Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? Y’all.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Gallup found that only 9% of workers prefer to work from the office full time, the rest preferring some combination of remote or hybrid work. picking the kids up from school), optimize time management (e.g., Working from home also means that we have twice as many demands on our attention at the same time.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. You know your audience best.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Now it’s time to sell them on it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is important for two main reasons: This is not a one-time purchase, but a monthly investment you will likely be making in perpetuity. With that in mind, let’s look at the 5 steps (and criteria) you can use to find the best tool for you and your nonprofit. Keep that in mind when you make your selection.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Read time: 4 minutes Are you done running reports for your 2023 year-end fundraising? Good, it’s time to start planning for 2024 year-end fundraising! Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. You really only have a few seconds to grab attention. Get their attention with a “hook” (i.e. something that grabs the viewer’s attention) and then get to the point.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

If you keep a record of your donors’ birthdates, you have the unique opportunity to make crowdfunding a timely ask. For example, you could auction items online, face-to-face, or a mix of both, using an event website or a handy mobile auction tool guests can access from the ballroom or their living room. Encourage easy text donations.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Time to cut the superfluous. We’ve featured their work too many times to count (here and here and here, for example), and John has generously guest-presented a number of times on MotivateMonday. Mark Phillips One of the most brilliant minds in individual giving today, Mark always cuts to the heart of the matter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

These tools help you see how your campaigns are doing in real-time, so you can optimize your marketing budget by spending your money on what’s working best. By defining your members’ preferences and interests, you’ll be able to target them more personally and at just the right time in their member journey. How are you tracking success?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Example: email should be close to 100%, other fields like interests aren’t as important to capture initially. Have you allocated time for routine maintenance? Tackle the clean up one step at a time. It is good business practice to spend time managing it. Use visualizations to see gaps that need attention.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season. Integrations allow data to flow freely from one platform to another, making it easier to generate the performance insights you need to make strategic improvements over time.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

We’ve walked nonprofits of all sizes through the process of determining whether a capital campaign makes sense for them at this particular time. For example, performing arts organizations needed to immediately pause their campaigns back in early 2020. In times of crisis, those needs become clearer and more compelling.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

This attracts higher-quality workers, improves their performance over time and holds onto them longer. Don’t start formulating a respond in your mind while you pretend to be giving your full attention. Plan to read this highly personal, instructive book with entertaining anecdotes and inspirational examples. Just listen.

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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. Meeting these three milestones before the end of the month will get your grassroots team back on track just in time to launch your 2023 campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Today I’m seeking out examples of how nonprofits use cute dogs, cats, or babies in their social media to feel good, but also extract a social media best practice or two so it doesn’t feel like a “waste of time.” I’ve told a cat social media best practices story, so have to give equal air time to dogs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This attracts higher-quality workers, improves their performance over time and holds onto them longer. Don’t start formulating a respond in your mind while you pretend to be giving your full attention. Plan to read this highly personal, instructive book with entertaining anecdotes and inspirational examples. Just listen.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There should be a reason beyond the fact that it’s the usual time when you send out annual appeals. . With that in mind, the focus should be on them, not on you or your organization. . Here’s an example: As you can see, the ratio of ego-centric to donor-centric pronouns is an astonishing 18:3. People are strapped for time.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As such, consider showcasing your mission statement as a sub-headline on your nonprofit’s homepage, appearing just after your nonprofit’s tagline or name, to immediately grab your audience’s attention. To optimize the visitor experience navigating your website, keep the following best practices in mind: Develop a navigation menu.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

In fact, here’s my list of 7 ‘must do’s’ when thanking donors, so the donor feels warm and fuzzy about the donation they just made and is receptive to giving the next time you ask. Take your time. Writing a meaningful thank-you note that will touch the donor’s heart takes time. Here is an example: We recently met S.,

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

In no time, you can deliver more relevant appeals and ensure your donors receive your outreach. For example, let’s say you’re sending out event invites. Let’s take a look at a few examples of this in action: Promote opportunities that speak to them. Reach out during important times.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

While these investments may work, organizations quickly realize the time and attention needed is unsustainable and engagement is less than desired. When nonprofits shift their focus to serving rather than soliciting their donor base, it becomes easier to attract like-minded supporters and build lasting relationships.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Do your grant applications tell stories that catch the attention of funders and illustrate the real impact their support will have on your community? Stories make things real.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

While a good deal of time and resources will be dedicated to this effort, certain aspects of donor retention can be made easy. Examples: Make a second gift. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. List of first-time donors in the week.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s frustrating to spend precious time and effort drafting a request for support only to hear crickets. We don’t have time or patience to tolerate boring messages. So, how do you show up as interesting and relevant in your donors’ inbox time after time, so they click on your emails, read them, and donate?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Now that you’ve got the basics done, it’s time to think about who’s most likely to respond to your fundraising ads. You could, for example, base one on an email list of your past donors to try and reach the most productive segment of your following. For example, what messages most effectively drive donations in your email campaigns?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

For example, regarding the importance of staying humble, Jacobs writes, “Coming out on top when your company is under attack feels thrilling in the moment. Only one person talks at a time. Give the speaker your full attention and keep an open, receptive mind. No side conversations. Disagree, but disagree respectfully.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Since negative information draws greater attention, many may believe it has greater validity. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This blog will provide you with an understanding of how Google Ad Grants work and outline how your organization can participate in the program to draw attention to your mission-driven work online. As an example, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone looking to learn more about donating to nonprofits that support children in need.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Keep in mind that this feature is currently in beta testing, so it may still be a little buggy. Best Practices for TikTok Content Creating a successful TikTok page takes time and commitment. Check out some great examples of Tiktok for Good here. We recommend spending some time on the app every day.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Reading time: 12 minutes Soon after I learned the rules of chess, I started playing a lot of games against myself. I simply wanted to get better at playing, and it seemed to me like handling both white and black at the same time was a good way to go about it. you will probably have a difficult time. Or, not only that.

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