Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The next question, of course, is how? I’m going to assume that the question that started you down this path is, “How do I get current donors to increase their gifts?” Based on your answers to these questions, we can break your list into segments and create donor personas. In other words, you create donor journeys. .

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is one of those insightful people who discovers hidden opportunities and helps leaders outline a path and a process to seize the moment. She explained how to use Blue Ocean Strategy to give your organization the edge in crowded digital markets. Leadership.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 We couldn’t have guessed that the pandemic would give our recommendations a test drive so quickly. The use of AI in IP also raises additional questions. Don’t wait.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. But I’m surprised how many groups give values and anticipated norms for behavior short shrift. Give them a message to share from the beginning.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When you are able to talk to someone directly about a story, you can ask questions the help you gather key facts, details, and emotions to tell a compelling story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. I hope that they inspire you! There you have it.

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EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

The sea of tech options for nonprofits is large and growing - what isn't is data-driven, expert advice on making tech decisions (as a CRM provider, we get it!). We ask the questions that a nonprofit staffer might not think about, or even know they should ask. MW: This is a great question!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Imagine this scenario—your nonprofit wants to diversify its fundraising streams , specifically with planned giving. You meet with the donor, explain that your organization is exploring new types of giving programs, and ask if they’d be open to creating a bequest gift in their will. They have a lot of questions—how does it work?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Or that the director who is championing a lucrative collaboration with a corporate partner is also on that organization’s board. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process. Association 4.0:

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Bottom line?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Just because you, your executive director, or any “insider” feel a certain way about what’s most important about your mission, does not mean your constituents feel the same way. People are not going to give merely because you exist.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The next time a major donor prospect says no to you, or to someone at your organization, take the time to think through the following questions to see what you can learn and how you should follow up with this prospect: Did You Properly Cultivate the Prospect? Hopefully not often, but they do happen. All is not lost.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

from our friend Maureen Wallbeoff Lisa pinged me the other day—she’s the development director for a social justice organization. She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit. The CRM providers have questions that I can’t answer. Your budget (please share it!)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Ask if they have specific questions; then offer to get back to them with more information. Best of luck.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As obvious as this advice seems, people follow it much less than you might think,” says Bryant. Earlier this year, Bryant shared these additional insights: Adam Bryant Question : How useful can The Leap To Leader book be to the reader if they have not already read your, The CEO Test, book?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle gift solicitation when more cultivation is needed first. . It is your job to get them to a place where they feel really good about giving.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . In order to do so, you can ask questions like: What do you think we should do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

We engaged, asked questions, held competitions, discovered advertising and had a great time teaching the world about our cause and how to keep kids safe. So thanks for your great advice back then and the fantastic advice you still provide through your awesome blog. We worked so hard to get to 5,000 and then we took off!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., It’s just me as DOD, an associate development director, a part-time events manager and an assistant who handles the database and donor acknowledgements. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Thanks for this question, Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

They might want to confer with family members, financial advisors, or others to gain the benefit of their advice and counsel on readiness to take on new financial commitments. I actually think it works to our advantage when the donor prospect has questions or information that they want researched.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Dubbed by her clients as a nonprofit numbers guru, Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors using the latest and greatest financial technology.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

In fact, many new executive directors struggle to pinpoint exactly what financial information to discuss with board members. Per their advice, here are three financial reporting items your organization should keep a keen eye on. Side note: Our team can help with that! Restricted vs. unrestricted funds. We’ll get you sorted!

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Meet Sandra Munoz, Director of Product – Fundraising . Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. Qgiv: What advice would you give to a woman aspiring to become a tech company leader?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to Giving USA 2023 , mega-gift amounts are growing significantly, reaching $13.96 This allows you to understand who your major donors are, what leads them to give at a high level, and how you can build relationships with them and potential major donors to foster a sustainable giving stream. billion in 2022.

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BoardAssist

MAY 13, 2014

” We get asked this question almost daily at BoardAssist. For some guidance on how to answer this question and better engage your board with fundraising, we turned to fundraising pro Amy Eisenstein for advice. Top 3 Board Member Excuses Not to Give. Do they give? Thanks Amy for a terrific guest post. .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The Cycle of Giving Your receipt/thank you has a job to do. It needs to be warm, sincere, and prompt so that it closes the loop on the gift and makes the donor feel great about their giving experience. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. There is no reason to give again.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s useful to invest in wealth screening before a capital campaign. . Here’s a list of discovery questions if you want to create your own survey.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Give them a way to connect with your organization and its members 24/7 rather than only tuning in for occasional meetings. Consider creating new forums each week with a question or prompt for members to respond to, asking for comments or questions about your regular meetings, or gathering feedback and opinions.

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Twenty Hats

JULY 13, 2021

At home or at the office, you can transform a “no” decision to a “yes” by following this advice. You are giving me a no without details. I think volunteer directors, managers and coordinators see things that are necessary and incredibly impactful for our programs. I was more than nervous. I was panicked.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

As obvious as this advice seems, people follow it much less than you might think,” says Bryant. Today, Bryant shares these additional insights with us: Adam Bryant Question : How useful can The Leap To Leader book be to the reader if they have not already read your, The CEO Test, book?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

They might want to confer with family members, financial advisors, or others to gain the benefit of their advice and counsel on readiness to take on new financial commitments. I actually think it works to our advantage when the donor prospect has questions or information that they want researched.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

We covered everything from what a successful fundraising appeal should look like to ensuring that your Giving Tuesday efforts are part of your overall end of year strategy. During the webinar, we received a ton of questions regarding: When and how to start end of the year planning. Coordinating and scheduling end of year plans.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the past month, we’ve answered these questions a lot: How will changes to the federal overtime law will affect my organization? As you do this, consider these 4 questions: Are your staff members currently being compensated appropriately? Give our friendly team a call any time at (321) 233-3311 or email hello@yourbluefox.com.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

Yesterday, I got an email from Anne Housego from Retina Australia give me an update and asked for some advice. I am secretary of Retina Australia (Qld) and on the board of directors of Retina Australia. Come up with a list of questions of what she needs to know or learn about to design a contest that will be successful.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

This may mean abandoning “traditional” newsletter content (like an update letter from your Executive Director) in favor of content that engages and inspires your audience to action. You could ask a couple of questions and publish the donor’s answers. This is great social proof that reinforces peoples’ decisions to donate.

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