Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2016

The book was a labor of love for over 2 years by 25 of advancement services professionals, led and edited by the esteemed John Taylor. I'm honored to have written two chapters. CASE has just published the third edition of its guide to Advancement Services. You can buy a copy from CASE by clicking here.

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Service Fundraising Chapter Guide 100

See3

APRIL 9, 2024

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. We know that their insights will provide valuable nuance to these target audiences and help to make them more accurate on a chapter level.

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Audience Story Chapter Hawaii 52

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Almost every good business book over the past two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture and making sure you have staff buy-in to the overall vision of the company. But, it's been difficult for nonprofits. Here is how you get there.

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Culture Philanthropy Chapter Companies 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The book is a great read, packed with insights as well as high level frameworks and practical applications. Not in this book. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker, with a Foreword by Jim Collins.

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Leadership Impact Review Chapter 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I have a couple of favorites that will be discussed in the book , but I know there are some other good vendors out there that are not on my radar screen. Donors are not required to create an account, username or password to make an online donation. Donors are not required to provide a phone number to make an online donation.

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Research Campaign Online Fundraising 186

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

Colleagues Kari Dunn Saratovsky and Derrick Feldmann have published a new book called Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement. The book is a great read for nonprofit leaders of all generations. I found the chapter about motivations and tips for encouraging Millennnials to volunteer very valuable.

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Causes Review Change Indianapolis 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

The E-Book offers 10 thought pieces on this idea – from leadership to everyone in the organization. What happens as a result is that it makes it impossible to build sustainable relationships with donors over the long haul. You can download your FREE copy of the #NPExperts e-book here. … Read More

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Philanthropy Culture Create Chapter 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. The book also has a social good purpose. We are honored to have Laura Arrillaga-Andreeseen, Author of Giving 2.0 , write the foreword and it articulates from the donor perspective why nonprofits need to embrace measurement and learning.

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Measure Network Cambodia Chapter 109

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s a significant opportunity to increase your nonprofit’s planned gifts by making your donors aware of this. There are many free samples of a “include us in your Will” donor letter online if you search that subject. You should also include this resource in your donor communications to help your donor’s plan their future giving.

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Giving Sample Gift Chapter 82

Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit. Here you can find a fiscal sponsor directory.

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Work Chapter Sponsor Charity 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2016

Being a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit isn’t just about your physical health, it is also about enriching your knowledge and professional development. What better way than to read a book that gives you the best practical information about an important nonprofit area – fundraising. I’ll pick a winner at random next week.

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Fundraising Industry Case Study Advice 50

Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

A new book released last fall, Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love , flabbergasted Board members, Executive Directors, and even other fundraisers with its revelations about the plight of fundraisers of color in the nonprofit sector. When I was asked to contribute to the book, I responded with a resounding “YES.”

Leadership 138

Leadership Fundraising Nonprofit Director 138

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You can do this by visiting a Black history museum or African American heritage site, by reading and sharing books written by Black authors, and by exploring Black music history. These nonprofits rely on funds from generous donors to keep their work going and to provide support to the Black community.

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History Awareness Causes Celebrate 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2010

Allison Fine and I have contributed some tips from The Networked Nonprofit chapter on fundraising. Over 7,000 people have downloaded the book (you have to fill out a form first) and the reviews have been glowing. They are all about you, not about your donors, and that will hurt your fundraising. Take a very long walk.

Money 101

Money Raise eBook Brain 101

Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers. Authoring: Points are assigned by published article, book or book chapter. What are the benefits of a CFRE certification?

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Fundraising Demonstration Skills Application 52

Care2

JULY 12, 2012

For most Frogloop readers, the main thing to know is that Cause Marketing has become a major source of dollars for nonprofits large and small -- from First Book and KaBOOM! Adding a new Cause Marketing income slice to your organization’s budget pie could seriously reduce your dependence on foundations and individual donors.

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Causes Marketing Help Chapter 71

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you have a similar event or tradition that is a part of your chapter, consider adding a fundraising component. If you need to update your chapter house, fund scholarships, or complete a particular project, a fundraiser that’s dedicated to raising those funds will be quite effective. Competition. Information Is Power.

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Examples Fundraising Ideas Chapter 79

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Looking for ways to increase gift size and have a predictable source of donor revenue, month after month? CauseVox’s Pledge Now, Pay Later (PNPL) is a state-of-the-art pledge donation option (similar to buy now, pay later for donors!) The flexibility extends to both your team and your donors. The best part about PNPL?

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Pledge Campaign Fundraising Florida 52

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

It is still far more common for a nonprofit to close its doors because of financial pressure, which is increasing as governments continue to pare their budgets and donors maintain tight grips on their giving. Read the first 4 chapters for free. Learn more about the book. Learn more about the book.

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Change New York Exercise Chapter 203

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2015

In mid-May 2015, the book “ Volunteer Engagement 2.0 ” will launch and I’m proud to be among 35 chapter contributors! Can you guess the topic of my chapter? The book is about: Striking a balance between actionable strategy and broad discussion of the issues surrounding volunteerism, Volunteer Engagement 2.0

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Volunteer Chapter Sample History 50

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Fundraising Planning and Climate Report ’s findings show the following: Adjust fundraising strategies : Based on the report’s predictions, consider adjusting your fundraising strategies to align with the current socioeconomic and cultural climate, and donor preferences. Determine the capacity to give of your donors and funders.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 23, 2020

What some think of as the donor pyramid. In offices that have a combination of these programs, staff typically oversee what’s called portfolio management where they decide which donor prospects get to move into new giving opportunities. This means we are incrementally moving donors through levels of engagement over time.

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Develop Giving Model Gift 57

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2012

That said, the following is a short excerpt from Chapter 9 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. There’s little value in linking to your “Donate Now” desktop page through a smartphone app if a potential donor has to scroll right, left, up, and down and zoom in and zoom out just to fill out the required fields.

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Mobile Websites Nonprofit Adopt 240

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. On the other hand, new grant opportunities came to light, and if you were good at identifying them, you made your case to individual donors. Now ask yourself, what changes are going to stay attractive for your donors? Remember Captain Obvious? No kidding!

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Training Train Volunteer Effective 105

VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Knowing they matter will grow the volunteers’ engagement in the short term and secure their support (perhaps as donors) in the long term. To learn more, read the chapter by Natalye Paquin, President and CEO of Points of Light. Visit the Transforming Disruption to Impact website to read additional posts by the book’s co-editors.

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Volunteer Teen Training Train 52

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The first sentence of your Thank-You letter is your first impression with your donor in acknowledging their gift. ” The point of your Thank-You letter is to let the donor know you got their gift and that you apreciate it. Donors love knowing that they’ve made a good decision to give to your organization.

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Chapter Gift Fund Sound 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

Social media thought leader Charlene Li has published another book titled “ The Engaged Leader: A Strategy for Your Digital Transformation ” that provides organizational and business leaders with the skills and path to habit change they need to lead in a connected world. This means sharing stories and visuals.

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Digital Strategy Chapter Advice 50

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The first sentence of your Thank-You letter is your first impression with your donor in acknowledging their gift. ” The point of your Thank-You letter is to let the donor know you got their gift and that you apreciate it. Donors love knowing that they’ve made a good decision to give to your organization.

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Chapter Gift Fund Sound 66

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

I also pointed her to CASE's book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , and CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement , which includes a chapter on Advancement Services, as well as the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. He suggests several, including donor retention.

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Service Retention Evaluation System 183

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

loses 70% of donors after the first gift. And to make matters worse, the probability that a donor will make five consecutive gifts is only 10-15%.These By the time you’ve added a new donor, half of your previous new donors are out the door. A timely thank you gives the donor confidence you received their gift.

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Retention Donor Strategy Gift 41

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

4) Read more books. Now I am lucky if I can get through a first chapter much less read an entire book in less than 6 months. I bought a reading lamp and three new books and make an effort to go to bed at least 30 minutes earlier to have time to read. Reading books does that. In 2013, I am focused on changing that.

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Social Media Management Media Social 244

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although building a following online has its own challenges, digital tools have the potential to dramatically increase awareness about your cause and connect you with prospective donors who you might not have otherwise discovered. This way, you keep your donors engaged and coming back for more. Share updates. Typography.

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Social Media Effective Strategy Media 52

See3

OCTOBER 30, 2015

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. We know that their insights will provide valuable nuance to these target audiences and help to make them more accurate on a chapter level.

Audience 40

Audience Story Chapter Hawaii 40

Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

This report, presented by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, offers insight into why social impact professionals work, how they work, and what will enhance their work, along with information and data about what it means to be an active donor. Feldmann’s new book explores the convergence of these trends with examples and insights.

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Blackbaud Nonprofit Hints eBook 37

Care2

JUNE 27, 2011

In my recently released book Welcome to the Fifth Estate , the second half of the book deals with building a strategy and sustaining it over the long term. In chapters five and seven there are some lessons learned on technology choices, and what to do. Twitter does work for some nonprofits. It gets back to community.

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Twitter Question Chapter Linkedin 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Also, Defenders of Wildlife is listed as an “Example of Excellence” in the book. You can view their website at defenders.org. 11 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Design Websites Practice Widget 257

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2014

The first is The Giving Day Play books which a collective archive of formally documented processes, examples, check lists, and case studies planning and hosting giving days. How can you encourage donor-advised fundholders to participate? A new addition on engaging fundholders within the Donor Outreach section provides details.

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Campaign Tips Wichita Giving 96