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[ASK AN EXPERT] If Donors Giving From Donor-Advised Funds Want Anonymity, How Do You Cultivate Them?

Bloomerang

For example, if you’re talking with someone who tells you they want to make a pledge, that’s an opening to discuss ways they can give that will offer them personal and financial benefits. They’ll appreciate the information, and maybe begin to consider ways they can give even more than they were considering!

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What to Do When Your Nonprofit Budget Gets Blindsided

sgEngage

During times of crisis, it is important to take an informed, measured approach that supports the long-term success of your organization’s mission. Be open about where you are and what kind of support is most critical to your organization. Prioritize cash flow in short-term planning. Communicate openly and often with stakeholders.

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Level Up Your Marketing with Analytics

Association Analytics

In today’s world, success is measured by more than just clicks and open rates. Getting your list could be delayed by relying on your colleagues to provide you with the information you need. This information could have been compiled from another department. Resulting in a data-informed way to make business decisions.

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Data Are Not Information

NTEN

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

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Social Media: Distributed Influence Quantifying the Impact of Social Media - A New White Paper from Edelman

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Screencapture from Jonny Bentwood 's White Paper on measuring influence. The white paper is based on a roundtable held last year with a number of social media experts. 2) Open Communication Online initiatives, such as viral videos, that are designed to generate discussion, but not necessarily produce a shared outcome.

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Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Form 990

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The form 990 series is designed to provide the IRS—and the public—information about your organization’s programs and activities as well as your revenue, expenses, and assets. Mistake #5: Not Taking Advantage of Schedule O Schedule O is where you report supplemental information from your 990 or 990-EZ instead of separate attachments.

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8 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Conversational Marketing

Forum One

As chatbots are increasingly seen as a natural way to get information, they can help to build relationships and create authentic experiences between an organization and its target audiences. This could include requests around opening hours and location, conference registration, or donation details. Engage and support community members.