Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else. If they seem animated and happy to talk, ask more questions.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

There are lots of details to think through and lots of questions to answer. To get started, answer these six questions. You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan. That’s not a goal. How much were you able to accomplish in your programs? Do you need to expand programs in the coming year? It’s a wish.

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Put your creativity to work and decide which campaign type makes the most sense for your goals. . Nailing down the “why” behind this year’s fundraising goals.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start. Starting a campaign without properly identifying the capacity for such a program can lead to less-than-ideal results, so ensure that you are ready by asking a series of questions such as: Do you have a mission statement? What Are Major Gifts?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

If you’re curious about where your organization stands in its digital transformation, ask yourself three questions: 1. The organization focused early in its transformation on unifying data about programming and volunteers. Do we deliver personalized, meaningful engagement for both supporters and recipients of our programs and services?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’ll send our audience back to work with new insights and answers to challenging questions like these: How can our organization prepare to manage disruptive events like the pandemic? Kevin Ordonez,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and I are going to explain why that’s a question everyone should be asking. What’s wrong?

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. Creating a strategy and setting goals is one of the best ways that your organization can future-proof your volunteer program. Diversify Your Volunteer Program. Leverage your donor base.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Know your goals You need to know your goals to let your data drive your decisions. How will you identify these goals? Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. Please talk with your staff and board members about what goals would best serve your organization and prioritize them.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Some people love setting goals. The thing I love about it is that I know I’m getting closer to my goals even when I don’t achieve them. Today I want to talk about the goals you have for your nonprofit, specifically your goals around acquisition. And isn’t that the, dare I say it, goal? .

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this, we’re going to talk about two kinds of volunteers: program volunteers and fundraising volunteers. Your Program Volunteers Your Fundraising Volunteers Get Them Trained Provide Them with Useful Tools. Your Program Volunteers. Help Them Get to Know the Program. Teach Them About the Program, Too.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

When you focus on optimizing your volunteer program from the ground up, you can give it the foundation it needs to be successful. . Whether you’re interested in creating a brand-new volunteer management program or enhancing your current program with more effective management strategies, you’re in the right place! Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Here are three questions whose answers will give you guidance on how to start serving donors. Question 1: What are our donors’ needs? Question 2: What is your core belief and expertise? saving lives is the highest goal: get people access to clean water quickly. If you want to serve donors, you need to know their needs.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Your organization’s volunteer program is an important driver toward mission. Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. As your nonprofit grows, so does the need to optimize your volunteer program and effectively measure ROI. according to an Independent Sector report.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. In short, you need a successful volunteer program where volunteers follow through on what they say they are going to do. Setting Up Your Successful Volunteer Program One of the most important parts of having volunteers is accountability. You’re thrilled!

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Laura’s practical coaching style and results-oriented strategies help her clients set realistic goals and achieve measurable results. Download Your eBook!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. As a corollary to the cash-flow point, a mature recurring donation program can also help an organization improve its long-range planning and decision-making. Develop and Promote Your Own Recurring Giving Program.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Next Tuesday, I’m running a webinar with NTEN discussing “More than just a community: Using communities to reach your program goals.&# As always, I hope it’s a fun and informative session, but it’ll also have space for sharing and lots of questions. I hope you’ll join me!

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. At the dog park.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Never fear, this lesson will walk you through setting up (or retooling) your own monthly giving program. In this lesson, we’ll cover: Setting a goal for recurring giving. How to outline a framework for your monthly giving program. A bit of advice about setting goals. What would that mean for our programs and mission?

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Never fear, this lesson will walk you through setting up (or retooling) your own monthly giving program. In this lesson, we’ll cover: Setting a goal for recurring giving. How to outline a framework for your monthly giving program. A bit of advice about setting goals. What would that mean for our programs and mission?

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2017

" We present you the TechSoup Ambassador Program , TechSoup's very own volunteer program and community. This program provides the tools for TechSoup supporters to help nonprofits take full advantage of all that TechSoup has to offer. Sign up for the TechSoup Ambassador Program Course to join our program.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JULY 25, 2020

I recently ran a survey in our community to ask folks what their big challenges are these days and what would feel like an absolute miracle to do inside their fundraising or communications program. The current reality we find ourselves in is deeply impacting our ability to make decisions about our fundraising and communications programs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution. Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. Recruit Volunteers: The first step in any volunteer program is to find volunteers. Therefore, volunteer engagement must be a top organizational priority.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. Create a written plan.

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Qgiv

JUNE 2, 2021

By instituting a matching gifts program at your medical nonprofit, your donors can provide additional funds so you can continue to do your crucial work. What is a matching gift program? To put it simply, a matching gift program is a fundraising method that encourages donors to seek out and apply for matching gifts from their employer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Businesses and other associations are always looking for team-building activities that give back to their local communities as part of their corporate social responsibility programs. The best part: You don’t need a fully staffed volunteer program to make this work. You just may get a lifetime donor or long-time volunteer out of it all!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Stay focused on your association’s mission and goals to direct the conversation during your discovery phase. Reconsider your business processes As you meet with your AMS vendor, you have an opportunity to r econsider how your association can better support its mission and goals with a new platform.

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Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

As companies consider effective, modernized methods to connect with their employees, proactive giving plans and programs are becoming more popular – and more critical. While the benefits of having a corporate giving program are clear, for many businesses, the question remains: where do we start? Here’s a guide to help.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

By asking the right questions , clearly advocating for your organization’s needs, and building a clear roadmap , you can make sure your board understands your situation and supports your ultimate goal of helping your teams work more efficiently and effectively through technology. Let’s dive in. Focus on improving your operations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Have you set goals for 2024 using your volunteer data? Can you track what you need to reach your goals? Here are some questions that can help you measure volunteer impact: Did you have enough qualified and engaged volunteers? Did your volunteers have an impact on your program goals?

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? Does this question reflect the mission of my organization?

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

As fundraisers, we’re always looking for the next big thing that can raise more money, achieve our fundraising goals, and change the world for the better. And you may be wondering what a mobile giving program could look like for your organization, or if focusing on mobile donations is the right strategy for you. That’s a fair question.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. In practice, this might mean considering where your nonprofit has a chance to grow, recognizing when ways of working need to adapt to changing conditions, or opting to rethink your mix of programs.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., — 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. Think carefully about your goal to assure it’s legit. When your survival was in question.

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