NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. In other words, understand your donor base so well it’s like you’ve read their minds. Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. How do you get to that point?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This article references the book The Politics of Design. And as soon as I started listening to it, it was so visual and so powerful that I thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to try to illuminate her narrative with some ambient sound, as we call it. Edited by Wil Renderos. I am the Chief Creative at Nonprofit Quarterly.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events. Risky, dangerous activities are what typically come to mind when you think about signing waivers. Which fundraising events require waivers? Activity-based events.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

You know, the kind where you get mind-blowing results like higher than average email open rates, more donations than ever on Giving Tuesday, and surprise donation after surprise donation the last week of the year. Sounds great, right? You need to answer the phone when donors call or greet them if they drop a check off in person.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Simple volunteer jobs may include having someone help answer the phone or employing day-of event helpers to assist with handing out t-shirts or waters to 5k participants. In this article, we’ll explore several aspects of volunteer management: recruitment, coaching, relationship building, and retention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This article shares insights from nonprofit marketers. . 16:9 ratios require that the viewer tilts their phone and watches it in a non-vertical orientation. With the recent changes Facebook is making to the algorithm, this makes our videos all the more important since we have our most passionate supporters in mind when creating them.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Because of our team of monthly donors – who we fondly call Rescuers – I can now peacefully sleep at night knowing I’m safe and sound in my forever home and feel lots of love! Some people will sign up immediately and for others, you’ve planted the seed of the idea in their minds and they’ll sign up another time. Website visitors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

The potential for being overwhelmed by technology is magnified in the workplace by something called “ Collaborative Overload ” Rob Cross and Adam Grant in a recent Harvard Business Review article. Sound familiar? While there are many positive aspects to increased collaboration, there is also downside. Work to your energy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

” Also keep in mind that only 30% of American taxpayers itemize their deductions, which often gets overlooked in end-of-year holiday appeals. But keep in mind that online giving represents less than 10% of overall fundraising in the US. That sounds really simple — because it is. Acquisition is often an on/off switch.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing technology, they make it easy to manage all aspects of your next event right from your phone. Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations. Communication with major donors frequently consists of phone calls and travel for face-to-face conversations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

At the risk of sounding like Captain Obvious, getting the help you need starts with something very simple. With this in mind, it's important to understand that people are busy! Check out this article from Smashing Magazine (they get credit for the image too) to learn more details about A/B testing. And you ask for help.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Keep in mind that a user on Flickr consumes and engages with media differently than the audience that engages on Instagram simply because of how the platforms of engagement are set up. Start by downloading an app like Instagram to your phone, and start experimenting without feeling the pressure to publish amazing art.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

But if it sounds like a lot, don’t be discouraged! Things like: Use your nonprofit’s colors : This might seem like an afterthought, but it really helps in solidifying your organization in your audience’s minds. Also, casually drop images and sound effects alongside your name and logo to reinforce the impact. Give them a try!

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. Check lighting to make sure speakers’ faces are well lit.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

At bbcon 2015, some of the top minds in the nonprofit industry came together to present Big Idea sessions. It might sound like I am just trying to be confrontational by giving this advice, but I assure you this approach is rooted in the very fabric of philanthropy. This sounds overwhelming, but stay with me.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? In creating a social media plan, every single post you make on any social media platform should serve one of the following purposes: Informational articles showing the impact of your work and why there is a need. Lighting and SOUND matter.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time, and truly, it doesn’t take a ton of time for a short phone call with a contact. Having both of these elements saves on the number of emails you need to respond to, phone calls to answer, or voicemails to return. Don’t Take on More Than You Can Handle This sounds so easy, doesn’t it?

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Then two hours later, you’re sitting there looking through past writing projects and online templates hoping to find inspiration without a single word written… Sound familiar? In fact, I am planning to post a how-to article to teach you how I go about writing a typical appeal with Fundwriter. It feels like magic when I use Fundwriter.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Picking up the 500-pound phone and calling donors was a big struggle for me. So I consider myself an introvert, and as an introvert, there are a lot of things that I really dislike about the phone, right? Phone calls can feel a bit intrusive to me. So I’m still not in love with the phone, right? I hate phones.”

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While migrating donor data is one of the most important steps in implementing a new CRM, it’s also the part that’s most time-consuming, mind-numbing, and prone to error. In this article, we’ll cover how to create a donor data migration strategy with deep dives into data mapping, data cleaning, and testing. Sound exciting?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Most send at least one big appeal—that’s what we’ll focus on in this article. Put those assumptions out of your mind and pick up these principles instead. Focus on Specific Campaign Goals Gone are the days a nonprofit might fundraise hard and fast without a goal in mind. Most emails are read on phones! Setting S.M.A.R.T.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, you’ll find a simplified breakdown of nonprofit data management, including why it’s so important, what it helps you do, and how you can start managing your organization’s data. Best Practices in Nonprofit Data Management All of that sounds nice, right? Personalization often relies on having accurate data!

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

While it sounds uncomfortable at first, if you kindly offer up that something can be resolved via email due to busy schedules, the receiving end will most likely gratefully agree. Be Mindful Of The Time. Others will be overwhelmed and welcome a phone call instead. Pick Up the Phone Or Write An Email.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Picking up the 500-pound phone and calling donors was a big struggle for me. So I consider myself an introvert, and as an introvert, there are a lot of things that I really dislike about the phone, right? Phone calls can feel a bit intrusive to me. So I’m still not in love with the phone, right? I hate phones.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2021

That sounds like a recipe for donor acquisition. At a minimum, whatever means a nonprofit employs to reach out to donors, whether it’s direct mail, phone calls, blogs, etc., The risk of turning off donors by sending them too much information is equally high with major donors , but that’s another article entirely.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . We’re going to do a little intro. . no, no, no.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

You can use custom fields to collect all kinds of information, but do you really need to ask donors for three different phone numbers? The feel-good emotions associated with supporting a cause they care about are still at the forefront of their minds, especially right after they’ve donated.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 9, 2017

If the idea of starting to incorporate video regularly into your social media marketing strategy seems daunting, then this article is for you. I’ll go over some simple tips to keep in mind for creating high-performing videos for Facebook. Storytelling in a sound-off world. This video works muted or with sound on.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. Follow Up Phone Call. You can read more about appreciation events later in this article. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. Follow Up Phone Call. You can read more about appreciation events later in this article. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday may sound like a great one-off event for your organization, but you may also be worried about retaining donors in the long run. Include extra elements in your trivia game, like the opportunity to phone a friend or steal a question from another team. Start a recurring giving campaign. Launch a major campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. Add social media or maybe a text campaign (using cell phones) to add a little spice. If you’ll look on my blog, there’s a whole category of articles about direct mail. Just keep in mind that not everything will get done. It is what it is.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

In a 2015 article for Psychology Today she stated,“Although we like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions, many of our most crucial choices are made by what we call hunches, gut feelings and a somewhat automatic reaction that is beyond or beneath consciousness.”.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

Your job now is to build a bridge between mid-level gifts that come in via direct response (mail, email, or website) and future larger mid-level or major gifts that will be made once you’ve lavished some personal attention on your donor via personal email or text, a phone call, or a face-to-face visit (in person or via Zoom).

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Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2007

People used to clip articles for us about Second Life every couple of weeks--now, it seems that hardly a day goes by without news about the use and abuse of Second Life. It seems that Second Life is both the closest and farthest thing from many museum professionals' minds. In fact, at this point it isn’t even on the Web at all.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

There, you’ll find all of the education we provide in podcasts, classes, webinars, a print magazine, and online articles that are published throughout the week. If you were just to pick up your phone right now, how many posts would you see from a nonprofit that is not sponsored? So, first of all, when you look at Facebook.

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