Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

That’s information you can use to do things like create personalized donor experiences , build membership, and identify advocates. Create personalized donor experiences Categorize your participant information into like groups, then send them event invitations and content tailored to their interests.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Include the opportunity as a call to action in a newsletter and/or stand-alone email, or even make personal asks of your board of directors, young professionals group, or other engaged volunteers who you know are passionate about your mission. If your organization isn’t able to access the fundraiser, consider if your personal account will.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 31, 2021

We are of course reaching out to local authorities to offer support. Over the weeks and months ahead, the person-to-person connections will define the success of Boulder County's recovery. Update: Boulder County OEM has activated the ColoradoResponds Site with various Visionlink tools. You can visit it here: [link]

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters. Personally emailing your annual report to donors or funders and describing how their support was central to your success. It also provides your donors with various, personalized giving options throughout the year. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Cultivation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. For example, an activity-based fundraiser like a hike-a-thon might attract younger generations, such as Gen Z.

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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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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

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. In order to attract and activate caring advocates, you need a clearly defined vision, consistent and accessible communications, and multiple opportunities for action.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. The most active volunteers are those between the ages of 35 to 44, with women volunteering at a higher rate (29.4 It's National Volunteer Week!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. Regular updates to your Instagram page also show that your nonprofit is active and demonstrates how your brand is accomplishing its goals.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Either way, we think activating your supporters should be easy and effective.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

This not only matters when looking for fundraising ideas during COVID, but also in general since there’s always going to be a level of risk associated with any in-person event. Not having an in-person event? There are several in-person event considerations you should think about regardless of the style of event you’re hosting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A recent Abila study shows donors feel 71% more engaged with nonprofits when they receive personalized communications from the nonprofits they support. This is one of the key reasons that more than 60% of nonprofits already use personalization in their email marketing. Yes, personalization requires data. It’s not a magic bean.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

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. Personal fundraisers are dedicated champions raising funds on behalf of your organization.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The best live auction items are relevant to your unique event audience’s interests, hard to come by for the average person, and reasonably priced. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. For example, a local bike shop could donate a bike, helmet, and a voucher for a free tuneup.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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Advocacy Local Poll Audience 143

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. In that case, it also can seep into your consciousness, chip away at your confidence as a leader, and make you feel like you weren’t the right person for this role, which is an absolute falsehood.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Partner with a local bakery to create a basket of fresh pastries, such as donuts, croissants, cookies, and muffins. Consider also including gift cards to local coffee shops to allow the winner to try new spots in your community. Local goods basket. Personal chef prize. Personal chef prize. Personal trainer voucher.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Implementing a set of standardized engagement strategies can help your cause grow and maintain the energy needed to fuel your activities. Personalizing your efforts is crucial for writing impactful messages that motivate your supporters to take action. Writing each supporter a personal message is time-consuming.

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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. Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

VIP packages and personalization. Your organization could reach out to a local distillery or winery and ask them to donate a certain percentage of sales from the event to your cause. To take this concept and transform it into an in-person event, offer one of the charity events mentioned above for free to garner interest.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Do you want to serve locally, nationally or internationally? . From Giving Back : FAQs about Joining a Nonprofit Board: Established or Start Up, Local or International. For some, the thought is that they will engage more actively with a start up. While this is often true, it is not always true.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. You can receive these notifications from the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service or often through your local news and weather forecast provider. * Camps are in session, group trips are embarking, and gatherings and festivals are in full swing.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation. This person may or may not have prior affiliation with your nonprofit. The context around donor plants Galas, either online or in-person, often feature a charity auction as the main event.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

To help fund the jumps, encourage your jumpers to create personal fundraising pages online using CauseVox’s peer-to-peer fundraising software. Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. Fitness Challenge.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Timely submissions and consistent, personalized stewardship signal to internal and external constituents that your nonprofit is ready to effectively participate in the fundraising arena.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? Person-to-person matchmaking, though, is just the beginning. Send Handwritten Letters First, Not Emails Email is faster and can return instant results, but old-fashioned handwritten letters give that personal touch.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Partner with local influencers and celebrities. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Oh and did we mention that we’re still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic with a new delta variant on the rise and plenty of uncertainty about heading back in person? There are no hard and fast answers about whether we can head back to in-person in the coming months. Trivia Night. You can go one of two ways here.

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Ideas Fundraising Virtual Local 98

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

How do you connect with members when their attention is divided among so many places and activities? In this micro-moment, people are looking for a local business or considering buying a product near them. At this point, a person is ready to make a purchase and seeking validation on what or how to buy. Enter the micro-moment.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Earlier this month, I left the office to attend an in-person “Network and Share” event hosted by DOVIA Colorado. While this was timed in anticipation of April’s National Volunteer Week, the table-by-table report outs revealed clear agreement across all discussions that recognition is, in fact, a year-round activity.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The most Important part of your activity is deeply understanding your audience. You might consider inviting an elected official, an entrepreneur, professor or local media personality. You might even include that high profile person’s name in your invitation copy as a draw for other potential guests. Step 1: Who.

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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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