Bloomerang

APRIL 24, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] What are Predictive Analytics for Planned Giving?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., You have the wrong person in this job; their strengths lie elsewhere. Provide training and/or coaching.

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Develop Gift Charity Teach 123

Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

The same logic applies to memorial gifts IF your practice is to list memorial gifts separate from other gifts. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [ASK AN EXPERT] How to Publicly Recognize Memorial Gifts appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Gift Public Fund Donor 109

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are three tools I created or co-authored that can help you match skills to roles: Nonprofit Data & Tech Skill-Building Checklist — a worksheet that provides an inventory of technology and data-related skills and a way to rate your skills or those of a team member or job candidate. Everyone is already so busy.

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Skills Technology Develop Training 88

Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. Secret Sauce: Easy-to-implement, practical action steps. Today, I want to offer you some “secret sauce.”.

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Action Donor Tips Fundraising 129

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You must proactively practice the craft of fundraising to reap active participation in philanthropy. Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising. Fundraising should be viewed as a revenue center.

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 137

Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

What do you want to teach your children and grandchildren? . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . What is the best practice in this type of situation? So familiarize yourself with best practices. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Donor Gift Professional Advice 110

Bloomerang

APRIL 3, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Please use a pseudonym, like “Can’t Move the Mountain” did, if you prefer to be anonymous.

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Donor Award Charity Advice 68

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Please use a pseudonym, like “Looking for a Way Forward” did, if you prefer to be anonymous.

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Gift Proposal Law Charity 97

Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Please use a pseudonym, like “Looking for a Way Forward” did, if you prefer to be anonymous.

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Gift Proposal Law Charity 87

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Please use a pseudonym, like “All Ears” did, if you prefer to be anonymous.

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Organization ROI Job Charity 99

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

On top of that, donor-centered fundraising probably works even better than we credit it for; just not many nonprofits truly embody a donor-centric practice (see here and here.). I’m reminded of a practice in Judaism called teshuvah. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Culture Strategy Nonprofit Philanthropy 112

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Download this free Donor-Centered Content Marketing Worksheet & Checklist.

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Content Marketing Strategy Fundraising 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We started off with an affinity clustering of the strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improving their organization’s practice of measuring impact and communicating about it. Recruit Through LinkedIn: On LinkedIn profiles, members can “signal” their interest in skilled volunteering for a nonprofit.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Ensure everyone is up to speed on customer service best practices. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned about sustaining donor relationships over the years and tucked it into one handy no-nonsense guide on the practice of gratitude. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Strategy Online Fundraising Plugin 142

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to facilitate a full-day innovation lab for an amazing group of network thinkers using human design methods to inform the design of a leadership network. It has been exactly a year since I have committed to practicing the methods from Luma Institute as part of improving my facilitation practice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2016

” Author Michael Michalko created the “ Think Pack ” to accompany his book on creativity techniques, Thinker Toys. In my own practice as a trainer, I have created several card games to teach social media and communication strategy. But I have not seen a card game linked to design thinking and a social problem.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

A couple years ago, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. It represents many of the vast approaches to leadership in practice today throughout the world. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills.

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Leadership Law Arts Lesson 62

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

Today I want to help you avoid my mistake by teaching you what I’ve learned. Yet the bigger organizations tend to know this stuff because they have a system in place where staff teach other staff and train their replacements. . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

To stay competitive in this novel economy requires new strategies and practices. . Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase 120

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

— Peter Drucker , Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practice. focused on asking strategies and practice sessions). Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Twitter | LinkedIn | The post Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

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Culture Philanthropy Facilitation Job 124

Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. If this isn’t practical for you, you can also suggest language callers can use in an email–especially if this is your donor’s preferred method of communication. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Action Strategy Donor Calendar 137

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. It represents many of the vast approaches to leadership in practice today throughout the world. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills.

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Business Leadership Law Arts 74

Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. The way forward may be uncharted and a little bit scary, but don’t hold fast to fear. Fear is contagious.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete. They are teaching digital measurement best practices by connecting great causes with experienced mentors and motivated students.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Your audience probably sees you as an authority figure, so the information you share — or don’t share — can do a lot of good (or evil). Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Likewise, whatever is top of mind with your supporters should be top of mind for you.

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Experiment Donor Strategy Philanthropy 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. It represents many of the vast approaches to leadership in practice today throughout the world. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills.

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Leadership Law Arts Lesson 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Personal Productivity in Practice. In a nutshell, the advice is to spend time on the important tasks first and practice good delegation skills. What is personal productivity? It isn’t about getting a million tasks done, although checking things off a to do list is a part of it.

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Product Personal Tips Nonprofit 50

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Awhile back, members of five groups on the professional social media web site LinkedIn voluntarily recommended their favorite books about leadership. It represents many of the vast approaches to leadership in practice today throughout the world. Perhaps a book that will help you improve your leadership skills.

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Leadership Law Arts Lesson 47

Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2011

Author: Cheryl Black. This is what happened with Convio’s LinkedIn company page. When I started Googling “best practices for companies on LinkedIn” and started reading, I realized I wasn’t just missing the boat, I was missing the whole bloody cruise. And man, am I glad I did!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 30, 2021

We’re here to talk about recurring donors, oh, yeah, best practices for unlocking the mystery that is recurring donors. But, yeah, so I’m really excited to talk to you about, you know, some best practice solutions for recurring donor acquisition mysteries. So you could be teaching that webinar today. Erica: Great.

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Donor Video Practice Gift 88

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on best practices around acknowledging and recognizing major gifts. . — Seeking best practice. In terms of “best practice,” it’s always a good idea to consider what the donor (or the donor’s family if it’s a bequest) will think. Dear Seeking, Congratulations!

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Gift Public Award Charity 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Convening authority: If you convene coalitions or conferences or other thought leaders this can be a powerful asset that creates trust and reputation as being an essential player in your sector. Text or attractively designed images on Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Clubhouse, etc.

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Donor Sponsor Accessibility Music 337

Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2021

Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Twitter | LinkedIn | The post How Do You Hone Your Nonprofit’s Major Donor Portfolio?

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Donor Gift Retention Director 129

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

With that in mind, you need to commit to learning, working hard at living your commitments, practicing strategies that work, working smarter, and loving the results of your newly re-energized labors. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D., Peter Drucker.

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Digital Marketing Fundraising Strategy 97