EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Look across silos: Another place folks miss is not looking for advocates in obvious places. Board members, donors, coalitions partners, and folks who have signed a national list but have not taken a local action are all good places to find some of your best volunteers. Learn more and get connected at MediaCause.com !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. Education is a major focus for nonprofits and NGOs, accounting for 9% of NGO activity worldwide.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

From increasing donors’ impact to forming valuable corporate partnerships, you can open up the door for greater community outcomes just by promoting matching donations. For nonprofits, matching donations will increase your nonprofit’s revenue, boost donor satisfaction by increasing their impact, and drive greater outcomes for the cause.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Here’s what they said.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

Applied an equity lens: We aim to grant funds with an equity lens, focusing on the needs of historically or currently marginalized and at-risk populations along with more local, on-the-ground organizations. We wanted to ensure active involvement and communication with all stakeholders involved in the grant process.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Or, if you’ve got time but a limited budget, fundraising ideas with low up-front costs are a good place to start. Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. 2) Brainstorm. Then, think of the different types of fundraisers you might create.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

She’s the development director at a local chapter of a large, nationwide nonprofit organization. She said: New email subscribers Event attendees Volunteers Advocacy action-takers Google Grant search ad-clickers Random local connections Are You Forgetting Something? My friend and colleague Meghan was upset. Our conversation continued.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

This fundraising approach relies on the community’s ability to come together with the active support of its members, including donors, volunteers, staff, and beneficiaries. By including the CCF principles into your policies, you can foster a more sustainable and impactful connection with your community. Trust building.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. Fragile environments can be unpredictable and dynamic, and while all possible harms cannot be foreseen, good Salesforce implementations should actively minimize the possibility of harm. Learn more.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

CauseVox giving days hold powerful potential to generate impact that extends beyond the 24-hour window. On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. You work hard, and it’s important that you get the most out of your efforts. Make the most of these receipts!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

Currently, the fire has burned over 1,000 acres of land, and firefighters are still active, battling flare-ups in Lahaina and in Maui’s inland Upcountry region. The Salvation Army is activating to provide displaced persons and others needing help with food, shelter, emotional and spiritual care, and other critical services.

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Hawaii Help Disaster Fund 52

CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

The following fall festival fundraising ideas and action steps are great for any nonprofit looking to warm the hearts of their supporters and make a meaningful impact for their beneficiaries. Consider securing a place with easy and ample parking. Hosting an event for families where most people need to drive?

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Ideas Fundraising Contest Fun 63

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. For example, if your town is known for gorgeous cherry blossom trees, offering paintings with these trees by a local artist can inspire bidding.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Other content ideas we have helped create for Doing Good Digital clients: checklists, coloring pages, eBooks, videos, activity books, and stationery. The most logical (and easiest) place to focus your promotion is on your website. One client created a cookbook published in partnership with local restaurants.

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. COVID-19 placed unparalleled pressure on the country’s health systems, economy, and the well-being of Brazilians.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). On behalf of your organization, investigate ways to receive money that the organization may not have in place already. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”).

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 343

Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs).

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

24% Proof of work’s impact. 12% Discounts to local businesses. Keeping volunteers coming back is important, as we detailed in a blog post from last week, but sometimes, it’s the intangibles that’s what get people interested in volunteering in the first place. 23% Professional development. 15% Social / Networking events.

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Benefit Volunteer Statistics Nptech 254

Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Given this level of interest, some nonprofits are applying the phrase to such a broad range of activities it is becoming watered down. When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. And, their impacts last.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

As a general trend, women make up more of the population on social networking sites than men do – but on Pinterest, they make up a whopping 81% of active users. Their Pinterest boards provide ideas of fun activities that families can do together in local forests and other natural places. Pinterest is aspirational.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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Arts Culture Fundraising Nonprofit 73

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. Offline, we take things local! NetSquared Local groups are monthly events that take place in a growing number of cities around the world (right now there are nearly 70!).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Giving impact labels. Suggesting giving amounts can feel arbitrary, so ground those amounts with tangible outcomes through impact labels. For example, on your event landing page, you could say your shoe drive fundraising event will take place Saturday, July 7th, from 1 PM to 5 PM in the community center. Ticket purchase page.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities. And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. At the onset of COVID-19, many feared those doors would close.

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America Digital Houston Time 112

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. Technology That Maximizes Donor Impact. Malala Fund needs your support so we can continue responding to the pandemic.

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Education Lebanon Nigeria Broadcast 92

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. This will help you create highly relevant and impactful messages that will excite your supporters and inspire generosity. Your nonprofit puts a lot of time and effort into planning your events.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. Is it by seeing their impact, because of a personal connection, or something else?

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Audience Donor Survey Demographics 82

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit Animals hold a special place in our hearts, which is why it’s so important for your nonprofit to protect and advocate for their well-being. Social media: Maintain an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization.

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Marketing Tips Influence Nonprofit 52

Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Show your donors the direct impact of their contributions and highlight the difference their gifts made in your day-to-day operations.

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Ideas Donor Movie Retention 52

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Not a fun place to be. This is not a fast activity, so commit to taking the time to do it and do it right. Mark off a couple of blocks of time on your calendar to research things like supplies, materials, and equipment online or call local vendors to find out what things cost. Decide on program activities for this year.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Both have their place and can be highly profitable. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause. Local celebrities can be a big draw to encourage attendance. A Community/Fun Event can help you build community relationships.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Calculating indirect costs can assist organizations in accounting for the full cost of impactful programs. For example, Colleen is a program director at the local community center that offers senior programs and afterschool programs for youth. Allocating employee time is the best place to start because other office expenses can follow.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The supervisors toured the exhibition with some of the 100+ local partners who helped create it. I value platforms for their power to scale impact. Instead of staff running workshops, our staff connect with local printmaking collectives. Our staff could never produce all this activity on our own.

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