Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

In other words, you have no format, no template, and no idea where to start. So, let’s get you working on a plan because that’s how you change things. How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? Create a calendar of Asks. I’ve been there. You can’t wing your way to success.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

With that in mind, let’s take a look at seven different steps you can take to retain your GivingTuesday donors. You can learn more about how to create a great receipt or thank-you letter (and snag some useful templates) by downloading the email templates in our GivingTuesday Resource Center. Understandable!

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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. At Grantli , I’ve created a Grant Tracking Template that will easily keep all of your grant deadlines in one place. Areas served: United States.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The plan in your head is too easily changed, and there’s no one to hold you accountable when you don’t complete part of it. What strategies do you have in mind? Your plan is a fluid document that can be changed as the situation or needs change. You can grab my simple 1-Page Fundraising Plan template here.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Or the search for the perfect template. But seriously, 100% retention is unrealistic because life is fluid and peoples’ situations change. It’s too easy for you to change course or let things slide if you don’t have a written plan, and that leads to lack of accountability. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You start the week with a manageable laundry list of to-dos and priority projects and then suddenly they’re overtaken by one-off requests, delays, and sudden changes in plans. It’s like ergonomics for the mind. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings. It happens. It happens to all of us.” Short on time?

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. Keep in mind that a virtual advocacy campaign starts with the right software. Scripts and templates. Districts change, and sometimes matching elected officials can be confusing. Elected official matching.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Is it worth it to spend the money?

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

advocacy opportunities, matching gift and volunteer grant information, event calendar, and more. These five steps will help you plan for your first website with your organization’s future in mind, laying the proper groundwork and setting your site up for success for when you begin working with a consultant.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

With that in mind, we thought we’d offer up a few strategies proven to WOW event participants. Let your participants know how important they are to your efforts, remind them of how much your organization does to address the cause that’s important to them and share how you’re changing lives. Create an “Experience”.

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

We’ve created a series of GivingTuesday email templates that cover each stage of your campaign—and individual nonprofit sectors as well! In this article, we’ll provide three examples built using some of those templates and include some general tips and best practices you can use in your own messages. Will you help?

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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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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

It can also be intimidating as your nonprofit assesses what changes need to occur to accommodate your growth goals. Your nonprofit’s software provides valuable progress information about where your money is going and what your staff is doing, but don’t overlook the software itself as a potential site of change. .

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

The first thing that comes to mind for many people when they consider how nonprofits make money is fundraising. It’s essential to budget accurately and keep in mind your expense ratios when you’re planning an event. Deciding between these formats will change how you budget for your event. Raise money through fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Keep in mind that if you ask donors to give for something specific, you’re obligated to use the money on that specific thing. If you’re planning to send your appeal to current donors, lapsed donors, volunteers, and non-donors, you may need to segment your list and change the message just slightly for each segment so it resonates with them.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And yet the most charitable giving that happens in all of the calendar year is December 31st. So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. Momentary discomfort is worth the life change that, that gift will create, isn’t it? Does the calendar year matter to you? That’s right, courage.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You might even offer a small branded item, like a t-shirt or calendar for the coming year, to motivate your supporters to give. Credit card changes are one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits running a recurring gift program. Make sure to send out a save-the-date email far in advance to secure a spot on their calendars!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Things like conversations with coworkers that last longer than they need to, writing the same email over and over instead of using a template, and meetings that don’t start or end on time can steal time from your day that you can never get back. Your time study may show you some similar problems or work habits that you can change, too.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. What are you expecting to change in the upcoming year? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

These tools are affordable, easy to use, and have great templates you can customize for your nonprofit. Using a template from an email tool is ideal for your newsletter because these templates are made to be easily read online or on mobile (more about that in a minute). The right nonprofit email newsletter format. Save the date.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s dive in by starting with the key principles to keep in mind when forming your fundraising strategy. We recommend creating a fundraising calendar to keep you on track and organized in your efforts. Download our Fundraising Plan and Calendar Template: Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits 1.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2020

Your calendar and sign-up or registration forms. Keep these tips in mind when reviewing the frontend elements of your site: Focus on strong but tidy visual design. Many web browsers allow users to change the colors on websites to make reading easier, so your site should be responsive and adapt appropriately. Creating Wireframes.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. An editorial calendar is basically just a content map or a guide that helps you map out your nonprofit’s content (including social media) for the year. Don’t let this term scare you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Read: The Do’s and Don’ts of Donation Receipts (Plus Templates!) With that in mind, you can: Write a great donation receipt that celebrates your donor’s generosity and shares a little about how their gift will make a difference. Take a look at what your tools can do, then get creative! Automate what you can.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful. We’ll craft talking points and you know, do you have an event calendar or prospect list? Here’s our event calendar. I like to use the calendar. I always like to set.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Then two hours later, you’re sitting there looking through past writing projects and online templates hoping to find inspiration without a single word written… Sound familiar? Likely Questions Anticipate questions that will come up in people’s minds. It was 8 p.m., and she was tired, hungry, and ready for bed. He was right.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

By taking a step back and shifting your mindset to see your social media and fundraising content as storytelling, you have the potential to drive action and change the trajectory of where people choose to commit their wallets. Maria’s content calendar template. This includes what Maria calls “warm-up” months.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you need help, here’s a donor-focused newsletter template you can use. The possibilities are plentiful and the point is to give your donors the inside scoop on how you’re changing lives. Once you have your Asks planned out for the Fall, lay out your content calendar. Plan your communications.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

Rooted in values such as equity, collaboration, resiliency, empowerment, and community, Spur Local actively promotes visibility, stimulates discussions, and serves as a catalyst for positive change in the region. Despite their simplicity, these pages included an events calendar and interactive map.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

So, let’s change that. Saturday mornings work well for most organizations, giving attendees time and space to clear their calendars and their minds and focus. Your strategic plan is a living document, and you should make changes as needed, especially to short-term goals. What a waste of time!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These features allow organizations to create event calendars, plan event logistics, and manage event timelines. And after your event, Neon CRM comes with a host of email templates and automated tools that you can use to thank your guests and continue the conversation. It makes setting up your event(s) super easy!

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

Functionality : Some key features include customizable templates, integrations, analytics and reporting, and multilingual support. You can choose from pre-built templates or customize your chatbot’s functionality with the help of their extensive documentation and resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Swag or merch: calendars, printables, planners, notebooks. There are a growing number of free, and pretty cool, online meeting rooms that change the dynamic of how you network. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us. As you review these best practices, remember to keep your donors’ needs top of mind. Early preparation will also allow you to prepare your core campaign tools, such as: Your donation form Social media calendars Email series. Optimize your donation form.

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