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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

#GivingTuesday is less than three weeks away… is your organization ready to leverage this global day of giving? From fundraising to volunteer engagement to just plain old engagement, there are many ways organizations across the social good ecosystem can participate. ” Organize peer-to-peer fundraising.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Not only does valuable and unique content increase the visibility of your organization and its mission, but (if done right) it encourages engagement among your supporters and echoes in a familiar voice the emotional core of your organization’s purpose. Here are three tips to help your organization create more donor-driven content: 1.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. I wanted to share some cool things I’ve seen various organizations do in the hopes that you’ll be inspired, too. Want more tips and tricks for improving programs at your organization?

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MARCH 20, 2020

Follow these tips to help protect your organization and supporters: . What about one claiming to be from the World Health Organization (WHO) or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with important coronavirus updates ? Beware of the unsolicited email . Hover over (don’t click!) In quick succession .

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It’s no secret that people working at social good organizations, and at nonprofits in particular, have the reputation of being “overworked and underpaid.” But that still leaves a large portion of organizations that didn’t. Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. Reynolds, Ph.D, Reynolds, Ph.D,

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MAY 31, 2019

Now that your gears are turning, we can agree that technology is developing at outstanding, breakneck speeds, and organizations and businesses need to keep up or risk being left as a memory. What about the post-smartphone era – what will that look like? Sorry Blockbuster.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

7 Tips for Effective Team Management. Winning project teams follow these tips: Active Leadership: You are an integral part of the project team. The project cannot be successful without you taking an active role coordinating activities across your organization. Nonprofit Management Operations nonprofit Project Management Tips'

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AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. In order to get more familiar with your organization, many people will likely head to your “About Us” page. About Us page.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Whether it is the first time your organization has thrown its hat into the ring or its preparing to top last year’s results, there’s always more your organization can learn and do. Their advice will help you focus in on #GivingTuesday and guide your organization, message, and campaign towards new heights.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Next week’s content will bring up new ideas, new faces, and fresh inspiration to take back to your organization. Arts and Cultural will have thousands of professionals represented from organizations ranging from zoos to museums, performing arts organizations to libraries, and beyond! Getting Organized for Virtual bbcon 2020.

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MARCH 25, 2020

Social good organizations are in a unique position to bolster their built-in networks during this time. People think fondly about nonprofit organizations that they support and will want to ensure their continued growth and impact. General Tips to Keep Your Giving Day Going at Full Steam. What’s new at your organization?

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APRIL 7, 2021

The world has officially surpassed the one-year mark of a remote workforce for many companies – a year full of pivots and uncertainty for organizations. The post 5 Tips for Improving Employee Emotional and Mental Well-being first appeared on npENGAGE. The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile.

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MARCH 18, 2020

As many organizations have made the decision to have employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic response, many employees a re now finding themselves working remotely for the first time and discovering the distractions that home can bring. . Keep a Schedule and Get Organized .

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JULY 11, 2017

As more and more donors familiarize themselves with crowdfunding, they’re finding it’s a convenient way to donate to their favorite organizations. Of course, you may need to adjust these tips to better suit your specific crowdfunding campaign, but this will be a solid basis to form your campaign. Involve your supporters. Let’s begin!

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MARCH 16, 2020

As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. Take this opportunity to be a source of truth and point your community to the guidance provided by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). . If this is the case, be honest about it.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

How organizations can plan out a GivingTuesday strategy now. Last minute considerations for organizations that have already planned their GivingTuesday campaigns. You need to tell your 2020 story – what happened to your organization this year and how did it affect you all sustaining your mission?”. “If

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APRIL 11, 2019

As a nonprofit leader myself, I know how frequently social sector organizations are strapped for capacity. But volunteers aren’t “free” and in order for skilled volunteerism to be effective, your organization must be ready to make the most of this valuable contribution of time and talent.

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JUNE 25, 2019

As supporters are increasingly drawn to causes rather than specific organizations, we should listen to their interests and realign ourselves for success. Organizations can adopt a 360-degree view of their office, with constituents as a core focus. Though there are many, you might start with these top two: Partner with other teams.

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MARCH 13, 2020

With the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, let’s discuss tips for maintaining momentum for your upcoming events. It also can help reinforce the vital role your organization plays in the community. Be unashamed of the “fundraising” components of your event. Develop online experiences for your participants.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Below are my five tips for creating something similar at your shop. Tip 1: Highlight a Treasured Childhood Memory. Tip 2: Build a Connection. Tip 3: Make It Easy. Tip 4: Let Someone Else Be Your Advocate. Tip 5: Add an Ask. We received more than 220,000+ valentines and raised more than $68,000!

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MARCH 4, 2019

Here are ten quick tips to improve your nonprofit’s culture: Give all staff off every federal holiday. For nonprofit organizations that are concerned about budgets and salaries, these are all ways to help keep your employees and improve morale, with little impact on your bottom line. If I notice, your donors and volunteers notice, too.

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JUNE 19, 2017

Donors to an organization with a large fundraising budget that allows a lot of testing and experimentation may respond differently than those to an organization with a budget that only allows investing in a few proven methodologies. 4 Tips for Evaluating Fundraising Advice : Look at the credentials of the writers you respect.

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MAY 1, 2017

Yet, despite this abundance of data , fundraising faces serious challenges and many nonprofit organizations are balancing their futures on very shaky foundations. Based on resources providing guidance for developing common sense, here are three tips that I believe are apropos to fundraisers today: 1. Gertrude Stein, author).

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JUNE 29, 2017

Here are a 7 tips for donation page optimizations to help you increase online fundraising success : 1. A mission statement must align with your organization while being clear and concise. A mission statement must align with your organization while being clear and concise. Make Your Mission Prominent to Website Visitors.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, an organization dedicated to skills-based volunteerism, joins the Podcast to share her insights and expertise on how nonprofits and corporations can better work together on virtual volunteer programs. What nonprofits and social good organizations can do to create more virtual volunteer opportunities.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

5 Tips for Keeping Time on Your Side. Tracking: Identify and stick to a form of deadline and progress tracking that works for your organization. In our final post we’ll share tips for communicating effectively from the start through the completion of the project. Today, we’ll outline building a successful timeline.

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JUNE 20, 2012

Some organizations find that an email welcome series of one message every two weeks for two months is effective, whereas others prefer weekly messages over a period of a month. Read "Creating an Email Welcome Series" for more tips on greeting your new constituents with style. Set it and forget it.

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MARCH 24, 2014

From celebratory content to sharing fundraising tips via email, we want our members to feel connected to us. My top tips for kicking off your social media program. Think about your organization’s culture, values, and mission statement. She specializes in nonprofit strategy, and engaging communities across networks.

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MARCH 8, 2013

How do we find larger donors to cultivate for major gifts from our existing donor pool? Who amongst our list of smaller donors looks like they could be a major gift donor to our nonprofit?

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APRIL 11, 2017

One of the most exciting parts of 2017 for me so far has been to see how many nonprofit organizations and foundations are becoming more and more passionate about outcomes measurement. And this got me thinking, how can we ensure that organizations don’t feel like they’re facing this outcomes measurement journey alone?

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

Well known as an important time of year for nonprofits and social good organizations of all types, this is a time when the iron is hot and the gifts are flowing. Make the donor the hero of the story, not the organization. Year-end giving doesn’t have to start in December, especially organizations with limited staff and time.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As I was discussing fundraising and membership with a coworker, I realized that my emotional connection to one particular type of organization created a foundation on which I base my giving. You gravitated toward the museum, zoo, gallery, symphony, cultural management organization because of your roots. Can’t think of any?

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

How did a rts, c ultural & h umanities organizations fare on # GivingTuesday ? . While we’re still calculating how much of that total cultural organizations raised, here are some campaigns that stood out: . online giving increased from $400 million in 2018 to $511 million and that total online and offline giving reached $1.97

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. What if I told you that on Facebook, your organization may be that person?

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AUGUST 28, 2018

Many organizations are also realizing that it is time to expand into a true fundraising program. Here are seven tips to start the simple, initial phase: Start with special appeals. I honestly don’t know how to build a full fundraising program.”. Exciting, right?

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

The end of the year, or the “season of giving,” is important for all types of social good organizations. Year-end appeals are powerful fundraising vehicles, create additional exposure for your organization, and offer an opportunity to connect with donors on how they’ve helped you throughout the year.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Getting Organized with bbcon Breakout Sessions. 6 Quick Tips to Help You Master bbcon. If you’ve not yet picked up some swag, there’s no time like the present. For the last day of the conference, the Innovation Expo Hall is only open from 9 a.m. bbcon Mobile App – Download the Blackbaud Events app to access the bbcon 2019 mobile app.

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