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AUGUST 3, 2020

Get more details about Knowledge Network’s journey mapping experience and read case studies from other nonprofit organizations. Download this free eBook for more details about Peace Arch Healthcare Foundation’s journey mapping experience as well as case studies from other healthcare organizations. Break Down Silos.

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OCTOBER 16, 2014

Have you downloaded the 2014 Luminate Online Benchmark Report yet? Consequently, we’ve encouraged organizations to double down on sustainers – to think critically about how they can take advantage of this trend. Organizations’ median count of sustaining donors grew 16.17% year-over-year. Register here!

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MARCH 26, 2020

While reading through various social media posts, I noticed how many parents commented that the organizations providing these sanity-keeping resources will be getting a donation in the future. But can social good organizations provide more? If your organization has tours or exhibits, provide virtual learning tours for kids.

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APRIL 7, 2020

They have a command of storytelling that invites an emotional response, moving the reader to engage with the organization in a few desired ways. A Google Analytics goal is any action someone may take on your website that your organization considers a conversion (a win!). The best nonprofit websites show impact. Email sign-ups.

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APRIL 24, 2020

The term “resilient nonprofit” has been widely used to describe organizations capable of adapt ing to significant challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on resilience, ensuring their organizations can weather a storm while still being positioned for future growth. . We know that t imes of uncertainty affect us all.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

We have been helping social good organizations kickstart their giving or founding days for years with this free toolkit. Add a guide to share sample Facebook and Twitter messages, along with easily downloadable pictures, giving day logos, and other artifacts for them to use for their social media posts. But don’t be fooled.

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APRIL 23, 2014

online organizer at @westendstrategy. I love working with organizations that are changing the world. By Steve MacLaughlin : Director of the Blackbaud Idea Labs, Fundraising data nerd, and 15+ years building successful online initiatives with for-profit and nonprofit organizations across the world. I help non-profits w/ tech.,

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Back in 2019, I had some great conversations with colleagues from various organizations while I helped them brainstorm ideas and strategies for their missions and make plans for the coming year. COVID-19 changed our lives, our organizations, and our supporters. Healthcare organizations provided much needed care and health services.

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MAY 11, 2020

Would it be transformative for your organization? Over 20,000 nonprofit organizations in over 50 countries are currently using Google Grants to increase visibility, and yours could be the next! . . Online advertising at no cost to your nonprofit organization? No, really. For most of you, the answer is simple: absolutely!

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JUNE 7, 2017

We were caught in a vicious cycle where the lack of conditions for success was creating painfully high turnover and, with it, unsustainable relationships between constituents and our organizations. Download: npEXPERTS – Fundraising Matters: Building a Culture of Philanthropy. Download your copy today! Ready to get started?

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MARCH 30, 2021

The data highlighted in this study represents a careful analysis of 687 organizations that produced 31,035 peer-to-peer fundraisers from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020. Download the 2020 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study today for data, insights, and actionable recommendations to improve your 2021 P2P campaigns. More than 9.4

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

In working with hundreds of nonprofits , we routinely encounter the same problem: while annual giving has become a data-driven science, quantitative data and insights around planned giving is extremely scarce, even for the most sophisticated organizations. To find out more insights and how to use them, download the report.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

In most obvious ways, these two organizations are twins. Far too often, organizations add a page to their website without having a clear, compact reason for the page. click on this link, navigate to a sub-page, download a document, fill out a form, etc. You want them clicking, downloading, etc. Last year, only 7.6%

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

In addition to supporting the passion of nonprofit organizations, we feel it is also important to promote philanthropy in everyday life. Blackbaud engages with thousands of nonprofit organizations to help support their passion, so why not also engage the public to bring people closer to the organizations they want to support!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2018

The report indicated that the number of donor households making gifts between 2010 and 2015 dropped, the incidence of donor households adding new organizations to their portfolios declined, and overall donor retention did not improve. For fundraisers, this means we have strategic problems.

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APRIL 11, 2019

As a nonprofit leader myself, I know how frequently social sector organizations are strapped for capacity. But volunteers aren’t “free” and in order for skilled volunteerism to be effective, your organization must be ready to make the most of this valuable contribution of time and talent.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Download the full report to learn how to develop a stable, sustainable, and supported organization. There is no question that without charitable dollars, nonprofit organizations could not fund their missions and work. For some organizations, this question reveals tremendous vulnerability and fragility.

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APRIL 9, 2014

They surveyed dozens of fundraisers, both on the consulting and organization side. Most organizations lack the discipline and investment necessary to make the most of this immense opportunity. Practices vary wildly from organization to organization and there is no rule book. You can download the report here: [link].

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AUGUST 13, 2014

And since over 20% of online giving happens in December alone, it’s never too early for your organization to start preparing the year-end appeal. This past January, Steve MacLaughlin analyzed 320 emails sent to him from 55 nonprofit organizations between December 1 st and 31 st of 2013. Click here to download!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

It has long been believed that the health of the philanthropic sector is directly linked to the passion people have for organizations and their missions. These things have forced our awareness, not only of the external factors at play but the value of retaining an organization’s best donors. And this means we have strategic problems.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Download the full report to learn how to develop a stable, sustainable, and supported organization. . There are widespread notions that fundraising is a necessary evil, or that dollars spent on fundraising are being diverted from the organization’s work. Here’s the truth: .

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MARCH 12, 2014

The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 International affairs organizations grew the most in overall charitable giving. Download the full report today! billion in total fundraising. 2013 Charitable Giving Report INFOGRAPHIC.

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APRIL 4, 2013

It is a report called Seeing is Believing and you can download it, for free, right now. Go ahead… click over and get the download started. This also means organizing photos where staff can find them for easy use. Images help us convey emotion which is a primary motivator when donors choose to support an organization.

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MAY 29, 2012

To sign the pledge, request that they complete a simple online registration form, providing your organization with contact information and the opportunity to continue the dialog. Download Campaigns. For more house file tips and best practices, download our Grow Your House File with a List-Building Campaign tip shee t.

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JULY 31, 2012

They also shared some tips on what nonprofits can do to better recruit young talent to their organizations. Connection Cafe Podcast 10 Download audio file. I was super impressed with their energy and insight. Well worth the listen if you have open positions at your org.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

This creates painfully high turnover and unsustainable relationships between constituents and organizations. A culture shift is necessary to allow our organizations and individuals to be more agile in achieving our missions and spreading social good. Innovation doesn’t have to mean a big, organization-wide change. War child UK.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Now, more than ever, organizations need their communities to rally behind them. GivingTuesdayNow, on May 5, 2020, was developed by the GivingTuesday organization as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit now.givingtuesday.org/ to download these important materials. Day 2: Announce Your #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign.

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APRIL 4, 2014

I’m talking about the people who support your nonprofit organization and the mission you so passionately focus on – those who open up their wallets, give their free time, and tell their friends about you. Watch this 4 minute video, and then go download The Next Generation of American Giving. Who are they?

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APRIL 20, 2020

Plan Your Library Giving Day Campaign in Just Days with These 4 Steps: Step 1: Download the Toolkit . Visit the Library Giving Day website to download these important materials. By analyzing communication styles during previous crises, we have uncovered that donors want to hear from organizations during uncertain times.

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OCTOBER 21, 2014

Analytics helps cut through the noise and surface these meaningful patterns, allowing organizations to make better decisions and achieve greater outcomes. Download Analytics-Driven Fundraising today! You must narrow the focus to “smart data” that identifies problems worth fixing and opportunities worth pursuing.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Because super advocates offer the depth of organizing often times lost in the era of mobilization, we’ve written a comprehensive resource about how a nonprofit can develop a program to leverage one of their most powerful assets to deliver their mission. Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies.

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MARCH 17, 2021

This relationship is critical for the foundation in many ways and your CNO can lend invaluable support, insight, and awareness across the organization. Most healthcare organizations experienced an influx of new donors during the pandemic. They might also have a lot of high dollar confirmed gifts to other organizations via NOZA.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Grantmaking is a powerful tool for hospitals to improve community health—one that more organizations should consider embracing. In some cases, these organizations are working collaboratively to speed and deepen their impact.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Because super advocates offer the depth of organizing often times lost in the era of mobilization, we’ve written a comprehensive resource about how a nonprofit can develop a program to leverage one of their most powerful assets to deliver their mission. Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 15, 2019

Just make sure to add downloading a few of these to your packing list before you take off on your next summer adventure! Here are some of my favorite episodes that give a unique perspective on how to build a better world and play a greater role in advancing your organization’s mission. The sgENGAGE Podcast. Marc Pitman Pt.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether it is the first time your organization has thrown its hat into the ring or its preparing to top last year’s results, there’s always more your organization can learn and do. Their advice will help you focus in on #GivingTuesday and guide your organization, message, and campaign towards new heights.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

So, you’ve seen the fundraisers that your friends and organizations are doing on your social media feed. Can you and your staff make it work for your organization? Download the 2019 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study. In traditional fundraising, an organization or its staff are asking for contributions. Here’s why.

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