Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. You can leverage trusted board members and donor networks to find great candidates who share your organization’s values. Review board lists for organizations with shared values. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (NSPAM) is celebrated every September. Donate to support their mission here.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

In this guide, we’ll share seven unique, memorable, and meaningful ways you can appreciate your donors. Create a video celebrating your entire community of donors that you can post to your website or social media. This gives donors the opportunity to chat with staff one-on-one and learn even more about your cause. Send eCards.

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Classy

AUGUST 18, 2021

Classy staff culture has always been organic and grassroots in nature—whether it is mobilizing for a cause, launching a fundraising campaign, or convening for a good-natured celebration. Classy Communities are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). So we differentiated groups from Classy Communities via a simple application process.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Find out what other groups they support to better target future online acquisition efforts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to focus on finding board members who not only have the right qualifications but also share your organization’s values and vision. The more people know about your cause, the wider your net. Celebrate diversity. Engage with local organizations and associations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Recruit a donor (or group of donors) to create a match of gifts up to a certain amount. It’s a fantastic peer-to-peer event where participants enlist their social networks to sponsor their frosty dip, all in the name of a great cause. Promote monthly giving to “share the love” all year long with prospects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

Whether they’ve been helped directly by your nonprofit, they have a family member affected by your mission, or they just have a true passion for what you’re doing, they have an affiliation with your cause for a reason. Make it as easy as possible for fundraisers to raise money for your cause through ready-made resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Share the good news of any preliminary results you have from your Giving Tuesday campaign, such as how much you raised or any challenge matches you’ve met. Social media is a great tool to showcase your impact, help supporters understand the challenges they can help solve and build an authentic community around your cause.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Sherry Budziak and Kevin Ordonez Kevin Ordonez and I will be kicking off the day sharing our perspectives on how to navigate Industry 4.0., Harriet Bogdanowicz, Chief Strategy Officer at the American Planning Association, will share how APA used these techniques to innovate and set trends in the planning industry. Navigate Industry 4.0

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These platforms offer insights into donors’ giving history, wealth indicators, and philanthropic interests, enabling your organization to identify and engage potential donors most likely to support your cause. Whether raising funds, increasing awareness, or celebrating achievements, your goals will guide your guest list.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. The shift to online and mobile giving is afoot , which means you can create more giving options for more audience groups. “In

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. This provides an immersive and interactive way for supporters to experience the impact of their contributions, making the cause feel more tangible and real.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2014

Having just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the World Wide Web , the nonprofit sector now has a wide array of amazing new fundraising tools at our fingertips that we couldn’t have imagined just a decade ago. Cause Direct. The seven listed below are just the tip of the iceberg – and most of them are still in beta.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds. Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This day of global giving has grown into an impressive movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. We’re all busy but it’s your job to keep your cause top of mind. Share simple instructions for how to alter email signatures. Switch it up and try new ways to communicate.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause. Collaborate with influencers: Partner with social media influencers or advocates who align with your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Before you hit Share on a new post or Story, make the item shown clickable by adding a Product Tag that allows people to tap on a direct link within the image or video to view and purchase right from Instagram or Facebook. Give them some special attention by sharing an exclusive, limited-time discount code to your Shop.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Just as personal relationships flourish through understanding and care, tending to the needs of your board members can significantly enhance their commitment to your cause. These public statements celebrate and highlight their involvement, making their dedication clear and showing how much they mean to the organization.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Several organizations I’ve worked with have had Fund and Campaign records set up backward, which caused a struggle when adding multiyear pledges and producing consistent pledge reminders. Review, code, and group your VIPs. Campaign Step 5: Campaign Kickoff Your Database Goal: Celebrate with Your Colleagues!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

But the holiday is also a way to rally your community together in the spirit of giving to share their support for causes they care about. Many NTEN Members are taking part in #GivingTuesday this year, and we asked our Members to share their campaign plans. Are you taking part in #GivingTuesday?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts. This = segmentation.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

The main issue here is that socially conscious programming competes with the broader SXSW circus, including celebrity mainstages and a dizzying amount of vendors and exhibitors in the main hall (which is more like an airport hangar). Cause Camp. No topic is off-limits at Cause Camp! When : Sept 14-15, 2023. Website : [link].

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2021

Gen Z grew up with the internet and has much more exposure to social causes and advertising. That is half the battle — now, learn how to leverage cause-alignment in your marketing to Gen Z supporters. . Share personal stories of your advocates and volunteers. Present who you are, legitimize your cause, and celebrate it.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Bloomerang’s peer-to-peer fundraising guide recommends presenting your campaign as an opportunity to get more deeply involved in your nonprofit’s work and become an ambassador for your cause. Consider sending emails and letters to the following groups asking them to get involved: Past fundraising campaign participants.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

To get the best results from your welcome process, be sure to: Personalize your member welcome letters: Celebrate your new members with a letter tailored to them by including details like their name and membership level. Videos: Share a look into your nonprofit, post educational tips, or spotlight members in videos.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

THANK YOU to all of you who donated and supported my Birthday Cause ; it means SO much to me! I first talked about the Birthday Cause application on Facebook in December when I set it up for my birthday. Causes’ Birthday Cause application does just that when you set it up. Keep up the good work, The Causes Team.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re part of an animal shelter, wildlife conservation organization, or advocacy group, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving world of nonprofit marketing. Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause. Problem solve.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2014

In contrast, an engaged volunteer is not only more reliable and self-sufficient, but is also more likely to work with your nonprofit in the future or become an advocate for your cause. When volunteers donate 1,000 hours to Habitat Charlotte, a celebration is in order. Create leadership opportunities. Get social. Build teams.

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Greater Giving

MAY 2, 2023

Consider challenging corporate groups or individuals to donate their time at a mental health organization this May to make a difference in your community. Make a Donation Impact Day, Week, or Month Making a donation to a mental health nonprofit is another great way to support the cause.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. Celebrate “donorversaries.” Share highly personal gifts of appreciation. As recently as 2000 the share was about two- thirds of American households.

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