ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2022

These six recommendations that nonprofit leaders can enact today will help improve staff well-being while achieving results. John Hester offers solutions to keeping employees happy , including focusing on renewal and balance while exploring ideas such as working from home or on-site childcare. Adjust your leadership style.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results. While the stakes are high and the idea isn’t to throw caution to the wind, it’s an opportunity to approach things with a sense of play.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

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 ! For 2021 they decided to shake things up and make it an activity challenge through the CauseVox platform instead. A platform goes beyond the features: it’s also the support you get.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

Nonprofits will need fresh ideas to reignite that community and stay relevant to their fundraisers in 2021 and beyond. DIY Fundraising increased during the pandemic as a result of in-person event cancellations and supporters looking to champion their causes during regional lockdowns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I’m excited to co-presenting a session at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! “Day in the Life” videos: This idea offers a behind-the-scenes look into the daily operations of your nonprofit as you capture footage of your staff members, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. EI is not a new concept.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Of course, that included getting new ideas for software for social good! Idea One: Tackle Indoor Pollution First, I sat down with the controversial Bjorn Lomberg , also known as the “ Skeptical Environmentalist.” Worth some thought: I’ll stick that idea into the Benetech Labs hopper ! Andrew challenged me on that idea.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. Organizers came up with new, innovative ideas to engage their audience and motivate giving, even when their guests were tuning in from remote locations. Taking a chance on virtual events has offered event planners the opportunity to test drive new ideas.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Silent Auction Ideas: Mastering Pricing and Selling Strategies In a recent survey 85% of nonprofits said they incorporate a silent auction to raise revenue at events. Silent Auction Ideas to Maximize Bids and Revenue Nicole reminded us that items rarely sell for their full declared item value.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And you’re far from the only one; studies report that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. Baking employee engagement into your organization results in better recruitment numbers. We’ll go over some ideas later! Employee Engagement FAQs What is employee engagement? Talent attraction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

So what keeps 35% of online adults engaged with and actively using Instagram? Think of it like exercise – using social media with intention and purpose daily will get you better results than haphazardly throwing up some content once per week. For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . 2) Go live on Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regular updates keep your audience engaged and informed about your activities. If you ever find yourself in need of inspiration, you can explore Collidescope’s free resource, 365 Days of Social Media Content Ideas , for a year’s worth of creative content suggestions to maintain a vibrant online presence.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea. The idea is not to find fault but to discover opportunities for learning how to work together more effectively.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

To set your organization up for success, we’ve put together this guide with the basics of virtual fundraising and some event ideas to get the gears rolling: What is Virtual Fundraising? 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks. Call Your Donors.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This can be referred to as social proof, or the idea that if people who trust you see you publicly supporting a cause, they’ll be more motivated to follow your lead. Stressing this urgency and the importance of your cause activates fundraisers and is a great way to get people to donate quickly.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

According to Qgiv data, nonprofits recruit 300 new donors on average through peer-to-peer fundraisers, so finding the right peer-to-peer campaign ideas for your organization is perfect to help you grow your donor base. Another BBBS peer-to-peer campaign idea that has seen a lot of success for different agencies is golfing events.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.” Creatives can generate ideas, whereas participants who are process-oriented will ensure that the work gets done. Our interview process is rigorous.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

As a result, the online donation process for most of these nonprofits seems to be stagnating and stuck in the best practices that ruled in 2006. Results: 28 of the 31 nonprofits had very easy to find “Donate Now” buttons (or text-based links) on the home page. 1 of the 31 nonprofits had set a $10 default donation amount.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 7, 2020

“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If Increase results by 5% : Stop focusing on activities, and focus on results instead.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. If you’re a volunteer coordinator looking for some effective and easy fundraising ideas to support your volunteer program, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea!

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DipJar

AUGUST 12, 2021

To help your nonprofit get started brainstorming ways to improve, this article will explore five web design ideas that will optimize your website for donations: Make your donation button highly visible. . Choose active images that are relevant to your cause, fit your nonprofit’s brand, and help establish a connection with visitors.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Giving every employee, no matter how junior, the opportunity to share ideas and the agency to manage their work creates an expectation for thought leadership across the organization. Welcome every proposal.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

However, with a unique idea and thoughtful strategy, you can make your animal fundraising a roaring success. In this guide, we’ll dive into a list of the best animal-centric in-person and virtual fundraising ideas for increasing revenue for your animal-focused nonprofit: Partner with a local pet store. More on this idea below!).

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The results are amazing when you consider that a machine can write a social post or a campaign promotion in minutes. If you are a newbie to the world of chat, the following will give you a basic idea of the choices and steps involved. When you’re ready to launch, be prepared to monitor, track, and analyze the chat’s activity.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 28, 2021

In this article, we’ll outline seven employee engagement ideas centered around philanthropy. Using these ideas, your company will be in a better position to increase engagement among your employees. Cause marketing is a great employee engagement idea because it actively encourages employee participation.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Assuming that staff can just wander on to general AI models and create content is like when nonprofits thought it was a good idea to give their social comms to interns a decade ago. tend to produce more focused and conservative results. This can help prevent overly verbose outputs and encourage more concise ideas.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

So every time someone had a good idea for a mailer, they sent one out. And it resulted in stress, worry, and constant staff turnover. They lay out (systematize) the steps your nonprofit will take for each of the most important activities you engage in. They were worried about making asks. What are Fundraising Systems?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Viewing mission, vision, and values as timely rather than timeless, reinforces their significance both to members and to the association’s daily activities. Netflix, number one on the list, is a good example of a company whose vision expanded as a result of an elevated purpose. They are the active expression of mission and vision.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In this article, we’ll walk through six standout ideas to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams: Online shopping fundraisers. By using these ideas to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams, you’ll get the added benefit of increased community networking. Restaurant partnerships. Product fundraising. Recurring events.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Analyzing website traffic, social media, product sales, and marketing campaigns together strengthens activities on both sides of the equation.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

In addition to tons of anecdotal evidence, there’s professional research supporting the idea that prompt thank-you calls make a big impact on donors’ future involvement with a nonprofit. How You Should Call Donors For Best Results There are lots of things to take into consideration when setting up donor thank-you calls.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Their work as connectors is key to bringing new ideas for funding partners forward. The responsibilities of nonprofit board members will always include being actively engaging in their communities, always thinking about building the next new raving fan of your organization. . Looking for additional tips on working with your board?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

This was the first 90 minutes of the workshop, and while content and interaction kept in active learning mode — the next step was a synthesis. First, if the participant takes their poster, notes, and worksheets, they can go back to their organization and share their ideas with others.

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NetWits

MAY 24, 2011

It makes search engines return to re-index your site more frequently, which increases your chances of performing well in search results. Here are 10 blog ideas to get you started in the land of blogging (if you haven’t already!): Get your fundraising staff to comment on current fundraising activities.

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