Everyaction

JULY 5, 2018

Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Meeting both of these demands is best achieved through a unified database system that offers fundraisers a holistic, 360 degree view of their donors.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. For your first avatar-to-avatar contact, it’s recommended to visit Horizon Venues. Explore and have fun.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How-to: Engage Your Board Members as Fundraisers. If you’re like many nonprofit executives and development staff, you’ve seen firsthand the challenges of inspiring your board to fundraise. Your job description should explicitly state that you expect new board members to fundraise.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. Additionally, as you thank donors early and often, you’ll emphasize their impact on reaching your fundraising goals. Vocalize donor impact.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Financial and fundraising responsibilities. A buddy system helps to reinforce the culture and model the behavior that you want to promote within the organization. This seems obvious.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

But then COVID came – and suddenly, food bank fundraising was changed (quite possibly, forever). Now you might wonder, “What does that have to do with fundraising and food banks?” If another event like COVID ever occurs, you’ll be prepped with an online fundraising event that needs no alteration. Events were cancelled.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events. Do a quick scan of their website—most companies have publicly posted values—to see if their company culture might align with your nonprofit’s mission.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

We’ll also discuss taking DEIAB from a one-off training to a sustainable part of your culture. This typically involves an assessment of the organization’s culture, which includes interviewing people, conducting surveys, and reviewing policies and collateral. DEIAB principles should permeate through the entire culture of your nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. In order to create calm out of chaos, your nonprofit organization needs a fundraising solution to keep growing. How Fundraising Intelligence Powers Donor Management Systems. So what is fundraising intelligence?

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. RAISE is part interactive learning + part crowd-sourcing = and 100% FUNdraising! You will hear the newest ideas to level up your organization’s fundraising initiatives.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled. This is because fundraisers — up and down the pyramid — miss out on fundamental information that can help them better build relationships, effect the best possible messaging, and elicit support to further the mission.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. . Cultural Reasons (Thanksgiving) – Being thankful for what we have and recognizing that we might have more to be thankful for than others. . Matches are a dime a dozen when it comes to year-end fundraising. Read the full case study here.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. Alas, too many organizations lose sight of this culture. Did I do something wrong?

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni has spent 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant and as executive director of three nonprofit organizations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town. They erode culture. It’s part of our culture. We believe them. We trust them.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good is October 17–18, when thought leaders from around the world will share insights into education, fundraising, technology, and more. K–12 Super Session: Building a Thriving School Culture in a Time of Great Change. This speaks directly to how a school communicates its unique culture.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping. Understanding where the board ends and staff begins is the first step to ensuring a positive and productive internal work culture. . The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Everyone is tired, they’ve given us all their contacts already and no one wants to try anything new. These qualities may be demographic, cultural, skills-based, or industry-based. People seem leery of making any changes, and I’m not quite sure why.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. It is finding what works for your team, managing change, and maybe even changing the culture. It is finding what works for your team, managing change, and maybe even changing the culture. Keeping officers motivated is tough.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

At this time, you should also establish business contact information including location (can be a residential home) and email address. Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Get ready to start fundraising. . Fundraising is about more than the ask.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority. Determining what technology skills your organization needs Skill requirements are not one-size-fits-all.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

Stewardship is often discussed as it relates to university advancement and is more rarely discussed in terms of arts and cultural organizations. Stewardship looks different for every organization, but the process should be based on the organization’s culture, the needs of its donors and the capacity of its staff.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 3, 2014

Sometimes people dread fundraising because they view it as simply asking people to give you their money. However, you don’t have to take the common approach to fundraising. We’ve asked around and collected some of our favorite, more unique fundraising approaches. You can, and should, have fun to help your nonprofit raise money.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They, in turn, may “return the favor” (which is a huge reason donor retention, per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reports , remains at under 20% for new donors and just 46% for all donors). Fundraisers are in the “ Happiness Delivery Business ” Let’s begin on the individual donor level. Again, so far so good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni has spent 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant and as executive director of three nonprofit organizations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I have to admit that the venerable Association of Fundraising Professionals website was one of the last places I looked to find fresh interesting coverage of fundraising technology, but I have mended my ways. The Association of Fundraising Professionals. AFP) is a 54 year-old trade association of fundraising professionals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni has spent more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant and as executive director of three nonprofit organizations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 14, 2015

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni has spent 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fundraising consultant and as executive director of three nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

When the time is right, contact colleagues, friends, HR people, and anyone you think might be able to help. ” Informal relationship building helps create a collegial culture, which can be hard to build. Laid off fundraisers , keep going and you’ll find the next right role for you. But don’t take it from me. Make it good.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2023

At the forefront of this team is the Event Committee Chair, a pivotal role responsible for orchestrating successful fundraising events. Purpose of the Event Committee Chair The primary purpose of an Event Committee Chair is to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising events for the nonprofit organization.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A CRM is the backbone of effective communication, engagement , and fundraising strategies. For example, a fundraiser will need to focus on donor management , while a program manager will need to learn how to track program outcomes. That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) comes in.

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