EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Building these habits now will help organizations meet more of their goals in 2023.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Here are a few of the different types of supporters your team might have: Parents and family members.

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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! In order to build and sustain a close community of supporters on Facebook, it’s important to express your appreciation frequently. Create engaging content on Facebook.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

It may seem strange for a new, invite-only platform that is currently only available on iOS to gain widespread popularity so quickly, but FOMO — or fear of missing out — mixed with scaled, community-based conversation (think: interactive podcasts) appears to be a winning combination. The Convening Power for Nonprofits.

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Forj

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s professionals want to be part of a community—but not just any community will do. What they really want is a vibrant community that pulsates with life and an energy of its own. The key is to think differently about the experience you deliver, how you define vibrancy, and how you measure community success.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. This practice makes it harder, if not impossible, for us to adequately advocate for diverse communities and demonstrate their unique needs. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Instead, they serve as partners in your work, representing the community you serve and even boosting the productivity of your workforce.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. That’s when the movement building can begin.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

The good news is that you likely already use at least one marketing tool, meaning you are well on your way to building a MarTech stack. Explore the steps below to learn how to build a MarTech stack and how your team can use those tools. The post How to Build Your Nonprofit’s MarTech Stack appeared first on Media Cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. This time around, my topic was Crowdsourcing vs Community-Sourcing, answering questions about the difference is and what the opportunities are for organizations looking to get connected outside their organization.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Using your AMS and online community empowers board members and leadership teams to work smarter, move faster, and achieve more for your association.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. This is where donor segmentation makes all the difference.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

Across the nation, city leaders strive to build resilient cities, serve their residents, and strengthen their communities economically, socially, physically, and beyond. The second playbook focuses on measuring and communicating impact in meaningful ways.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

The conclusion was that building trust with your constituents is the closest you can come to a silver bullet for fundraising – not slick online tools or celebrity endorsements. But, how do you go about building that trust? Passive Ways to Build Trust. These are all opportunities to gather feedback and build transparency!

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VisionLink

APRIL 25, 2024

More than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States offer a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who can help you access the best local resources and services to address nearly any need. Humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours under blue and grey skies.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Are there different types of email marketing that I can add to my strategy?” Email marketing can be used to promote an organization’s mission or services, or it can be used to build relationships with subscribers, donors, and prospects. “I currently send out only newsletter emails for my non-profit, but I am curious to know more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships. This builds a connection.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Your fundraising software should allow you to build a custom donation page that encourages people to complete the donation process and is easy for your donors to use. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page. Best practices for building an effective nonprofit donation page 1.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, if your nonprofit is running a fundraising campaign for children’s education in underserved communities, keyword research might reveal phrases like education for underprivileged kids , supporting children’s education , or donating to education charities. Emily Cameron is an SEO Freelancer.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2022

Kendra Fogarty , corporate social responsibility manager at UScellular, spoked with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the role of CSR and community engagement in building trust with consumers, employees, and community members. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community connections.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Pairing people of different backgrounds and experience, or “bridge mentoring,” requires more intentionality and effort than casual arrangements. Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. Turn the focus away from individual success and toward team building. A common vocabulary to build on.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

Providing supporters with the activities and opportunities that match their interests helps build their connection to your nonprofit. It creates more personalized interactions, building loyalty to your nonprofit and increasing the chances that they will continue engaging and contributing to your mission. appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It can easily be an overwhelming or off-putting prospect if you don’t put in the effort to inform your donors, build trust, and foster engagement with your planned giving program over time. You can’t build trust in a new program if you can’t speak to it effectively. Instead, keep the focus on legacy-building. Avoid jargon.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme. YLP wanted to know which members of the community are benefitting from the service and how many families and children are being supported. Sustainable Set Up for Growth.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. Aligning around fundraising goals from the start helps to build trust between teams and show teammates how they can play important roles in your success.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. Donors have the option to cover the platform fees as a voluntary contribution.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. Prioritizing donor retention will ultimately build a dedicated pool of supporters who will lend support any time you need it.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Our CommunityOS® platform runs quietly in the background, offering the most advanced solutions for coordinated assistance, exchanging data, managing, vetting, updating, and publishing community-facing services. We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

This is a guest post I wrote for the Online Community Report. You can find the original post and the community there. —– I love my community. Regardless of whether I feel like, or am trying to be, a community builder, the community always provides opportunities for others to join me. But, it ain’t easy.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Deborah Clark, who manages the NH Gives Day , received a call in spring 2020 after COVID-19 caused the cancellation of many other community events including those at the NH Charitable Foundation. The post Building on Skills-Based Success first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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