Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Wouldn't it be great if nonprofits, charities, and foundations had a frank discussion about how to improve the technology funding process? The NTC session Bridging the Funding Gap did just that: brought nonprofits and foundations together to start discussing technology funding barriers and to brainstorm solutions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Starting a nonprofit is pretty straightforward, but preventing your dream from ending shortly after it begins is a lot harder. For new nonprofits, learning lessons the hard way is a luxury they can ill afford. Here’s a rundown of twelve areas new nonprofits need to focus on. . Recognize that you’re a small business.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Despite the continued growth of the medium and tens of millions of dollars raised for North American nonprofit organizations, very little research has been performed on consumer attitudes toward mobile giving. 48 percent were interested in a "tally of funds raised". or www.mobilegiving.ca (Canada) today.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

We actually didn’t mind and adjusted our attitude. But the fact is we also have a self-serving agenda: to secure revenue for our worthy nonprofit. Innovative fundraising researcher Adrian Sargeant, co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, says, “Nonprofits are a means to an end for the donor.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2011

They believe deeply in the work their nonprofit does and they love seeing loves changed. They are willing to do whatever it takes to see their nonprofit organization succeed. They focus on the good stuff and on the lives that are being changed by their nonprofit. The are passionate about their cause.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By working hard and working smart, nonprofit leaders can increase the likelihood of a favorable response to a solicitation. Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. The mojo fundraiser is constantly defining, refining, and elevating the story of what sets their nonprofit apart from other good causes.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here’s what we’re seeing as the biggest priorities for our partners across the nonprofit and government space to address this year. We see massive disruption from individual givers to institutional funding streams, partnerships, and foundation grantmaking. Focus on trust We live in fractious times.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. While made popular among for profit businesses, it is a valuable tool for any organization, including nonprofits. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing?

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). This can be inspiring, but it is not always scalable and definitely not measurable.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

When you are preparing for your annual nonprofit financial audit, you need to understand and identify the risks that could affect your organization so you can address and mitigate potential problems. Preparing for the Annual Audit – Identifying Risks Risk management is a larger process for a nonprofit than it is for a for-profit business.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a busy fundraiser or nonprofit data professional, your calendar is already packed, so wouldn’t it be great to have a cheat sheet to plan your schedule for bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good ? Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. Where to start?

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Non Profit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unsplash.com X Corp, the company formerly known as Twitter, sued a nonprofit dedicated to exposing and counteracting digital hate speech which has published research critical of the tech company’s handling of hate speech on its platform. And they can apply it to journalists, to other nonprofits.” “I

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

Hager Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona State University. As nonprofits limited worker contact, many shuttered or adjusted programs and asked their volunteers to stay away. Note: The Technology Evolution in Volunteer Administration Study is funded by AmeriCorps, a U.S. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

It is less about how to raise funds for their organizations (although that’s important) but focused on the big picture: What is the long-term change that we want to see? The report addresses metrics for success for investing in broad field social movements or networked approaches to social change. What is needed to achieve it?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. After assessing how these donors already interact with your nonprofit, you can build target donor profiles based on demographics, psychographics, giving habits, and preferred communication channels.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Recruitment.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Note: See all the Best Nonprofits To Work For stories in the 4/1 digital edition … [link] ** There are some surprises in the data from 2023 for this year’s The NonProfit Times ’ “Best Nonprofits To Work For.” And yet within this environment nonprofit employee satisfaction soared. Stress soared.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These funds are designated for experimentation. Deliberately identifying new or additional customer services is one path that associations and other nonprofits can take toward growth. The behaviors and attitudes overlap and intertwine. You have to believe in yourself,” she advises. I have a budget line for risk.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Neff – Author of The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age. Predicting the future can be a scary thing for nonprofits and the scariest part of it can be thinking about where, who and how they will receive funding in the future to continue their mission. 3) The Shift in Donor Attitudes.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Her site, Clairification is a favorite of ours and consistently ranks on our list of the Top 100 Nonprofit Blogs – as it is consistently filled with information to motivate nonprofit professionals interested in cultivating a donor-centric culture at their organizations. How attitude and body language will affect your success.

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Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

Why is it that fundraising for specific programs comes so easily to nonprofit professionals, yet asking for money to boost marketing or fundraising activities makes our palms sweat? The general attitude is: “Let’s see what we can do with our existing marketing/fundraising budget.”. The following blog first appeared on. Philantopic. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 20, 2019

posted by Jordyn Shafer-Frie Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The nonprofit sector is in a delicate and unique position compared to the for-profit sector. Can you imagine if nonprofit organizations were able to operate this way? Needless to say, the nonprofit sector doesn’t operate that way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. We want your nonprofit to be successful in its mission.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Do you have a difficult time motivating them to participate in this essential activity—one that helps your nonprofit carry out its mission? . If you’re ambivalent about the board’s role in raising money for your nonprofit, they will be too. So ask yourself: What role do you want the board members to play in raising funds ?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Heroes emerge, who recognize that a strong grants management function leads to a funder’s ability to operate more equitably, with nimble practices rightsized and appropriate to the nonprofits and communities it seeks to support. From Guardian to Warrior: Responsive Grantmaking. Responsible: World on the shoulders. Guardian at the gate.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

From a nonprofit tech perspective, I’d like to share a story that I’ve seen play out countless times, and I challenge you to be honest about which description fits your organization. . Imagine two nonprofits — you probably already know them. “Nonprofit A” launches a grassroots campaign today.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

With the digital communications landscape evolving at light speed we wanted to track challenges, leadership attitudes, measurement strategies and 2014 investment plans. Management attitudes. Making small “bets” and urging funding for those that work is a winning strategy. Greatest Challenges.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

She’s a go-to resource for nonprofit marketing and her new book is called The Nonprofit Marketing Guide ( get your copy here ). —– Kivi Leroux Miller helps small nonprofits and communications departments of one make a big impression with smart, savvy communications and marketing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Fund development is, first, organizational development…. A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? . They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” Why is that?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

s largest and oldest animal welfare charity, this nonprofit Trailblazer works to protect all animals, rescuing and caring for those in need, advocating on their behalf, and campaigning for better legislation. The RSPCA also works hard to raise awareness and change attitudes with initiatives such as its Generation Kind campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Your nonprofit is an extension of yourself. Over time, this attitude will become second nature.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Moreover, the apathetic and even sometimes fearful attitudes toward fundraising among staff and board members can lead to a philanthropic dead-end.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

always compare their nonprofit to others. see their nonprofit as small (“we’re just a small nonprofit”). One thing I’ve learned over the years is that mindset and attitude are everything, especially in fundraising. Change your attitude. It’s a big part of the Get Fully Funded system.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

The funds collected went toward the many worthy programs they offer the city’s children throughout the year. Taking a new approach to a tried and true formula presents a lot of unknowns, but the fundraising team at BBBS took on this challenge with a spirit of adaptability and a “failure is not an option” attitude.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

An expert in her field, Lori has several decades of experience working with some of the largest commercial and nonprofits in the world, but prefers to use analytics for the greater good by helping social good organizations make a bigger impact in the work that they do. The economy is complex, and uncertainty is high. Not sure where to start?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2010

Becoming A Networked Nonprofit. Earlier this week I had the opportunity to deliver a half-day training workshop for staff members working at Junior Achievement Offices at their worldwide conference. This workshop is called “ Becoming A Networked Nonprofit: Using Social Media Strategically.&#.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations.

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