Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

The pandemic hit the nonprofit sector hard. My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. The data shows women earn 27% less than men at the same job in the nonprofit sector. We tend to undervalue ourselves quite a bit in the nonprofit sector. Which leads to the question: You’ve been laid off.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nonprofits lead in addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges—and in recent years, their work has never been more essential. When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

For this reason, I want to share with you my best fundraising writing advice and give you some easy but very useful steps to help you write your best fundraising letter and to keep you motivated and inspired. Write as if you’re having a conversation 5. Capture your natural conversation tone by recording yourself 6.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This person may or may not have prior affiliation with your nonprofit. How to have the conversation Once you identify a prospective new plant, call them, and ask them if they’ll meet you for a coffee. Do your best to avoid having a conversation over the phone. The plant should engender engagement and action.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And, so full of actionable advice and insights that we want to share it with all of you. Some of us on the M+R team have heard this conversation multiple times and keep going back to it. It was riveting! Bring the popcorn because this is a gooooood one!) Bring the popcorn because this is a gooooood one!) Plus a TON more.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Melbourne, FL (December 19, 2019) – Chantal Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Blue Fox was recently named a speaker for NTEN’s 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference (20NTC). There has to be a better way.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . Dear In the Digital Wilderness, No doubt about it, embracing digital marketing and fundraising strategies is certainly a new frontier for most nonprofits.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Get Registered Now for Free.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

Can emotions go beyond igniting one-off donations and mobilizing people to participate in rallies to creating long-term supporters for nonprofit organizations? . Donations of any kind are always going to benefit the missions of nonprofits everywhere. In other words, the decision to support a cause is not just pure instinctual action.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process. Association 4.0:

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members. Acknowledging efforts: Expressing appreciation and value Board members within your nonprofit seek validation for their contributions, much like individuals in personal relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. nonprofits. 3) Create strategic Facebook Ads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. The Ads Manager interface is not particularly intuitive, and the advertising advice offered by Facebook and third parties is almost always focused on e-commerce rather than nonprofits and advocacy campaigns. 1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Your Tech-Savvy Companion in Advocacy In this digital era, your nonprofit is not just a beacon of change – it’s tech-powered ! Engaging them to take concrete actions like signing petitions or spreading the word can create ripples of change. Together, we’ll turn that passion into action. Sounds like a dream?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

When you think of nonprofits, you don’t always associate them with “high-tech.” With artificial intelligence becoming a major part of private businesses, nonprofits have also started using AI for automating the procedures and tasks. Here are some ways AI is being used to transform nonprofits: Automating customer service.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. Marketing savvy nonprofits are well aware of this and make the effort to invest in their websites. What you need a consultant for .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

We asked members of Outforce to share what Pride month means to them, and for their advice on how to be a good ally to the community. It means taking positive action to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and using your voice to boost theirs. Support LGBTQ+ Nonprofits . Speak Up Against Hate. Need some inspiration?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

The nonprofit sector is a broad community of organisations focused on everything from cultural heritage to social housing, from publishing to disaster relief, and while responding to the climate crisis is now a priority we all share, many organisations are still only beginning their sustainability journey.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. That’s fundraising 101 , the basic concept that your nonprofit relies on to see success. Giving impact labels. Matching and recurring gifts. Convenient payment processing.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

When I talk with nonprofit and foundation leaders, many ask me how to ensure they get the right consultant for their projects. Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one? .

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

You research your donor as an individual, but you also have a broad depth of general research on the kinds of people who donate to your nonprofit as a whole group. And then, connect their existing passions and desires to our nonprofit’s cause, using the same language they use. The conversation will flow more naturally.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

This week, our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Explore these takeaways by key topics covered at our nonprofit conference. Unique Fundraising Tips From the Collaborative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Our dinner conversations still inevitably turn to social media in some way or another. The book offers lots of great advice on using many of Facebook features like Events. Given the design restrictions on Page design, having a solid content strategy can get results and help differentiate your nonprofit. Any guidelines?

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A nonprofit raises more than five times its original goal. . British children’s rights nonprofit AfriKids sent two of its staff members to a recent International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands. A nonprofit professional’s idea impacts fundraisers on a nationwide level. . Learning never ends—or at least it shouldn’t.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

On the one hand, you are having a conversation in real time with a donor or prospect. It might be tempting to hire an outside telemarketing company to do all of the calling for you and take some of the stress of fundraising away, but many donors are turned off by pleas for money that don’t come directly from your nonprofit or its staff.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I also tried out a lot of math jokes on her - check out the video to see how they landed, or read on for the highlights of our conversation. First things first, Amy shared an important piece of advice: before you ask about how a social post performed, be sure qualify what you're asking for. About Wistia. How did it do at what ?".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

How Nonprofits Measure Success of Video. See3, YouTube and Edelman have released a new report and guide for nonprofits about using video. The report, “I nto Focus: Benchmarks for Video and A Guide for Creators ,” is based on a survey of 500 nonprofits and interviews with experts (including me).

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Almost all nonprofit professionals focus their efforts on growth in one way or another, and your team is likely no exception. After all, growth plays a key role in increasing your nonprofit’s impact. Building and maintaining a strong relationship with your supporters keeps them coming back to support your nonprofit over and over again.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Creating The Perfect Union Between Business And Your Nonprofit. If you feel like your nonprofit is a match made in heaven for a for-profit business and want some inspiration on how to strategize it, there’s a lot you can learn from Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE. Bernard Ross, MA is one of the greatest minds in nonprofit fundraising.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Once you have a clear understanding of which audience(s) to target, start putting your ideas into action. Conversion: The client returns to your site to complete their registration and receives an automated confirmation email from your organization. To make completing the process easy, you link to the half-completed form.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Note from Beth: Last January, I put together a train the trainers session for nonprofit trainers. You can find the presentation here and accompanying blog post, How To Think Like A Nonprofit Instructional Designer. 8 Reasons Why Bad Trainings Happen to Good Nonprofits by Salsa Labs. Let people in on the action.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Track and incentivize successful conversations. Fundraising advice from phonathon experts. Equip callers with matching gift resources. Follow up with match-eligible donors.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Web design is still a relatively new field that’s changing all the time, but the resources available to your nonprofit make it easier than ever to transform your site into a conversion machine. or “Contact Us.”

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Are you charged with writing the fundraising appeals for your nonprofit? Six key components of an effective fundraising appeal When evaluating your copy, remember these key components of a powerful, persuasive fundraising letter: Build a case for support Use an emotional and personal (one-on-one conversational) tone Write for the skimmer.

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