Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. As fundraisers, especially at mission-driven organizations that serve women and girls , we have a responsibility to marry history with best practices, even when that union may seem tense.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. people who have experienced houselessness or survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. At Candid, we couldn’t agree more.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. This is why service programs should be youth-led and youth-driven, she added.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, members who leverage online community platforms report a stronger sense of community. When you utilize your online community, you can attract new members to your association, ultimately driving new volunteers to serve your organization. Do we offer enough training opportunities?

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. We found striking data points , such as that only 54.5%

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. They will answer “Yes.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The reason we start this process with a goal is that you’ll have no way to measure the efficacy of your efforts without one. . Among your lapsed donors, who has given in the last year? Who on your list is doing nothing at all except showing up to your annual event? . Review your donor list. Now, break it down even further.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 14, 2023

Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community. Who knows what a community needs most? We think we know […] The post Can You Hear Us Now? The community!

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. We are proud to offer the most advanced technology for information and referral. It’s the future of efficient and effective care.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The winners are: 2023 Outstanding Website Westminster Christian School is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational PK–12 Christian school serving the greater Miami, Florida, area. Charles Preparatory School is an all-boys college preparatory Catholic high school serving the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Depending on who you ask (me), “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie of all time. We can do the same thing with our donors. And we don’t need walkie-talkies to do so—we can use tools like Zoom to meet with donors virtually. . Keep the community you serve in mind when fundraising. . They’ve forged a bond.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. But that’s okay: by being vulnerable and open to change, you can transform your organization into one that mirrors your constituents and better serves your mission.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

that serve the homeless population. Candid made it easy for us to search for nonprofits that serve the homeless and have tax statements on file. Then we used a random number generator to select which of those records would be pulled into our nonprofit mission statement studies’ sample. . We also downloaded their IRS Form 990s?from

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Suddenly, there was no clear path forward, and we did not know if things would return to normal. We still face uncertainty today, given inflation, rising costs, high employee turnover , and political unrest. Please talk with your staff and board members about what goals would best serve your organization and prioritize them.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign. nonprofits through Candid’s nonprofit profiles.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

A few questions to consider include: How do we organize information about our donors, volunteers, members, and constituents? Do we have one place that serves as our ‘source of truth’ for our constituent’s information? Are we confident that the information in this system is up-to-date and relevant to our organization?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? In addition to providing a therapeutic outlet, the arts instill a lifelong love for learning, shaping individuals who are not only academically capable but also creatively and emotionally resilient.

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

Candid is in the unique position of serving as the most comprehensive data source for the social sector. It is our responsibility to maintain the quality of this vast data collection , but it’s just as important to ensure those who are impacted by pervasive funding disparities can access and use it to deliver on their missions.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2024

By combining Bloomerang’s leading donor and volunteer relationship management platform with Qgiv’s best-in-class fundraising platform, we can help nonprofits raise more money and improve their fundraising outcomes through stronger relationships with supporters. Thank you to the many customers who have been with us on the journey.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

“We are excited to announce our partnership with 108 ideaspace, a leading certified Salesforce implementation partner in Canada, focusing on the association and nonprofit markets” says Tim Burke, Sr. Why are we forming this innovative partnership between Nimble AMS and 108 ideaspace? We both live and breathe associations.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Courses are not only offered in a “live,” real-time format.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. But, don’t just take my word for it.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We had a chance to interview Donnie Shell Jr., Donnie: We provide cost-free, faith-based recovery programs for both men and women. Donnie: We provide cost-free, faith-based recovery programs for both men and women. We strive to offer multiple options for volunteers to support our organization. Where do volunteers fit in?

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 16, 2023

We had an opportunity to talk to Molly MacDonald, lead volunteer coordinator for Mercy Chefs and learn how her organization is leveraging VolunteerHub. Molly: We create hot, fresh, restaurant-style, quality meals in times of greatest need. We are a disaster relieve nonprofit so on the volunteer side I am preparing and planning.

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Volunteer Disaster Audio Software 74

Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

While we have several channels for gathering customer feedback, UX research is unique since it is about partnering with our current and prospective users to help us understand and adjust to their needs and motivations during the product development process. Sometimes we encounter unexpected insights or novel ways that people use our products.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Similarly, we saw evidence that the model was associating “People of Latin American descent” with “Incarcerated people.”

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. This often prevents funders from engaging, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Below I’ll share what that research involved and what we learned. . Before I dive in, here’s a look at how we approached this research : My colleagues and I randomly chose 200 U.S.-based based nonprofits from Candid that serve the homeless population. For each one, we recorded their mission statement.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Reflect on who they are—kind, generous, and compassionate. Here’s an example: “Hi [NAME], I’m Julie Jones, and I serve on the board of Meals on Wheels. I just want you to know how thankful we are that you’re part of our donor family. Is there anything you want us to know, or that we could do better? You get the idea!

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 21, 2024

About the American Bankers Association (ABA) The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a trade organization for banks of all sizes, serving over two million bank employees. The sky is the limit—who knows what ABA will achieve next. We appreciate the great support team at Nimble AMS.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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Candid

JULY 22, 2021

As we did with Scott’s previous grant recipients , we examined the organizations and projects Scott selected to see what we might learn about her approach to grantmaking. Because these recipients are not organizations with IRS 990 filings (from which we derive revenue data), they are not included in the graph above. .

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DipJar

JANUARY 3, 2023

He joins the company from Protecht – a fintech/insurtech company where he served as senior vice president and head of sales and partnerships. Generosity and connectedness are at the heart of DipJar, and those are things we need today more than ever. Board Chairman Brian Shanahan said, “We are excited to welcome Brian to DipJar.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. To engage prospects who have not yet given to your nonprofit, look at other organizations with similar causes. Who Do You Serve?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Here is an example: We recently met S., a mother of three who works in childcare. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to move S. I feel so safe and positive about my future now that we are out of that motel,” she told us. “I This story should be short and to the point. Write with warmth and sincerity.

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