Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Last month, Farra Trompeter of Big Duck and Danielle Bridgida of National Wildlife Federation presented at the Bridge Conference last week about personal and professional branding. In preparation for their presentation, they circulated a survey to over 200 nonprofit professionals, asking how they use various social platforms.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area. Many of these resources are 100% free.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For over thirty years, I have integrated “reflection rituals” in my professional work on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annually basis. Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Leaving for my first in-person event in 2022 after two years of pandemic shut down. Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Professional associations have a lot on their plate. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best tools you can implement in your professional association to help you meet different goals. Robust association management is a central component of running a successful professional association.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal. Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships.

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Candid

MAY 25, 2021

In this article from our 2020 annual report , Lisa Brooks talks about the impact Floyd’s death had on her personally and professionally. “It Delivering on this curatorial task was a professional concern; managing the curation at that particular moment in time, on this particular topic, was a deeply difficult personal undertaking.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

bbcon is live and in person October 21-24! Breakout Sessions for Higher Ed Professionals Our breakout sessions for education professionals include topics like scholarship management, fundraising, tuition, data security, and artificial intelligence. Register here today!

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

bbcon is back in-person October 22–24 in Denver, Colorado! This year, we are co-locating Blackbaud’s K–12 User Conference so education professionals can learn from thousands of other change-makers at the premier technology conference focused on social impact. Here are just a few: Putting the AI in Education Graham Getty, St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Believe it or not, it’s simple: personal gratitude. What is personal gratitude? So how do you go about creating a culture of personal gratitude for yourself and for your organization?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you run a professional association, you know that one of the best member benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network. Now, in-person association networking events can be a bit of a hassle to organize. Not to mention, sometimes they’re.

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Charity Village

MARCH 25, 2022

On April 28, join us for a free webinar to learn what nonprofit professionals need to know about the future of in-person fundraising. The post The future of in-person fundraising in a cashless society appeared first on CharityVillage. This shift is dramatically impacting charities relying on […].

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2014

Working at a nonprofit often pays less than the for-profit sector, but the perks of extended vacation time, flex time, and the personal satisfaction of having a meaningful professional life can outweigh the financial downside of building a nonprofit career. And 2014 could be a great year to secure a new position.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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Charity Village

APRIL 5, 2023

Common interview methods don’t highlight the right person for the job; they highlight the best and most enthusiastic storyteller, and storytelling isn’t always the job employers are looking to fill.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Passionate in its belief that people with additional needs shouldn’t have to compromise their hopes and aspirations, the organisation strives to take a whole-person approach to beneficiaries, supporting every aspect of their lives. Supporting the Individual Through Person-Centred Care.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In her new book, Selling Yourself , Dr. Cindy McGovern shows you how to step-by-step create a powerful personal brand. I wrote Sell Yourself because no other book out there looks at personal branding as a sales tool. Personal branding, whether it’s for the first time or it’s a rebranding, starts with examining our goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I have found this productivity very useful in my own work and Ma’ayan was kind enough to write up this guest post for nonprofit professionals. . Bullet Journaling for Nonprofit Professionals – Guest Post by Ma’ayan Alexander. BuJo for nonprofit professionals. Combine and balance work and personal life.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s where ongoing professional development for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders comes in. I constantly do professional development programs. Keep up with technology.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. This community of nonprofit professionals is forward thinking, innovative, and especially adept at doing more with less. I also use ToDoist for personal tasks. How’s that project going?

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 30, 2010

Andrew Heller discussed the risks of oversharing in his NTEN blog post Social Media and Privacy: Best Practices for Managing Your Personal and Professional Identities. His basic advice: "Be Prepared. Be mindful of your online presence. Think thrice before acting." " Tags: Social Media.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2020

Your association might want to provide a personalized member experience, but are you actually doing it? Chances are that your association wants to provide a personalized member experience. But here’s a question for you: Are you really incorporating personalization into your member marketing and communications plans?

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

When that’s the case, content personalization becomes a crucial part of your membership experience. Content personalization makes that content hard for them to miss, whether by spotlighting it when a member logs into the system or by pushing it out to draw disengaged members in.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This growth is most likely because podcasts offer listeners an alternative way to access and engage with other event professionals and industry experts. . To help you grow your skills and stay up to date on all things related to the events industry, here are our 5 favorite podcasts that we think every event professional should listen to: .

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. The issue some people have with asking for donations in person is that it can be a nerve-wracking experience. When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Luckily, we have some advice!

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Nonprofit AF

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

[Image description: A grassy hill, linted with pine trees, standing before a mountain. This was taken by me on a trip to Mt. I had altitude sickness and could barely breathe!] Hi everyone,…

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

If your members are— Tired of the “same old, same old” product portfolio Turning to for-profit companies for professional development Looking for greater value and diversity in your services Losing interest in networking and in-person meetings —Now might be a good time to reimagine products, services, and pricing.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. One person can poison an entire organization. The MBTI and other personality questionnaires are a point of departure. She studies team composition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. Until then, when you’re advocating for the nonprofit where you currently work, the professionalism of your profile directly reflects upon your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Nothing can be more personal than establishing, maintaining, and earning friendships. As a lifelong fundraiser and consultant to fundraisers, we know that nothing tops the value of information and insights gathered through in-person visits. They revealed clues in volumes. Can AI gather such intelligence?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With Marketing Cloud, staff can leverage AI to anticipate member behavior and provide a personalized experience. With the powerful combination of Nimble AMS and Marketing Cloud, MDS has easy data integration for staff and a personalized strategy for members. Marketing Cloud. Sales Cloud.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Here’s why you should choose one that uses the Salesforce Person Accounts data model. Here’s why: Professional association members are primarily individuals. However, most professional associations also have membership levels for “associate” members, which typically are businesses such as vendors, suppliers, etc.

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