Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! These conferences range in size, location, and topic. We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Org Raise Tools Help 82

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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Results email Fundraising Story 122

Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. or the fundraising letter you hoped would generate $7,000 barely nets $3,000…. …or or your online fundraiser barely brings in $2,500 when you were counting on at least $4,000. Fundraising is about relationships. .

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Method Fundraising Social Media Calendar 75

sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

These days, peer-to-peer fundraising takes many forms. It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. No matter what your peer-to-peer fundraising looks like, one thing’s the same: you must communicate with your participants. Email is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. For example: Top fundraiser .

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email Communication Create Fundraising 74

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Charity 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Last week, I was in Sao Paolo for the ABCR Festival, the leading conference in Brasil for fundraising for nonprofit organizations. I delivered a keynote for Social Good Brasil in 2012 and for a conference on volunteering hosted by Fundação Telefônica in 2014. Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite.

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Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

DonorPerfect

MAY 30, 2023

Countless nonprofits are asking for their attention and contributions, leading these organizations to put a great deal of effort into holding onto their donors. Written by Samantha Ste Marie, Marketing Specialist at Givecloud Donors can often feel overwhelmed by philanthropic demand.

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Donor Experiment Strategy Create 95

Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Even though people are looking forward to reconnecting at traditional galas and parties, having a virtual fundraising event in the arsenal certainly doesn’t hurt. Check out these additional resources: .

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Calendar Virtual Fundraising Fun 52

Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Be ready to reset fundraising Alongside trust, donor behavior is also shifting. This flexibility, in turn, allows space to prioritize creative, visually interesting, and attention-grabbing designs at a much faster pace. Forum One’s 2024 commitments Of course, we’re not just here to tell you what to focus on: we’re here to help!

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Digital Attitude Government Model 92

NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

These days, there's a lot competing for our attention ("Hey, is that a cat video?") It's an ongoing challenge to keep yourself focused, yet also capture and hold the attention of your supporters. Over at Care2 , Garth Moore relates the value of attending a conference without the distraction of a laptop in front of you.

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NetWits

JUNE 24, 2011

I spend a couple of days a month on the road, mostly presenting at conferences and user forums on email best practices. Often, I am the only presenter on good old email in a conference packed with sessions about social media and mobile. The report, which covers 15.6 million donors and more than $1.16

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Offline Channel Fundraising Mail 153

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.

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Digital Fundraising Social Media Grant 52

NTEN

MARCH 11, 2013

These days, there's a lot competing for our attention ("Hey, is that a cat video?") It's an ongoing challenge to keep yourself focused, yet also capture and hold the attention of your supporters. Over at Care2 , Garth Moore relates the value of attending a conference without the distraction of a laptop in front of you.

Attention 54

Attention Drupal Google Laptop 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Note from Beth: December is a time when start to reflect on the past year and future online trends for fundraising. I think of GivingTuesday as a great example of a sharing economy fundraiser. Insights The Sharing Economy Tells Us About The Future Of Fundraising By Rob Wu, CEO + Co-founder of CauseVox.

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Share Fundraising San Francisco Storytelling 126

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 92

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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Storytelling Examples Donation Story 124

CauseVox

MAY 3, 2021

During the coronavirus pandemic, many nonprofits have needed to navigate their in-person fundraising events to the virtual space. Let’s take a look at the best ways to recruit sponsors for your virtual fundraising event. This is a great option for an educational event like a conference. What Do Sponsors Want?

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Sponsor Virtual Fundraising Benefit 52

M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

of these upcoming webinars and conference sessions. This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . Register here.

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Benchmark Studies Digital Analysis 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base. As more organizations are relying on social media for their communication, it is becoming increasingly harder for nonprofits to attract and hold a prospective donor or volunteer’s attention.

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Social Media Support Media Social 325

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

You want to draw attention to the great work you’re doing (since it’s such a key part of remaining socially and economically sustainable). Greater Giving’s robust, cloud-based fundraising event software makes it easier than ever for your donors to give. Remain economically viable in a sea of noble causes?

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Story Social Storytelling Case Study 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you’re wondering what the future holds for fundraising, you’re not alone. What might this mean for philanthropy and fundraising moving forward? Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. I firmly believe nonprofit fundraisers are in the happiness delivery business.

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Donor Giving Retention Gift 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

I stayed the weekend to travel to Toronto, to give a keynote on Monday morning at the My Charity Connects Conference. Right before I gave my keynote, My Charity Connects shared this video about why it is important for nonprofits to embrace online fundraising (and social media). My slides are above and my reflections are below.

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Charity Conference Org Slides 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 7) Shopping. 11) Live entertainment.

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Virtual Ideas Fundraising Stream 346

Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

Our philosophy at Blue Fox is that social impact organizations will thrive if they pay as much attention to financial management as they do fundraising, events, and marketing.

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Literacy eBook Structure Model 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Nonprofit Storytelling is a critical organizational competency, especially for successful marketing and fundraising strategies. I asked fellow nonprofit marketing and fundraising consultants to recommend the best resources. Conference, Courses, and Books. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Alchemy Conference.

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Grant Storytelling Contest Philanthropy 99

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the Ohio Habitat for Humanity conference. We can’t get the media’s attention like _ does.” The success in fundraising happens when you use best practice fundraising techniques with a positive outlook, and you expect good things to happen.

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Fundraising Ohio Info Technique 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today. We started off with the question of why nonprofits must attention to mobile and integrate it into their communications tool box. Understand the process of text to donate campaigns if your goal is fundraising. Text Poll App from MobileCause. The focus is on Mobile Giving.

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Integration Mobile Conference Strategy 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Marry Social Media with Fundraising. Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Engage influencers and free agents.

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Community Giving Fundraising Contest 109

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2015

In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. That said, this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( view on Storify ) produced sixteen Instagram videos in response to the question: What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice?

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Advice Video Technology Professional 100

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Perhaps it was your cousin’s four-hour-long graduation ceremony or that conference you had to attend when you worked for that paper-clip company. These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events.

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Strategy Nonprofit Audience Hosting 52

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

However, although you engage with it every day, we’d guess that your nonprofit isn’t using the platforms and their fundraising tools to the fullest extent. The truth is that social fundraising has come a long way from the standard “Donate” button featured on profiles and Facebook fundraisers. Introduction to Facebook Challenges.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2009

By many measures, online fundraising had a red letter year in 2008: Online donors are younger and have higher incomes than traditional, primarily direct mail donors. You've probably already heard statistics like these floating around at various conferences and presentations. Tags: NPTech Fundraising blackbaud email.

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Attention Metrics Online Fundraising 36

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. With all of the new, innovative fundraising tools available online, the price of your campaigns may go up, making it challenging to actually get a return at all. Pay attention to communication preferences.

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Raise Campaign Money Online 59

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the Ohio Habitat for Humanity conference. We can’t get the media’s attention like _ does.” The success in fundraising happens when you use best practice fundraising techniques with a positive outlook, and you expect good things to happen.

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Fundraising Ohio Info Technique 45

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

These can be things like: Minutes from the last meeting Financial reports Any background information about any items you are putting up to a vote Fundraising or marketing items that need approval Your agenda should confirm the date, time, and place of the meeting. Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls. You know David.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Social media fundraising is driven by a combination of relationships and immediacy. Your gala event is a culmination of a year or more of relationship building, multi-channel outreach and face-to-face interaction, just like a social media fundraising campaign. Has anything really changed? Not as much as you'd think.

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Social Media Tools Media Social 81