Nonprofits collect all kinds of data on a daily basis. Every time a supporter makes an online donation, signs up to volunteer, or fills out an event registration form, you receive valuable information about who these individuals are and how they like to engage with your organization. To make sure that information doesn’t go to… Guest Post MORE
Is your nonprofit grappling with digital transformation of its programs and operations? BoxWorks 2018 is just over three months away on Aug 29-30 in San Francisco and the nonprofit sessions are a great place for learning about digital transformation (and networking too.). MORE
Did you know? Online review sites are an innovative way for associations to bring in revenue and provide value to their members. Learn more at 100reviews.com. MORE
Is a barrage of action alerts and fundraising emails burning out your activists? Are your email open rates and click rates dropping? Breaking up the routine can help. MORE
Let me start by apologizing. One of the reasons that email fundraising sucks is because of people like me. When I was new to fundraising consulting over a decade ago, I was quick to prescribe to my nonprofit clients the latest and greatest “best practices” when it came to online fundraising. MORE
June is observed as LGBTQ Pride month to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Riots and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community. MORE
Tons of useful and interesting data, as always. Grab a coffee – this will take you a while to get through. Internet Trends Report 2018 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash. Debunking the Hype Industry Insider Useful Data MORE
It’s officially summer – ah the lazy days of summer! It’s a time for summer vacations and longer days with more sunshine…that usually means shorter days in the office. But, things continue to seem crazy, right? MORE
As funding for Medicaid comes under increased scrutiny, some political experts are predicting drastic changes as the year progresses. Will the next round of Medicaid cuts negatively affect your agency or how you’re able to provide quality services to individuals? MORE
Here at Nonprofit Hub, we have a fun, creative workspace filled with lots of food and games. We go on walks when we feel overwhelmed. We take time to sit, socialize and enjoy each other’s company. And believe it or not, we leave every day feeling proud of what we’ve accomplished. While having a playful workspace may seem like a recipe for self-imposed disaster, it’s just the opposite. MORE
This is an excerpt of a post that originally appeared on the Wild Apricot blog and is reposted here with permission. There’s a lot more on the original post, go check it out here. Here are 12 examples of nonprofits using AR and VR to raise money and awareness. MORE
June is upon us, and it’s time to create your mid-year appeal! Organizations large and small should capitalize on this opportunity. A mid-year appeal is powerful and creates additional exposure for your organization by educating others on your past, current and future efforts. MORE
We created this guide for any organization looking to implement a membership model. Over the past decade, we’ve helped thousands of membership organizations successfully set up and grow their members. This guide contains everything we’ve learned. MORE
Normal. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. DSP’s are the unsung heroes that selflessly give their time and energy to help better the lives of others. MORE
Last week we talked about the importance of being able to ride the proverbial tide in the uncertain political climate of today. We linked to an article that stated there was a proposed $1.4 trillion cut to Medicaid from the current administration. MORE
Boosting your social media posts is a marketing tactic that can exponentially increase the amount of people that see your content. The concept is simple: pay to have your posts show up as sponsored content on non-followers’ timelines in order to gain more exposure. MORE
Suppose a donor calls you on the phone. Will you know who they are, instantly? Maybe: if you work at a small enough organization. But research has shown that most people have only 150 real friends of their own. MORE
According to the recently released. M+R Benchmarks Report , 40% of nonprofit website visitors in the year 2017 were using a mobile phone - a 9% increase from the year prior. MORE
The Community Roundtable’s seminal State of Community Management Report 2018 is out!! And there’s a TON of insightful information it it. “Communities impact every facet of organizational life, from empowering individual contributors to generating strategic value. MORE
The concept of charity and philanthropy in the corporate world has drastically changed over the years. Initially the relationship was simple – a company gained goodwill from providing financial support to a non profit, and the nonprofit was happy to take it. MORE
Nonprofits could not achieve their goals without the collective manpower and connections of their board members. Yet, with the average board consisting of 16 individuals – each having other obligations and priorities in their lives – managing them effectively can be a challenge. MORE
In light of the recent high profile suicides by Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Vu Le wrote an excellent piece on what nonprofits need to know about mental illness. One of the points he brings up is the importance of creating an environment where life/work balance flourish. MORE
Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why. MORE
We’re so excited to announce our new Hubcast series, What’s Next? We’re taking a bit of a different approach this time around, and we really think you’re going to love it. Our mission is still to provide premium education, so, just like our previous podcasts, education is at the center of it all. On each episode of What’s Next? MORE
Nonprofit Hub’s hometown, Lincoln, Nebraska, just had a record-breaking giving day bringing in $4.6 million to the nonprofit community. Just weeks before, my hometown of Hastings, Nebraska (population 25,000) raised nearly $500,000 in one day. In the last decade this community giving phenomenon has swept the nation. Giving days —what are those? MORE
During this time of deep societal shifts and growing consciousness about political, social and environmental issues, corporations have been trying to reconcile the paradox of whether capitalism and social consciousness can co-exist. In January 2018, Laurence D. MORE
Here are 10 real-life examples of organizations (both small and large) that held very successful membership drives, gaining anywhere from 5 to 200 new members, plus advice on how to set your goal, budget, strategy, and more MORE
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World Refugee Day is held every year on June 20th to honor and commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of past and current refugees across the globe. In June of 2018, this mandate feels more pressing than ever, as thousands of families seeking asylum are torn apart and children are held in cages at the U.S. border, all during the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. This World Refugee day, here are 5 organizations you can support to help refugees travel safely and keep families together. MORE
Perhaps now more than ever it's time for the book by John Blakey called, The Trusted Executive: Nine Leadership Habits That Inspire Results, Relationships, and Reputation. MORE
Hi everyone! I need to take a break from blogging until August 1. To write the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. My family and I are in the process of moving from St. Louis, Missouri to Tucson, AZ. There’s not much new to write about social media and fundraising these days. MORE
If you haven't read, Good To Great , by Jim Collins, do so. Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find Good To Great. MORE
Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. Here’s some terrific advice from Sarah Axelson. MORE
Every nonprofit has its own, unique approach to fundraising. If you’re a fundraiser, you may prefer to raise money online through social media, crowdfunding and emails, or maybe you like to stick to more traditional, in-person tactics. In the end, the method you choose doesn’t matter, as long as you’re gathering enough funds to make an impact and keep your organization afloat. MORE
The charge is clear – video is taking over the digital world. . By 2019, global consumer Internet video traffic will account for 80% of all consumer Internet traffic (SmallBizTrends) . Facebook generates 8 billion video views on average per day ( Social Media Today ) . MORE
Charitable Giving Continued to Grow in 2017. According to Giving USA, individuals, estates, corporations, and foundations donated an estimated $410.02 billion to charitable causes in the United States during 2017. This is an increase of 5.2% and 3.0% adjusted for inflation compared to 2016. MORE
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Connection Cafe
JUNE 19, 2018
It’s officially summer – ah the lazy days of summer! It’s a time for summer vacations and longer days with more sunshine…that usually means shorter days in the office. But, things continue to seem crazy, right?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 18, 2018
Hi everyone! I need to take a break from blogging until August 1. To write the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. My family and I are in the process of moving from St. Louis, Missouri to Tucson, AZ. There’s not much new to write about social media and fundraising these days.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 4, 2018
Nonprofits could not achieve their goals without the collective manpower and connections of their board members. Yet, with the average board consisting of 16 individuals – each having other obligations and priorities in their lives – managing them effectively can be a challenge.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 13, 2018
In light of the recent high profile suicides by Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Vu Le wrote an excellent piece on what nonprofits need to know about mental illness. One of the points he brings up is the importance of creating an environment where life/work balance flourish.
SocialFish
JUNE 4, 2018
This is an excerpt of a post that originally appeared on the Wild Apricot blog and is reposted here with permission. There’s a lot more on the original post, go check it out here. Here are 12 examples of nonprofits using AR and VR to raise money and awareness.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 30, 2018
Flickr Photo by Rex Hammock. Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why.
SocialFish
MAY 30, 2018
The Community Roundtable’s seminal State of Community Management Report 2018 is out!! And there’s a TON of insightful information it it. “Communities impact every facet of organizational life, from empowering individual contributors to generating strategic value.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2018
Nonprofit Hub’s hometown, Lincoln, Nebraska, just had a record-breaking giving day bringing in $4.6 million to the nonprofit community. Just weeks before, my hometown of Hastings, Nebraska (population 25,000) raised nearly $500,000 in one day. In the last decade this community giving phenomenon has swept the nation. Giving days —what are those?
Connection Cafe
JUNE 6, 2018
Let me start by apologizing. One of the reasons that email fundraising sucks is because of people like me. When I was new to fundraising consulting over a decade ago, I was quick to prescribe to my nonprofit clients the latest and greatest “best practices” when it came to online fundraising.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 6, 2018
Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. Here’s some terrific advice from Sarah Axelson.
SocialFish
JUNE 7, 2018
Tons of useful and interesting data, as always. Grab a coffee – this will take you a while to get through. Internet Trends Report 2018 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash. Debunking the Hype Industry Insider Useful Data
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
JUNE 13, 2018
The concept of charity and philanthropy in the corporate world has drastically changed over the years. Initially the relationship was simple – a company gained goodwill from providing financial support to a non profit, and the nonprofit was happy to take it.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 1, 2018
Here at Nonprofit Hub, we have a fun, creative workspace filled with lots of food and games. We go on walks when we feel overwhelmed. We take time to sit, socialize and enjoy each other’s company. And believe it or not, we leave every day feeling proud of what we’ve accomplished. While having a playful workspace may seem like a recipe for self-imposed disaster, it’s just the opposite.
Connection Cafe
MAY 30, 2018
June is upon us, and it’s time to create your mid-year appeal! Organizations large and small should capitalize on this opportunity. A mid-year appeal is powerful and creates additional exposure for your organization by educating others on your past, current and future efforts.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 4, 2018
Is your nonprofit grappling with digital transformation of its programs and operations? BoxWorks 2018 is just over three months away on Aug 29-30 in San Francisco and the nonprofit sessions are a great place for learning about digital transformation (and networking too.).
SocialFish
JUNE 15, 2018
Did you know? Online review sites are an innovative way for associations to bring in revenue and provide value to their members. Learn more at 100reviews.com.
Everyaction
JUNE 20, 2018
World Refugee Day is held every year on June 20th to honor and commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of past and current refugees across the globe. In June of 2018, this mandate feels more pressing than ever, as thousands of families seeking asylum are torn apart and children are held in cages at the U.S. border, all during the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. This World Refugee day, here are 5 organizations you can support to help refugees travel safely and keep families together.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 19, 2018
Every nonprofit has its own, unique approach to fundraising. If you’re a fundraiser, you may prefer to raise money online through social media, crowdfunding and emails, or maybe you like to stick to more traditional, in-person tactics. In the end, the method you choose doesn’t matter, as long as you’re gathering enough funds to make an impact and keep your organization afloat.
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 5, 2018
We created this guide for any organization looking to implement a membership model. Over the past decade, we’ve helped thousands of membership organizations successfully set up and grow their members. This guide contains everything we’ve learned.
Vertex Systems
JUNE 8, 2018
As funding for Medicaid comes under increased scrutiny, some political experts are predicting drastic changes as the year progresses. Will the next round of Medicaid cuts negatively affect your agency or how you’re able to provide quality services to individuals?
Everyaction
JUNE 11, 2018
According to the recently released. M+R Benchmarks Report , 40% of nonprofit website visitors in the year 2017 were using a mobile phone - a 9% increase from the year prior.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 15, 2018
We’re so excited to announce our new Hubcast series, What’s Next? We’re taking a bit of a different approach this time around, and we really think you’re going to love it. Our mission is still to provide premium education, so, just like our previous podcasts, education is at the center of it all. On each episode of What’s Next?
Connection Cafe
JUNE 19, 2018
Is a barrage of action alerts and fundraising emails burning out your activists? Are your email open rates and click rates dropping? Breaking up the routine can help.
John Haydon
JUNE 4, 2018
Suppose a donor calls you on the phone. Will you know who they are, instantly? Maybe: if you work at a small enough organization. But research has shown that most people have only 150 real friends of their own.
Vertex Systems
JUNE 1, 2018
Normal. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. DSP’s are the unsung heroes that selflessly give their time and energy to help better the lives of others.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 6, 2018
If you haven't read, Good To Great , by Jim Collins, do so. Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find Good To Great.
Donor Search
JUNE 12, 2018
Nonprofits collect all kinds of data on a daily basis. Every time a supporter makes an online donation, signs up to volunteer, or fills out an event registration form, you receive valuable information about who these individuals are and how they like to engage with your organization. To make sure that information doesn’t go to… Guest Post
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2018
Charitable Giving Continued to Grow in 2017. According to Giving USA, individuals, estates, corporations, and foundations donated an estimated $410.02 billion to charitable causes in the United States during 2017. This is an increase of 5.2% and 3.0% adjusted for inflation compared to 2016.
Museum 2.0
JUNE 6, 2018
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History keeps growing and experimenting in our quest to build a stronger, more connected community. We have several jobs open right now , but I want to highlight two for people with passion for building community in new ways. The positions are: OFBYFOR ALL Communications Catalyst : to fuel the OFBYFOR ALL movement by organizing civic and cultural professionals online and at conferences around the world.
Vertex Systems
JUNE 15, 2018
Last week we talked about the importance of being able to ride the proverbial tide in the uncertain political climate of today. We linked to an article that stated there was a proposed $1.4 trillion cut to Medicaid from the current administration.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 18, 2018
Perhaps now more than ever it's time for the book by John Blakey called, The Trusted Executive: Nine Leadership Habits That Inspire Results, Relationships, and Reputation.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 18, 2018
posted by Taylor Polen Class 11 and class 12 Public Ally. My name is Taylor Polen, I was born and raised in Arizona and am passionate about finding creative solutions to inspire systemic equality and opportunity for all.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 12, 2018
The charge is clear – video is taking over the digital world. . By 2019, global consumer Internet video traffic will account for 80% of all consumer Internet traffic (SmallBizTrends) . Facebook generates 8 billion video views on average per day ( Social Media Today ) .
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 20, 2018
Here are 10 real-life examples of organizations (both small and large) that held very successful membership drives, gaining anywhere from 5 to 200 new members, plus advice on how to set your goal, budget, strategy, and more
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