Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

These ideas are all virtual-friendly to adhere to social distancing and ensure the safety of your staff members and supporters alike. Planning virtual stewardship events. . reports that first-time donors only return to donate again about 20% of the time. Plan virtual stewardship events. We’ll cover: . Let’s dive in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Get more people to help Take a look at your reports and determine who among your participants has a history of helping out. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Follow these best practices to prepare your volunteers: Host an orientation session: Some volunteers you recruit might be unfamiliar with your nonprofit’s projects and activities, so it’s important to cover everything from your values to your strategic plan for the future.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

In a recent study by Fidelity Charitable , 8 out of 10 donors reported that nonprofit transparency and trustworthiness influence their giving decisions. Once you have registered to fundraise in a state, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun. 4) Find new, creative ways to show impact.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT as a virtual event host to welcome attendees, guide them through the schedule, answer queries, and facilitate networking during virtual conferences. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. When you’re ready to launch, be prepared to monitor, track, and analyze the chat’s activity.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. Here are a few ways that you can lean on your donor database to make your virtual event a huge success !

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. Here are a few ways that you can lean on your donor database to make your virtual event a huge success !

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2021

In this article from our 2020 annual report , Candid employees share how these changes affected them and the stakeholders they serve. Working virtually for our team meant we worked collaboratively in a way that wasn’t possible prepandemic. Later in the month, we closed all of our offices and began working 100 percent remotely.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the shift to virtual fundraising and engagement over the past several months, technology is more important than ever before for the nonprofit sector. At OneCause, we specialize in supporting nonprofit organizations through virtual fundraising, particularly charity auctions. Generating and reporting event data.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The idea of virtual board meetings has been around since conference calls first began. However , these often were only as a last resort and gave way to board retreat weekends filled with activities, catered meals and a focus on community building. What was the most surprising result of all of these virtual meetings?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Why Quarterly Impact Reports? Quarterly Impact Reports enhance your website, email, and social media content strategy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Going Virtual with Events Even before the pandemic forced a pivot to online activities, the trend towards virtual events was growing. Virtual fundraisers can reach a wider audience, cut down on overhead costs, and offer flexibility for participants.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

You can purchase this skill on a variety of levels from a chatbot for your website to a virtual assistant or a data analytics application. Current uses range from member intelligence and hyper-personalization, transcription, notetaking, reporting and analytics, creating images, generating ideas, forecasting, and other strategic activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. 8) Focus on Golf & the Cause.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Nearly all (99%) respondents said they reach out to DAF holders to encourage them to keep their accounts active.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 28, 2021

Virtual Events in a Post-COVID Future. Nonprofits were presented with a choice: no events at all, or figure out how to hold one virtually so guests could participate from any device, anywhere they were. Virtual Fundraisers Opened New Doors. Challenges to “Virtual Only”. Will We See Virtual Fundraisers in 2021 and Beyond?

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Therefore, they suggest you do the following to build your own interpersonal glue with your direct reports and the team at large : Create rituals at the beginning and the end of the day. Do virtual or live walk-arounds. Conduct team-building activities, both off-site and on-site. Regularly schedule check-ins. Use ice breakers.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

We’ve detailed many of these shifts, and the lessons learned from them, in the recently-published The State of Nonprofit Fundraising report. As nonprofits were forced to postpone, and often cancel, their large, in-person fundraising galas, something else took its place: the virtual event. Virtual Events Cost Less.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you! What you’ll find in The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Here’s what this can look like for various teams in your organization: Development and fundraising can create beautiful campaigns and report back on how they perform to continue informing new ideas. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

According to a report , published by the Pew Research Center, Gen-Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date. Clearly, many Generation Z volunteers see the value that active volunteerism can have on their own life and career ambitions, outside of community impact. Be Active and Authentic on Social Media.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal”, now is the time to look into modern software solutions to turn your events into a purely virtual experience. While virtual fundraising events may be different than your normal efforts, they can still engage attendees and bring your nonprofit into the spotlight. Let’s get started!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

The latest Digital 2019 Report indicates that internet users spend an average of 6 hours a day online, or a total of 100 days a year. All while actively fundraising, since a donate button to the related nonprofit’s verified donation page is embedded within each post. 3) A platform for virtual events and fundraisers.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2022

With their business plan in hand, Flourish Medical + Wellness came knocking on our door (virtually). The monthly time bundles include marketing meetings and reporting. We want to monitor the success of our online campaigns and activity. A start-up is the most challenging and rewarding project for a marketing agency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

There are number of reasons we feel exhausted from zoom meetings as Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab points out. It isn’t just the huge uptick in back-to-back virtual meetings we are hosting or attending, many times without breaks in between. Which one you select depends on the activity and group dynamics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path. Engage with supporters through virtual events. Start crowdfunding with birthday fundraisers. Catch donors while they’re already shopping.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. Whether the conference is virtual ? Get active on social media. TECH TIP: Expand your reach by b e ing a thought leader in your association’s virtual community. Learn more.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that the first reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. With proper practice, your organization can leverage your virtual community to drive engagement, boost retention, and attract new members. . Your members want to connect.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Virtual venue management solutions help manage virtual event venues and other arrangements. Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. If you think EI is a soft skill, one of those activities that requires maximum effort for minimum results, these statistics tell a different story. Only 31% of the working population reported feeling engaged in their employment.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Consider using your online member community to conduct volunteer training sessions either by facilitating virtual discussions or by creating online videos where members can watch and react. Additionally, members who leverage online community platforms report a stronger sense of community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

When reporting on these numbers try breaking it down into small digestible chunks of data that are easy to interpret. For example, reports that show side by side amounts for individual months from each year can help you pinpoint reasons for any discrepancies in donation amounts.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

One great way is to guide your staff through new information using a virtual training course. By leaning into your staff members’ desire to learn by implementing virtual training courses, you can see benefits such as: Improved Staff Retention Rates. But why is virtual training the answer? Improved Staff Retention Rates.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Because of this, Yello reports 46% of Gen Z members have applied for an internship or a job via a mobile device. Accenture reports 70% of Generation Z consumers have written at least one shopping review and 40% of Gen Z shoppers give routine feedback. Gen Z likes their products to be personalized.

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