EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Jayme Dingle is the author of The Itty Bitty Book of Nonprofit Fundraising: Tips for Board Members from a Development Director who hates asking people for money and the owner and founder of What’s Good, a marketing, fundraising, training, and strategy firm dedicated to helping nonprofits grow and accomplish their goals.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention. And while these posts have never landed on my top ten list, they deserve your time and attention. What’s Behind the Why of Working with Volunteers.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Burk shows you what it takes to hire, train, and retain top people and build healthy fully functioning nonprofits. Donor-Centered Leadership (Amazon link) Train Your Board (and Everyone Else) to Raise Money: A Cookbook of Easy-to-Use Fundraising Exercises by Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson Whining about our boards.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

This is an important distinction for small arts and culture nonprofits like yours, and how you positively influence local communities since your outcomes may be more difficult to quantify when compared to causes like feeding the hungry. Leadership development is also crucial to effective fundraising strategies. Think global.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A board diversity policy amplifies what is expected of board members and describes how people who have been historically marginalized can participate effectively as board members, as mentioned by Kathleen Buse, Ruth Sessler Bernstein and Diana Bilimoria in their article " The Influence of Board Diversity." Invest in training.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Key areas we emphasize when selecting a CMS include: Technical Preferences: Deliberations such as choosing between.NET or PHP, open-source or licensed, and hosting externally versus hosting on-premises significantly influence which CMS is the best fit. Doing this ensures your selected CMS offers tools that align with your online objectives.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They were making steady progress towards becoming a digital-first organization until it was brought to their attention that some staff were feeling left behind and alienated due to the fast pace of change. None of these strategies require any special training, but it can be daunting to tackle such an important and nuanced issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The project includes face-to-face training , webinar , as well as one-on-one coaching provided by the expert team at SpitFire. We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. Friending the Finish Line.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

We talked to Jeanette about her tips for what kind of impact a social media influencer and influencer-driven campaigns can make for your nonprofit. It’s a way to measure your online impact and you can easily find these influencers. You have VIP’s, media and everyday influencers. Her first tip? True celebrities.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Take your time to create a homepage that not only accurately reflects your nonprofit but also grabs at your audience’s attention.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Generative AI tools are trained on large amounts of data to understand the most likely best response. But also, publishing civil society work with meticulous attention to detail and context, often invisible to others, fosters diversity for future LLMs. Bender and Alexander Koller ([link] generative AI is a hyper-intelligent octopus.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

With the issue gaining more visibility through an Oscar acceptance speech by Patricia Arquette or in President Obama’s State of the Union Speech , and on the 2016 Presdential Campaign trail, the topic is gaining more attention. She served as founding member and trainer for the Drucker Foundation’s international training team.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this article, we’ll show you how to build, train, steward, and replace your committee when it’s time. In fact, you can even task committee members with helping you find and train their replacements. Train and coach your event committee volunteers. Once your committee is in place and trained, you need to keep them!

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the past, we’ve shared the stories of four service members rowing across the Atlantic and of Warrior Canine Connection , which makes the training of service dogs just as beneficial as the dogs themselves. Wherever they show up, they attract attention. Organizations committed to supporting veterans of the U.S.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Many non-white leaders can find it difficult to achieve the desired levels of visibility outside of their sphere of influence. Additionally, many inner-city schools are overcrowded, which can make it difficult for students to receive individualized attention, and for teachers to effectively educate their students.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Volunteer experience is similar to work experience because both require you to apply for the position and then have someone train you and evaluate your performance. Using numbers also emphasizes how you’ve positively influenced the organization, and thus shows how much you’d be able to contribute to their respective organizations.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 12, 2020

These ingenious campaigns managed to use humour to bring attention to their very important concerns, and encouraged lots of people to get involved. Metro Trains Melbourne – Dumb Ways to Die. The video depicts some of the most ridiculous and avoidable ways to die, including not practising basic safety around trains.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The psychological narrative we construct has more influence on our lives because it’s about who we are now and who we are becoming. Then pay attention to how donors earmark their giving, how they engage with you, what articles they read, and what emails, videos, and social media posts they share to learn more about how they identify.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Most often, the staff, board, and stakeholder’s sphere of influence is a direct reflection of the racial, social, and economic group they represent. This will require you to pay attention to your community in a holistic way and to move outside of your relationship and network comfort zone. . Go where the candidates you want are.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization. Let’s begin.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness. We see the end results of young leaders, like Malala Yousafzai or Greta Thunberg, and their incredible influence. And, their impacts last.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2021

When was the last time you trained? Simply ask: Is it something you can influence? We all need to pay attention to what we say and think. Even a simple walk outside for half an hour can reset the day and give you the break you need to take in your problems with a clear head. The hard part is doing it. Take Control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

When people donate to or shop at Goodwill’s more than 3,200 stores, they help provide job placement and training programs that support people facing challenges to employment, including veterans and military families, people with disabilities, youth, older workers and many others. What is the #LaborofLove Campaign? According to the U.S.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While acquiring new donors is important, consider focusing more attention on retaining the ones you already have. In fact, 42% of donors said success stories influenced their decision to give, so don’t forget to share your achievements. Engage all your stakeholders during the year-end giving season. Check this blog out.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Black users have long been at the center of digital culture as trendsetting social media influencers, content creators, and key drivers of online racial justice activism, as seen by hashtag movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #SayHerName. Use closed captioning for your videos to provide access to people who are deaf and hard of hearing.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

As important as it is to pay attention to donor retention, it’s equally important to know how to “move the needle”—and we do. We know from Dr. Sargent’s work that customer service is an important influencer of donor loyalty. But clearly, not enough of us do it. Increases the likelihood of a second gift by 33%.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

A survey is a good place to start, but you might also consider launching a focus group of constituents (representing different members of your community) to unpack the findings and gather feedback on how rebranding will influence your audience’s perception of your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fact, they vary greatly depending on your location, the skills of your volunteers, and your past training and experience at fundraising. Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2019

You’ll gain practical, real-world advice covering these seven leadership disciplines : Initiative and Influence : Seize the reins and set an example for others. Even though I’m at the top of the organizational chart, have I taken advantage of training and development opportunities that would allow me to increase my level of passion?

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Cleaning up and maintaining data is worth investing staff time, finding a contractor, training an intern/volunteer, or some other creative solution. Not only does that convey to the donor that you’re paying attention, but it also shows you need their support. The system is only as good as what you put in there. Final thoughts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. By including those two additional chapters, I felt like I was giving them a powerful tool, but with the training and wisdom to use it responsibly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. By including those two additional chapters, I felt like I was giving them a powerful tool, but with the training and wisdom to use it responsibly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Engage influencers and free agents. The event had three components: A contest that stimulated gifts from individuals and encouraged nonprofits to give attention to acquiring new donors or re-engage lapsed donors. Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

However, we also realized that remote work is here to stay, and like the dog that needs a walk, interpersonal relationships are going to continue to require deliberate attention. To keep the momentum going, follow formal training with more casual perspective-taking exercises. I take that back.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2013

Changing the color [link] can help bring attention where we want it. So in this case, I’m suggesting we pay attention to the advocates, who used to be followers, and some of whom will become donors. We graph our social media impacts because we need to see how launching new platforms has influenced our clients.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as meta network weaver. I have the honor of co-training with some of the best folks doing work in this part of the world. (Here’s the posts from Day 1 and Day 2 ). Fluency in social media skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Accounting may include a sprinkling of high school algebra now and then, but the biggest part of successful accounting is looking at relationships between numbers and paying attention to the big picture. The ASU Lodestar Center has the perfect training for you! Are you interested in developing a strong Board?

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