Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. From Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Founder of Supporting World Hope and consultant, coach, facilitator, and bestselling author. Book your year-end consultants, creatives, and vendors before August ends. Yes, right now.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, says "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference.". Weiner Consulting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

The basic premise remained the same: to give training tips, model them, and to provide “meta” data that gave a glimpse into the minds of the session designers. Adults tend to interpret information received in a training based on existing knowledge in their brains and then integrate it with previous experiences.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This doesn’t mean that you should talk down to your donors or that they’re unintelligent: it just means that they’re probably using their brain power for other things and quickly skimming emails and mailers. Keep your donors in the loop by informing them about upcoming events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 10, 2010

Last night I had dinner at Cafe Gratitude with Jennifer Lee , creator of the Right Brain Business Plan and Kimberly Wilson , the creator of the eco-fashion line, TranquiliT. She also sells a Right Brain Business Plan e-book. They're also two of my three co-collaborators on the creative women entrepreneurs retreat.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

Not even your second cup of coffee can give you enough motivation to start the long-term project that you were so pumped about just a few months ago! Simply writing down what you want to work on helps quiet your mind to focus on the task; setting the timer solidifies your intention to work on that task. Take a Mindful Moment.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

NTEN Community Member Jason Shim recommends taking notes, and allocate some post-conference time to follow up on all the resources and topics you learned about to start applying these to your work. Learn more about the Progressive Parties on myNTC. Never mind the Olympics; the NTC Geek Games are a true test of your geek strength.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Many of us work for nonprofits because we are passionate about social change missions. We had some awesome submissions from nonprofit bloggers about being healthier and happier in 2016. Leonard, GPC who writes the Grant Writer’s Blog writes about the importance of taking a real break from work and making it an unplugged vacation.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

"Begin with the end in mind" when implementing a new accounting system. "Begin with the end in mind" is based on the principle that all things are created twice. IT Consultants or Staff. Watch for the next posts in this series, to learn more about configuring QuickBooks at your organization!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, I hope everything’s going well with you because we are here to talk about legacy giving, specifically how to talk about legacy giving without being a little creepy or off-putting. And you can learn more about us. Important topic, one of my favorite topics. Here we go. there we go.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2018

Even stories about alternate worlds and mystical creatures get us caught in the feels. What is it about these stories that makes us feel, think and understand the world? And to tell a story that is interesting or compelling to someone else is to know what stories are already in their brains. Starting your story from scratch.

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Storytelling Arts Nonprofit Story 54

Achieve

APRIL 30, 2014

But this article isn’t about that. It’s about an unintended luxury of circumstance that embarking upon this journey has provided me: time to volunteer. Why do we expect volunteers to become donors or to up their gifts if their involvement has not been exciting, mind-expanding, and fun?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

Last week was the first day of summer and it got me thinking about doing a digital detox. It was like a reboot for my brain, but I found it really difficult to do. Take for example, when was the last time you consulted a paper map for driving directions? ART X SMART by Kim Dong-kyu. That task required a screen!

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BoardAssist

JULY 22, 2014

You need to be ruthlessly practical about this visit. I’ve talked a lot about Advice Visits here , here and here. Just say you want to pick their brain. Your goal in this visit is to find out information about your prospect. Use your radar to pick up all sorts of info about your donor. Ask for advice.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. We do these webinars just about every Thursday. And I’m really excited about this topic too. This webinar is about my podcast actually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The November Nonprofit Blog Carnival is about the theme of how nonprofits can move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Scarcity captures the mind. The mind orients automatically, powerfully, toward unfulfilled needs. I’m thinking about practicing self-care in two ways. Flickr Photo by TheeErin.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2014

While it’s not as complicated as brain surgery, there is a healthy dose of “rocket science” involved in creating a written content strategy, but nothing that should stop any good nonprofit marketer or communications professional from soldiering ahead. editorial calendars. content curation. content marketing automation. Getting to Work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Wetzler explains that the only thing that allows you to understand what’s on another person’s mind better is just asking them. Zip your lip.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

Keep in mind that your organization may be facing more than one of these challenges— but luckily, there are strong software solutions to help your association overcome them. Let’s cover five key aspects to keep in mind when searching for a new CME LMS. Inquire about the level of support that the LMS provider offers.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2014

While it’s not as complicated as brain surgery, there is a healthy dose of “rocket science” involved in creating a written content strategy, but nothing that should stop any good nonprofit marketer or communications professional from soldiering ahead. editorial calendars. content curation. content marketing automation. Get to Work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Let me tell you about Fundwriter.ai In fact, I am planning to post a how-to article to teach you how I go about writing a typical appeal with Fundwriter. Rather than go on about Fundwriter’s benefits, I asked Fundwriter to write about itself. Read more about the 30+ writing models in the section below.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

I asked Jennifer Lee, founder of Artizen Coaching , to talk about how to find your purpose, make your big vision real, and deal with the fears that can come up when you pursue your dreams. She is the author of The Right-Brain Business Plan e-Book and the creator of the Unfolding Your Life Vision Kit. You are onto the right thing.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Taking a break from work gives your brain the chance to reset and recharge, and this is essential to avoiding burnout and staying productive all year long. It’s best to be strategic about when you schedule your time off. If you have a partner, talk to them about the best time to take time off together. That’s right!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” So I’m super excited to talk about this topic because it is one that’s really close to my heart. That’s something we’re going to talk a lot about today. Emma: Excellent. There we go.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. And we’re going to be talking about that today over the next hour or so. We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. Tell us all about those philanthropic ambassadors. So a little bit more about me very quickly. Are you doing okay?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that emotion-based storytelling in communications can trigger positive reactions through the release of brain chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Including direct quotes or video clips of the protagonist speaking about their experiences can make your storytelling much more emotional and moving.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Keep in mind that the type of event you choose to host will also influence the kind of venue you select. Keep the following questions in mind as you consult your calendar: Are we planning far enough in advance? Your event website.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” So I’m super excited to talk about this topic because it is one that’s really close to my heart. That’s something we’re going to talk a lot about today. Emma: Excellent. There we go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But it is always a good exercise to make your brain think in a different way. My goal for this presentation was to synthesize the traditional ROI process with the best thinking about social media and ROI from the gurus like David Armano and KD Paine. Listening is knowing what is being said online about your organization and your field.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year, I think we’re getting close to Session Number 47 or 48 on the year here. Steven: Harvey will tell you about that. Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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Money Question Raise Video 107

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. You can learn more about us. She’s also the founder of The Rooted Collaborative, which I think she’s going to tell you more about later on. Kishshana: Yes, we can. Steven: All right. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for being here.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We are here to talk about strategic planning, specifically why you should ditch the way you’ve been doing strategic planning. We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. We’re here to talk about strategic planning today. . I think she’s going to talk a little bit about that.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. There’s all kinds of goodies on there, watch videos, learn all about us. And so what’s the best way to kind of think about it? Thanks for being here. I’m Steven. Rachel: Will do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2005

I first "met" Marshall when he left a comment on my blog about the interview with Marnie Webb. I am 28 years old and am just beginning to work in consulting and training in the use of new web tools for research and communication. I'm very excited about it. Tell us about your blog? What do you blog about?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind. How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign? Be realistic about the goal you set for your campaign so you can get there. Optimize your donation form. Request a Demo.

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