Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Teams Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

I recommend that you keep “speaking” to them by sending them your regular e-news updates and existing appeals. For those who do not make a donation through your initial stewardship program, I do not recommend that you “give up” on engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The good news is that a virtual event is a cost effective way to engage your donors. “We pulled together a virtual fundraiser show (which included the online silent auction) and it was all executed in 2 weeks.”. The common thread in these statements is “We moved forward.” They can broadcast the video right from their laptop web camera.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities.

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Resource Social Newsletter Podcast 78

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Having evangelists like this out on the web spreading the good news about your non-profit can dramatically increase the amount of online engagement received by your organization. Once your teams are in place, give them some defined tasks to do on a regular basis, then follow-up to motivate them and track their progress.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 2, 2020

Our Latest Picks for Nonprofit Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of sitting down to read a book, blog, or news article, users can tune in and listen to their favorite hosts talk about recent trends, tidbits, and other interesting anecdotes. . Event Industry News. Expert guests cover everything from event management to event planning and industry news. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

If you expect to retain your new Giving Tuesday donors, add saying “Thank You” to the top of your to-do list. GuideStar reports that new donors who receive a thank you within 48 hours of donating are four times more likely to give to your organization again.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Non Profit Quarterly

MAY 1, 2020

April 28, 2020; Santa Barbara News-Press. We are seeing even more attendance and engagement online from our youth, and we are reaching youth who otherwise might not have transportation to either our typical Santa Maria or Santa Barbara meeting places,” the foundation staff told the Santa Barbara News-Press.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 14, 2020

Having been in the association technology business for years, Ron and I immediately recognized what this news could mean for professional and trade associations. So, if your association is highlighted on a popular television show or in the news, you can have confidence that your constituent portal will meet the demand.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Benefits include the ability for your organization to: Attract new members through a mobile experience that grants members access to industry news, regulations, trends, experts, and peers – all of which are among the most valued member benefits. Nimble Communities offers multiple benefits for your association and your members.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If you’re fearful that you might miss the 11/30/2020 deadline–which is displayed in the upper-right corner of the forms–don’t worry, we have good news for you! The big question lately is when to submit the loan forgiveness forms (3508, 3508EZ, and 3508S)?

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of sitting down to read a book, blog, or news article, users can tune in and listen to their favorite hosts talk about recent trends, tidbits, and other interesting anecdotes. . Event Industry News. Expert guests cover everything from event management to event planning and industry news. .

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Keep your members up to date on your association’s response, including your office work procedures, events calendar and any other necessary news. Your kit should include links to your latest and “oldie but goodie” blogs, latest industry news, and access to previous webinar recordings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Do you guard against the “Big Boss Disease ;” that tendency to isolate yourself and cut off criticism (and do you not shoot the messenger when you get bad news?). Do you avoid hidden agendas (instead of sharing your intentions only on a “need to know” basis)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

The good news is that DonorPerfect’s flexibility allows you to easily customize your system to collect and organize your data to fit your organization’s needs best. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2020

Are trying to deliver difficult news and want to show empathy. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Are trying to deliver difficult news and want to show empathy. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. Need to show others -- whether a large audience or one person -- that you have shared commonalities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2020

Do you guard against the “Big Boss Disease ;” that tendency to isolate yourself and cut off criticism (and do you not shoot the messenger when you get bad news?). Do you avoid hidden agendas (instead of sharing your intentions only on a “need to know” basis)?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

is AI-powered software that indexes and clusters millions of conversations and expressions across public social media, news, blogs, institutional sources, and search engine trails. In collaboration with DataKind, we developed an algorithm that sweeps through 44 news media outlets and any stories they publish on refugees or immigration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Perhaps the best news about mindset is that it can be learned,” says Owen. Resilience – stay the course. Positive – believe in better. Collaborative – succeed through others. Accountable – control your destiny. Growth – adapt to thrive. The Mindset of Success is compelling, motivating, and instructional read.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Use your online community to draw attention to breaking industry news, new educational opportunities offered by your organization, and the latest posts in your community. A way to stay on top of what’s happening. A big reason people join an organization is to stay updated about what’s going on in their industry.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2020

News and World Report magazine that there are three things that coaches as leaders must do to drive success : "Have everyone on the team focus on the same goal." Former University of Kansas head basketball coach Roy Williams once told U.S. And, the leader must effectively communicate that goal to the team. Emphasize those goals every day."

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

Changes to the country’s tax system aren’t usually the ground-breaking news that you expect from your local cable news network. . Pay attention to changes in the tax system to make sure your nonprofit is up-to-date about the latest news in organization financials and financial forms.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2020

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The good news is that you’re not alone. As an association professional, you face a variety of challenges: Acquiring and retaining members. Driving non-dues revenue. Gaining the insights you need to make informed business decisions. How do you begin to tackle them?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 3, 2020

And, the good news is that your association doesn’t need an Amazon-sized staff or budget to do it. The same study shows that only 18 percent of those working at professional membership organizations say they personalize the content members see. Personalized experiences created by your AMS.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites. You'll be surprised by how much you can say in 30 seconds. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites. You'll be surprised by how much you can say in 30 seconds. When presenting , slim down to 10 PowerPoint slides or less.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Donors know they can expect to receive regular communications from you, sharing impact stories, staff stories, project updates, and news from your organization — and they don’t have to worry about remembering to send in a check each month.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 14, 2020

We recently heard about an unfortunate case in point in the news. At Nimble AMS, we often talk about the struggles organizations have historically experienced with their association management software (AMS) upgrades. What we haven’t talked about as much are the real-life consequences of outdated software.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The good news is that elections generally have little effect on charitable giving – with the exception of nonprofits that are tied closely to political causes. That means you don’t need to worry about losing out on donations or dramatically altering your approach to year-end giving.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Bible is replete with God’s commands to proclaim good news, heal the sick, comfort the downtrodden, feed the hungry, and to care for orphans and widows. In fact, He encourages His followers to seek the welfare of the places in which they live (Jeremiah 29:7). He promises as cities flourish, His people dwelling within will also flourish.

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