Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL. Use Cases We discussed different use cases beyond productivity for writing tasks and processing email.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. And how do you tell a good story? In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Workforce diversity is a significant concern for nonprofits with the recent growth of diverse populations in the U.S. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Nonprofit board members in the U.S.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Writing an effective nonprofit donation receipt is important, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! It’s an opportunity to thank donors for their contributions immediately, while reminding them about your mission and why their help is so valuable. . So what goes into the nonprofit donation receipt?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. You have an inspiring mission in mind, people you want to help, and the drive to do whatever it takes to make an impact. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

So, it begins… your year-end-campaign message writing session: You stare at the blank page, open last year’s materials for inspiration, type a few sentences… delete them. AI can’t replace the time you’ve put into understanding your donor’s needs, the importance of your mission, or the voice that you’ve honed for your organization.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Thanks to a combination of the storm’s effects and outdated technology, Southwest Airlines (SWA) started canceling the first of what would become almost 17,000 flights over the next week or so. Now think about your nonprofit and what you could face in the future. Keep reading to learn more. What happened?

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? .

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board. And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Live auctions can become signature, annual events for nonprofits. Plus, if you release your auction catalog in advance, it’s an effective event marketing tool. Live Auction Catalog Content Tips Prominently Feature Your Nonprofit’s Mission Generally speaking, there are two main groups of people who attend nonprofit auctions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule. Live reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. How will you raise money?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Accounting can vary widely based on industry, and nonprofit accounting is one of the most unique approaches to the subject. Instead of focusing on generating a profit for the organization, the core of nonprofit accounting is accountability toward supporters and toward the mission.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This guide will tackle the nonprofit RFP process from start to finish. Here are the best examples, templates, and tips about the nonprofit RFP process. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great! The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great! Here are the 4 stages of writing an effective RFP.

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Achieve

JANUARY 12, 2022

Very few people enter the nonprofit sector to put together financial reports. Those working at nonprofits likely started doing so because they want to make a difference in their communities. However, nonprofit accounting is essential to effective operations at the organization. . Statement of Activities.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, your mission statement is your guiding light. It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. Chances are that each member of your staff and board knows your mission by heart.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Because grants usually come from larger entities, the amount of money your nonprofit receives is generally higher than donations you would get from an individual or small business.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

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! Issuing a strong call-to-action based on your mission statement. Managing volunteers successfully requires careful planning and forethought.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. And concerning.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A CRM can do a host of things for your nonprofit. A CRM is a transitive and powerful software that has the potential to change your nonprofit. That being said, you might be asking yourself: “If it is so effective, then why are so many people in my nonprofit against adopting a CRM?”. Write an executive summary (last).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit. How do you get the most functionality and return on investment while meeting the baseline needs of your donor constituency? . Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. One of the biggest concerns when searching for a CRM is affordability.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever cringed in embarrassment after writing a fundraising appeal letter that fell flat? It’s a common challenge faced by many nonprofit organizations. It is our mission to Insert Mission Statement. Show them how their contribution makes a difference. We’ve all been there.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

For nonprofit organizations, making an impact without breaking the bank is crucial. Automated email services for nonprofits are unsung heroes in achieving just that. Email Marketing Strategy for Nonprofits: Understanding Automated Email Marketing Why Automated Email Marketing? Why Automated Email Marketing?

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

As a grantmaker, you’re on a mission to make a positive impact in your community through grantmaking. You know your well-being should be a top priority if you want to be effective over the long haul, but most of the time this seems unrealistic given the number of urgent and important items on your never-ending to-do list.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Your nonprofit is growing. Capital campaigns are a great reason to talk about the work your nonprofit does. It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions: Does your nonprofit have the structure in place to manage your growth and the additional work that will come with your realized dream of a new building? It’s a big deal!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Your nonprofit needs a strategic fundraising plan to approach fundraising intentionally. Each step in your fundraising plan has a purpose and that purpose is to help your nonprofit raise crucial funds you need to achieve your mission. It’s important because it keeps nonprofits from floundering around in the dark.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Furthermore, focusing on retaining donors is also far more cost-effective than navigating a constant need to acquire more support. Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience .

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are more tools available to nonprofits today that can be used for measuring their donor data than ever before. The truth is, without the help of data, effectively planning a fundraising strategy or maintaining high donor retention numbers makes a hard job near impossible. But, they don’t call it “Big Data” for nothing.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

We all know how important it is to thank your donors. . Being thoughtful about how you thank your donors will help build rapport with them and improve the odds that they’ll come back and make the second (or golden) donation. . One way to see how meaningful this option can be is to try it for yourself. Send them a text.

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