Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

1) Virtual Events Are Here to Stay. In response, we saw an explosion in the number of events that made the pivot from in-person to virtual. Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways.

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VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause. Yet, most of those volunteers still feel connected to the organization’s mission, and act on that connection by taking virtual trainings or making financial donations.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Learn what nonprofits found when hosting virtual and hybrid events in 2021. Approach the challenges of the coming year with opportunities to diversify revenue streams and plans for new fundraising activities to address budget shortfalls. But fewer organizations are planning to hold virtual and hybrid events in the coming year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. The other important factor to note is that the virtual component of these campaign types is allowing nonprofits to reach wider audiences across the world. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

According to the Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook , when volunteers are acknowledged, it gives them a chance for reflection, self-assessment, and a boost in self-esteem and motivation. According to Fidelity Charitable , 70 % of active donors also volunteered, some working 50 hours at an organization. Volunteers donate.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Virtual fundraising has become more accessible and intuitive than ever before thanks to the extensive internet and the wide variety of donation tools available.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

We talked about how fundraising for the Cathedral differed from these institutions and it comes down to the relationship the donor has with the organization. Asking alums for money can be a challenge since many are still repaying student debts and the relationship with the school is typically in the past. Patrick’s every week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Managing relationships. Wiens also discovered during her research that people with burnout immunity have a special relationship with stress. They actively seek out stretch opportunities they know will be challenging—or even very difficult They value challenges and find them energizing rather than draining. Managing yourself.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

Show your appreciation with an interactive virtual event. We’ve designed the following tips to help you reach new donors while deepening your existing donor relationships. should include multiple ways and opportunities for donors to receive communication, participate in activities, and contribute to your cause. It’s also about.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

The conference will bring together fundraising and marketing professionals to exchange innovative ideas and generate creative strategies that can help you build and strengthen your relationship with your donors. These tracks cover innovation, activism, comms, education and tech. Where : Denver, Colorado & virtual conference.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. Better digitization of virtual attendee data.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

With the rise in virtual events, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. With an intuitive virtual event platform , it doesn’t take much to add the extra virtual element to an already live event. We know that attending a virtual event isn’t always the most fun.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Plus, this type of event offers your organization ample time for one-on-one conversations and relationship-building. Make sure your advertising materials reflect the exact activities that will take place and highlight how your donors’ support can help propel your mission forward.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They impact our homes, schools, businesses, relationships, and sanity. He will lead us through a session on learning tangible, actionable solutions for being actively anti-racist in our organizations and communities. Pull up a cozy chair for some virtual warmth with these two moving fireside chats.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2021

The items that museums, archives, and libraries collect reflect the human spirit. Art, artifacts, books, and manuscripts are all documents of human innovation, thinking, and activity. Fostering audience relationships. They have been produced by people putting energy into telling their stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s more likely that you’ll convert a supporter who’s already familiar with what you do versus someone who is coming across your page for the first time, so it’s important that your recurring donor acquisition strategy reflects that. . After a gift has been active for about a year, reach out and ask if an increased commitment is possible.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Connected (supported by relationships, institutional links, and community networks). Infrastructure must create physical and emotional safety for activities. Involve more voices to generate new ideas and greater synergy, better reflecting the totality of a stakeholder community. Enhanced virtual options improve accessibility.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

What photos or images best reflect our impact on our mission? Consider asking your most active fundraisers to ask their friends to sign up to raise funds as well. Check with their human resources department to see if you can visit the company (virtually or in person) to let their employees know about your campaign.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. How have things been coming along?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into virtual fundraising platforms that your nonprofit can use to strengthen your online fundraising strategy. Both of these virtual fundraising platforms are used to raise money online, but in different ways and under slightly different circumstances. Learn more about pricing.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. The other important factor to note is that the virtual component of these campaign types is allowing nonprofits to reach wider audiences across the world. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

In 2020, we were not hosting in-person events, our offices were closed (some still are) and most volunteer activity came to a complete halt. For example, if your development team wants volunteers who are passionate about fundraising, your recruitment efforts should reflect that. Step 2: Survey Your Volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2013

After I wrote up this summary on my blog, How To Get Started Thinking About Online Peer Learning Communities for Nonprofit Professionals , Mitch offered to write a guest post reflecting on peer learning online and online communities. Over the last decade, the fundamentals of community and relationship building haven’t really changed.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 29, 2021

The momentous shift from physical to digital commerce is reflected in these eye-opening stats. Online giving, digital fundraising, and mass shifts to the virtual environment have dramatically impacted the nonprofit space. What did you learn from the COVID-19 pandemic that will impact your business decisions moving forward?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night. Silent auctions can be hosted in-person or virtually, meaning participants can bid for prized items from the comfort of their homes.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief. Katzen agreed. .

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

You can host a trivia event both in-person or virtually via livestreaming software. Junior Achievement of Kansas hosted multiple virtual trivia nights to raise funds for their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This next idea is great for encouraging healthy, family-friendly activities while fundraising. The best part?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

They can then use the information in the software to reach out to donors with personalized communications, ensuring they’re building genuine relationships with their supporters. Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. .

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Join Krista, Libby, Lisa and many more inspirational speakers at the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions for sessions dedicated to nonprofit wellbeing and resilience. By doing so, we can create meaningful relationships and healthier ways to cope with feelings of burnout. A: The research tells us that relationships help develop resilience.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. The other important factor to note is that the virtual component of these campaign types is allowing nonprofits to reach wider audiences across the world. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . If all you do is ask, ask, and ask some more, that’s not much of a relationship. To build a relationship on purpose with a donor, you must communicate with them often without asking for anything. Here’s why: go back to basics for a minute. Just say thank you.

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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. . Because the communication virtual, you can’t see the stress you are creating for your team members when sending after hours emails. Reflect on the past six months or the past year as a team.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Being cognizant of “othering” is critically important as you reflect on and endeavor to transition your culture to one of belonging. . Here are some action steps you can take to transform your nonprofit culture strategy: Focus on building both internal and external relationships based on shared values. Management vs. non-management.

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