Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

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. Impact: Be Rather Than Do. Strategic crossroads are an excellent place to evaluate communication strategy and think of new ways to present.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. For every donor who decreased their giving, another donor increased theirs. . Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . to raise $1).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. Good leadership helps everyone understand what the impact goal is, makes sure they have what they need to do their job, provides encouragement, and monitors progress as the team moves forward. They inspire people, they solve problems, and they build teams.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

Although arts and cultural institutions typically have less resources to devote to donor relations and stewardship, many of the nonprofit sector’s best stewardship practices can easily be translated for use by smaller organizations or those with limited capital. Developing the Stewardship Process.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Without a strong brand, you’ll spend your days reinventing the wheel, and your customers/donors/funders/audiences will struggle to connect. . Who are the people you’re trying to help (communities, individuals, entities, etc), and who are the people that will help you get there (donors, funders, supporters, etc)?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

With this in mind, I’ll be conducting a three part fundraising series on the core principles to acquire, retain , and upgrade your donors. In this first, short video of the series, we’ll focus on viewing your donors as customers and why it is important to offer value in exchange for contributions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Potential donors and volunteers have increasing amounts of pressure to spend money elsewhere and volunteer their time with other activities. The first step of generating a good story is to articulate your goals. For instance, your goals may be to raise awareness, tell that you have a new program, drawing new donors, etc.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Why should a donor give to your cause? For nonprofits, there is a gap between an action (for example, raising funds) and seeing the impact of that action (families fed in the community). Your donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders already support your mission. Why is branding important for nonprofits?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Plus, if an organization isn’t crystal clear about what it’s trying to achieve, how to measure success, and how to communicate its impact, it’s going to be a real challenge to keep the support coming in. Your vision statement should articulate the desired future state or ultimate impact your non-profit aims to achieve.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

With so many moving parts and new considerations for philanthropic organizations, it is more important than ever to understand where you want to drive impact, and the specific ways you can get there. Takeaway #3: Impact m easurement is no longer an option. . That means marketing, finance, analytics, grants management, and more.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Below we’ll explore four things to consider in nonprofit storytelling: The narrative structure The content The medium The donor experience Managing all of the moving pieces of your nonprofit can be tough; sharing your authentic story as a change-maker doesn’t have to be. Now imagine your ideal donors. Who are they?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits expand their donor networks. This means that volunteers can help you find new donors (and other volunteers) as they spread the word about your work to their family, friends, and professional connections. Take the time to assess your operations and evaluate any gaps that volunteer work could fill.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

But a nonprofit business plan is necessary to attract major donors, foundations, Board members, and other potential partners. Donors don’t like duplication of services, and getting grants will be tough if you can’t articulate how your approach is unique. Evaluation Plan. Your organization doesn’t exist to make money.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Government funding and donor support. Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. If your organization is already established then feedback from donors and those your mission reaches will inform this stage. Financial projections. Strategies for achieving those goals.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The evening closed with an inspirational speech from a board member who articulated our story and our vision for the future perfectly. Between these elements we added testimonial videos that captured the impact on parents, teachers, volunteers and students. The Lesson: Have a mixture of elements included in the program.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2023

They can be generally broken down into four categories: Capital Campaigns This is what many consider a classic or typical campaign—one lasting several years and raising a substantial fundraising goal to fund a large, physical project that will enable the nonprofit to grow its impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this resource, we’ll guide you through how to holistically evaluate ROI, including direct and indirect costs and savings, how long it will take to get a return, and tying it all back to the goals of your team to make a powerful case for change. Increase in new donors. Increase in reengaged donors. Step 1: Removing Resistance.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

You need to be able to clearly articulate the need for automation and new low-code/no-code platforms, identify the expenses involved, and define the returns you and your organization can expect to see. We work with a nonprofit organization that noticed small gifts from major donors slipping through the cracks. The solution? Automation.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

These solutions are similar to constituent relationship management systems (CRMs) but they manage member information rather than donor information. By clearly articulating your membership tiers and benefits across multiple marketing channels, you can connect with potential new members who would be a good fit for your program.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

Consider the following donor data points: Age. Younger donors often engage more with social media and interactive platforms, whereas older donors might favor traditional channels like newsletters and emails. Understand the professional backgrounds of your donors to better align your messaging. Occupation. Giving habits.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides the webinars, we are a provider of donor management software. Is it okay, if I go ahead and kick things off officially?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

Your website is vital to keep your nonprofit running by enabling you to connect with donors, volunteers, and members that provide needed support. We react positively when we find a website with strong, well-structured design, but it can be difficult to articulate what made the design strong. Recurring Donor Options.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Clearly articulated benefits statement that looks at tangible and intangible. What's Up With Feedburner by Beth Kanter Google Analytics Primer sponsored by NTEN with screencast and wiki created by Beth Kanter Using Postrank To Evaluate the Top Content on my blog by Beth Kanter. Fundraising – reach new donors – both small and large.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2014

The art part is how you articulate your organization’s measure of success and formulate strategies to realize that success. The science part of the equation starts with a solid methodology and tools. Donna Mehr, Smart Annual Giving, wrote “ How To Evaluate the ROI of Your Annual Appeal.” Select Your Tools.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This is your “what” Be specific about what you’re raising funds for and the impact it will make. Inspiration: The African Wildlife Foundation does a great job of articulating urgency in both its appeal language and its CTA. This is a great time to use them to relate what impact each dollar has. Postal Service).

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This is your “what” Be specific about what you’re raising funds for and the impact it will make. Inspiration: The African Wildlife Foundation does a great job of articulating urgency in both their appeal language and on their CTA. This is a great time to use them to relate what impact each dollar has.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised. So how do we evaluate and make decisions about self-censorship? Museum professionals don’t have the tools to make wise decisions about when and why to self-censor. If you do offend, ask yourself—who do you offend and why?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang and you’re wondering, you know, what the heck is Bloomerang, we’re actually a provider of donor management software. We have to think about our donor’s motivations. So you want to treat these like you would your donors. Focus on impact.

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