sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. Question: Should we be striving to achieve diversity among our individual donor pool? However, if DEI is one of your organization’s priorities, it should be shared with donors.

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M+R

AUGUST 4, 2022

And — importantly — no one has to give up their valuable supporter/donor lists to be messaged by other groups without regard to email opt-in policies. A few more TOP SECRET data points we’re adding to the co-op to be revealed at our upcoming webinar. We’re also thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar on August 23!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. ” 10) Feature staff, volunteers, and donors.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Develop top-notch policies and procedures.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. That’s why I always tell my clients to put their plans, policies, and procedures in writing. via article, book, webinar, meeting, etc.)

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Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2021

Nonprofits need 24/7 IT support to stay on top of their game in this ever-changing environment while maintaining an active donor base and engaging volunteers. According to a 2018 NTEN Study , 80 percent of nonprofits lack a policy to address cyberattacks. Register for the webinar. Want to learn more?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. Offer to help write short updates to keep donors informed.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2022

Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect. in the assessment of a nonprofit’s policies and practices. . Through Charity Navigator’s newly-released Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ratings.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Audience questions from our fundraising friends who attended the webinar. Let’s dive into the poll data.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

While experimentation is still a good way to learn, the potential and pitfalls of AI demand that every organization get serious about strategies, policies, and approaches that can steer them through decisions on AI. Be ready to reset fundraising Alongside trust, donor behavior is also shifting.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Ease of use: when you’re running a virtual program, you have the option to add donations directly to your page so that donors and fundraisers never have to leave to make a donation. Check out our webinar, How To Sell More Tickets For Your Nonprofit’s Event With CauseVox Ticketing. It’s easy and makes it even simpler to donate.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

We just kicked off our free webinar series on how your organization can get up to speed on communicating with your audience through their mobile devices. If you didn’t get a chance to attend the first webinar, never fear. Welcome to TechSoup’s Mobile Impact Webinar Series 2014. Sign up for this free webinar here.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

So how can you minimize these errors and create data entry policies for your users? What if a donor or stakeholder wants quick information on a grant? Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets! The more manual data entry you do, the more errors can creep into your accounting system.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

What about access to great data that helps us to understand the outcomes being produced by our programs and to know our donors and their interests better? And shouldn’t we be able then to match our programs to donor interests in order to better inform donors, which in turn results in more successful fundraising campaigns?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofits are often justified in their confusion about indirect costs because government agencies and foundations have different policies and rules around indirect costs, so there is more than one way to calculate a cost. Not sure if your organization’s stakeholders are ready to incorporate indirect costs into your planning?

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

A good way to make certain that the organization’s assets and reputation are protected is to ensure that there are proper financial policies in place, and they are being followed by all who have fiscal responsibility. Fund Accounting Software that Drives Impact Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Your school has a wealth of vital information—enrollment applications, student records, financial records, donor and alumni records—and stakeholders with different requirements and abilities. We still needed to create a consistent policy or practice for sharing data throughout the school. We took two steps: 1.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Or you might invite a broad group of people to participate, including applicants, residents, donors, researchers, and more. Meetings with participants, staff or donors, to talk through strategic questions, or grantmaking rules and regulations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They spend time cultivating and engaging donors. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. On the first visit, the donor should understand that the meeting is for fundraising purposes.

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Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Add Value Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Newsletters.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Learn more about common strategic planning misconceptions in this Bloomerang webinar: How do you begin the nonprofit strategic planning process?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Fortunately, many nonprofit donors and charity rating groups are moving away from this way of thinking and are now acknowledging that operating reserves play a vital role in building an organization’s long-term sustainability. A nonprofit’s net assets are divided into two categories: with donor restrictions and without donor restrictions.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. They’re also framed in appealing ways that emphasize the benefits donors receive from them. A donor can name your nonprofit as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Optimize your web design Your website is likely the first place that prospective donors will turn to for more information about your organization and cause. Hybrid and remote events also appeal to donors. This helps to widen your potential donor base. The best way to do so is to leverage matching gift software.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2014

Our donors don’t give year after year. Donors staying loyal is the exception, not the rule. According to Chuck Longfield , ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. Make a donor retention calendar to keep your donors loyal! Do you have a donations policy?

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . The unique opportunities offered working in faith-based organizations is that we intentionally entertain the donors’ answer to the question of ‘why’ should a donor give?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’m honored to be part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network and Jim Joseph Foundation for #NetTalks , a free, five-part webinar series for Jewish professionals who want to tap into the power and potential of alumni networks.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

My colleague Heather Cooper Johnson , Senior Principal Solutions Consultant for Fintech at Blackbaud, joined me for a webinar to discuss how nonprofit leaders can use these three initiatives to shape their futures—while stewarding donations appropriately and staying aligned to their missions. Strategize for Dynamic Dital Acceleration.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

ADD VALUE Value doesn’t have to be a giveaway or a freebie offer for donors, according to the Forbes Nonprofit Council , “but rather information that they can utilize on a daily basis to help benefit and stimulate their lives.” When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Newsletters.

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email Communication Effective Fundraising 70

Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. Your board will have a hand in establishing and monitoring policies and procedures for your organization. That responsibility falls to the lead executive(s).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Therefore, how nonprofits worldwide can get started on Ammado: 1) Nonprofits that want to use Ammado must read and agree to their Nonprofit Recognition Policy and then sign up to be added to their database of nonprofits. See their Giving Policy for more information. The minimum donation amount is $5 US and donors are emailed a receipt.

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