The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Moreover, foster a relationship with them through updates, newsletters, and acknowledgment, ensuring they remain connected and loyal to your cause. in a calendar quarter.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. So, by all means, find people who are most likely to care about your cause and give them the chance to give. Many supporters feel a real connection when they send that donation. Are you ready??

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

TIP: Be patient, friendly, understanding, and open. They may be quite open to being convinced. My calendar is busy. They want to make up their own minds about what to fund. Now that you know all the things “NO” may mean, listen carefully to discern what you might say next to keep the conversation open. Who are you?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. Your nonprofit’s donors do not belong to you alone; you’re likely in competition with many like-minded organizations. Crucial Dates to Follow.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Or present grants and donations to causes they support. Recognize prominent AAPI individuals with heritage awards.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. Some donors are very open to getting to know the organization they just donated to. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Dedicate budget space, calendar space, and other resources to member engagement.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. Don’t just open your Google Analytics dashboard and expect that your best insights will just pop out. Analyze with actionable data in mind.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

In fact, matching gift emails sent in the first 24 hours after a donation result in 2-3 times higher than the average nonprofit email open rate ! It’s what often makes or breaks your outreach, playing a significant role in the recipient’s decision to open or ignore your email.

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NetWits

MAY 5, 2011

This means that you won’t annoy them by sending too frequently, and ensures that you and your cause stay in the minds of your supporters by keeping in contact regularly. Create a communications calendar. Ensure that no supporter of yours receives any email communications from your organisation more than once a week.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

You might have seen restaurants or retail stores doing a soft launch in which they invite friends and family to eat or shop in a new location before it opens officially. It’s an opportunity to work out any kinks and create buzz before the grand opening. About Cathexis Partners.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . After you’ve conducted research and feel confident about who is most likely to donate to your cause, you can segment those donors into groups based on their common characteristics. Create a content calendar. Keep inclusivity in mind when designing your site.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Get the city permits, and then make sure there’s a good open area for an after-party. Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Stretch for a Cause. Repeat repeat donors. Be #UnSelfie–ish.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This is something we often think about at Media Cause when working with our clients. For me personally, having dedicated “no meeting” blocks on my calendar gives me the flexibility to use that time in whatever way feels right, at that moment, to find my awe and do the creative thinking that’s needed.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Block enough time on your calendar to complete this process in weeks (not months). If you have a three-alarm fire happening at your nonprofit, you want someone with the right skills and who can willingly take it on with eyes wide open, right? Stay flexible and open to the project changing. Listen respectfully and thoughtfully.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. Pre-Conference Opening – Monday, October 5. You will have access to a schedule builder the day before the official opening to earmark your favorite sessions.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

These events bring in big time donations, and can have a huge impact on furthering the organization’s cause. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. The pandemic caused additional burnout and stress as nonprofits had to pivot with less resources and rising cash flow issues. Compassion fatigue is real.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Our clients benefited from this incredible jump in donations, too!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. This blog post shares some thoughts. Sound familiar?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

14 of the 15 messages with the mobile template performed better, by an average of 2 percentage points of open rate. (So, So, if the regular template achieved a 20% open rate, the mobile version got 22%). Of course, you should keep in mind that the NTEN audience is very tech-savvy – yes, it’s okay to pat yourself on the back! –

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Heading into 2020, nonprofit fundraisers had solidified their fundraising calendars and were on track to achieving ambitious revenue goals. Shifting to the digital space will allow you to connect with supporters where they are, rather than relying on them to show up in person to support your cause. . Continue researching with.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Note : There are currently no open calls for applications. Areas served: Native organizations. The New York Women’s Foundation.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Now that employees are experiencing this new normal of working and living out of their home, that balance can diminish and cause burn out. Is there an open setup that naturally stimulates side conversations throughout the day? Think back to what the typical workday looked like for those that came into the office regularly.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Keep these considerations in mind when developing your schedule: Determine the types of shifts you will offer. For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs. The more training options there are, the better because you can open your opportunities to more people.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. Donor stewardship (also known as stewarding your donors ) is the process of developing strong relationships with supporters after they donate to your cause.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

This causes struggles big and small, such as. Mind Shift: Expense Versus Investment. Invest in Open Source. Open-source software differs from other platforms in that it doesn't cost anything to license and use. Integrations, scalability, and speed to market are all things to keep in mind when selecting digital tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2019

Ask them why they donated and what other causes they support, and don’t be afraid to ask a question to get some more specific information that will help you improve your future fundraising efforts. But the sooner you get in the film room and review the game tape, so to speak, the fresher it will be in your mind once game day arrives.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

While there are certainly many participants who support the organization hosting the event, the cause sometimes takes a back seat to the activity itself. The community aspects of the event revolve just as heavily around the sport as the cause itself. Here are some highlights of their event: Opening ceremonies will kick off at 9:00 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

In our book, we examine the causes and symptoms of burnout, existing self-care habits and whether they are healthy or not, stress triggers, and provide a buffet of possible self-care practices individuals might incorporate into a self-care plan that creates work life balance. STILLNESS : quieting the mind and body to develop calmness and focus.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And because matching gift promotions often result in a significant increase in both the number and size of donations, it’s a great way to make your appeals stand out and keep your organization at the forefront of donors’ minds for longer! 4 Tips to Get Started With Impactful EOY Gift-Matching in 2021. The moral of this story?

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways.

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