NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2023

This feature is designed to help organizations energize their constituents and raise more with a mobile-first gamified activity-tracking and peer-to-peer fundraising experience. Blackbaud has announced the availability of Good Move, a new expansive feature for Blackbaud TeamRaiser.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

While traditional events still have an important place in the fundraising calendar, activity-based fundraising events now encompass a diverse range of experiences, from yoga to pickleball to kayaking and more. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors? That means more donors and more dollars.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A data brief by Fidelity Charitable, shows that nearly 3 out of 5 people plan to participate in charitable activities in all forms at year-end.

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Cadmium CD

MAY 18, 2023

Educators know that tailoring teaching approaches to meet the unique needs of individual learners is crucial for keeping them engaged in the learning process. The same is true for associations offering professional development courses to their members.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2022

BNY Mellon Wealth Management released its 2022 Annual Charitable Gift Report, which found that charitable giving started to rebound in 2021 after declining in 2020, with the number and total dollar amount of gifts increasing 10%, and the average gift size also increasing (27%).

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The Sponsorship Collective

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Sponsorship activations are simpler than they seem, even though first-time sponsorship seekers usually vehemently disagree with that assessment. Once you know what it takes to put together a successful activation, the ideas begin coming to you one after another. However, I stand firm. Okay, so what exactly does it take?

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

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The Sponsorship Collective

AUGUST 15, 2022

You also need activations. A lot of sponsorship seekers tend to go wrong when planning activations. They assume that an activation has to be epically, unspeakably cool and that that’s what matters most. The activation also must be expensive so it […].

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 22, 2023

2023 has been an incredible year in sponsorship activations already, and it’s only about halfway over! Being on the cutting edge of activations can set you apart and drive more sponsorship your way, so what kinds of activations are getting all the headlines this year?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Data Axle Nonprofit announced the launch of new email data in the company’s robust omnichannel cooperatives, Apogee and DonorBase.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2020

Activate one or modules as needed. Selected by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD). Our disaster team is ready to help, and now with new non-congregate care and COVID-ready solutions so we can support disaster response during a pandemic. We offer the nation's leading disaster relief platform.

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Charity Village

JULY 13, 2023

Many organizations would like board members to be more involved with their organization’s fundraising activities. But how do we get board members involved in […] The post Fundraising 101: Encouraging Active Board Participation and Leadership appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Do you have an event, program, or opportunity on the horizon but are struggling with activations? Almost all events are back to being in person unless companies have developed a preference for hybrid or entirely virtual events. Let me help you by showing you […]

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change. Here are three suggested things to try to inspire grassroots activism: 1. But that view is built on an outdated bias against activities in the virtual world.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 1, 2024

Before you dive in, if you are an athlete looking for sponsorship, check out these titles in our “sponsorship for athletes” series: Resource Page for Sport and Athlete Sponsorship How to Write a Sports Sponsorship Proposal Sponsorship for Athletes: Everything You Need to Know How to Get Soccer Sponsorship The 7 Best Sports Sponsorship Activations […] (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. But many international nonprofits/NGOs are unaware of the extent of the available funding, and many do not know how to effectively access, attract and activate U.S.-based Please follow Ms. based donors.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Faculty engaged her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities, and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. What was the turning point?

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 5, 2023

This is why nonprofits, particularly those supporting marginalized communities, must become active players in the landscape of advocacy. The post Join the Movement: Activating Nonprofits for Lasting Change appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve seen two truths: People want to help those in need and be part of a movement. Giving Tuesday offers both opportunities in one day — Nov. 29 this year — which is why your organization should start planning a Giving Tuesday appeal now.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Each year, Alberta Blue Cross awards $50,000 grants in Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, rural […] The post Built Together Program: Building spaces for active living appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 1, 2024

Have you heard of conscious consumerism? If you answered no, it’s only a matter of time before you will. In short, conscious consumerism affects how today’s shoppers make purchases and interact with brands. You might wonder, why talk about this on the Sponsorship Collective? That’s simple.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If there’s one question I get more than any other, it might be, “what makes a good sponsorship activation?” If your activation provides something your audience needs while fulfilling a sponsor’s need concurrently, then congrats, you’ve got yourself a winning activation.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. The post 3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the digital age, social proof has more importance than ever. The fear of supporting an organization that doesn’t make an impact is a primary concern for donors. So, the concept of social proof counters those concerns.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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The Sponsorship Collective

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You don’t get something for nothing in this life, and so you need to offer your corporate prospects excellent activations. Here are my favorite corporate sponsorship activation […]. The post Corporate Sponsorship Activation Ideas to Elevate Your Partnership appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 25, 2022

Whether you’re hosting a major music festival, a smaller community festival, or any other type of event in between, no festival is complete without activities. What kind of activities should you plan to incorporate into your festival? The post What Activities to Have at Your Festival?

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The Sponsorship Collective

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Activation opportunities are a form of experiential marketing that is a great fit for sporting events. Many of my sponsorship-seeking clients struggle to come up with quality activation ideas, which inspired this post. What are the top activation ideas for sports sponsorships?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Let’s say you have an ambassador who is active in the running community. Activating these waiting-in-the-wings fundraisers is a step toward spreading the fundraising responsibility around so it doesn’t all fall on you! The post Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors appeared first on Get Fully Funded.

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

Also, make sure there’s some sort of active element – many, if not most, fundraising emails include a visual component (pictures, video, etc.). You’re definitely not asking them to give money every time, but you want them to feel activated and like our emails matter. That said, load times are also a big thing. Want to learn more?

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Charity Village

MAY 14, 2021

More often than not, we hear from clients that their board members are rather hands off with their organization’s fundraising activities. The post Five fundraising activities that board members love to lead appeared first on CharityVillage. So how do we get board members excited and involved in fundraising?

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The forward march of technology demands that sponsorship keeps up, and keep up they have. How else can you explain how RFID, VR, and AI technology have made themselves nice and cozy in today’s high-profile sponsorships? There’s another rising trend I have yet to discuss on the blog, and that’s the metaverse. Like many industries […]

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Before you dive in, if you are interested in motorsport sponsorship, check out these titles in our “sponsorship for motorsport” series: Resource Page for Motorsport Sponsorship Companies Who Sponsor Motorsport: From NASCAR to Motocross and Everything in Between How to Write a Motorsport Sponsorship Proposal Companies who Sponsor Motorsport When it (..)

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 15, 2021

This is a guest post from Candace Cody, Manager of Content + Education at CauseVox. Your nonprofit’s board is one of the most powerful fundraising assets you have. But often our board members go untapped: either because you don’t think.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 13, 2022

Recently, I shared a post chock full of awesome (if I do say so myself) motorsport activation ideas. This week, I thought I’d broaden the horizons and divulge some truly unique activations for nearly any area of sponsorship. What are they?

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