Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. I enrolled in the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program at ASU to gain an expanded view on the sector. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Trehon A.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Volunteer Recruitment. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

posted by Becca Herbstritt Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. Implications for the nonprofit sector. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

Are you looking for ways to manage your volunteers more effectively? To conclude National Volunteer Month, we’ve gathered the best volunteer management tips and tricks from Blackbaud Champions. . Keep reading for ways to volunteer smarter, not harder! . Communication is Key . Get to Know Your Volunteers .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Looking for a way to support your new volunteer coordinator? VolunteerHub is must-have volunteer management software that can optimize every facet of their role. Lets face it, volunteer coordinators handle a lot when it comes to running an effective volunteer program. Training new volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

posted by Molly Wagge, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. In order to cultivate volunteers to contribute in these ways, a strong foundational volunteer program must be in place.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit? BUT the flip side?

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2021

Collaborate with other nonprofits. . Consider the nonprofits operating in your area and think about how a collaboration could benefit both of your missions. . Are there relationships that could be built between your nonprofit and one that does similar work or serves a similar population? Collaborate with corporations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. Results from my most recent Volunteer Management Capacity Study are now posted at the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Is that the case for volunteer administration? VE) website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Silent Generation donors value personal connections and traditional forms of communication. Lead in annual volunteer hours served.++

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

posted by Emily Santeler Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Millennials (born 1981-1995) engage differently with nonprofits and face more financial constraints than their predecessors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

posted by Theresa Adkison Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. If you’re like many of us working in nonprofit leadership today, you’re more than likely exhausted and running out of actionable ideas. Make sure you and your stakeholders agree on your nonprofit’s reason for being.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now that Slack is part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform, here’s how together we’re creating the digital headquarters for a success-from-anywhere world across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Another example is Melbourne-based RMIT University.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

posted by Bob Sell Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit leaders make decisions. In fact, the nonprofit leader’s job description could be described as: Worry about worst-case scenarios. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Sign your name on things. Make decisions. Don’t leave any group out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

posted by Cordelia House Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each year, we celebrate Pro Bono Week: a time to recognize professionals around the world who volunteer their skills for causes they care about. This year, we are highlighting contributions made through Open Source Commons , a unique program that highlights the partnership between Salesforce.org and our community of customers and partners.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2018

April is National Volunteer Month! Yes, you heard that right: there is a whole month dedicated to honoring volunteers across the country. Not only does the month commemorate the selfless efforts of so many people already volunteering, but encourages others to get out of their comfort zone and take action in bettering their communities.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. Her university highlighted the ways she could connect with other commuter students and even alums via social media, in-person events, and university eNewsletters. What changed?

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. An attention-grabbing image can encourage a user to pause their scrolling and engage more deeply with your nonprofit’s content. After all, with 4.9 So how do you stand out from the crowd?

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

It’s unintentional group think, a mixture of both seeking out conclusions which confirm what we already believe to be true and letting unconscious preconceptions direct how we manage staff, volunteers and donors in our nonprofit workplace. Why does avoiding unconscious confirmation bias in the nonprofit workplace matter?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. your neighbors. your family members.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

posted by Diana Onuschak Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit organizations, and civil societies long before that, have always sought to bring like-minded and motivated people together to build community and solve social issues. Illustration generated by DALL·E. Breath your mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

It affects professionals of all occupations and backgrounds, with the impact on individuals in the nonprofit community being a significant one. . Nonprofit imposter syndrome is the voice of self-doubt, which if left unchecked, damages a nonprofit leader’s ability to deliver on the core mission and run their organization effectively. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Odds are your nonprofit has amassed valuable data as a result of regular day-to-day activities like processing online donations; managing virtual staff or volunteers; or capturing details of those who subscribe to your nonprofit’s newsletter. This type of data is both an asset and a risk for nonprofits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. Appreciating diversity and creating a team that reflects the community in appearance and thoughts are only the first steps.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. For a full list of Facebook best practices, see this helpful list by Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? Why does your nonprofit exist? All right, let’s get started.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Racial biases in employers’ recruitment practices.

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