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.

Track 66

Track Activities Active Activism 66

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.

Activities 81

Activities Active Activism Strategy 81

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. And an online community provides an ideal way to deliver these member benefits. .

Community 134

Community Online Strategy Guidelines 134

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. His idea was to bring attention to the positive impact philanthropy has on society and to encourage people to become more involved in charitable activities. National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov.

Celebrate 81

Celebrate National Philanthropy Time 81

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. And he did support them financially, but that didn’t last very long.

Student 71

Student Activities Active Activism 71

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Having one (or more) active and highly functioning advisory committees fosters resilience, creativity, and even resource development for your organization.

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Voice Community Structure Nonprofit 88

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that the first reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. Is your association maximizing the reach of your online community? Keep reading for three key tips to improve the member experience with your online community platform.

Community 133

Community Online Guidelines Retention 133

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Churches are home to fantastic communities and act as gathering places for children, parents, family, and friends. Now that churches are able to cultivate community in-person once more, it’s important that you continue to take precautions while you plan events. Let’s jump into the four times your church should use waivers.

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Time Children Photo Images 80

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of the most valuable assets that any nonprofit can have is consistent marketing and paid advertising data—this is especially true in the midst of a major crisis or shift that deeply impacts society, like tough financial times or global events. It may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s also the best time to take strategic risks.

Benefit 64

Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

Nimble AMS

APRIL 2, 2022

Using the right tools and techniques makes it easy to get more out of your association’s online community. . Here’s how Nimble Communities can help you take your online community to the next level. Your association might just be getting started with an online community. Attract and engage members. Work more efficiently.

Community 139

Community Online Associations Template 139

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

But as technology advances, you can’t help but think about the ways that your organization might not be keeping up with the times. Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. Boosting member engagement.

Associations 52

Associations Community Create Online 52

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing.

Community 253

Community Build Organization Case Study 253

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2023

Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.

Guidelines 262

Guidelines Nonprofit Activities Active 262

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! I think the last time we did this event, in 2019, we maybe raised $5k?

Activities 83

Activities Active Activism Raise 83

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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Problem Community Participatory Philanthropy 119

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. This transformation requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, education, and strategic communication.

Support 52

Support Donor Community Retention 52

Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

Policy 86

Policy Benefit Volunteer Time 86

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. A nonprofit CRM tracks donors, manages email and communication history, and provides comprehensive reporting.

Community 82

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 82

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

This allows nonprofits to efficiently personalize interactions and communications to develop relationships with a large number of supporters at once. Providing supporters with the activities and opportunities that match their interests helps build their connection to your nonprofit. Breakdown based on gender and age.

Group 80

Group Action Data Donor 80

VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

See the list now: [link] Saving Time and Money Like No Other We license differently — once a user is licensed, they can use any module at any time. Every module works the same —saving you tremendous training and support time. You can launch new applications while paying no more in user licenses. Want to learn more?

Disaster 130

Disaster Money Module Time 130

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The following numbers reveal that progress in the association community is not as rapid as we would hope. This is a challenging time for associations. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

Associations 221

Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 70

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 70

Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Vermont Community Foundation. Leeway Foundation.

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Grant Fund Vermont New York City 121

Nimble AMS

MAY 19, 2021

Here’s a recent story of how one of our clients is expanding member engagement using Nimble Communities. ACerS quickly recognized the benefits of offering an online member community for the entire organization. The power of an online member community. Offering an online community is key to delivering a great member experience.

Associations 78

Associations Community Collaboration Industry 78

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It hurtled us into the future with no time to prepare for that demanding new reality. Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. The goals were to talk about the great things that restaurants do in their communities. The pandemic was a wormhole.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment. One opportunity IAEE uses for observation is a series of small group discussions called Community Buzz Hours.

Data 210

Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal. Give yourself plenty of time to find the best deals — and to recover if the order is wrong or your package gets delayed. I recommend starting with donors who were active in the last 3 years. Do each assembly step one at a time.

Money 98

Money Tips Time Mail 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

Twitter 355

Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 355

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

Last week I presented for my second time with Nonprofit Webinars. The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. Community sourcing vs Crowdsourcing. You are working very quickly or flexibly (where communication with the crowd could be difficult or time consuming).

Difference 276

Difference Community Case Study Slides 276

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some people will participate every now and then, others every time it’s near their home, while some may have a pattern of participating in specific types of events. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Maybe it’s time to conduct some personal outreach!

Chapter 298

Chapter Registration Data Education 298

DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Often people come not for reasons of faith but because they are interested in its architecture or role in the community. The post St.

Story 105

Story Support Community New York City 105

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But how do you connect your members with industry information, networking opportunities, and other membership benefits year-round, especially when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities? Offering an online member community is a great approach. The power of an online member community. Meet Nimble Communities.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Place Community Associations 78

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities. Boys & Girls Clubs across America immediately sprang into action—quickly changing service delivery models to uniquely assist the needs of communities they serve during the pandemic.

America 112

America Digital Houston Time 112

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

Build 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. Not only are they intellectually painful, but they waste time. There’s no miracle cure, but a little time spent choosing tools that work for you and setting up some simple automations will pay dividends over time.

Professional 81

Professional Time Tips Business 81

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! I wanted to share the short “defense&# of Community Managers that I wrote to get your feedback as well as to gather your ideas, examples and so on of why Community Managers are important to our work!

Community 198

Community Management Proposal Roles 198

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, Community Brands research suggests that most members (76 percent!) Your online community is already a powerful tool for providing a great member experience. So, a great way to connect with early careerists is to make your online community even friendlier to them. But, let’s focus just on your younger members for a bit.

Community 78

Community Badge Online Organization 78