What ‘Star Trek’ Can Teach Us About Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2024
Some nonprofits act like they exist outside the market economy, but a lesson from "Star Trek" can help your nonprofit embrace reality.
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The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 4, 2022
During these times, I turn once again to a great video from Jim Collins about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. Professor Collins has written extensively about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. . For those of who are leaders at work and at home, Jim Collins reminds us to become Admiral Stockdale for those who need us to be.
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NonProfit PRO
JULY 6, 2022
In this episode, Laura MacDonald, chair of the Giving USA Foundation, and Una Osili, philanthropy expert and researcher at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, provide an in-depth look at the report’s key takeaways, including what 2021’s giving source and sector breakdowns mean.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.
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Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Digital Marketing Consultant Amy walks you through the steps to create a nonprofit About Us page that will connect with potential supporters and inspire them to join your organization.
M+R
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Yes, there are many, many things about 2020 that we’d just as soon forget. Before we get into specifics, some business about how we looked at this data: because Giving Tuesday jumps around, we can’t just look at December revenue year over year and keep things apples to apples. Read time: 5 minutes. Inboxes keep blowing up!
The Sponsorship Collective
APRIL 28, 2021
Baseball season is officially upon us. Now hockey, on the other hand… Yet today, baseball is exactly what I want to talk about. The post What Baseball Can Teach Us about Sponsorship appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective. To be completely honest with you, baseball isn’t my thing. Not only […].
Elevation
JULY 24, 2019
When it comes to writing an About Us page for your nonprofit, there are no steadfast rules. The About Us page is essential for the one thing that nonprofits need most: building trust. About Us. But where do you even start? They need time to understand you, your mission, and your purpose. Their first stop?
Givinga
JANUARY 26, 2021
We’ve seen many examples of companies searching for and implementing new ways to give over the last year, and here are some of our insights that reflect what we’ve learned about how to respond to a pandemic, how COVID-19 led to innovation, and how companies can adapt and prepare. The impact of immediate relief.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 1, 2016
When Robert Wu told me was thinking about the Sharing Economy and fundraising practice for nonprofits, I could not resist publishing his excellent post. . Insights The Sharing Economy Tells Us About The Future Of Fundraising By Rob Wu, CEO + Co-founder of CauseVox. It’s something most of us do almost absent-mindedly today.
Qgiv
JUNE 8, 2021
Furthermore, organizations that put themselves on the sidelines during times of crisis, due to their own assumptions about donor capacity or feelings of inadequacy around their cause type (i.e. The post What the 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Tells Us About 2021 and Beyond appeared first on Qgiv Blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2017
households with at least one dog according to ASPCA, many of us don't have to go far to learn about leadership. That's because, according to co-authors Krissi and Dan Barr , dogs can teach humans a lot about leadership. Think about it. Great leaders are curious about the world around them.
Elevation
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
What about it was compelling? Something about it made you care, and made you feel connected. When was the last time a piece of NGO content moved you? Whether it came in the form of an email, a Facebook post, or a website homepage, chances are it told a story and involved real people.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 13, 2015
Later this morning, I’ll be moderating the first of a series of webinars about how to take Giving Days to the next level. What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. And of course I thought about our community’s online day of giving on September 1 and 2 from noon to noon.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 30, 2014
Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. Use the “Story” section of the form to tell us the great things your organization has been able to do with the help of TechSoup. Interested? What’s next?
NetWits
MARCH 21, 2012
TechSoup Global wants to learn more about how nonprofits, libraries, foundations and all types of NGOs use traditional and cloud-based technology. Take the survey or share it with others you know.
.orgSource
APRIL 8, 2024
I like to think of us as having the insatiable curiosity of Anthony Bourdain while everyone else is following directions from Martha Stewart.” The typical response was to ignore us. Most of us enjoy being liked. People were concerned about losing their fiefdoms. I identified with Greg’s description.
Tech Soup
JANUARY 30, 2014
Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? Great question.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer, ensuring you get the best value in news, sports and entertainment.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
TechSoup wants to learn more about how your organization uses traditional and cloud-based technology and about your plans for the future. This is your chance to tell us what you need. The survey closes March 23 so please don’t miss out on your chance to tell us about your IT needs.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 1, 2020
Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit. From each one of these events, a key fundraising lesson has emerged.
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 1, 2018
Every year we analyze our client performance data to determine any new trends or derive patterns that accurately predict how successfully a program will aid in behavior change. After many client engagements around the globe, we found several key factors that drive behavior change and adoption. Here are the top five:
VisionLink
APRIL 25, 2024
Around the world, there are about 9.8 And while some predicted the landline to be obsolete by 2020, there are still about 930 million landlines worldwide. Let us show you how our CommunityOS® platform can help use these two telephone numbers to better connect the needs and assets across your community. Visionlink.
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 2, 2024
It’s the New Year and all of us are bubbling over with resolutions. So many of us resolve to exercise more, be kinder, spend more time with family, and so on. What about our websites? In this Pinkcast, he talks about how to make New Year’s resolutions like a pro. Leave a comment and let us know!
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Matt Sharp, about his time as COO with RunningWorks: “During a time of uncertainty for the organization’s future, Turnkey’s Anne Marie Forbes worked with our board to bring us together in thought and action. Your nonprofit board is a group dedicated to helping you succeed. Sometimes though, you feel terribly alone. There is help.
Tech Soup
JUNE 3, 2010
He talked about the commonly misplaced aims of many marketing and online communications teams. It's not about the numbers, it's about the engagement. He had a lot of wise nuggets about how we can use the Internet to get off the Internet. read more.
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Join us as we celebrate the amazing individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 contact centers nationwide! 211 is the most comprehensive and credible source of vetted information about local resources and services in the country. It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts who are available to help 24/7.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 27, 2021
Stop saying, “If people only knew about us, they’d support us.” So, where do new nonprofit donors come from? From putting yourself out there! Waiting passively for folks to be attracted to you is a losing proposition. Your job is to proactively attract them.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Giving Season is upon us and the clock is ticking. More than 50% of US households own stock, with US households over the age of 45 allocating 88% of their assets in investments vs. 12% in cash, according to the 2019 US census. About the Sponsor. Why Now Is a Good Time to Donate Stock.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 4, 2023
Below is a breakdown of overall giving behaviors, some statistics about each generation’s giving, how they like to be contacted, and their preferred giving method. To learn more about Sylogist’s CRM solution – SylogistMission CRM – visit our website. organizations** 11.8% organizations** 11.8%
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 19, 2023
First, think about your idea and decide if it’s a good or service you want to sell or is it a service you want to provide. If you’re not immediately picturing your profit and loss statements and dreaming about “going public” on the stock exchange one day, for-profit startup life may not be for you.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
This year, we want you to tell us what you're planning for your end-of-year campaigns. Tell us about it in 250 words (or less) on our Facebook fan page or in comments below by September 18th. A little fine print: By posting a response here, you give us permission to reprint your words in our newsletter and on our blog.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 29, 2022
Select from the eight designated categories and tell us all about the deserving nonprofit professional in your life. NonProfit PRO will recognize those who are working or volunteering for nonprofits and are devoted to their mission through our annual Nonprofit Professional of the Year Awards.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2022
Register Today and join us for this highly interactive conversational webinar to hear directly from Pat Burke, Director of Finance and Administration at the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida about how he has overcome the challenges he faced, as do many other organizations, with daily administrative efforts and fundraising initiatives. (..)
The MatrixFiles
JUNE 20, 2023
Without worrying about titles, how are you creating professional development ladders in your organization so that your staff have targets for the skills, experiences and relationships they will develop this quarter or this year. My master is very clear about the behavior that he expects from every student, no exceptions allowed.
Blue Fox
JUNE 18, 2023
We focus on spreadsheets and financial management platforms and forget about the enormous impact our clients (nonprofit and social enterprises) make in their communities and the world. Can we talk about that as a motivating factor? It’s us, and we are proud of it! We are accountants, after all.) Queue the goosebumps.
The MatrixFiles
JUNE 20, 2023
Without worrying about titles, how are you creating professional development ladders in your organization so that your staff have targets for the skills, experiences and relationships they will develop this quarter or this year. My master is very clear about the behavior that he expects from every student, no exceptions allowed.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Attendees and speakers will engage in open dialogue about the challenges facing the industry right now. Join us in DC and NYC this week — Register today! The Future of Fundraising invites nonprofit professionals within Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and the surrounding areas to learn trends within development.
Charity Village
MARCH 14, 2024
Original Broadcast Date: March 14, 2024 Summary: The first two things you need to know about burnout are: The number of people reporting burnout is on the rise, and burnout is preventable. This leads us to […] The post Burnout in the nonprofit sector: What you need to know appeared first on CharityVillage.
M+R
APRIL 24, 2024
You can also join us for a live webinar today, April 24, from 1:00-2:30 ET. About a quarter of nonprofits had active peer to peer mobile messaging programs in 2023, driving event attendance, recruiting volunteers, and generating donations and advocacy actions. Keep your eyes out for more info about our mid-summer launch!
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