m hoping that they will give a lot of money, right?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

According to the calendar, we’re supposed to start counting our blessings around Thanksgiving and work our way up to total and complete joy by New Year’s Eve. As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Block off five minutes a day for gratitude mindfulness.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

In a survey of 200 nonprofit organizations, Freewill found that nonprofits using virtual technology plan to steward major donors as follows: Phone conversations (21.6%). At a minimum, try a mix of three channels (email, social media, phone, etc.). Emails (19.9%). Direct Mail (19.2%). Newsletters (15.7%). Events (13.9%).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Windows Phone) is a point-of-care smartphone application that addresses child mortality rates by lack of detection and availability of treatment for malaria. iPad, iPhone, MacOS) is a student planner that helps you keep track of your class schedule, track your grades and GPA, manage homework assignments, and create an interactive calendar.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2018

By sitting down quarterly to review communication calendars, marketers and fundraisers can strengthen calls to action with educational, promotional, and fundraising components that reach all of their target audiences. A mutual communication calendar can even facilitate logistics like consistent verbiage or timing of messages.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. Your fundraising plan should include an event calendar so that you have ample time to prepare for each event. Incorporate phone and Zoom calls and in-person meetings.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Formally, your mind begins organizing, “Study for this long on these dates, write paper one at this time and on this date, and so on and so on.” Organizing the Calendar. I tend to write my processes out on a piece of paper or occasionally log important or reoccurring tasks in a Google Calendar entry.

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

Managing checkout, allowing guests to pay for their phones. meetings throughout the process, maintaining an overall planning calendar, and setting benchmarks to make sure everyone’s hitting their goals. When you first start planning a charity auction, you might feel a little overwhelmed— there are a ton of factors to keep in mind! ?.

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