DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Managing your nonprofit’s membership program can feel daunting, whether you’re managing an existing program or creating one from scratch. Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. New avenues for donor engagement.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. Matching gift programs are widely available but rely on individual donors to complete a dedicated request process to secure the funding. Spread awareness of matching gift programs throughout the year.

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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. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising plan lays out the overall strategy for your fundraising activities, while your fundraising systems are the step-by-step process you follow each week, month and year to carry out that plan and meet your goals. 4 – Put it On a Calendar. A cultivation system. A thanking system. A board fundraising system.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Setting up a schedule will help you establish repeatable processes, manage expectations, and work towards achieving your association’s long-term membership goals. Choose what works best for your association and its overarching mission and goals. Set a member engagement goal.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Despite the fact that several states are still in session—not to mention those that work year-round—you’re going to have big hopes and legislative goals for next year, and it’s important to plant the seeds for successful campaigns now. After all, many communications teams focus on fundraising programs which are planned months in advance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

There is no better tool for doing this than the LightBox Collaborative 5th Annual Editorial Calendar. Take Charge of Your Communications with LightBox Collaborative’s 2015 Editorial Calendar – guest post by LightBox Collaborative Amanda Cooper. LightBox Collaborative is very proud to present our 5th Annual Editorial Calendar.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better. As anyone without a programming background can attest, the two ways to get going are: Find documentation and getting-started resources somewhere online Search Stack Overflow and see how someone else did (some of) it My journey utilized both strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. That means you need a fundraising plan template that meets YOUR needs, plays to YOUR strengths, and helps you reach YOUR goals. This number is your direct program cost.

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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. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

From GivingTuesday to the start of the new year, nonprofits are focused on communicating with donors, sharing the organization’s successes and plans for the year ahead, and meeting their fundraising goals so they can be ready to power their purpose when the calendar flips. 24 through 31.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

The goals suggested below are fairly easy to achieve, yet transformative to a nonprofit’s new media strategy. Throughout 2015, add to your calendar the time necessary to write one or two LinkedIn Recommendations each month. Add causes awareness days to your calendar. Write LinkedIn Recommendations.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This is one of the reasons that nonprofits who create a monthly giving program with DonorPerfect see a whopping 90% retention rate. Related Resources: Start Your Monthly Giving Program in a Few Simple Steps. Use insights to get ahead of year-end goals and maximize your major donor potential. Crowdfunding. Winter 2022-2023.

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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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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To refresh and reset, save November 2 on your calendar. Our goal is to be a source of inspiration and to offer the tools that make for outstanding careers and associations. Panelists: Jennifer Pitts, Vice President, Products, Programs and Certification, National Association for Healthcare Quality. Don’t wait.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You need a goal for your annual fundraising plan. That’s not a goal. How much were you able to accomplish in your programs? Do you need to expand programs in the coming year? That will have an impact on your goal. Make that your goal, at least for now. Create a calendar of Asks. It’s a wish.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Forms can be used to survey volunteers and program participants about their experiences with your organization, gather opinions from donors about an upcoming strategic plan, and about 100 other things. Be patient and keep your eye on the goal of increased nonprofit productivity.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. Turns out, it was a very reasonable process. .

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You’ll have the confidence of knowing when the time is right to spend money on programs, something many young and small organizations struggle with. And your plan will give you a reality check to hold back when you are tempted to barrel ahead with a new program before you have fully figured out the funding for it. Set an Impact Goal.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By taking this step you’re infusing data-driven strategic thinking into your fundraising program. Update your supporters on how their contributions are making a difference and achieving your organization’s goals. Remind them of your initial GivingTuesday goals. Subscribe here and follow their calendar.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Businesses with corporate philanthropy programs are eager to help organizations get the word out about their mission and amplify their impact. The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too. Let’s get started! It’s a win-win situation!

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 26, 2022

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. When a volunteer or new employee jumps into a new role that requests digital expertise, there is a natural learning curve that must be climbed.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even if it is not possible to perfectly match all the criteria, the matrix establishes goals. A calendar of events. Formal orientation programs are great. This is an opportunity to look beyond the usual suspects toward the eclectic mix of talent that a challenging future demands. Financial statements. Minutes of recent meetings.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

If you want to raise enough money to fully fund your programs, you need to use more than one tool. You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. Detailed activity calendar. And you need to use the right tools. So, what tools do you need? Clear, magnetic BHAG.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are many ways to reinvigorate your program. 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. If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. Introduce yourself, your nonprofit’s mission, programs, and the real-world outcomes your organization drives.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

For museums, gardens, zoos, and aquariums to serve all people in their communities, staff must be aware of the societal disparities and gaps that interplay with their operations, decisions, and programs. The goal is to equip you with questions to make evaluating solutions easier and more effective.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore several types of programs that your organization should be looking for⁠—especially heading into the giving season. These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!]

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Outline your digital marketing goals. Before you start crafting your messages, it’s important to define clear goals to guide your digital marketing activities. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. Measurable. Achievable. Time-bound. Segment your audience.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

For these reasons, relationship-building with nonprofit funders is an essential step toward your nonprofit reaching its fundraising goals. By displaying support for funders’ good work, you are demonstrating a mutual alignment between your organization and their goals.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These are just a few of the highlights: Transforming Mid-level Giving Programs with AI and Visualization. Using Blackbaud CRM and Microsoft Power BI predictors, they’ll describe using AI to identify new prospects and improve the retention of existing program members. The Virtuous Circle: Donor Stewardship that Creates Long-term Impact.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming). Keep the following suggestions in mind to create a strong financial foundation for your nonprofit: Plan a robust fundraising calendar that incorporates both online and offline strategies. Work with a nonprofit accountant to create an ironclad budget and stick to it.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

So, you’re starting a membership program —now what? Determining which model works best for you will then inform how your program will function and what member benefits will look like. Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Often, members can join for a nominal fee or for free!

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Twenty Hats

JULY 13, 2021

In the ensuing years, I have become a great fan of managing up , the idea that you can use your influence to reach your goals without the authority to make the final decision. These same principles apply to your workplace goals. I want to have an off-site storage unit for my fall and spring program supplies. Same response: no.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

In November, the goal is to create a platform to recognize all that sharing and generosity - and say thank you! There are many ways you can get involved in the celebrations this month, and this week we are focused on the people and technology in fundraising and programs. Or, rather, #NTENThanks. This week's sponsor is Event 360!

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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. In other words, only add a fundraising activity to your plan because it moves you closer to your goal. Set specific goals. Then set quarterly goals and monthly goals to keep you on track.

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