Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . With many companies looking toward future goals, being flexible with plans is a necessity. Yet, having a virtual event on calendar, you’re able to secure vendors and create video conference lines in a matter of minutes. Final Thoughts .

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Goals and success metrics. Be sure to define your organization’s goals for the online community so that your entire organization knows what you’re trying to accomplish. For example, at the highest level, your goals might be to: Grow your existing online community . TIP: These are examples of high-level goals.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Drink more water!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

The bottom line: you need a fundraising plan built on the right fundraising plan template — one that outlines goals, actions, and the specific results you want. That means you need a fundraising plan template that meets YOUR needs, plays to YOUR strengths, and helps you reach YOUR goals. No two nonprofits are exactly alike.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even if it is not possible to perfectly match all the criteria, the matrix establishes goals. Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. A calendar of events. Meeting icebreakers and informal social events are obvious activities.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. Outline your digital marketing goals. Before you start crafting your messages, it’s important to define clear goals to guide your digital marketing activities.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Jennifer Michael, Chief Operating Officer at the American Board of Medical Specialties described how to create learning experiences that are variegated, tailored to the audience, and transformational. The goal is to arrive at actionable strategies for building trusting relationships. Just what we missed in 2022!

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Many organizations have to strategize around limited budgets while trying to reach the largest audience possible to get their mission out there. However, marketing for nonprofits can come with its difficulties.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

One of the fun exercises I facilitated is a “Fishbowl” where a small group of participants go through the process of generating ideas for an editorial calendar based on their key goals and audience definition. Become Your Own Publishing Powerhouse with LightBox Collaborative’s 2014 Editorial Calendar guest post by Holly Minch.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The theme should resonate with both the AAPI community and also general audiences. Displaying AAPI visual arts is another engaging activity. Their grassroots activism brings important perspectives. This galvanizes the community around your fundraising goals. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Events that fall flat can waste precious resources and hinder your organization’s growth, but the right event can help you meet your fundraising goals and reach new audiences. Your nonprofit can incorporate food-themed events into your fundraising calendar through hands-on experiences, competitions, or food tastings.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. You can then set up a meeting with your prospective partner to discuss their values, audience demographic, and whether they’re a good fit for your organization (and vice versa).

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Awareness Campaign Business Collaboration 70

sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals. Work with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound).

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Among the notable dates on the philanthropic calendar, GivingTuesday stands out as a global movement that harnesses the power of community and generosity. Address Your Campaign Goals: Start by clearly defining your fundraising goals for GivingTuesday. As the year unfolds, so does the season of giving.

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Online Fundraising Social Media Guide 52

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If your organization maintains an active presence on social media platforms , include social media links on your website. Use concise language and engaging visuals to effectively convey your message and capture the interest of your audience. These two actions are often primary goals for individuals interested in supporting your cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Set SMART goals Build your audience persona Develop your brand Determine what channels to use Put together a content strategy Drive engagement Track your results. Set SMART goals. The first step to creating your social media strategy is to establish your social media goals. Build your audience persona.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). A 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying , but too much lobbying activity risks loss of tax-exempt status.” Action Center.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. Paid social media can help you further your nonprofit’s reach so you can reach and surpass the SMART goals you set.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

In this interview, Julia shares some of the strategies she teaches her clients, including her secret formula for social media calendars, how nonprofits can improve engagement on their social channels, and the one thing she wishes nonprofits would stop doing online. Another thing I recommend: look at your calendar for the year.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. How do you target the right audience for Facebook Ads for nonprofits? How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals. Work with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound).

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Gift Develop Measure Blackbaud 52

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Though annual reports can come at any time, a key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. Start with the goals you set yourself Before searching for data, start with your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Use these tactics to increase your chances of reaching supporters at the right time: 1) Promote using targeted audiences. Also, be sure to restrict your audience to countries where people can create Fundraisers for charities. Also, be sure to restrict your audience to countries where people can create Fundraisers for charities.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? However, if you find that you’re behind on your goals, don’t worry too much. You’re either on track to meet your goals…or you’re not.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

It keeps supporters and prospective supporters regularly updated and contributes to maintaining an active list of email addresses. Your Goals. Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. to promote your organization’s events or activities. Your Audience. What to Include.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is also where your organization-wide goals should be included. If you don’t have this kind of documentation, outline what you as the communications team see as the goals. Outline your digital communications goals and how your team will contribute to your organization’s overall mission. A successful plan is a realistic plan.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Your website, in many cases, is the entry point for the majority of your audiences. It is perhaps the most important asset to further your mission and accomplish your organizational goals, so when it’s time to undertake a redesign, planning is of the utmost importance. Who are the audiences you are looking to target?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership models determine how organizations drill down to plan membership tiers , community-building activities, and budget and revenue priorities. Offering memberships is this type of organization’s primary means of fundraising.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way. Channel the audience reading your newsletter—what’s helpful to them? Not every type of content will resonate with every type of audience.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

The planning, preparation, execution and blend of multi-generational activities really comes together to make a community impact. Knowing the potential pitfalls and ultimate goals of your event makes a huge difference. Set explicit measurable goals. Goals provide clarity about what you want to achieve.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Whether your nonprofit has a two-person team or a staff of 200 employees, every opportunity you take to improve your daily operations can make a difference in reaching your fundraising goals. Gain a 360-Degree View of Donor Activity. When you connect your platforms, you gain a holistic view of your audience.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

From expanding your nonprofit’s reach and making your events more accessible to donors all over the world to boosting your revenue, a virtual auction is a modern and exciting fundraising event that every nonprofit should consider adding to their calendar. Generate contact lists and marketing segments for use in promoting your auction.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. First, set your data reporting goals. Setting your goals first allows you to anchor a reference point for success. That might actually just leave you more confused.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2022

They should have an interest in both your nonprofit and the activity you’re hosting. What’s your fundraising goal? What’s your fundraising goal? Other times, you may need more involved software solutions like the ability to track fitness activity for virtual participants. Who are your key audiences?

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

During a Challenge, participants are tasked with completing some sort of activity while they raise peer-to-peer funds for your nonprofit. Facebook Challenges can be repeated throughout the year, whether you want to host multiple events for your entire audience or regional events to target certain segments of your supporter base.

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