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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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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). I hope my previous blog offered a starting point for further discussion and crystallization of your definition of BIPOC-led. Board members? Executive team?

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – For the 8 th straight year in the United States , and the very first time in Canada , Cloud for Good has been certified by Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. WE’RE HIRING!

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

After all, you’ve been working to improve your tech game for the last two years. One thing has definitely changed. The Gartner Technology Glossary offers these definitions. The second definition explains the purpose of digital transformation and the reasons why it is a continuous process. Is there more to accomplish?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

There’s a Role for Friendraisers, But… Don’t get me wrong… there is definitely a role for “friendraisers” at your non-profit. But… friendraisers still have a very definite fundraising purpose. You need to work the room. Their goal is to be a lead-generation tool for your donor funnel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2012

Google+ is definitely growing on me. Now that I have had some time to work with the tool set and figure out through a process of trial and error what kind of content works best on Google+, not only has engagement significantly increased on the Nonprofit Organizations Google+ Page in recent months, but so has my Return on Investment (ROI).

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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? Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.”

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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.” The imperative to center youth also applies to funders.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2017

After their initial gift, you still have work to do with each donor. That work pays off, though. . A study by Bloomerang showed that 60 percent of donors only give once —so your investment in donors means long-term benefits for your organization. Organize a Thank-a-Thon to compose thank-you notes galore. 48 Hours: Call.

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fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Rockville, MD — fusionSpan is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified companies across the country. Great Place to Work® has designated May 17, 2022, as Certification Nation Day to salute and recognize the companies working to create great places to work for all.

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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. Over time, that can improve your organic ranking.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This work is too important to do in a silo. There are currently many different definitions of “Black-led.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Now, I am still figuring out how Google Wave works. It’s not immediately intuitive and the complete tool set is not yet live, but it definitely looks to have some potential for nonprofits. Your nonprofit’s googlewave.com address is also attached to a profile with your logo and a blurb about your organization.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format. Create a Data Task Force & Data Definitions. It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture. Here are some high impact and easy ways to put your data analytics to work.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. All this work would be significantly more difficult if it weren’t for Candid’s taxonomy, the Philanthropy Classification System (or PCS). A taxonomy is simply a system of classification, or a way of organizing things.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). Organizers generally worry that people won’t buy entries if they can get them for free. What Sort of Prizes Work Best?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. You need to develop a vehicle that will capture their interest and engage them in your organization.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Director of Community Engagement for Charlotte Rescue Mission, to learn more about the organization’s initiatives, and their utilization of our software. Can you tell me more about Charlotte Rescue Mission and your role within the organization? Donnie: Volunteers are integral to various aspects of our organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The guide is organized by four key questions and includes a mix of practical tips and case studies featuring Jewish organizations and others. I would describe less of a handbook on how to use data, and more of a recipe to become a learning organization. The four key questions are: What data to collect? How to collect data?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

What are the most exciting new nonprofit fundraising trends to appear in 2020, and how can you utilize these for your organization? To start, bring the problems your organization wants to fix into the light. In the last few decades, telethons were a valuable tool for raising money for nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

These posts provide both an emotional connection for the audience and a material demonstration of the impact the nonprofit’s work is having. Doctors Without Borders uses Instagram to show off the work their doctors are doing in the field. Work With Influencers. Other orgs take different approaches.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Gifts of real estate can be a definite win/win, with your charity reaping financial rewards and the donor accomplishing personal, financial, and tax-planning objectives. Find a local community foundation willing to take on the work for a small fee. It’s definitely a lot of work, but the rewards justify the investment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? .” ” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? Does your organization have a social media work flow?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Demographics via Candid standardizes demographic data collection, provides the most up-to-date information available, and allows funders to easily view the demographics of any organization that has shared this data. Our first task was to develop a shared definition for “people of color-led and people of color-serving” organizations.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Let’s start with some definitions of what a story is to help us understand what our end goal is in telling a story. According to Dictionary.com , there are few definitions of a story. It’s fair to say that not all of these definitions are applicable to the kind of storytelling non-profits are doing. What is a Story?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Or the one that’s easiest to organize and promote, practically selling itself? Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. Affiliating your organization with every random fundraiser will dilute your message, annoy your followers, and cheapen your brand.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season. Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? What will be the most important strategic asset for your organization at end-of-year and for years to come?

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

A recent Salesforce survey found that more than a quarter of respondents are using AI tools at work, more than half of whom are using AI that is not approved by their organizations, including in the social sector. What problem is your AI trying to solve, and what is the definition of bias and harm for that problem?

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Note from Beth: Two years ago while working on a capacity building project for NGOs funded by the Dept of State in the Middle East, I found myself in Jordan and visiting colleague Rami Al Karmi’s start up lab. The Lean for Social Good Summits bring together 30+ social good organizations using Lean, to share their stories on stage.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Black Teacher Project. The Urban League of Portland.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers. Let’s get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

My colleague, Anne Whately, who works for Network Impact watched the web cast and offered to share what she learned: Notes from the Lean Impact Webcast by Anne Whately. As someone who has worked on web and digital projects for the last 15 years I have watched even the best laid plans require evolution as the project unfolds.

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