Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. I think it’s valuable for everyone who works with creative teams to understand the work that leads up to different types of projects. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. But it doesn’t have to be. Selecting a typeface.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. I think it’s valuable for everyone who works with creative teams to understand the work that leads up to different types of projects. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. But it doesn’t have to be. Selecting a typeface.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

There are differences, and people have been debating the merits of one app over the other ever since the two contenders stepped into the ring. I asked each of them the question using a slightly different prompt. Bard is able to access and process information from the real world through Google Search.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Learning, we do naturally.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. But for the evaluation process to be meaningful, the majority of directors should be enthusiastic participants. Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

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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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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. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. But it's not.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

But before you start seeking a grant, ask yourself: Is your organization really ready? Before you get started Here are some basics you should be aware of before applying for grants: First, getting a grant is a labor- and time-intensive process. If you’re already understaffed, this is time you may not be able to give to this process.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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. Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. But it's not.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You are ready to add new categories of membership, sell products to a different audience, expand programs, or even revise the business model. Remote work is challenging teams. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. We had a roadmap for how to advance the organization and prepare for the next phase of growth.”.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. Defining your campaign’s core objectives and determining a working revenue goal. The Quiet Phase. The Public Phase. When to Target This Audience: The pre-planning, feasibility study, and planning phases of your campaign.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Google Ad Grant Program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and benefits. Why Google Ads Work Google Ads are incredibly effective because they are displayed to people searching relevant terms in Google. How Does the Program Work?

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the years, I have worked with many founder-led (or until-recently-founder-led) organizations. From Birth to Adolescence in the Nonprofit Lifecycle The process of creating an organization is messy, painful, sometimes almost tragic ( tragic flaws are as common here as in Shakespeare). To the founder, this birth is a labor of love.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign. Generally a capital campaign happens in two parts: a silent phase and a public phase. The Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. So let’s start with the basics: what is a capital campaign?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Some committee members may only attend a few meetings, while others may participate through an entire phase of the campaign. Every meeting hosted as part of your capital campaign will look different depending on where you are at in the process, which specific committee is meeting, and what they’re aiming to accomplish.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

While each nonprofit is different and each donor relationship has its own intricacies, there are three general phases that define the donor journey: cultivating, soliciting, and promoting stewardship, and in each phase, there is the opportunity to promote a strong fundraising culture. The Cultivation Phase.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Identifying potential major donors is a nuanced process, requiring a deep dive into an organization’s existing donor base and beyond to pinpoint individuals capable of making transformative contributions. Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together. We utilize datamaking as part of shared meaning making.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is not a long process. Be sure to ask stakeholders in different departments. Process – If you have a question, what is the process to get your answers? Or do you have to go through a long process to get the answers? Improved efficiency that will reduce manual work, optimize processes and eliminate redundancy.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? To make this process more efficient, look at bringing all your systems into one repository. In this initial phase, don’t get hung up on data quality. It’s important to socialize your analytics plan and make it a part of your work culture. Why is it important?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

Here’s what the IDEAS process looks like. When maximizing audience growth, an aimless attempt rarely works. The process flows like this: Insights | This is the beginning of the process. In this phase, we start by questioning and seeing what gives us pivotal knowledge. Success | In this phase, we evaluate.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

After all, if you’re only looking to do what you’ve always done, how can you expect different (and better) results? Or, it might mean you’ll need to have a conversation with the board about changing policies and bylaws to adopt a new process. Work in phases. A phased implementation will have you doing that much sooner.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Many AMS vendors use the same basic implementation phases: Onboarding, Discovery, Implementation, and Launch. What’s important, and where the difference lies, is how they approach those phases. We build best practices into the implementation process to make sure you get the most out of your new system from day one.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Here are four traits that make the difference between a so-so vendor and one that truly helps move your association forward. Stellar service When it comes to initial services, many AMS vendors use the same basic implementation phases: Onboarding, Discovery, Implementation, and Launch. They should go further. They should dig deeper.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

As you conduct daily operations at your nonprofit, you’ll find that getting your nonprofit’s development strategy right is one of the most important pieces of the nonprofit management process. Work with your development director to identify organizational goals. Create a goal chart to guide your team during this process.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Because this process can be so extensive, it’s best to partner with a team of experienced marketing experts when launching a new direct mail program. Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it. It begins with a thorough qualification process during the sales phase, aimed at determining if the software is the best fit for your organization and your specific use case.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The amount will of course be different for every organization, but it’s still a standard expectation for board members to be engaged and push the campaign forward in whatever ways they’re able, including making a gift. These options are likely to yield different results. development director will organize and manage the process.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2022

Cody : Often it feels like my most important role is to facilitate conversations between different team members, and to provide context and translation when the conversation is between the tech team and other roles. Give us an example of what you’ve been working on lately?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this guide, we will provide an overview of nonprofit technology consulting essentials, Team DNL’s services, and what you can expect when working with a firm: Why work with a nonprofit consulting firm for tech? Why work with a nonprofit consulting firm for tech? Get your board’s approval early in the process.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

Here’s another problem you may encounter: Let’s say you can clearly define what you want to do with your campaign and why, so you jump into the planning process, skipping key steps like a feasibility study and prospect research and cultivation. You lay out a series of gifts of different sizes that will get you to your goal.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. The Four Phases of Responsive Fundraising Listen Listening is where effectively reading donor signals is incredibly important. Sometimes, the best suggestion is not financial!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Normally that seems like something they would do during the startup phase of the nonprofit, but missions can change over time.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Truly any project that is specific and requires a significant amount of money to pull off could work as a capital campaign project. Get some estimates to see what the work would likely cost. You can always adjust it after your silent phase , and there’s no shame in that. Don’t be afraid to set an ambitious goal!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In today’s article I wanted to share a bit about my writing process when I work on fundraising emails for clients in the hopes that it helps you master your process and write great copy. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. One of my professional mantras is that everything is a process ( including storytelling ).

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

The data gleaned from a highly contextualized segmentation process will help finding obscure commonalities and group them into special interest donor groups for a more focused approach outreach when communicating. New donors begin at the “Awareness” phase when they are gathering information about your mission and nonprofit.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2014

Investments, changes in work flow, and a host of potential problems when implementing the tech are all daunting challenges to face. Before executing a tech switch ask yourself whether your new tech will greatly reduce time spent on a process, or where it will save money. Image courtesy of Column 5. Poor support.

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