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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals.

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12 Key Digital Engagement Trends from the 2018 M+R Benchmarks Report

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The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community. boost in their conversion rates.

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3 Grassroots advocacy milestones to meet this month

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The change in congressional leadership and redistricting means you might no longer have highly-trained volunteers in the districts where you need them most. Pro tip: you might need to use a benchmark lower than four actions if your action opportunities were sparse over the past six months.

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Board diversity strategies to help nonprofits achieve success

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In high-performing, flexible organizations, this openness to productive change–inclusion–becomes the status quo,” write Scott Nielsen and Helena Huang in the National Civic Review. An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals.

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Unleash Generosity With An Amazing GivingTuesday Plan

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Your fundraising goal should be reasonable and reachable, while still presenting enough of a challenge that donors will rise to the occasion to help meet it. Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. Form partnerships with local businesses.

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Capital Campaigns During COVID-19: 3 Core Considerations

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Capital campaigns are game-changing undertakings for growing nonprofits. While the pandemic has certainly brought significant challenges, there. If you were already planning a campaign before the pandemic struck, you’ll need to conduct a new study since the fundraising landscape has dramatically changed. virtual events.

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10 Ways to Find Monthly Donors for Your Small Nonprofit

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Monthly giving can change the game for your new, young, or small nonprofit! There’s your benchmark for figuring out how YOUR monthly giving program is doing. They find that a lot of their monthly donors give $24 to pay for 2 days of care (and that’s right in line with Erica’s benchmarks). Why More Monthly Givers?

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