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You’re knee-deep in Thanksgiving food, debating between a hike and a Black Friday sale, bookmarking your Cyber Monday wishlist, and coordinating your Small Business Saturday excursion. 2022 is already breathing down your neck. MORE
Sarah Olivieri will dive into a strategic framework designed to break down your big audacious goals into clear, easy-to-understand components. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Sarah, I got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? . Sarah: Let’s do it. MORE
All aboard! Hoping to hop on the 2022 Benchmarks train? This Friday (December 3) is the last day to sign up to be part of the next Benchmarks journey ! And please reach out to benchmarks@mrss.com with any questions. Read time: 2 minutes. MORE
Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does. MORE
Remember that couple that did a gender reveal party earlier this year and ended up starting a wildfire that lasted. Funder Relations philanthropy Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion MORE
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Dear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years. Donors used to drop off an item and receive a receipt from the center. The donor listed the donation and the value on this receipt, which they used for their tax purposes. But the center stopped this policy. MORE
Let's highlight each generation and its use of social media. And after sharing some insights, I'll include a pro tip to ensure your nonprofit leverages each generation well. Generational Marketing Social Media MORE
One of the best things you can offer to your association members is the opportunity to network. After all, they join your association in order to grow professionally and advance in their careers. What better way to do that than to meet people who work. membership MORE
Welcome to the land of sponsored content. You might’ve done a flyover of the topic before, but we’re coming all the way in for a landing, so fasten your seatbelts – exits are found at the top of your screen, and refreshments are available in your kitchen. MORE
Working as an attorney in the nonprofit sector requires more than just sharp legal skills. MORE
Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change. MORE
Although it may seem like you are competing with every other fundraiser who is making year-end asks, donors have become more intentional and savvier about how and to what causes they give. MORE
A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. This means that your nonprofit can raise more funds while spending less with traditional galas. MORE
Direct response TV campaigns are a tried-and-true fundraising avenue, particularly for nonprofits, but have evolved since their inception in the '60s. Here are three lessons Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals learned from its DRTV pilot using tried-and-true tactics with a modern twist. DRTV Healt MORE
I have a Giving Tuesday gift for you! From now through this Wednesday, you can get the e-book version of Reinventing Social Change for FREE! MORE
Cloud for Good’s Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providing HR leadership in a variety of areas, including supporting and retaining top Salesforce talent to join our growing team and partnering with our senior leadership team to provide HR guidance through policies and coaching/ mentoring. The HR Business Partner will support people planning, compensation and benefits strategy, and Diversity and Inclusion efforts. MORE
Since December 1, 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed annually when it became the first recognized global health day. The day is used to unify nations across the world in the fight against HIV and AIDS and to mourn those who have lost their lives to the illness. MORE
Almost every good business book over the past two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture and making sure you have staff buy-in to the overall vision of the company. But, it's been difficult for nonprofits. Here is how you get there. MORE
This is a short story about feelings. Back in my younger days, I was a theater person. I mean, I still feel like a theater person, but as an audience member. Then, I was a performer. As a little girl, my dream was to be a ballet dancer. Watching ballet can still make me cry […]. MORE
Transcript: Amy DeVita, TopNonprofits: Welcome everybody. This is Amy DeVita at TopNonprofits. I’m really excited about this conversation today that we have with Amber Leonti. Amber is the Director of U.S. Philanthropy for the global nonprofit, Operation Smile. MORE
Due to continued strains on the supply chain regarding paper and supplies, the nonprofit industry is going to face an unprecedented series of challenges over the coming months. Direct Response Direct-marketing Direct-response supply chain MORE
The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. MORE
I was seven years old when I first learned about the potential consequences of smoking. . MORE
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If your staff was singing kumbaya around the metaphorical campfire before the pandemic; Don’t assume they are still in that happy place. The abrupt switch from in-person to home office took a toll. Associations thrive on plans, procedures, and processes. Our culture is the opposite of spontaneous. MORE
A huge amount of philanthropic giving happens during the month of December. Coupling the spirit of the holiday season, the urgency of the year-end tax deadline and the fact the non-profits are asking more, means donors are giving more. MORE
Want your donors to give again and again? Have an Attitude of Gratitude. Why is an Attitude of Gratitude Important? When you sincerely and regularly thank your donors for their gifts, they feel appreciated and connected to your cause beyond the single gift. And they’ll continue to give indefinitely. What’s an Attitude of Gratitude? Smart… MORE
As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. MORE
Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. In it, we examined?available?2019?data available?2019?data data on?global global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding MORE
The Salesforce.org Winter ’22 NPSP Release is stuffed to the brim with updates that will make development offices sing! MORE
Now that the year-end giving season is well underway, you’re probably feeling even more pressure to hit your goals and raise more funds than ever. You might be working more hours than usual and trying to meet additional expectations. MORE
“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact. MORE
Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. Not the Google Ad Grant : Google’s grant for qualifying nonprofits give $10,000 in free in-kind advertising on Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords). Per month. MORE
For some time now I’ve recommended that organizations rev up their nonprofit monthly giving programs. See here and here. The value of sustainer giving is exponentially valuable. . Not only do recurring donors give more over the course of a year, they also stick with you longer. MORE
.orgSource
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
If your staff was singing kumbaya around the metaphorical campfire before the pandemic; Don’t assume they are still in that happy place. The abrupt switch from in-person to home office took a toll. Associations thrive on plans, procedures, and processes. Our culture is the opposite of spontaneous.
Association TV
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
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Bloomerang
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.
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As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. The.orgCommunity organized a Think Tank to help identify trends and crystalize our outlook on the future of membership. The sessions were facilitated by Elizabeth Engel, Chief Strategist, Spark Consulting. This article is the result of feedback gleaned during those dialogues, previous research, and the viewpoints of the.orgSource team.
Cloud 4 Good
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities.
Whole Whale
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. Not the Google Ad Grant : Google’s grant for qualifying nonprofits give $10,000 in free in-kind advertising on Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords). Per month.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Now that the year-end giving season is well underway, you’re probably feeling even more pressure to hit your goals and raise more funds than ever. You might be working more hours than usual and trying to meet additional expectations.
Nonprofit AF
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Remember that couple that did a gender reveal party earlier this year and ended up starting a wildfire that lasted. Funder Relations philanthropy Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Let's highlight each generation and its use of social media. And after sharing some insights, I'll include a pro tip to ensure your nonprofit leverages each generation well. Generational Marketing Social Media
M+R
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
All aboard! Hoping to hop on the 2022 Benchmarks train? This Friday (December 3) is the last day to sign up to be part of the next Benchmarks journey ! And please reach out to benchmarks@mrss.com with any questions. Read time: 2 minutes.
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Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.
Hands on Fundraising
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
This is a short story about feelings. Back in my younger days, I was a theater person. I mean, I still feel like a theater person, but as an audience member. Then, I was a performer. As a little girl, my dream was to be a ballet dancer. Watching ballet can still make me cry […].
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
For some time now I’ve recommended that organizations rev up their nonprofit monthly giving programs. See here and here. The value of sustainer giving is exponentially valuable. . Not only do recurring donors give more over the course of a year, they also stick with you longer.
Forum One
DECEMBER 1, 2021
“Digital transformation” may sound grandiose, but it just means the people, processes, and systems that leverage digital tools to help organizations realize impact.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Due to continued strains on the supply chain regarding paper and supplies, the nonprofit industry is going to face an unprecedented series of challenges over the coming months. Direct Response Direct-marketing Direct-response supply chain
As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.
M+R
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Read time: 4 minutes. This is the first in a series of posts about ways you can prepare your organization for the upcoming changes in the 2022 election cycle.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Dear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years. Donors used to drop off an item and receive a receipt from the center. The donor listed the donation and the value on this receipt, which they used for their tax purposes. But the center stopped this policy.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Sarah Olivieri will dive into a strategic framework designed to break down your big audacious goals into clear, easy-to-understand components. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Sarah, I got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? . Sarah: Let’s do it.
Cloud 4 Good
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The Salesforce.org Winter ’22 NPSP Release is stuffed to the brim with updates that will make development offices sing!
The Storytelling Non-profit
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
A huge amount of philanthropic giving happens during the month of December. Coupling the spirit of the holiday season, the urgency of the year-end tax deadline and the fact the non-profits are asking more, means donors are giving more.
TechSoup
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Working as an attorney in the nonprofit sector requires more than just sharp legal skills.
Charity Navigator
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Since December 1, 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed annually when it became the first recognized global health day. The day is used to unify nations across the world in the fight against HIV and AIDS and to mourn those who have lost their lives to the illness.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 2, 2021
I was seven years old when I first learned about the potential consequences of smoking. .
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Direct response TV campaigns are a tried-and-true fundraising avenue, particularly for nonprofits, but have evolved since their inception in the '60s. Here are three lessons Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals learned from its DRTV pilot using tried-and-true tactics with a modern twist. DRTV Healt
Qgiv
DECEMBER 1, 2021
A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. This means that your nonprofit can raise more funds while spending less with traditional galas.
Candid
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. In it, we examined?available?2019?data available?2019?data data on?global global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding
Big Duck
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The post How to know when your nonprofit has a jargon problem–and what to do about it? appeared first on Big Duck
Social Velocity
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
I have a Giving Tuesday gift for you! From now through this Wednesday, you can get the e-book version of Reinventing Social Change for FREE!
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Although it may seem like you are competing with every other fundraiser who is making year-end asks, donors have become more intentional and savvier about how and to what causes they give.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
One of the best things you can offer to your association members is the opportunity to network. After all, they join your association in order to grow professionally and advance in their careers. What better way to do that than to meet people who work. membership
Cloud 4 Good
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Cloud for Good’s Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providing HR leadership in a variety of areas, including supporting and retaining top Salesforce talent to join our growing team and partnering with our senior leadership team to provide HR guidance through policies and coaching/ mentoring. The HR Business Partner will support people planning, compensation and benefits strategy, and Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
Greater Giving
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
As charitable donors grow eager to return to in-person events, our nonprofit clients have been asking us how to provide those exciting live fundraiser experiences while keeping everyone safe and comfortable.
Top Nonprofits
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Transcript: Amy DeVita, TopNonprofits: Welcome everybody. This is Amy DeVita at TopNonprofits. I’m really excited about this conversation today that we have with Amber Leonti. Amber is the Director of U.S. Philanthropy for the global nonprofit, Operation Smile.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Almost every good business book over the past two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture and making sure you have staff buy-in to the overall vision of the company. But, it's been difficult for nonprofits. Here is how you get there.
Donor Search
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Want your donors to give again and again? Have an Attitude of Gratitude. Why is an Attitude of Gratitude Important? When you sincerely and regularly thank your donors for their gifts, they feel appreciated and connected to your cause beyond the single gift. And they’ll continue to give indefinitely. What’s an Attitude of Gratitude? Smart…
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