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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission.

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What Makes Team Fundraising Unique? 3 Key Differences

sgEngage

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Here are a few of the different types of supporters your team might have: Parents and family members.

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Math-Free Magic: Understanding Predictive Analytics

Association Analytics

By looking at past data and considering different factors, predictive analytics sorts members into groups based on how likely they are to renew. How does membership predictive analytics work? Create prediction buckets – next, we bucket members into different prediction categories that tell you how likely they are to renew.

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How And Why To Run A Nonprofit Focus Group

Bloomerang

If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one? Although there are many benefits to holding a nonprofit focus group, the main goal is to collect specific data from a certain group of people.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In You have to understand the characteristics of work in your culture.

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Disruption Sunny Side Up 

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Here’s how Greg describes the group. The first group is punks who are masquerading as “suits.” They are executive leaders of large organizations who are wired differently. But it would have been inspiring to belong to a group of like-minded innovators. And, why what you offer is different and better.

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

Bloomerang

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. Committing 12 hours per year to committee work allows board members to contribute their expertise in specific areas of focus.