Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” How will this year’s calendar: …have implications for timing?

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

Give yourself a pat on the back! There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. Stale” calendars or no calendars? “No

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? People get tired when an organization repeatedly asks without giving them a reason to keep giving. Donors may start to feel taken for granted and that definitely won’t motivate them to give. I’ll show you. What is Donor Fatigue?

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Which leads to the question: You’ve been laid off. 2) Know the answers to these three questions: What are your strengths? Be prepared to ask questions about the organization’s mission and where they’re headed. Keep in mind you’re not just negotiating salary. The pandemic hit the nonprofit sector hard.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. This question can help you understand where to best spend your time and energy. Do you think I should apply again?”

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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. Boost your visibility using your Candid nonprofit profile link Give funders a transparent glimpse into your nonprofit’s mission-driven work and outcomes using the shareable link to your Candid profile.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Or you may ask your friends, coworkers, and family to give a few bucks. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. They also have the benefit of knowing their donors, including the reasons why people give and what they’re passionate about.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. With these ideas in mind, take a look at your organization’s development plan and search for any room for potential improvement. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. Use the calendar to pace your fundraising efforts.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Those are the two main questions that an annual fundraising plan must answer to help you become more successful. 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. Next, take a look at your performance.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. But you look at your overflowing email inbox and overloaded calendar and wonder—When?! I give myself the grace to choose what makes sense for the day. Of course, there are exceptions.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? If you’ve ever felt like you aren’t powerful enough to change the world, this book may just change your mind.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

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? . Here’s how you can go about picking your fundraising event theme. . Step 1: Consider your goals.

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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. These are the questions that must shape your fundraising plans. Before the start of November, give everyone involved with the fundraising process their “to-do” list.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Ask if they have specific questions; then offer to get back to them with more information. My calendar is busy.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It’s not meant to tell everything, but just enough that they start asking questions and want to know more. Good stories show a dramatic difference in the ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and move people to ask questions, make a donation, or get involved. Detailed activity calendar. First, not everyone gives to charity.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Create a start and stop routine (and add it to your calendar.). This is a classic example of Intention Deficit Disorder (IDD ) or being busy without a clear purpose or outcome in mind. . So, if you have 30-minute meetings as your default, your calendar will block 20 minutes or 25 minutes instead. . But you’re not a robot.

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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. However, a recent Giving USA report showed a 13.4

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Then, give it a whirl!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! Don’t count on them remembering.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This could also help you justify implementing an email calendar across your association. With all of these tools and lists residing throughout your organization, a centralized data repository is a solution that will give your staff easy access to all of the data within your association. Segmentation & Personas. Attribution.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Giving Tuesday (You will be competing with every organization on that date) (11/29/22). Take a look at the calendar and map out all of the big sporting events. Be mindful during November 21st , 2022-December 18th, 2022 as soccer fans this year will be glued to their television to watch this once in every four year event!

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? Instead of the government redistributing wealth, charitable giving provides donors with autonomy to choose where to allocate their otherwise would-be-tax dollars. The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Search for keywords and questions that you might be able to rank for. Create a Content Calendar After performing an audit, identifying any gaps in your existing content, and planning for refreshes, you’ll likely have a lot on your to-do list. This is where a content calendar (and project plan!) Start writing.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And we’re going to give you those tips today. If you put your question in there, it might have a little bit more visibility. But no matter where you ask that question, we’ll see it, and we will try to get to it before the 4:00 Eastern hour here. I’m going to ask you questions. That’s right.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While online tools and resources give the sense that people are more connected than ever, selecting the right communication vehicle, visibility, form, and timing for what you’re trying to accomplish is vital to achieving true connection and mutual understanding. Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Enhanced technology has made giving simple and convenient, so why aren’t you booming with success and increasing your donors and donations year over year? The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. Sounds like you?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this article, you’ll find four tips to keep in mind when building your newsletter and 14 ideas for your newsletter’s content. to give members a steady stream of reminders and resources. Mind Your Design When you use consistent branding , members will learn to associate your organization with a certain look. Let’s get started!

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Achieve

JULY 21, 2022

Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. Gives nonprofits the chance to assess their finances. Form 990 gives you a publicly-available document to hold yourself accountable and remain financially transparent to these entities. Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. We’ll explore: . 4 Key Types of Form 990 to Know.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

When you think back to your fraternity or sorority recruitment experience , what emotions come to mind? Plus, social media is another place potential recruits can connect with you and ask questions. For many prospective members, the experience is exciting, yet overwhelming.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. It works by responding to prompts–in the form of questions or statements–input by the user. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT can’t generate effective emails on its own.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) Knowing this makes you stand a little taller and gives you a boost of confidence – and that’s something we all need occasionally.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We daydream, we question, we problem solve, and we find joy in those “aha!” moments when something just clicks and we’re able to see a question or challenge in an entirely different light. . Sometimes I’ll get deeply focused on problem solving, other times I need to let my mind skip between different sources of inspiration.

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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. Planned Giving Primer.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Let’s answer a few frequently asked questions about how this process works: What are the steps of the volunteer management process? With that in mind, here are 17 top solutions to consider when searching for the right software for your volunteer program. What you need today may not be enough tomorrow.

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