Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This is a time when many organizations are raising as much as 30% to even 50% of their total budget. . To make the most of this end-of-year giving season , I recommend taking the time to do a simple and inexpensive task that will inspire donors to be even more generous: calling them. . You feel fantastic. . Warm them up first. .

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

It takes time to build trust, and it can take time to find the right tool to build trust at scale. Here are four examples of major players who successfully sell trust as well as the details on how they make their money, what we can learn from them, and how selling trust drives revenue. How they make money: The U.S.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Google has emerged as one of the most influential and powerful organizations of our time. You’re ahead of the game if your organization addresses a problem affecting communities across the country. For example, let’s say you run a food pantry that routinely needs volunteers. Common measurements include: Time spent on your site.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. And it is only getting worse. The result?

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you sense a problem brewing, you may already be knee-deep in a hot mess. While naming the problem may be extremely unpleasant, clarity is the beginning of a solution. Take enough time to accurately assess the situation. If you are the leader, you are also the problem. It is the currency that leaders build over time.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

We look for candidates who are willing to be flexible and have the intellectual gravitas to dig into problems that we’re asked to solve every day. It may require more time and effort to find someone who complements your team. That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.” Trust me, it’s worth it.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Often, that means we’re pressed for time. That also means that we’re likely to devote less time to things that feel like they’re not directly contributing to your nonprofit’s bottom line. . Keep reading for three content creation tips to use when you’re short on time, as well as a few examples I’ve brainstormed just for you. .

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inside the email hits all the right notes, including: strong personalization throughout simplifies the problem in a way anyone can grasp speaks to the organization’s proactive leadership speaks to the donor’s motivations “you can feel confident your gift” In other words, it’s very real and raw and human. Download the example below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2021

Asking Why multiple times helps you get to the root cause and helps your company to prevent undesirable results from occurring again or allows you to repeat a desirable results, explains author Michael Kallett in his book, T hink Smarter: Critical Thinking To Improve Problem-Solving And Decision-Making Skills.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2019

At some point, we all have to deal with problem employees: people who are just plain difficult. But there might be more to the problem than meets the eye. They have their own problems and hardships that you might be completely oblivious to. If they say they will make changes, but don’t, it’s time to take action.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Successful fundraising story examples. Learn More Julia and the team from CommUnity shattered their previous fundraising goals through individual donor support even as they encountered challenging times throughout the pandemic. No problem. We want to celebrate these nonprofits along with the other fundraising success stories.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. For example, recently I spoke with Barbara. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. But once those silos are built, it takes time and trust to break them down. Meet Barbara and Alan.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. Not speaking up. They’ll know for certain!

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. Sharon offered an idea that has been on my mind for some time.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

— Opportunity about to be missed Dear Opportunity about to be missed, You’ve actually named the problem in the way you’ve framed your question. EXAMPLE: If you work at a food bank, you may believe the fact that you distribute food via pantries located in neighborhood schools, churches, and community centers is super important.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors. Source: GiveDirectly Facebook Page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For example, some organizations might want to separate donors from members. For example, you can opt to send messages to specific members. For example, you might need to check that members have submitted the correct forms. For example, some might offer streamlined features or an easy-to-navigate dashboard.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2020

multiple times helps you get to the root cause and helps your company to prevent undesirable results from occurring again or allows you to repeat a desirable results, explains author Michael Kallett in his book, T hink Smarter: Critical Thinking To Improve Problem-Solving And Decision-Making Skills. Asking Why?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

In that event, you want to make the case to your boss for the best answer to your problem. If you do get a new full or even part-time hire approved, and want to use a consultant/coach to help train them, that’s a good use of outside expertise. The problem to be addressed is highly technical. When to hire a consultant 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. ” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To help you build your CSR strategy, we’ve gathered five corporate philanthropy examples that you can use for inspiration. Each of these examples uses a unique tactic to engage employees and increase impact on the local, national, or international community. ExxonMobil is one example of a company with an active matching gift program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We often assume that our audiences don’t change over time, but that’s not always the case, and nuances within each audience type can appear depending on the focus of your organization’s work. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups? 3) Revisit Your Target Audiences and Their Motivations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Learn how to introduce and motivate your biggest advocates to get involved, and how to follow up with the donors that didn’t engage with your appeal the first time around. Email #1: Introduce the Campaign.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Take time to document your processes to put your team on track for a successful AMS implementation. Based on industry best practices and your unique organizational needs, your new AMS can help you optimize and improve your current processes. During your vendor discovery meetings, resist the urge to turn the time into wish list sessions.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

While researching and writing our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Center in an Age of Automation , we found many examples of chatbots misbehaving in the world. Chatbots developed by nonprofits for programs and services have faced challenges at times as well. At the same time, finding human counselors has been a struggle.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

You’ll come away with specific examples from the team at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) that you can use to inform your own strategy. On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. When it comes time to put the idea into practice, the qualities that enable someone to be a founder can manifest as micromanagement or frustration, especially when others cannot see the details as clearly as you can. Ask Yourself: Is it Me?

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NetWits

APRIL 24, 2012

It’s intangible and emotional while at the same time tangible and based in real life. Inconsistency in your message causes distrust and over time will make your supporters skeptical about who you are and what you do. History – if appropriate, share your history and how your brand has evolved over time.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Fortunately, data can help you make good decisions during uncertain times. Living in uncertain times Recent events have led to uncertainty in today’s world. Do you find yourself asking how to pivot during uncertain times? Will you bring in enough money to survive during these uncertain times?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes time to implement your new association management software (AMS), having all your processes visually documented will help your new software vendor meet your unique association needs. For example, perhaps you wish to map your membership processes.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The Problem. For example, the organization may have a major event each year that is only raising half of what it could raise, but instead of focusing on making that event better, the staff decides to launch a new giving club that will use up all of their available time. The Solution.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

And gaining executive support and buy-in for new association management software will take time. Take time to determine the things you like about your current AMS—what works and what doesn’t. Stress that now is the time for change and clarify the risks of not acting. And decide what you’d like to see in your new AMS.

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Technology Build Associations Change Management 141

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. Use a template for your ask and keep refining it: For example, if you’re working to build support for a bill, you might use a variation of this ask to gather petition signatures: “We have been fighting to stop [X] for 20 years. Don’t lose hope!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Building a website can be costly and time-consuming. For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform. What problems are you trying to solve? Nice-to-haves.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2010

In January 2010, I was quoted by Association & Nonprofit BizNow for saying: “[Heather] envisions a mobile app with a GuideStar database of nonprofits that would make it possible for people to donate to any organization at any time. Give it time. This App is a smart, timely, good idea. Time will tell on that one.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Here are 10 issues around fundraising ethics from my time leading advancement programs for higher learning institutions.

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