Tips for Developing Successful Campaigns for Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The idea of developing a campaign can often feel daunting. Here is some guidance on what you need to do to create a successful campaign.
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NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2024
Hiring a new member of your development team is exciting. Here's how to recruit and retain fundraisers — the smart way.
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NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
You cannot generate a consistent flow of dollars without an experienced and dynamic resource development staff. Unfortunately, for many of us in the profession, keeping qualified and trained development officers is easier said than done.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2022
How do we best utilize the rest of the summer to advance our development work and, more importantly, how do we create a sense of productivity and accountability that permeates our organizational cultures throughout the year? Here are some best practices.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2022
The development function of many nonprofits has been lacking for some time, and there are two reasons why. Richard Perry offers advice on the key indicators of donors who are willing to give and how you can better manage officers' time.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 29, 2022
The director of development is the senior fundraising manager at a nonprofit organization. The director, who collaborates closely with the CFO, is responsible for securing nonprofit revenue from individuals, corporations, organizations, associations and foundations through a variety of means. But what does it take to get there?
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2022
A development audit involves the creation and completion of a series of complex questions that when answered, provide a blueprint for potential solutions.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 23, 2023
The value of a Fund Development Plan is not only the plan itself, but the intentional process of putting it together. After the several years of uncertainty and change, how can you plan for fundraising success in the future? How do you analyze the strategies you’ve used in the past? How do you decide which new activities to pilot?
NonProfit PRO
JULY 14, 2023
CURE International is building an open-source electronic medical record system that will be available to other hospitals in developing countries. The system will allow hospitals to safely and reliably digitize, store, and easily access patient data in one centralized system.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Fund Development expert Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC, demonstrates how going through a thoughtful planning process results in a stronger plan (and a more sustainable organization!). In this on-demand session, she shows you how to conduct an efficient fund development planning process that includes both flexibility and accountability.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Learn how to build development reports that help you strategically pursue your goals. This guide, in partnership with Altrunext, will walk you through all the details around how to design insightful reports for daily and long-term planning. Start here to elevate your reporting and support the growth of your nonprofit organization.
Bloomerang
MARCH 22, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they should hire a development consultant: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a one-person development shop, wondering if I should hire a consultant to help with some of the work that’s not getting done. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Between the Great Resignation and many people reconsidering their career goals, your team members may be re-evaluating their commitment to your workplace. You can solidify priorities today to set you and your team up for a successful 2023, and, importantly, retain your best people.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 3, 2022
Whether internal issues, external challenges or both are affecting your ability to maintain and advance your mission, searching for and securing strong fundraising leadership and investing more resources in your development team can help you build a more resilient nonprofit organization.
Charity Village
APRIL 5, 2024
The BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Building Program is an 8-month program designed to provide […] The post Applications now open for the BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Development Program appeared first on CharityVillage.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2022
Nonprofit board members are typically not ready to lead the succession planning. With no succession plan in place, there may be a long gap in leadership before another executive is on board. Nonprofits should manage leadership transitions in advance in case there are unexpected departures.
Donorbox
APRIL 18, 2024
Read on to learn more about AI-powered fundraising, including seven ways to use […] The post AI-Powered Fundraising: Develop the Perfect Strategy appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Many nonprofits are sharpening their fundraising strategy with data-driven approaches powered by AI.
Association TV
DECEMBER 1, 2020
cue in evil laughter* But seriously, music can be a critical component in developing the tone of your videos. The same applies for your video project; your choice of song gives you the power to influence the way your audience feels. So, let’s strike a few chords and give you some advice on the topic, shall we?
Candid
JANUARY 31, 2024
In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Province of British Columbia announced a new nonprofit network is under development to strengthen nonprofits and improve the accessibility of services. Vantage Point will lead the development of the province-wide nonprofit network, funded by the Province of British Columbia.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 28, 2023
Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2022
This is especially troublesome when it comes to our development staff as we tend to send them out to create relationships with key donors on behalf of our organizations. For as long as I can remember, people have been concerned with the high rate of employee turnover in the nonprofit industry.
Nimble AMS
MAY 10, 2022
Follow our guide to develop quality thought leadership content at your association to reach both members and non-members within your industry. The benefits of developing thought leadership content ?. As you strive to be a thought leader in your industry, it’s vital to develop quality content for your association.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 3, 2022
In your experience, have you dealt with board volunteers that have contributed the right combination of time, talent and treasure needed? Do board members in your organization understand their roles and responsibility to assist their nonprofit generally and with fundraising specifically?
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2020
If a donor is constantly receiving direct mail solicitations, e-mail asks, fundraising event invitations, as well as visits from your development director , he or she is going to feel overwhelmed and put-off. Use the answers to these questions to develop a written tactical calendar for your fundraising team.
Forum One
OCTOBER 17, 2023
We’re pleased to be seeing a growing focus on products and product strategy among government agencies and nonprofit organizations, developing products and approaches that advance progress in health, the environment, and beyond. Explore more product examples The post Developing a Product Mindset for Impact appeared first on Forum One.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 26, 2022
In the nonprofit arena — like in healthcare — there are best practices, systems and protocols that keep the organization functioning at peak capacity. Much like the human body, when an area is weak or neglected the nonprofit and its mission suffer.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
If you're a frontline fundraiser, you know that phone call or meeting where you are talking to the donor live really matters. Here is an easy-to-use checklist that ensures you won't miss a step when talking to the donors on your caseload.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
One of the most important roles a nonprofit can play is that of grantmaker. And, while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to crafting a successful grantmaking strategy, there are a handful of key strategies that any nonprofit can deploy.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 19, 2023
If major gift fundraising is Morton’s, social fundraising is McDonald’s. We’re not talking about the food; we’re talking about scale. The great thing about the scale of social fundraising is that you get a lot of data. So, here’s what the fast food of fundraising has to offer other income channels.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression. They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
To further develop connections within a foundation, think about investing more resources into connecting with its […] The post How to succeed at grant writing by developing better relationships with foundations appeared first on CharityVillage.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add. Question: For companies to succeed in this new world of work, what responsibilities and authority should managers be given?
Charity Village
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program. The program will fund projects that increase public awareness, and share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance Canada’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Let’s see the STARF method […] The post Develop your Interview Toolbox: The foundation for acing your next job interview appeared first on CharityVillage. It gives the interviewee a straightforward approach to answering questions, typically behavioural and situational, in a story-like format.
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