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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

You don’t want to contribute to the wage gap statistics that show other genders and races earn less compared to white men. . The long and short of it is this: Do the required research, budgeting, and due diligence up front to ensure a fair offer and avoid lowballing a qualified candidate. Tailor your evaluation matrix and script .

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How to Convert Peer-to-Peer Event Participants into Monthly Donors

sgEngage

BikeMS organizers arrange kickoff events, meet-ups, cycling safety clinics, social hours, and other non-scripted events that have no agenda other than building the BikeMS culture and helping supporters make personal connections. Deliver a post-event wrap-up with photos and statistics, including total dollars raised and number of attendees.

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

It may seem counterproductive to ask your subscribers to opt into your emails twice, but some research on open rates suggests that customers may prefer a confirmed opt-in (COI) email more than a welcome email.” Graphics: Well-designed graphics can make statistics and data compelling, while delivering the transparency your constituents demand.

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Nonprofit Email Basics: Master Effective Fundraising Communications

sgEngage

It may seem counterproductive to ask your subscribers to opt into your emails twice, but some research on open rates suggests that customers may prefer a confirmed opt-in (COI) email more than a welcome email.” Graphics: Well-designed graphics can make statistics and data compelling, while delivering the transparency your constituents demand.

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Raising Awareness of Matching Gifts

Connection Cafe

Research suggests that approximately $10 billion of corporate matching gift money goes unclaimed annually, which represents about $20 billion to nonprofits. Educate your major gift officers and prospect researchers on the potential of matching gifts. Nonprofits need to educate donors on the benefits of matching gifts.

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Webinar Presentation Tips for Nonprofits and Other Folks

Have Fun - Do Good

I've been doing some research on how to present a successful webinar, and thought I'd share what I've learned. Write the script, then create the PowerPoint. Get everyone's attention in the beginning: tell a story, provide a statistic, read a quote, or show a shocking image. Below are the webinar presenting tips I found.

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The GRANTS Writing Formula To Secure Awards For Project Grants

Bloomerang

Step #2) R – Research the needs Having appropriate R esearch in the needs section is critical to scoring high on a grant proposal. The reason is that research anchors and validates the entire reason for your project. This will give more validity for your program and show that you’ve done the research. This is a must.

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