Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . I’m excited to get a fundraiser going for our organization to further benefit our clients and their missions! .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Offer discounted tickets for community members.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 Whether you’re a development officer at a university, a nonprofit partnering with a local college, or a grateful alumnus seeking to give back, today’s changing landscape of alumni giving will likely impact you. Griffin, gave Harvard University a $300 million gift.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Today’s Q&A is with Julie Vargo, CIO of Advancement IT at The Ohio State University. She is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and oversight of information technology and records for the university’s advancement office, and currently serves as the chair of the Blackbaud Higher Education Product Advisory Group.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

The responses did not involve salary, autonomy or time investment; but rather a universal theme of making a difference. But his book delves deeper into workplace culture, roles, expectations and work product. Seth Godin joins “ The Intentional Fundraiser ” podcast with Tammy Zonker on May 28th to discuss the launch of his new book.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). But are you ready?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2020

With the demonstrated power of giving days for higher ed, now is a perfect time to start thinking about adding one to your fundraising strategy like we did at Brown University. Unlike many higher-ed institutions, giving days at Brown have focused solely on the Brown Annual Fund versus a university-wide strategy.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events. A bike race or trail ride.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Changing Higher Ed Episode 43: Raising Money for Universities during COVID with Scott Roberts and Tim Hill . Higher education fundraising is even more critical as colleges and universities navigate the unexpected and unpredictable financial situation caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Staying on Message.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . For example, things can get really crazy when: In hospitals and universities, different schools or departments have separate development staff. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are fundraising challenges – and opportunities! That’s why we specifically designed bbcon 2021 Virtual experiences just for healthcare fundraising professionals. Luke’s University Health Network, Atrium Health Foundation, CommonSpirit Health, and M Health Fairview. Data-Driven Fundraising.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Matthew Ewing—Vice President for Advancement at Boise State University. Ashley Smith—University of Southern California.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

How can finance and fundraising departments better work with each other? In today’s episode, you’ll hear some ideas from Mary Aquino of Blackbaud University about how finance and development can build connections and better work together to support the mission. The role of technology. Why does it matter?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

Today’s Q&A is with Tim Snyder, associate vice president, Alumni and Donor Services at Wake Forest University. In his role, Tim is responsible for the overall management of Alumni Services, the Wake Forest Fund, and Donor Services and Advancement Services at the university. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nonprofit leaders play an integral role in the promise of social equity. Without leadership prioritizing equitable practices, class representation suffers in these roles and lessens sector diversity. of total nonprofit fundraising. Online giving is therefore smaller and popular, but not targeted by fundraisers.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Not long ago, accepting cryptocurrency donations seemed like a pretty fringe fundraising offering. Is fundraising on the blockchain a good idea for your organization? She has a BA from Brandeis University and MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Where do you even start to find out more about it? Rebecca Stokes.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . a thorough fundraising strategy. rooted in proven best practices. Train them.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Crafting a successful multi-channel fundraising campaign doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! What do you suggest for campaign planners who might be overwhelmed by their current fundraising campaign? If you’d like to learn how to create a successful multi-channel fundraising campaign, join us on January 19th. See you there!

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

What if everything that we know about fundraising is mostly wrong? Is your organization focusing on the right data-based fundraising strategies? Listen in to hear Joe and Steve talk about why individual giving matters so much, what’s changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thinking about fundraising as a cycle vs. a funnel.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Technology is a key enabler for RMU, helping the university understand and serve the needs of its community. As RMU President Dr. Chris Howard puts it, technology is one of the key enablers that pushes the university toward its goals: “[We want to be] the most agile, professionally career-focused university in the country.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

More and more organizations are beginning to emphasize corporate fundraising efforts in their overall nonprofit strategies. who often play a huge role in corporate and workplace giving fundraising success. donors and fundraisers alike?—can The Solution. An individual?—donors The Roadblock.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Yes, you read that right. Focus on your mission.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

Meyer has been an institutional fundraiser for more than a decade. Past positions included Temple University, Fordham University, and SUNY Buffalo. We talked about how fundraising for the Cathedral differed from these institutions and it comes down to the relationship the donor has with the organization.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Not long ago, accepting cryptocurrency donations seemed like a pretty fringe fundraising offering. Is fundraising on the blockchain a good idea for your organization? She has a BA from Brandeis University and MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Where do you even start to find out more about it? Rebecca Stokes.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

As we’re hiring across a range of roles, we aim to recruit outstanding candidates who are eager to hit the ground running. The company was founded in 2011 when Adam Weinger, Double the Donation’s President, was working at a major bank and made donations to his university, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, and LLS.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor. For the Development Chief, Emily’s transition to a donor has become a powerful narrative for fundraising.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As Lore pointed out, Nick Saban, head coach of the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide, is the king of this approach. Another example of the team’s approach to breaking complex systems into simple parts is their roles and responsibilities. Each member of the crew has well-defined and discrete roles to play.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you noticed that when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fundraising , the conversation frequently mentions the lack of suitable candidates of color? Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Training, development and resource support are often scarce within the sector, leading to increased workload and decreased training for necessary roles, which adds to the “struggle to hire and train employees,” as Paul Light asserts. Create a trajectory and people will be future-motivated. Validate your work.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Using Generative AI To Drive Your Fundraising Outcomes Allison Fine, President, Every.org Beth Kanter, Author, Trainer, and Nonprofit Innovator Carrie Cobb, Chief Data Officer, Blackbaud Artificial intelligence promises new models of fundraising, using machine learning to drive better outcomes.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. One approach to documenting skill requirements could be to create a matrix of skills and roles for your organization. You could also review each job description and add essential and helpful skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

The process should be 30 to 90 days to ensure the employee feels supported and transitions into their new role successfully. Sabrina Esquivel is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. This is a way to begin fostering employee engagement right away. Development.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students. At least 45 colleges and universities have closed or consolidated since 2019. Colleges and universities offer good-paying jobs, produce new talent for the area, and attract other businesses.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. While securing my two university degrees, I conducted in-depth research.

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