EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Drink more water!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. Monthly giving. Giving Tuesday. Winter 2022. Autumn 2022.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. Giving Tuesday Campaigns & Ideas. There are several ways you can participate in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday Campaigns & Ideas. 4 Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas For Your Nonprofit.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2019. Planned Giving Primer.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a big deal for the fundraising community. For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday Preparations.

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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. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday FAQs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

Give yourself a pat on the back! The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better. Back to that summer of 2020, I had a calendar script running that populated student and teacher Google calendars with their class schedules. Stale” calendars or no calendars? “No This is the dream.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Or you may ask your friends, coworkers, and family to give a few bucks. The bottom line: you need a fundraising plan built on the right fundraising plan template — one that outlines goals, actions, and the specific results you want. Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals. Many founders do.)

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. Planned Giving Primer.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be. Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy can’t achieve its aims without the proper goals and workload distribution. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

She explained how to use Blue Ocean Strategy to give your organization the edge in crowded digital markets. If you’re looking for a unique peer-to-peer opportunity in 2023, mark your calendar for.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. Solutions Day exemplifies that idea.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Creating A Plan For Year-End Giving 2021. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

A funder’s personal and meaningful connections with nonprofits play a pivotal role in guiding their giving decisions. For these reasons, relationship-building with nonprofit funders is an essential step toward your nonprofit reaching its fundraising goals. Ask interesting questions or give thoughtful feedback on funders’ posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. It takes time to get new members up to speed on your organization’s goals, challenges, and communication styles, especially if your operations are disorganized. Members can view their calendars and see what meetings they need to attend directly on the app.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

One of the simplest and best ways to get your donors engaged with giving in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to send an end-of-year giving letter out to your donors. What is an end-of-year giving letter? An end-of-year giving letter is a vital part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Focus on your donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You’ll throw together a fundraiser that brings in enough money to give you breathing room for a few days then you’ll panic when you realize the money won’t stretch into next month and you’ll go right back to throwing together another fundraiser where the cycle just repeats. You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. Why is the overhead myth so damaging?

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Marketing face-to-face gives you a chance to engage with your community in a personal way and help them feel truly connected with your mission. However, marketing for nonprofits can come with its difficulties.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. More detailed plans may also include contingency plans for when goals aren’t met. The best way to set your new goals is to analyze your previous year.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This could also help you justify implementing an email calendar across your association. They may not have the same goals as you and may not have captured the data points you need for your market segmentation. Keep in mind, attribution is not an exact science. This information could have been compiled from another department.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

You’ll get a better return on the time, money, and effort you spend executing your GivingTuesday strategy if you can inspire new donors to give again in the future. You notice each new donor gives around $50, which means you net around $10 per donor. And that, in turn, results in decreased individual giving, and the cycle continues.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too. It’s a win-win situation!

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Step 1: Consider your goals. When thinking about your goals, ask yourself these questions: Are you hoping to raise money? . Are you hoping to give the community an opportunity to network? . Are you hoping to give the community an opportunity to volunteer? . Consider your goal and who can help you get there.

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Neon CRM

JULY 26, 2023

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that celebrates all types of giving and gives all causes a huge visibility boost because of its popularity online. That’s why showing up online on GivingTuesday—particularly on social media—can help nonprofits make the most of this popular giving day.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Spring has officially sprung, and it’s the perfect time to give your workspace a refresh! Read below for how to give your work a breath of fresh air this season. Give your desk a wipe-down, remove any clutter, change up your décor, or add a new plant. Foster Mindfulness. Our office has a weekly mindfulness session.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Communication is the most important tool a project manager and their team has to help clients achieve their goals, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the current workplace. To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Give you the power to deflect the “great new ideas” your Board, staff, and volunteers come up with, because you can show them what you already have planned. Actually, having a plan gives you an out. With a plan, you’ll: Be more productive because you’ll be working on tasks that move you toward your goals. Set an Impact Goal.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Make them stand out on the page and use language that inspires action, such as “Give Today” or “Support Our Mission.” The goal is to make the process as streamlined and user-friendly as possible.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. When donors and prospects understand what it feels like to be food insecure, it motivates them to give. Detailed activity calendar. First, not everyone gives to charity. So, what tools do you need? Clear, magnetic BHAG.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In order to hit your end-of-year fundraising goals, you need to get your asks in front of people when they’re feeling especially generous. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers, and nonprofits. Reasons to give now. People miss a lot of emails. Sending just one is a risky proposition. .

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

What are your content goals? While you may feel inclined to write a fun blog post on a random topic, if it doesn’t tie into your goals, it probably shouldn’t go on your site (maybe that means it’s time to start a personal blog!). This is where a content calendar (and project plan!) Start writing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Start planning your communications calendar now.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It’s too easy to drop parts of your imaginary plan, shift others, and back off your goals because you don’t feel like following through. What strategies do you have in mind? In other words, only add a fundraising activity to your plan because it moves you closer to your goal. Set specific goals. And start writing.

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