Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Managing relationships. I sense many raised hands. Managing yourself. Try meditation.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!)

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While nonprofits are constantly working to increase monetary donations, donations of time are equally important to moving a mission or a cause forward. So, once the big event is over, how should you and your nonprofit steward these volunteer relationships? Some might be looking to gain valuable experience in a specific cause area.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether your organization is new to the nonprofit scene or you’ve been fundraising for decades, you know the importance of securing major gifts for your cause. It’s a complex process that you need to get right if you want to build lasting relationships with major donors and secure impactful gifts for your cause.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s how we connect on the deeply personal, emotional, human level that inspires people to support the causes that change the world. Relationship to your cause or organization. Acknowledging a supporter’s relationship (e.g. The question here is: what is already top of mind for our audience? Source: Girls Inc.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s a chance to develop a relationship with grantmakers, find other prospective funders, and refine your proposal writing skills. In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. Then, you can start asking questions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

At Salesforce, we see the building blocks of trust as honesty, consideration, reliability, and follow through. Being honest with donors is imperative to building trust. If you’re a cause and cure organization, for example, knowing if your donor is also a survivor might change your message to them. Consideration. Reliability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The question is, do most fundraisers know their website analytics ? In this age of Google Ad Grants and inexpensive Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter targeted advertising, one can drive traffic from what is a primary relationship-building platform to an organization’s website or to a lead or landing page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? They desire to join their friends or be a part of a cause doing the good they wish to see in the world – even before they understand what the cause or nonprofit is seeking to accomplish. Conduct online donor surveys.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Often, the cause for diminished involvement is that the volunteer experience isn’t quite what they expected. They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Once a volunteer disengages, they rarely come back.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Here are three questions whose answers will give you guidance on how to start serving donors. Question 1: What are our donors’ needs? Question 2: What is your core belief and expertise? provide clean water by building wells. provide clean water by building wells. Overall mission. Core belief.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lazy Communicators Got a Workout Words either make or break online relationships. A constant bombardment of messages causes burnout. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout. Team building programs can offer a window into individual work patterns and predilections.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

To run a successful nonprofit organization, you need to convince people to support you and help you raise funds to further your cause. However, that’s often easier said than done: what are the best ways to convince people to lend their support to your cause? Annual reports. Ask yourself: what kind of stories have moved you previously?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

With this in mind, let’s jump right into building a strong and supportive community for your nonprofit on the platform! Encourage Facebook users to deepen their investment in your nonprofit’s cause by inspiring them to take the lead in effecting change online. Create engaging content on Facebook.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

Questions to ask a potential vendor (PDF). Example RFP for a larger website build (PDF). Example RFP for a smaller website build (PDF). Questions to ask Vendors. Have they developed other sites related to your particular cause? Do they have a relationship with hosting companies? RFP Resources and Templates.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

All of the questions we asked about the audience to develop relevant creative apply here as well. The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. Source: SEIU. Cultural fluency matters.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Cause Camp was virtual again this spring, but thanks to a revolutionary platform and the A-game of our all-star speakers , attendees walked away with new networking connections, ideas and insights to help them do more good. . Her guidance through the day pulled out highlights, clarified questions, and recapped each session with style.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. Use your existing channels to reach people already connected to your cause.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. Did you feel as though you were a part of a team working towards a greater cause? Are they looking to build specific skills?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign. Some of the most common types of projects are: Building or renovating a space Buying land Starting a new program Purchasing supplies or equipment Increasing staff Upgrading technology. Don’t despair.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

While tax summaries might seem like just another administrative task, savvy nonprofits use them as powerful cultivation moments to deepen relationships with donors. When donors feel a solid connection to your cause and understand the impact they’ve had, they’re more likely to stay committed. What are tax summaries?

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Build charitable partnerships for better funding outcomes Nonprofit network Discover nonprofits that align with your business objectives and build lasting partnerships.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Decide who you want to call You might already have a good idea of who you want to target with these advocacy calls, but if you’re still trying to narrow down your options, asking a few questions can be helpful in clarifying and prioritizing your targets. Schedule your email send and let your supporters advocate for your cause.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CRM providers have questions that I can’t answer. Lisa was losing confidence in herself—but the RFP process she was using was the real cause of her problems. When I asked her to describe the problem, here’s what she said: I’ve never done this before, and I feel like I’m making it up as I go along.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Encourage conversations, answer questions with enthusiasm, and address concerns promptly.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

So how do you build a business case to get executive buy-in and board support for a new membership system? Building a business case starts well before the board reviews bottom line costs. Say you’re keeping member data in your finance system, your customer relationship management (CRM) system, and in an online member directory.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Given this strong growth in giving by corporations, now may be the time to build a corporate giving program at your organization. . Cause-related marketing is a mutually beneficial collaboration designed to promote the corporation’s sales and the nonprofit’s cause. . Organizations or causes that their employees support.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Those who give to your cause deserve to be acknowledged authentically and frequently for their generosity. Here are a few of our favorite ways: Practice donor stewardship.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

Detecting donor fatigue isn’t as simple as deciding that “X number of asks is too much,” since a full range of other relationship factors come into play. Start by understanding the root causes of donor fatigue. Will be you making new investments in buildings, equipment, or expertise? The roots of donor fatigue. It depends.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. Rethinking Risk When Evaluating Grant Applications For some funders, the idea of trust-based philanthropy can cause anxiety.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A strong mission statement inspires donors to give, outlines what your nonprofit does, and builds trust in the community that your nonprofit can fulfill its promises. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. If your organization changes its scope, you need to adapt your messaging.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

It’s a powerful tool for managing and growing relationships with your supporters. The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. This boosts engagement and response rates and helps create authentic relationships.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We’re beginning to hear about how AI tools could erode workplace relationships if used only to speed up work. This process begins with learning technical skills such as “prompting,” which involves constructing the right questions to ask generative AI tools in order to get useful answers.

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