EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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. It’s likely your organization is already meeting some of these best practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Packed with practical, how-to advice and customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this free webinar will stress the importance of professional website design and strategic email marketing and fundraising. Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good. Tips for growing your email list. <<

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Packed with practical advice and customized for small NGOs on a limited budget, this webinar will stress the importance of engaging website design, strategic email marketing, and current trends in online fundraising and social media. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Offering online dashboards that make financial trends easy to spot. Make it Meaningful This is probably my most important piece of advice. Ask fundraising or deferred giving experts to discuss estate planning. Online courses. Share information.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? Spot-tune your team during this turbulent time, for more holistic growth.”

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually. Take Hardy’s advice. Watch what is trending online. Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today. Look outward.

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google’ is on the rise as more patients and consumers research symptoms, practices, and health tips before ever stepping foot into a medical facility. You can assume the top practices listed have incorporated SEO best practices and, as a result, are being highlighted on the first page. In the digital era of healthcare, ‘Dr.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. Our agenda delivers strategies you can put into practice immediately, along with the creative vision leaders need to succeed in digital markets. is here, and we’re excited to explain how we’ve integrated lessons learned as well as current trends into our playbook. The thrill might not be gone.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. Staying ahead of business and industry trends is another way to access a continuous stream of expertise.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Our amazing panelists, some of New York’s most prominent nonprofit and corporate board members, had lots of practical and actionable advice for those of us who want to truly #bethechange. Focusing on cash flow and trends in the financial statements is key. Some key take-aways: Be a Cheerleader. Board Finance for Dummies.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Harriet’s going to explain how APA used convincing techniques to innovate and set trends in the planning industry. Get advice on the dos and don’ts from an expert. Quick Takes—These 20-Minute Snap Shots for Smart Outcomes offer solutions to practical problems like these: We launched our new AMS. How careful do I need to be?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 4, 2019

Packed with practical, how-to advice and examples for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this free webinar will show you how to leverage your social media accounts to raise money and strengthen relationships with donors so they give again. Presented by: Julia Campbell , Founder of J Campbell Social Marketing. Sponsored by: TBD.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 25, 2019

Packed with practical, how-to advice and examples for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this free webinar will show you how to leverage your social media accounts to raise money and strengthen relationships with donors so they give again. Presented by: Julia Campbell of J Campbell Social Marketing.

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CauseVox

JUNE 12, 2023

Gain fresh insights, expert advice, and learn from real nonprofit donation pages as we delve into what works and what doesn’t. In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll: Unveil the best practices of high-performing donation pages. Stay ahead with the latest trends in donation forms.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Their expertise can provide tailored advice and strategies for implementing new standards effectively. Training your accounting teams on the importance of granularity in financial reporting and the use of resources like the UCOA can significantly improve your financial management practices.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2020

In today’s episode, Lauren Steiner, president and founder of Grants Plus, talks with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the current trends she is seeing in grantmaking. Topics Discussed in This Episode: General trends in the funding landscape. Advice for starting conversations with funders.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back. Networking takes practice. Allison’s first book “Connect to Influence,” offers advice for people whose palms turn cold at the thought of being alone in the crowd. “I I can’t over-emphasize the importance of staying connected.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Even with the threat of recession on the horizon, these statistics indicate that the Great Resignation does not appear to be a passing trend. Gen X and Z applicants have also forced employers to refresh hiring practices. Know your organization’s actual characteristics and practice articulating those qualities.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working from home, whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule, may have increased in popularity due to the pandemic, but this trend is expected to stick around. You can practice skills, such as presenting in an online setting, writing professional communications, and asking for feedback.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

As Candid’s manager of digital communications, I’ve been digging through our social media analytics, researching broader trends, and determining our strategy and tactics for 2024. What we’re planning for 2024 (and you can steal for your strategy) Our results follow broader trends in social media. You also love a nice chart.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

The term encompasses a wide range of tools and practices that can support an equally wide range of work and strategies. Sharing our learning—in white papers, guides, webinars, and conferences—is a key way we follow our own advice to build trust and community in our sector.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As part of The Blackbaud Institute Index 10 th anniversary celebration, the Institute has hosted a series of virtual fireside chats to get exclusive insights from thought leaders and perspectives on this decade’s most influential charitable giving trends. You can feel good about your work, with best practices active across your efforts.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

To build trust and prioritize community voices, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Community Fund adopted a participatory grantmaking practice in 2021 and 2022. It outlines best practices and specific activities that funders can employ to safeguard and support their participatory grantmaking decision makers. communities face.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

Some Best Practices. Here are a few tips on using hashtags based on my own personal social media experiences as well as some advice from experts: Use hashtags for words that people are actually searching for and are specific enough to yield relevant results. Look at what hashtags are currently trending. How to Track Hashtags.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

And for those foundations who pronounce the goal to ease the burden for nonprofits and advance more equitable grantmaking practices, a scarcity framing emphasizes what you can’t do and stymies your efforts at the outset. By designing practices based on this principle, grantmakers can drive the sector’s collective impact in advancing equity.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From practical advice on personalization to tackling a digital transformation, here are 10 of our most popular blogs from 2021. As we say goodbye to 2021 and look ahead to 2022, we are reflecting on our work in the last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. For further advice on using Facebook Stories effectively, please see this Complete Guide to Facebook Stories.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

We also aim to provide practical advice on how scholars, consultants, funders, human resource representatives, and leaders in the nonprofit sector can work together to address anti-Black racism effectively. . has declined, and HBCU endowments often lag behind those of other colleges. Stay tuned .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. At least one survey annually is a best practice, but I prefer attaching surveys to each of my donor thank you letters. What is a donor-advised fund? Here are a few strategies you can use to identify potential donor-advised fund donors: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. In a recent interview, John Hadyon reinforced this timeless piece of Facebook engagement advice.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

We hope our experience can inspire other nonprofits and funders to explore taking similar risks—to the degree that is practical. Talk to them about your work and how it aligns with their missions, seek their advice, and, once you’ve secured their support, ask them to leverage their connections to bring other funders on.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Contrary to popular practice, you get a much better deal and save time by including the budget. Looking for more RFP advice? Starting with the problem or need offers context for why you’re issuing this RFP. Don’t skip the budget. I’m putting this one near the top because I see it overlooked too often. How much do you have to spend?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Advice or recommendations to board of directors . Common topics covered in these reports include the following: . Committee work . Financial performance . Staff or member management. Accomplishments. In-progress activities . Upcoming events .

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

Whitney also offered practical lessons on how organizations could be creative and goal-oriented. The session offered valuable advice for any association leader looking to take their career to the next level. Nimble AMS product preview: proof your association can become member-centric.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

A lot of practice on how to move quickly when a disaster strikes. Here’s a couple of takeaways, but expect some more practical, how-to posts in the next few weeks. Getting to Know and Cultivating Free Agents: Here’s my best advice on this. Listening in Practice. They had social content. Here are my notes.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. For instance, you may provide a list of your team’s values such as peer recognition or quick decision-making, and ask for a time when a candidate put one of these values into practice. Provide relevant training and resources.

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