Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Get ready to launch your recurring gift program with advice from 1,000 recurring donors themselves. Grab Your Free 2021 Recurring Donor Sentiment Report.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., — In a Crediting Dilemma Dear in a Crediting Dilemma, Let’s begin with your first question as to whether to credit a spouse when the donor doesn’t specifically make it clear it’s their intention to be listed jointly.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JULY 25, 2020

Today I’m going to share 4 questions that I always use when I’m trying to answer the question, “What next?” The Four Questions For context, these questions come from one of my all-time favorite strategy books called Blue Ocean Strategy. Without further delay, here are the four questions from Blue Ocean Strategy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 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 you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . Okay—back to your question. Thanks for this question! Please submit your question here.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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. Grab this free guide and get easy, actionable tips to make sure you’re using the right RFP process.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Highlights include the RSPCA: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ free giveaway of a printed pocket guide to giving your pet first aid which landed them initially 600 new monthly donors which grew to over 22,000. . 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question. Why Should I Give to You?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book is not only an excellent reference for many Facebook questions, but also provides tactical recommendations for an effective Facebook content, engagement, and measurement strategy. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. What was it like to co-write a book with your spouse?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Show donors you’re invested in getting to know them personally by asking questions about their hobbies, families, professions, and connections to your nonprofit’s mission. Keep supporters on the page by: Reducing unnecessary questions. However, asking too many questions increases the chances that supporters will abandon your page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2014

The tool walks you through a series of questions that will help you make effective campaign strategy decisions each step of the way. It is filled with lots of examples and practical advice. Planning to Win framework organizes the process of campaign planning into six stages.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

Website development consultants can redesign your website or build a new one from scratch, while marketing consultants can provide advice on current marketing and design trends. Best of all, many nonprofits can do so for free with the Google Ad Grant. To get started with this program, check your nonprofit’s eligibility.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

How would you like to have your nonprofit blogging questions answered - for free! We'd love to answer your blogging questions on the podcast. Post your questions and requests for advice on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's blog post, Give Your Blog a Makeover.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 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 when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear To Gift or Not to Gift, That, indeed, is the question. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 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 what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. These can be downloaded for free. Or you may be lucky to get some free publicity from other media. .

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

If you’ve searched for the secret to creating engaging content, if you’ve googled “how to increase followers” or ever asked the pros how to make great content marketing, then chances are you’ve come across a whole corral of click-worthy advice. Now, it’s smiling faces and smooth sailing through a clutter-free inbox. Not at them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

They’ve just published this terrific, free e-book with lots of tips and planning templates to help your organization decide whether to participate. Use a Hub and Spoke Model: This advice will help you manage the many champions who will help you, especially if you centralized your toolkits.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 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 the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Even though this is a free donor recognition event, you want to make it sound like something that would be worth paying for.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

You can subscribe , or visit our Funding Information Network locations to use the resources for free. Have a question? Candid recommends speaking with a fundraising consultant if you need specific advice. . Remember, businesses usually look to benefit from their philanthropy. ET, Monday-Friday). .

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Did we mention that every Blue Fox client gets 1 hour of free tax planning pre-tax season (September or October) to strategize on maximizing their tax refund? Schedule a free consultation using one of the buttons below that most closely represents your tax situation. This is particularly helpful for individuals who are self-employed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The third section focuses on: The new patterns that women leaders are creating to break free from old male-dominated systems. Julia Boorstin Earlier this year, Boorstin shared these additional insights with us: Question: How did you decide which leaders to feature in your book? Can you share your favorite piece of advice?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

She also writes about digital marketing with helpful and actionable advice on Wired Impact’s nonprofit marketing blog and for their online guides. Get started by answering the following questions: Based on traffic sources, how are visitors finding our website? Answering common questions that your staff gets asked all the time.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 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 a good idea to announce and share a financial goal for their fundraising campaign. . You can download a free thermometer template here.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? For every employee, consider what enhancements are needed for safety, productivity and wellbeing.” David Grossman, Founder & CEO, The Grossman Group.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Click the question mark icon in the top right of your dashboard, then select “Neon One Academy.” If you have specific questions about how to do something, check the Support Center! First, sign into your account and click the question mark icon on the top right. That will help us route your question to the right team!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2013

As someone with questionable math skills and zero computer programming experience, this has been a daunting subject to overtake … so I thought. I don't think I'd be so successful, however, if there wasn't a wealth of free or inexpensive coding resources out there. Let's dive in: Online Courses/Training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

There are only so many homes that can be built, but when we’re able to help prepare people for homeownership through education, financial literacy, and sound advice, we can help even more.”. I had a question early on a Saturday morning and someone answered by chat almost immediately.”. The Challenge. The Results. Looking to the Future.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a board member who wants advice on hosting in-person events vs. continuing with virtual fundraising. . You can do this online with a number of free survey options; I use SurveyMonkey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The third section focuses on: The new patterns that women leaders are creating to break free from old male-dominated systems. Julia Boorstin Recently, Boorstin shared these additional insights with us: Question: How did you decide which leaders to feature in your book? Can you share your favorite piece of advice?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

The question simply becomes how much to ask for. You need to be able to answer these questions if you want to get into a donor’s heart: What kinds of words do they use? Note, however, that if you survey your donors or ask questions of a potential donor, you have to learn to read the answer behind the answer. Boring feels safe.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

The social media site best known for its recipes, cat pictures, and fashion advice, Pinterest reported a nearly 44% increase in ecommerce sales in 2013, a category that should raise more than a few eyebrows in the nonprofit sector. And just like all social media platforms, it’s free, easy to use and uniquely visually stunning.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

Per their advice, here are three financial reporting items your organization should keep a keen eye on. If you have any questions about the financial status of your nonprofit or about any of these reporting items before your next board meeting, feel free to give us a call at (321) 233-3311 or email us at hello@yourbluefox.com.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. If you can, you’ll want to ask them questions like: What’s been happening in your life since we worked on your story together? If you’re looking for more copywriting advice, check out these posts.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2021

It might be a report issued by another company, a seminar on how to tackle thinking about a key material issue, or a question from a peer asking, “How do I get started?”. That’s the question of the moment, HOW to begin, not IF. Sometimes it was overwhelming just wading through all the advice. Where to begin indeed!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

If your charity needs legal services it’s actually reasonably easy to find free pro bono help. The American Bar Association’s Find Legal Help service hosts a site for locating free legal services. They also offer a free online service where you can ask legal questions. LegalMatch is another free U.S.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. AI could certainly be used by applicants to fill out parts of the required forms, such as program summaries, leaving the questions that would need a human touch to finalize.

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