sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Fast forward to today….

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Stay agile and flexible : The fundraising landscape is changing rapidly.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is an example of an effective call to action (CTA) — a short statement or button that urges audience members to take a certain action. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. .

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When done correctly, this review will generate action items for your team. . The good news is, if you know where to look, there are actionable insights hidden in your acquisition results. Looking for actionable insights: Where do you start? . Is your ask or call to action strong? Trust me, I get it. You’re busy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Creating change is not a “one-size-fits-all” effort—there’s room for many voices.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. Changing member demographics adds to the complexity.” Motivation to inspire yourself and others to action—a critical component for any mission-driven organization.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Three years later, the space between opinion and action seems to be getting wider. Lack of resources.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Both parties, as well as numerous political action committees and other related groups, will compete for attention in display, search and social ads. If the cost to acquire new donors gets too high, let the political groups duke it out for attention. As the competition heats up, here are some strategies to consider: 1.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here’s what one expert fundraiser declares: “ If your fundraising emails didn’t get opened there’s one big thing you can do to fix that: change your subject line. Encouraging action : An effective subject line can motivate recipients to take action. The subject lines of your GivingTuesday emails are incredibly important.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

The change in congressional leadership and redistricting means you might no longer have highly-trained volunteers in the districts where you need them most. Report #1: took one to three actions in the past six months. They will provide the air cover for your more impactful actions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Most texts are read right away, so the easier it is to get involved, the more likely donors are to take action then and there. To take advantage of the “anytime, anywhere” nature of mobile giving and engage with your mobile-minded supporters, try sending an actionable text message with a link to your donation page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

While these techniques can’t change the past, here are some design ideas to help your organization adjust and optimize your website in the future. Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations.

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Storytelling Homeless Generation New Zealand 264

Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Autumn brings more than a colorful display of leaves changing, though. Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result. Build a mobile strategy now with the help of this book. From So What?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2024

Acknowledgment - Give people your full attention by listening, hearing, validating, and responding to their concerns, feelings, and experiences. Accountability - Take responsibility for your actions. Make a commitment to change your hurtful behaviors. If you have violated the dignity of another person, apologize.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Both large and small nonprofits earned top honors this week for their attention-getting taglines, demonstrating again that an organization of any size can craft a powerful, pithy motto to build awareness and connect with its key audiences. Short, punchy and laser-sharp, the Nothing But Nets tagline connects the action with the outcome.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” People need to know how to handle when they are: Triggered – when a word or action causes a strong reaction Flooded – when an overwhelming number of emotions all at once causes physical stress responses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. COVID-19 obviously changed this dynamic. Broadcasting supporters’ actions to their social network matters because of the human desire to belong and to present our best selves to people we care about.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her new book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Type it in to ChatGPT and let it help you generate new ideas that will excite and motivate your supporters to take action. While ChatGPT is receiving a lot of attention lately, it’s important not to overlook the other powerful artificial intelligence tools that can assist you and your team in reaching your goals.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Use the Word “Profit” to Get Your Board’s Attention! The idea of leaving money on the table is one that will get people’s attention. I bet your total is a serious number that gets attention! Showing your leaders what your actual potential might be gets their attention. Thanks Gail! Is it the board members? Is it the CEO?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2023

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

Pledge 52

Pledge Instruction Instructional Leadership 52

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2023

Association leaders should consider your organization’s mission and define specific actions to amplify your impact. Melissa Markus, Community Brands Senior VP of Sales, spoke on the ever- changing nature of association trends. Change your perspective. K eep ing up with emerging trends. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Even though tomorrow, October 15th, is Blog Action Day , an annual event when bloggers write about the same issue on the same day, today is the best day for me to put up my post, so here it goes! I figure it's already October 15th in some parts of the world, so it's ok (: This year's Blog Action Day issue is climate change.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 16, 2024

They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve. Yet it is important to note that the background facts (including risk factors) can change at any time. As this breakdown makes clear, the choices are never easy.

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Achieve

MAY 4, 2016

But when it comes to needing them to actually take action for your cause, they pretty much disappear. What can you do you to change this dynamic? These kinds of “actions” satisfy our impulse to do something without committing us to do more (like making a donation or volunteering our time). Invite them to take action.

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Action Help Social Media Causes 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge. To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike. As you bring your mission to your followers’ attention to connect and make direct asks, steer clear of generalizations. change post-November strategies?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With such important life-changing work at stake, DBG’s executive team implemented technology that would better support their existing programs and aggressive growth goals. Slowing progress can be hard, but it’s critical to making inclusive changes. Take Action…And Repeat. Talk With People and Observe Behavior.

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Tech Detroit Organization Student 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0 These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. Call this “social change 2.0”.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These allow you to determine whether the actions you’re taking are actually contributing toward the results you want to see. You need to find ways to resonate with the people you’re trying to reach if you want to turn interest into action. Include clear calls to action (CTAs) to prompt audiences to take the intended next step.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. 6) Be willing to adapt and change your plans. Franklin D.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking in to see how you’re doing. These types of changes can help you nail down an excellent fundraising strategy moving forward. You also want to pay attention to what they term the Dependency Quotient.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? A good fundraising message gives hope , which triggers action. Now that you understand, let’s look at some specific words that are powerful in motivating people to take action. They can envision their role and how they’ll help change a life.

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