Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . In 2020, unions spent $8 million on political campaigns and another $49.2 What is a union? . million on lobbying. .

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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CauseVox

JUNE 30, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, mobile optimization is a game-changer for successful fundraising campaigns, and we want to show you how to leverage its power. Join us as we dive into the world of mobile optimization and its crucial role in peer-to-peer fundraising. Examples of successful mobile-first campaigns.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Give these people plenty of time to prepare for their roles and think about how they can best serve your cause. Build Excitement.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Give these people plenty of time to prepare for their roles and think about how they can best serve your cause. Build Excitement.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Considering a capital campaign? Designed for executive directors, development leaders and board members, this session will allow you to consider your own organization while exploring real-world examples from professionals with a combined 40 years of capital campaign and nonprofit fundraising experience. Where do you start?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Capital campaigns require input from many stakeholders, both internal and external. Like it or not, if you’re planning or conducting a campaign soon , meetings will likely become a big part of your life for the foreseeable future. The nature of capital campaign committee structures.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. This coordination ensures that volunteers are assigned to relevant roles, optimizing their skills and interests to contribute meaningfully.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You’ve outgrown your space, and you’re ready for your first capital campaign! So, no matter if you need $20,000 or $200,000 or $2,000,000 (or something else), here’s the basic formula you should follow for your first capital campaign to raise money for a facility. Your capital campaign will also bring you: New donors.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign. So let’s start with the basics: what is a capital campaign?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . Taking stock of how your results compare to your campaign’s goals is the best way to set yourself up for future success. . Key Messages .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Social media’s role in Giving Tuesday success . Giving Tuesday hinges on the increased role social media plays in our daily lives, which means your nonprofit should make sure you’re set up for success by using these tools to your full advantage. . With that in mind, remember the power of hashtags!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. They can alert membership to emerging issues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. They can target campaigns and improve donation requests. They also help tailor campaigns to specific donor segments. Targeted Fundraising Campaigns Also, AI can help optimize donation requests.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In capital campaigns, board giving matters. We’ve seen that contributions from board members often account for 20% or more of a campaign’s total donations. If you make board giving a part of your capital campaign planning from the start, you’ll help ensure your campaign gets off to a powerful start. Your executive or.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! Only problem…you’re not totally sure how to plan a capital campaign. We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. In this article, I’m going to share more about the role story arcs play in fundraising campaigns and 3 steps you can take to intentionally develop your next story arc. . 3 Steps to Build a Story Arc for Your Next Fundraising Campaign.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

Capital campaigns are game-changing undertakings for growing nonprofits. These intensive campaigns are all about scaling up your operations by funding major investments that will help you better pursue your mission. Are capital campaigns still viable? Are major donors still contributing to large campaigns? Let’s dive in.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

To get started preparing for the most wonderful time of the year for nonprofits and charities, ensure you’ve covered your year-end fundraising basics with this year-end fundraising campaign timeline. Suggestion: Pre-Year End Fundraising Thank You Campaign . By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. 1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. We are here to talk about capital campaigns, specifically counting the costs where capital campaigns often miss the mark.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. Consider hosting a capital campaign. Many major giving campaigns involve predetermined giving levels⁠ tied to unique and exclusive benefits that encourage participation.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. The board plays the central role of visionary. They can alert membership to emerging issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I also had the chance to provide a couple presentations to the NGO track, one focused specifically on using facebook for campaigning in Romania. The Local Philanthropy Workshop: Facebook Campaigning in Romania. When it comes to campaigning on facebook, the real question is page vs group. I’d love to hear how it went!

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

By now many of you have been working on your end of year campaigns, but if you haven’t started planning the good news is you still have time to put a plan in place to maximize end of year giving. Set a goal for your end of year campaign and prominently display it on your website. Check out our Holiday Campaign Guide .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. Joint campaigns, takeovers, and shoutouts expand your reach to new audiences in an organic way. Recognize their contributions and acknowledge their role in your mission’s success. Monitor engagement and listen to feedback.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking to make a big investment in a particular project, you may have wondered if launching a capital campaign is the right path for you. Capital campaigns are time-limited efforts with a large fundraising goal for a specific need. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Provide some background information about what your organization stands for, and introduce any members of the organization who play an important role in the fundraiser. This will leave no question among donors about who is handling the funds. Add details that will immerse potential donors in your story and evoke a specific emotion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start. They set aside time daily to prepare themselves with actions such as: Learning about new tools to enhance their campaigns.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Boards need to be regularly refreshed , plus it’s important to have a place where promising volunteers and donors can be lifted up to leadership roles. An engaging new role for former board members Sometimes breaking up is hard to do! For example: Capital or Endowment Campaign; Rebranding; New program; Audience development, etc.).

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. Whether to give information to the board, track the success of a specific campaign or event, or just to close the books, your organization needs accurate reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals. Fill Leadership Roles Finding the right fit for a leadership position within your organization can be a challenge. Use event data to find someone who might step into that role! Maybe it’s time to conduct some personal outreach!

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 22, 2023

Let’s discuss how nonprofit professionals can leverage AI, and specifically, how these tools can help fundraising teams execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign.

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2014

Fundraisers, are you ready for your annual campaign? He wrote: “If there is a fundraising campaign in your organization’s future, you may be thinking about taking a few steps to get your staff and stakeholders ready. Need some inspiration? You can read the full blog post here. Use the promo code: NTEN50 when you check out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Special attention is paid to improving your donation pages and email campaigns, what to look for in an online platform, and when it makes sense to invest in digital advertising. Whether you’re searching for a new role or planning your long-term career, watch this interview with a nonprofit career coach.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Meeting these three milestones before the end of the month will get your grassroots team back on track just in time to launch your 2023 campaigns.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the many ways that BoardAssist placements make an impact on the boards they join is by spearheading the fundraising campaign of the nonprofit boards they join. What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play.

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