Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Engage your Board. Learn from the past.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It’s like ergonomics for the mind. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings. Your contact simply compares their calendar to your published availability and self-selects an agreeable time. At best, project management software is an active hub of collaboration. Short on time? We’ve all been there.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finally, in its work for social justice, the church has an active grantmaking program and draws participants from its congregation and beyond for community service, lectures, days of action, and more. . In this way, the church can also introduce social justice activities to parishioners seeking worship services, for example, or vice-versa.

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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. Don’t just open your Google Analytics dashboard and expect that your best insights will just pop out. Analyze with actionable data in mind.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Open lines of communication with your membership go a long way toward developing a better—and more customized— member experience ! Are these factors being actively monitored by your organization? Do your perks have your donor base in mind? A great membership program is customized, adaptable, and bears member experience in mind.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Seasonal Reasons – Shorter days, colder weather, and the year coming to a close present a seasonal cue for less activity, a time for reflection, and positive changes we want to see in our futures. The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. Psychological Reasons – It feels good.

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NetWits

MAY 5, 2011

Various stakeholders will decide that they need it to help get event attendees, to improve an appeal’s performance, or to gain more volunteers for an upcoming activity. Create a communications calendar. This can also work against it however, as too often email gets sent out at the last minute. Sending too little.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

You might have seen restaurants or retail stores doing a soft launch in which they invite friends and family to eat or shop in a new location before it opens officially. It’s an opportunity to work out any kinks and create buzz before the grand opening.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finally, in its work for social justice, the church has an active grantmaking program and draws participants from its congregation and beyond for community service, lectures, days of action, and more. In this way, the church can also introduce social justice activities to parishioners seeking worship services, for example, or vice-versa.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

There are many moving parts involved in the volunteer management process, and volunteer management software brings these activities under one roof. Recruitment: You can recruit volunteers by reaching out to past volunteers, connecting with corporate volunteers, and advertising your open roles on social media and your website.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . loyal donor for a period of years; current board or committee member; active direct service volunteer; enthusiastic user of services). Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. Pre-Conference Opening – Monday, October 5. You will have access to a schedule builder the day before the official opening to earmark your favorite sessions.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

With the end of the calendar year comes a new tax season. These tips include: Make sure you have the right tax season elements in mind. . MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TAX SEASON ELEMENTS IN MIND. . For organizations working on the calendar fiscal year, this means your 990 is due on May 15th. . You’re not alone!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While walks attract participation from a broad-based audience without an implicit need to be athletic, competitive events attract those with an affinity for the activity itself and those seeking to become more athletic. Here are a few things to keep in mind while creating your reimagined competitive experience.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Is there an open setup that naturally stimulates side conversations throughout the day? Despite being apart from one another, Blackbaud’s YourCause team has continued to plan community-driven activities, just through a virtual setting. Virtual Happy Hours. More on that below). Virtual Book Club or TV Club.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

If the goal is framed in terms of outcomes—needing to raise money to fund a new program, for example—that opens the door to multiple ways to achieve that outcome, rather than focusing on a specific output—followers—that may or may not ultimately impact donation rates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

blog and executive director, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History , told me about this amazing and fun co-created card game to help you think about self-care activities called the The Space Deck. RELATIONAL : opening, connecting and relating to the experiences of others. Nina Simon, a long time colleague and author of the Museum 2.0

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Keep in mind that if you ask donors to give for something specific, you’re obligated to use the money on that specific thing. Do you want a special message on the outside of your envelope to tease people into opening the envelope? There is an expression in direct mail, “Design with your grandmother in mind.” Or a special design?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Membership models determine how organizations drill down to plan membership tiers , community-building activities, and budget and revenue priorities. Dedicate budget space, calendar space, and other resources to member engagement. After all, happy members tell others about your organization, and that can produce a lot of growth!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Note : There are currently no open calls for applications. Areas served: United States. Pride Foundation. Areas served: Native organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . Research shows that staff often resist using multiple services, often because they don’t want to open one more window on their computer or launch one more app on their mobile device. Sound familiar?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteer management software brings all essential volunteer management activities under one roof, making it easier to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers while also tracking progress made toward your program goals. Keep these considerations in mind when developing your schedule: Determine the types of shifts you will offer.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. Plus, you gain access to a variety of email metrics, such as open rates and click-through rates, that let you know how effectively your emails engage recipients.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. What strategies do you have in mind? In other words, only add a fundraising activity to your plan because it moves you closer to your goal.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Heading into 2020, nonprofit fundraisers had solidified their fundraising calendars and were on track to achieving ambitious revenue goals. Outside of having a well-designed website and an active social media presence, the nonprofit sector has largely stuck to traditional methods to plan fundraising events. . According to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Some donors are very open to getting to know the organization they just donated to. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Here are a few points to consider as you prepare for your visit: If the donor agrees to a call, block off an hour on your calendar.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” Your Takeaway: Employees need a work environment that encourages open communication about mental health awareness and opportunities for self-care as they experience feelings of burnout.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I wanted to open up this post to your favorite approaches, especially simple things that don''t require specialized software etc. I try to truly only include things I think I can accomplish that day, being mindful of my calendar. Blocking time on my calendar to work on projects. Separated Tasks from Notes.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I'm going to blow your mind by sharing some stats and our May events. In the last year we've extended our reach as follows: Number of active groups: 48. Number of countries with active groups: 20. Johannesburg, South Africa: Open Data for Nonprofits - an Introduction. Open Badges Meetup. New Groups.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Make sure you actively encourage viewers to make donations. Book a venue, entertainment, and catering.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Gabriela says her organization has organized activities that facilitate a sense of community in her workplace. Says Gabriela, “We need to actively remember we are all humans who need care and compassion. They host “Lunch and Learns,” bringing in outside experts. The use of devices during meetings is discouraged.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Thousands of nonprofit pros rely on our annual Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar to discover skill-building, strategy-slaying, network-enhancing nonprofit events. The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. What are you waiting for?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. Activity or Event: An event is a great way to raise funds for your year-end campaign on the spot.

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