Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. The problem is, this advice is often aimed at organizations with dedicated social media folks, or even teams of them. You may also want to try out some expert advice or adjust to platform changes.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. They will provide the air cover for your more impactful actions. “To stand still is to fall behind,” said Mark Twain. Let’s get started.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. shared this valuable advice. They are impacted by your staff’s proficiency as well. Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. It’s wise to involve a cross-section of employees.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Ideally, one of these meetings will be a welcome from the executive director, which includes his or her unique advice and views on board service. Enlist your marketing department to craft audience-specific messaging for maximum impact. Celebrate Success.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote two books about the impact of the digital revolution on associations, we interviewed entrepreneurs both inside and outside our community. Sig VanDamme, Co-founder at Gojectory, who has been an entrepreneur since he was old enough to mow lawns and shovel snow, had this advice.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The book is a masterful blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with introverts from all walks of life. Saber’s book presents a wealth of creative and authentic strategies that align perfectly with introverts’ natural inclinations, making the entire process feel genuine and heartfelt.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

If your nonprofit is thinking about hosting an event at a public school or starting a long-term program in public schools, here's some advice to help you out. Measure your impact. When you're working in schools, measuring your impact becomes even more critical. Plan to be self-sufficient. It takes outreach.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Explain the impact of donations. Explain the impact of donations. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Use blog posts or fundraising landing pages to highlight the positive impact that donations have on your ability to achieve your mission. Enable recurring donations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 29, 2021

An acronym is a much beloved tool of English teachers and PowerPoint presenters all over the world. They cancel down core ideas and are remarkably useful aids to recall advice. When it comes to nonprofit strategic planning , great advice is often freely accessible online through blogs like this one. S elf-care prioritization.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Better World Leadership event in NYC at which Alice Korngold presented the findings of the 2018 Nonprofit Board Leadership Study. Advice for nonprofits. Bring in a class of people to diversify your board – it’s more authentic and also more impactful.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Mobilizing for Impact: Organizing Successful Lobby Days Picture this: a sea of supporters, each one a champion for your cause, coming together in a powerful display of unity and purpose. Let’s use data not as a cold calculator of efforts but as a warm guide towards more personalized, impactful action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The webinar content below was presented by Heather Mansfield on September 19, 2017 to 1,175 nonprofit staff. It was the final presentation of the social media excellence webinar. For example: Success stories , Campaign updates , Photo essays , Useful tips and advice. Your NGO consistently creates visual content.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Stories surfaced reminding us of its pitfalls — from a lawyer citing fabricated court cases ( [link] ) to harmful advice delivered by an AI bot replacing a nonprofit’s helpline ( [link] ). Humans took over the editing at that point. ** Marnie Webb is chief community impact officer for TechSoup and leads Caravan Studios.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? I recently presented two academic research papers as part of my graduate studies. Once we had that information, we applied a statistical method called exploratory factor analysis to uncover themes that might be present in the data set.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In fact, the 2016 Deloitte Impact Survey found that 82% of 2500+ hiring managers prefer candidates who have volunteering experience. But how you present your volunteer work is also a factor in how hiring managers perceive your experiences. Location of the organization. Your title. The time frame you volunteered there. AUTHOR BIO.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Solution : The solution to this challenge is pretty simple. Set up your KPI and metrics!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For example, if a current donor’s last gift was $100, you would present them with an ask string of $100, $150, $200. You can experiment with ascending or descending order. Always do the math before you ask. Why should I use segments? In one study , using first name personalization to address the reader resulted in a 270% increase in clicks.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Caity and Gary Carr , co-founder of Third Sector Labs, co-presented. You may also download a copy of the presentation. How are committed, casual and episodic donors (reference terms in your presentation) defined? Does data quality really impact the accuracy of growth scores? QUESTION: Question for Caity.

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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. Let’s find the real costs, the options, the real long-term impacts of getting a screen-in porch.” Present options and solutions with prices, contract requirements, options. I was more than nervous.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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. . This makes it possible for donors to see the impact of their giving in real time. . People give more money when they know the impact of their giving.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

For nonprofits looking to sharpen their communication strategies, CompassPoint's 24th Annual Nonprofit Day offered a wealth of advice. In the panel Rethinking Strategy: The Intersection of Impact, Brand, and Business Model, three experts defined these terms and illustrated their use for effective nonprofit communications.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

T his year’s dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice have presented many challenges, both personal and professional. One thing that 2020 has reminded us is that c hange is constant and presents challenges that can be difficult to navigate, but success depends on attitude and perseverance. Register today.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

In his new book, The Responsible Leader , Tim Richardson explains that to create a high-performance culture , you need to plan and prepare for the following moments to ensure the conversations surrounding them are both meaningful and intentional: recruitment and induction of new team members performance management discussions promotion interviews and (..)

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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 presented a golf tournament to the rest of the board as a feasible way to get a fundraising event done and established.”. The Challenge.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

“By focusing in specific ways on five key leadership elements— Purpose, Process, People, Presence, and Peace —you can increase your time, capacity, energy, and ultimately your leadership impact,” explains Amy Jen Su , author of the book, The Leader You Want To Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Her presentation, 4 Strategies for Meaningful Money Conversations with Your Board, will introduce actionable strategies for nonprofit executives to use in the board room: financial dashboards, reporting tools and visual conversation starters. A better way to present the data. There has to be a better way.

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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. However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Pandemic Impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? I just don’t know how to proceed. .

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Transparent impacts: To build trust and establish credibility with prospective donors, highlight the measurable outcomes of your programs and your commitment to transparency. You can benefit from this approach by presenting donors with the option to give regularly and making the sign-up process easy. Posting on social media.

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

Donors feel so strongly in these moments that many respond with donations in minutes and expect to see an immediate impact. Emotionraising is where neuroscience meets actionable advice for nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits have an opportunity to present their cause as the hope and possibility that counteracts negative emotions.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Being only a small recurring donor to the Clinton Foundation, I was excited to find myself sitting across the desk of the former president at his New York office and hearing firsthand about the impact of the foundation's work in East Africa. Virtual Reality Is the Future of Storytelling. So grab your headsets and watch this space.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2012

How will this shift--the consumerization of IT--impact the way an organization recruits, engages and manages its workforce? If we ask, “How can a remote workforce linked to technology impact those things—positively or negatively?” that will spark some interesting conversations with your leadership. Do you agree or disagree?

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Care2

APRIL 7, 2011

Last month our colleague Joe Baker, who is Care2's VP for Advocacy and Causes, moderated a 3-hour web-streamed "Advocacy Live" event that was pretty terrific, considering how insightful were the discussions and data presented by some of the most accomplished online advocacy pro's in the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. For each event or volunteer opportunity, a manager who clearly understands each volunteer’s role should be present or reachable, so they can answer any questions or address any problems or concerns. Therefore, volunteer engagement must be a top organizational priority.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Open chats and advice: Encouraging small groups or one-on-one talks gives a chance for important ideas and suggestions. This means giving them tools, training, and useful advice, so they become good at what they do. By embracing these strategies, your organization can embark on a path toward unity, effectiveness, and profound impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

I learned a lot about Giving Circles from Philanthropy Together and am presently serving on the advisory committee for the WeGive Summit in May. Workplace Wellbeing : I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman a few years ago.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. The Governing Board took the Advisory Board’s advice to heart and created a series of achievable goals rather than a hard deadline. The Advisory member then asks guests for a donation. From there, you can grow.

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