Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try.

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JUNE 1, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. By definition, a micro donation is anything less than $100, but they can even be super small, like cents on the dollar. Donors like to know how their gifts will make a difference. Show Impact. Request a Demo.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). For example, there are differences of opinion as to how much BIPOC representation is needed to be considered “in power” (e.g.,

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. reported for “informal helping.” reported for “informal helping.”

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some employees have invented tortuous workarounds to keep using their new toys to continue working in the same old way. Learn to Reinvent By definition, transformation means a dramatic change. Empathy helps teams see beyond differences and connect on a human level. What went wrong? Why did your digital transformation fail?

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. You might be surprised how small steps can lead to such significant results, but you’ll definitely feel inspired with clear action items to take starting as soon as today. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. You can definitely find a VA to do those. Nor should you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Brainstorming is very useful for staff meetings to generate ideas for different programs or campaigns. It can also be used to create work norms or processes. Then you reflect on the difference in creative energy – typically yes and has more of it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This engagement series of emails would continue for a definite period. Different segments can be placed into different “donor journey” streams for more intensive cultivation. The techniques are the same; it is just the medium that is different. 5) Engage new donors into an online stewardship email series.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

Building Movement Project studied over 4,000 nonprofit employees and found no difference in qualifications, leadership aspirations, or skillsets between white people and people of color. This work is too important to do in a silo. We believe ABFE and Candid offer complementary skill sets and lived experience for this work.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? Create a Data Task Force & Data Definitions. It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture. Bring together people throughout your organization that have different points of view but are curious about data and want to learn.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter. These posts provide both an emotional connection for the audience and a material demonstration of the impact the nonprofit’s work is having. Other orgs take different approaches. They also appeal to different audience segments. Work With Influencers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way. This is definitely a factor and something to consider when you use AI to write for you. In 2024, it’ll be even more about providing actual value to the reader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Emotional – harness the energy and passion of the team working to achieve them. The Playbook also discusses the skillsets that a nonprofit needs to use data successfully, both for staff and for hiring consultants or working with skilled volunteers. percent change, percent difference). Trends : Looking at data over time (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2011

One person can make a big difference in the lives of others. Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. Broke was definitely a requirement! It was like they were speaking two different languages. What’s the difference one person makes? You know that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Feifer : It definitely demonstrated that. But, that's not how it works. And, will that learning carry forward?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

It happens to the best of us: You’re talking with friends or family members, and you use a word or phrase that you don’t say outside of work—one that no one else in the room understands. Would someone who doesn’t work at a nonprofit or in the industry know what that word means? If not, how can you better explain it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Types of Drawings: You cannot run a 50/50 drawing or a drawing in which different entry donations are assigned to specific prizes (as in a basket raffle). What Sort of Prizes Work Best? In the ease-of-use department, a sweepstakes campaign definitely comes out on top. At Eventgroove, we’re all about making things easier.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

My role in the organization as the Director of Community Engagement mainly consists of working with our volunteers, community outreach, and partners. Donnie: I definitely do, we are able to use VolunteerHub to track volunteer hours and this information is provided to our board to demonstrate the evolution of our volunteer program.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

It doesn’t talk exactly how you thought it would with the different components in your tech stack. This looks different from school to school and only you know what works best for your environment. Some things were obvious, but I knew it was the behind-the-scenes magic that could really make a difference.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For some, it might feel like a continuation of the past three years – learning how to adapt, shift priorities, and engage with members in different ways. This proactive strategy will definitely help set your association apart in such a busy world! For others, 2023 might be a year of major growth and expansion.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Identify and Prioritize Different Types of Risks Jitasa’s risk management guide defines nonprofit risk as “the probability that something bad (damage, injury, liability, loss, etc.) There are many different types of situations that fall under this definition. might occur. might occur. Financial management services.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. We incorporate equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives in all our work.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Apple Mail Privacy Protection works by pre-loading email content — including open tracking pixels. Since Apple Mail can be set up to work not just with Apple domains, but also with most of the major inbox providers (Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail…) this impacts a huge segment of email subscribers. Now, let’s dig deeper.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This was my first memory that highlighted how I thought differently than my peers. . Since my teachers weren’t aware of my neurodiversity, I didn’t have the right tools to do my work well. I was always doing things in my own way to get the work done. There wasn’t a name for neurodiversity and how to address it when I was young.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. From script writing to editing videos to moderating comments, it’s a lot of work. Now, we’re investigating whether different types of videos resonate with our audience.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Because a donor relationship is different than other relationships. A donor relationship is no different. New studies show that donors want to be thanked for the difference they personally made.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Age of AI , when used responsibly , AI can help nonprofit staff reduce the countless hours they spend doing labor-intensive and often energy-draining tasks—so they can focus instead on mission-critical work. Here are the core elements: Redefining “productivity.”

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2011

One person can make a big difference in the lives of others. Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. Broke was definitely a requirement! It was like they were speaking two different languages. What’s the difference one person makes? You know that.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Indeed, if we commit to shifting power, we need to see and understand things differently. But is this the right question? To look is an act of choice.”

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You see, raising money for bricks and mortar is different than fundraising for ongoing operations. You need a different approach so you can successfully raise the money you need, which is probably more than you’ve ever attempted before. Capital campaigns are a great reason to talk about the work your nonprofit does.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The presentation looks at how younger generations are always connected and are multi-taskers who count on the Internet as their external brain and approach problems in a different way from older generations. It raises the question (unanswered) whether this is a good or bad thing. How does this play out in your work with a nonprofit?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2014

There are many fundamental differences between NPOs and businesses, not least of which is that nonprofits are not in it for the money—they’re in it to make a difference. Fundamentally, NPOs measure their success differently. They’re completely different birds of the same feather. That being said: 1.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One thing that is different is the size of the investment: $500 million is an initial figure. “$500 The main question will boil down to: ‘Did we make a difference?’” There are lots of different ways we’re going to be looking at that,” says Im. But the main question will boil down to: “Did we make a difference?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Organized around the four phases of change, Feifer shares personal insights and learnings from his interviews with success entrepreneurs and changemakers who have experienced tectonic shifts in work, culture, and life. Feifer : It definitely demonstrated that. But, that's not how it works. And, will that learning carry forward?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Funding an organization’s mission rather than a specific project or purpose, this unrestricted financial support provides vital flexibility for nonprofits to approach their work as they best see fit. But it’s evident that foundations’ definitions and considerations of general operating support vary. Candid’s U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

Nonprofits can make a big difference in public schools, but that doesn't mean working with schools is always easy. The programs you establish should be able to run without the help of people who work at those schools. When you're working in schools, measuring your impact becomes even more critical. teachingdegree.org.

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