ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A board of directors is a legal requirement to establish and maintain a nonprofit organization and helps to ensure the organization achieves its stated mission and meets the expectations of stakeholders, according to Nick Price. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods. More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods. 2) Virtual fundraisers.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). Using data from your AMS, analytics will help you answer these more complex questions. Why analytics?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

It’s like a helpful program that makes managing grants easier. It helps with everything from applying for money to showing how you spent it. Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident. Create a casual atmosphere that makes it easy for people to feel comfortable discussing what they don’t know and asking about what they don’t understand.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2011

Thanks to commenter Differance bringing up in response to to our last post on this topic that made me want to take a new tack. You're absolutely right that information quality comes from people and that data's fitness for a particular purpose is very contextual. Commenter Iraqi Bootleg might have some very helpful ideas/examples here.]

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . such as weekly check-ins with the people you manage. build effective presentation skills. Tackling meetings more effectively. For example: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

What are AR and VR, and how can you use these advances to help support your own organization? The difference is that with VR, the user is immersed within the virtual environment, while with AR, the virtual aspects are overlayed onto real-world places. Look into these new fundraising tools and see how much of a difference it makes.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Plenty of people with children donate money, too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. People are talking about artificial intelligence—AI is everywhere. ” In other words, though different, all three chatbots perform similar tasks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You find a local nonprofit in your community that you think might be able to help you find and utilize resources relating to rental assistance. The employee is unaware of the issues you face, and is unsure on how to help. The concept of Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI) helps nonprofits stay relevant to the communities they serve.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s also much easier to target and personalize your message to different demographics, making your marketing strategy for fundraising far more effective. What are the different ways to fundraise online? E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop, and your organization can use that to your advantage with wish list drives.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perhaps making sure your co-workers do their part in helping make the project a success is also critical. Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. Who will help with hands-on work?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

People come to me all the time saying things like: We’re not growing. . Invest in your people. . Instead, they should be looking at the overall financial and budget picture to strategize their operations. . What’s not helping anymore? . What can we start doing that is different and beneficial? . We need more money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. While these techniques can’t change the past, here are some design ideas to help your organization adjust and optimize your website in the future. You have my sympathies!)

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Nonprofit calls to action are what drive people to take the next step. CTAs encourage your visitors to show their support and inspire a specific action that can help your mission. Don’t just ask people to donate; tell them exactly what materials you need and how their donation will make an impact.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If year to year, your event registration form has completely different demographic questions, it’s going to be really hard to compare how one year performed better than another one for different member types. Be creative – Make it fun to collect data as you’re interacting with people.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As you look at the data in aggregate, do so for both members and non-members to get a big picture of engagement behavior. Use your data to find out how your customers interact with the organization and how it changes over time, which can help you understand member journeys. Different types of members engage in different ways.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Sure, you can look at historical or yearly trends on a graph to identify patterns, but by drilling deeper into the analytics you can uncover insights to help put your data into action. Which types of people are attending in high numbers? This will help you answer the age old question of “where do I spend my marketing dollars?”

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

It may be older, smaller, a different model, and less-than-perfect. The social media specialist who helps you set up your social channels and content calendar then trains your staff on posting engaging content is an inkind donor, and a high-value one at that! It all depends on their situation and their desire to help.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories. Instead of just stating, “Using analytics, we can boost membership by 10%,” frame it as, “Imagine a world where 10% more people actively champion the environment, all because we understood their needs better. The same goes for analytics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 23, 2013

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day. That said, the three apps listed below are all free and help benefit different charities.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this piece, I aim to demystify how exactly Candid goes about collecting better and more timely data and numerous ways we offer data that will help nonprofits achieve their missions for free or at a discount. The best data There’s a lot of data about nonprofits and giving out there, so what makes Candid different? Add real-time data.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups. Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people. Again, words matter.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

You might be wondering what exactly it is and how it makes a difference in the world. The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” People joined in because they like the feeling of being a part of something.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. The facilitator can call on people individually or, when multiple voices chime in simultaneously, create a structured queue, saying for example, “Let’s hear from Amy, then Cynthia, and then Brad.” People think, and dream, visually—not with words.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 4, 2021

Instead, you can pick quick bonding activities that more people will enjoy. These are two different sections of the activity. They could separate team members into sushi lovers, pineapple pizza lovers, morning people, night owls, and so on. This will help others get to know each other and their colleagues’ quirks.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

billion people were using social media worldwide in 2021, and that number is only expected to increase over time. With social media, you can connect with your donors in real time and give them information about the work you’re doing and a peek behind the curtain at the people that make your mission a success. What don’t you like?

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

When a crisis occurs—whether it’s the war in Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic—people seek up-to-date information. They want to understand, for example, how the crisis is evolving or how many people are affected. With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. foundations’ giving. foundation grantmaking.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? Increasing event attendance is all about promoting your event with the right tools, in the right way, to the right people. People crave convenience in all aspects of life.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It represents people positively, in a way that feels true and empowering to them.” It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture.

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