The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 29, 2018

Annual giving campaigns, sometimes referred to as “cornerstone campaigns,” form the backbone of many nonprofit fundraising programs for good reason; they provide a structure for the yearly schedule and a reliable and predictable source of income, making life easier for Development staff at all levels. Donors like to have an occasion to give.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

, host Randy Hawthorne and Jay Wilkinson talk about the future of nonprofit revenue models, earned income, B-Corps and more. Jay is the Founder and CEO of Firespring , a digital marketing company that helps nonprofits spread their message to the world. Jay has started nearly a dozen companies and has a soft spot for nonprofit work.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2018

is a Hubcast series that tackles the future of the nonprofit industry head on. In each episode, host and Nonprofit Hub executive director Randy Hawthorne interviews an industry leader with a unique perspective on a number of different issues, and what they mean for nonprofit professionals like you.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’ve gotten yourself into one of the most ever-changing industries in the world. It’s absolutely crucial for marketers to keep pursuing industry knowledge. Don’t ever stop learning. Keep fighting to be heard.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2018

Whether a nonprofit or association, BluePay is the all-in-one credit card processing company for any business. Over the years, the Internet has provided great opportunities for nonprofits to increase brand awareness, recruit new members and raise funds for the causes they support. Familiarize yourself with fraud. Become PCI compliant.

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Everyaction

AUGUST 23, 2018

When sending a fundraising email, nonprofit Digital staff are keenly aware of the metrics that they need to achieve; a high open rate means the most people are actually seeing the content of the email, and a high click rate indicates that the email's messaging was persuasive enough to move people to donate. The cost of poor deliverability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2018

NYC Event: On Thursday, July 12th, Allison Fine and I will be leading an event at the NYC Tech Club on Bots, AI, and Nonprofits. We will be talking about emerging best practices for using bots and artificial intelligence for nonprofits for fundraising, marketing, program delivery, advocacy, and internal management.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 28, 2018

Working in the nonprofit industry presents its own set of challenges. Rather than gaining funds by selling a product or service, nonprofits rely on donations. Building better relationships with our donors is the nonprofit version of improving our products—it’s essential in order to sustain your organization’s output.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

In light of the recent high profile suicides by Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Vu Le wrote an excellent piece on what nonprofits need to know about mental illness. Stress is considered an inevitable part of the modern workplace, including nonprofits. Research on Toxic Workplaces. Stress is the leading cause of turnover.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 4, 2018

With the new year comes another wave of amazing conferences for nonprofiteers and business leaders alike. From our experiences we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the can’t-miss conferences for nonprofits this year. We’re trying to do things not seen at any other nonprofit conference, and it’s been paying off.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 20, 2018

When you launch a nonprofit, its beneficiaries claim your attention, and rightly so. You can even offer to meet with them face to face to share the story of your nonprofit so they can gauge their interest and connect with you on more than a digital level. The people you impact should be your first priority. Submit press releases.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The program hosts a delegation of women who work in the tech industry to share their knowledge and skills with women-focused nonprofits, startups and girls empowerment programs in developing countries and in the US. I am honored to be working with Wake International on their Tech2Empower Program in Cusco, Peru.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 30, 2018

Whether you’re an on-the-go-type worker with only a few minutes to spare per day, or you can’t get enough nonprofit content, Chronicle has a newsletter for you. Chronicle doesn’t only provide top-notch nonprofit journalism. In fact, they have newsletters dedicated to fundraising and nonprofit management tips. Network for Good.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2018

I recently returned from New York City, where I was able to spend two incredible days with 72 fellow global nonprofit leaders selected to attend the fourth annual American Express Leadership Academy Global Alumni Summit. In every industry I have worked in, there have been periods when morale was bad. Outsiders have fresh perspectives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Here’s this month’s roundup. Bots are also not limited to social media.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

From the must-have industry news, to the Friday afternoon necessities (I’m looking at you, This Week in Cats), here’s 10 newsletters to get you started. Nonprofit Tech for Good - Weekly Newsletter. Subscribe if: Nonprofit pro is your name, and general nonprofit content is your game. Nonprofit Hub - Hubcap.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

More importantly, I think this shift represents changes we’re seeing in the nonprofit sector in general. In 2018, explore ways that your nonprofit can collaborate with others to achieve its mission. Though basic things like building relationships are still key for every nonprofit, we have to take notice of new trends, too.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

So your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant. Keeping these basic do's and don'ts in mind can yield great results + make the RFP process a lot simpler (and so can our No-Fuss Nonprofit RFP Template.). What's the company's reputation in its industry? What makes your nonprofit different? You know what that means!

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

Check out these social media accounts and websites from the best thought leaders the nonprofit sector has to offer. Julia is an author, consultant and speaker who helps plan and launch modern nonprofit marketing campaigns. Vu takes a humorous, realist approach to nonprofit management with his blog called “Nonprofit AF.”

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. The Hispanic Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2018

Here is a recent roundup of articles, blog posts, and research on the “Age of Automation” and what it means for nonprofits. Other recent articles include: Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society on SSIR Blog and The Robots Have Arrived: How Nonprofits Can Put Them To Work on Guidestar Blog.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2018

we’ll invite a nonprofit thought leader on the show to discuss the future of our industry with Nonprofit Hub’s executive director, Randy Hawthorne. ” for nonprofit professionals like you. with Kishshana Palmer appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. On each episode of What’s Next?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

million nonprofit organizations in the United States that employ more than 12 million people, with $340 billion in annual budget outlays. As the primary goal of nonprofit organizations is to advance, advocate or pursue a cause, it is understandable that many professionals want to focus their long-term career goals on nonprofit management.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

This article was originally published in Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Whenever I find myself with a few hours of free time, I like to consult nonprofit professionals to help make their organizations more robust and self-sufficient. Grants can also serve as a catalyst for what we in the nonprofit sector call “mission creep.”

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Click here for practical tips on improving your email program this year and here for an in-depth look at three reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). How has the industry evolved? What are the things we can do to reduce that effort for nonprofits? Need to catch up?

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the many ways that BoardAssist placements make an impact on the boards they join is by spearheading the fundraising campaign of the nonprofit boards they join. What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 27, 2018

Profit leaks threaten to sink any business, but the nature of nonprofit operations make them particularly vulnerable. Most companies in other industries can make internal adjustments to compensate for monetary drain. Nonprofits have leaks in areas for-profit companies never have to consider. Be selective in your staff.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

There’s no easy answer when it comes to the age-old question of how to improve nonprofit fundraising outcomes. However, having the right donor data on hand can really improve your nonprofit’s fundraising approach. It’s likely that your nonprofit already collects donor data in some capacity, whether it’s in a spreadsheet or a CRM.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 10, 2018

Struggling with how to engage the fabulous new board members that your nonprofit has recently recruited? Here with all the answers in this week’s guest blog post is Randy Hawthorne from Nonprofit Hub. And many have the business expertise that’s useful in developing a sound plan for your nonprofit. Talk to them.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2018

When we talk about “transparency” in the nonprofit world, we’re often engaged in conversation about the mission, or the impact and distribution of fundraising dollars. But the situation, without a doubt, had a profound impact on the marketing and advertising industry , and the way we engage with our customers and constituents.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 27, 2018

Every year, the nonprofit industry continues to grow. Nonprofit marketing is all about getting the name out there , as it will allow you to connect with potential supporters and generate results. That means social media is an integral component of nonprofit digital marketing strategy. You Will Never Run Out of Donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Adult beverages are often part of the routine checklist when hosting nonprofit events. If your organization is a large entity and you regularly host events that serve alcohol, it is likely that liquor liability is included with your nonprofit's insurance. posted by Kylah Strohte Editor-In-Chief. Insurance and Liability.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. What's the company's reputation in its industry? What makes your nonprofit different?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Stacy Fitzsimmons addresses strategies that all nonprofits, including FQHCs, can promptly implement to make their workdays more efficient, effective and more focused on the mission of helping their patients. . In the grant industry, safety concerns are not generally physical threats but are more fiscal, ethical, and legal risks.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Giving Tuesday is a day that all nonprofits circle on their calendar each year. For the nonprofit industry, it’s a day where donors are ready to give, and give big. For the nonprofit industry, it’s a day where donors are ready to give, and give big. In 2017, 2.5 So, what makes a Giving Tuesday campaign successful?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2018

Nonprofits need to educate donors on the benefits of matching gifts. Research suggests that approximately $10 billion of corporate matching gift money goes unclaimed annually, which represents about $20 billion to nonprofits. Approximately 1 in 10 gifts to nonprofits can be matched. That’s a staggering 10% of total donations!

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Everyaction

MAY 29, 2018

The way I like to characterize it is that we're basically like the nonprofit trade association of food banks. The Field to Foodbank campaign partners with local farmers and food processing industries to get commercial grade crops processed at low costs to food banks across the state and country.

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