Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The most Important part of your activity is deeply understanding your audience. Keep in mind that mingling with other donors is likely a big draw for them so consider your guest list appropriately. Can you recreate the sights, sounds and smells of your work? How/would they describe [the activity] to family or friends?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, one word comes to mind: gratitude. In a world where we celebrate diversity, we need to find ways to connect through our common humanity while honoring and being open to other voices. For me, it starts with a smile, empathy, asking questions, and active listening. It may sound simple, and it is.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The challenge is to most effectively integrate all of the different communications activities so that they truly reinforce each other. Take full advantage of doors that can be opened by staff — both fundraising and programmatic — board members, volunteers, and donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Community/Fun Events Community/Fun Events are widely promoted events that encourage people to do something active or fun while supporting your cause. A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If this sounds like your organization, you’re likely struggling with employee engagement. And you’re far from the only one; studies report that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. Without an objective in mind or ways to measure progress, employees can feel less driven. Lack of resources.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2011

Every e-mail marketer worth her salt knows how to calculate an overall messaging open rate: messages opened ÷ messages delivered. That's why I was a little confounded when we first started using our new e-mail system, and it would spit out a report like this: An overall open rate of almost 33%? True Open Rate.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There are three core elements that immediately come to mind when I think of trust: empathy, power, and vulnerability. When these values are activated to action, both parties thrive. The comments sound harsh but I’ve heard both uttered, repeatedly. Empathy is about opening yourself up to new perspectives and learning.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Sounds great, right? You need to be there to open the mail, get donations processed, and get thank-you letters out.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Active volunteers. But they have already demonstrated (1) they’re philanthropic, (2) they’re interested in what you do, and (3) they’ve taken an active step to connect their expression of values to yours. Many of your major donors are actively involved in the community and serve on various foundation and corporation boards.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. It takes much more than just opening your doors to get donations to come your way. Even though it may go against your instincts to ask for money, it’s a must-do activity if you want your nonprofit to grow and thrive. It’s true.

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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. Freedom is where creativity thrives.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Linkedin Including passive or active backlinks to your website through social platforms can be used as a traffic funnel to your nonprofit’s online content.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But if you’re not actively promoting matching gift opportunities alongside event communications, your donors won’t be aware of the opportunity to get further involved. Plus, you can retain your cause at the top of supporters’ minds for longer. That’s more than 2-3 times higher than the average open rate! Sound interesting?

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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. Use open-ended questions that will give your donor the opportunity to expand on their responses. The Bottom Line.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

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. . The 990 is the primary concern of nonprofits when it comes to tax season, but there are a couple of other things to keep in mind too! Don’t be afraid to ask for help. . Your donor’s taxes.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Virtual Back to School Night or Virtual Open House. Virtual Admissions Event or Virtual Career Fair.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Virtual Back to School Night or Virtual Open House. Virtual Admissions Event or Virtual Career Fair.

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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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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

While that sounds like a lot, it’s actually pretty doable. When overhauling your nonprofit’s website design , keep these elements in mind: Feature organization-specific information. For one, you’ll need a clear description of your organization, mission, and activities. Limit commercial and advertising activity.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2016

You also might accuse me of sounding like a broken record because I tend to say this a lot, but it needs to be said. If you haven’t decided how to activate for #GivingTuesday, please take some time to make a plan (the clock is ticking). It isn’t a day unto itself but, instead, special moment on a coordinated path of activity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. . And I’ll give you about 30 seconds or so to activate. So with all that extra time to spare, I got activated, right?

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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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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. Sound inspires me. I come prepared.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Keep an eye on your campaign progress as soon as you open the app with the dashboard. You can also add new engagement activities of existing supporters to their constituent timelines. Make sure your staff members are always ready to talk to donors about the activities that matter most to them. Constituent search.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 17, 2014

Some board members may know it’s an activity your nonprofit should be engaging in but still feel it’s something that can be relegated to an intern instead of making a real resource investment in social media. Sound familiar? Go back and analyze and then evolve your social media plan with those learnings in mind.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. Sound familiar? Keep in mind that some venues may not allow you to stake anything into the ground or even tie things to existing structures. Pro-tip: Plan on having an open bar? Cheers, but only if you’re 21+.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. None of the bridges on or off Long Island were open. A network of grandchildren was activated.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. This is especially true during a period when people are feeling some burnout in regard to online activity. Ensure you have active, agreed-upon communication tools with your remote guest speakers, such as phone, instant messaging, or email.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sounds like you? If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. Locate the right person in HR and conduct an open exploratory to discover how CSR can support and collaborate with HR. Keep in mind, executive teams are really busy! Executive Support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

Ivan Boothe pointed me over to a blog post by Lina with an intriguing tweet " Transmedia activism with a co-creation network." She offers some examples of this approach from the activism field. very insightful. Lina offers a concise definition of Transmedia Storytelling , a concept and term coined by Henry Jenkins.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. I wanted to know more. Direct questioning.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2018

But if you don’t know who the client is, then you can’t determine which activities add value and which should be defined as waste. Sound simple enough? Well, as Louis Pasteur said, “Fortune favors the prepared mind.” Whatever the reason, keep in mind that people get behind big missions, so make sure your “why” is a big “why.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Which of your activities are a distraction from actually living? It’s important to be completely open with yourself about how you distract yourself from living out of your declaration. That sounds outrageous, right? Everything I did was with that NFL dream in mind. I want you to be brutally honest here. Eating mindlessly?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

But each tactic is rooted in a single overarching strategy: Writing with your donors in your mind. When you write a fundraising email, start with your donors in mind. Take it from a writer: Appealing to people is easier if you have an idea in your mind of who will read your fundraising email. You’re appealing to people!

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2017

With your organization’s strategies, values, and goals in mind, your consultant can determine the best marketing methods and posting sites for your listing. Sound difficult? To attract like-minded candidates and stand out amongst carbon copy postings, make sure your description is unique to your nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Sounds simple, but the real challenge is how to do this in a world not set up to help you. In this highly personable, conversational, insightful, eye-opening, empowering and uplifting book, he shows you how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love.

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