Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While you may never find yourself in a crisis of this magnitude at your nonprofit, you can learn from Southwest’s mistakes and use those lessons to prepare for a potential disaster. Let’s look at the following lessons. Lesson One: You need the right software and processes in place. Lesson Three: You need a contingency plan.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s new book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. Question: What is the most inspiring leadership lesson you've learned from a movie? What leadership lessons have you learned from running? So, sit back; get ready.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 3, 2023

Now, let’s dive into the valuable lessons we learned and explore practical examples […] The post Turning event attendees into long-term donors: 3 simple steps to raise more for your cause appeared first on CharityVillage. If you missed the live session, don’t worry – you can catch the recording here.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

Project retrospec tives play a pivotal role to capture lessons learned. However, without thorough retrospectives, these opportunities or lessons to be learned may go unnoticed. The post The Value of Project Retrospectives: Project Closure and Lessons Learned appeared first on Media Cause.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

After a fundraising career of making solicitations for three different institutions of higher education and now serving as a trainer/consultant for a wide range of nonprofits, I’d like to share several fundraising lessons on what to do after your major gift ask is turned down.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee." Annie E. Community safety increases overall economic activity and school attendance and reduces involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.". Casey Foundation report 07/20/2021.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

Then, pass on the lessons you’ve learned to empower today’s youth by becoming a mentor yourself! The post January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month appeared first on Qgiv Blog. During the month of January, take the time to recognize the mentors that helped you find success and become the person you are today.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I think there are many timeless lessons that still apply to current strategy that can be gleaned from looking backward. Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 17, 2022

Nearly three years after its last in-person conference, Cause Camp finally welcomed attendees back IRL this May in Grand Rapids, Michigan for their 2022 event. Get Ready for Cause Camp 2023. The post Reactions from Cause Camp 2022 appeared first on Whole Whale. Welcome to the Hybrid Work World. Choose Your Track.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. What Causes Do Donors Support? Group Identity Understanding why donors support your cause can lead to insightful campaigns like this one from Groundwork Jacksonville.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

After a fundraising career of making solicitations for three different institutions of higher education and now serving as a trainer/consultant for a wide range of nonprofits, I’d like to share several fundraising lessons on what to do after your major gift ask is turned down.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

While their “profit” model involves generous donations from the public, these donations go toward covering the core business expenses and what is leftover goes directly to the cause. The post 3 Lessons Of Tech And Social Entrepreneurship appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2022

While many nonprofits remain on a curve of continual learning and adaptation, there have been some unanticipated lessons learned throughout this tumultuous time. At one Australian nonprofit, going digital has meant that donors “Have more willingness or more direct connection to the cause for which they donate.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 7, 2019

Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. However worthy your cause, sometimes it can be hard to measure your day-to-day progress. Not everyone notices, so it can seem like not everyone cares.

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

have discovered that they’d prefer to support their favorite causes from the comfort of their own homes. The post 4 Lessons Learned from Virtual Fundraising to Bring to Your Year-End Strategy appeared first on OneCause. Their employers have given them the option and the ability to continue to work from home.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is an adaptation of the article “ Nine Valuable Marketing Lessons From a Nonprofit – Charitywater.org ” written for the KISSmetrics blog by Chloe Gray. This is an adaptation of the article “ Nine Valuable Marketing Lessons From a Nonprofit – Charitywater.org ” written for the KISSmetrics blog by Chloe Gray.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. 35,000 causes have received at least one donation. 35,000 causes have received at least one donation. 25 median donation amount.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2011

Joe Waters, who writes the Selfish Giving Blog , has published a book, Cause Marketing for Dummies and was kind enough to send me a copy. There is a whole chapter devoted to location-based Cause Marketing, featuring case studies of campaigns that used Four Square, Facebook Places, QR Codes, and SCVNGR. Click to Purchase on Amazon.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The root causes of marginalization that are exacerbated by disasters are often mired in systems and structures that are historically racist and exploitative. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts. Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies.

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See3

JANUARY 20, 2016

Cause marketing is lesson of quid quo pro between nonprofits and for-profit companies. The post Will 2016 Be The Year Of Video in Cause Marketing? How can video help organizations and businesses make the most of this powerful relationship? appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I’m pleased to announce that Zoetica and Network for Good have just published a new e-book called “ Cause Marketing Through Social Media &# written by Kate Olsen and Geoff Livingston. Further, this guide is summarized in a handy checklist to direct campaign development.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

If the ed space is where you live, the exposure to the newest concepts and lessons from case studies is excellent. Who attends: Anyone in the nonprofit or social enterprise space looking to learn more about fundraising and technology best practices, Classy platform features, leadership lessons, and insights on how to grow your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

With 2022 approaching and plans for spring events firming up, now’s the time to consider the lessons learned from successful golf events held throughout 2020 and 2021. 8) Focus on Golf & the Cause. Here are eight best practices gleaned from successful golf fundraisers held amid challenging and uncertain times: 1) Stay Nimble.

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See3

MARCH 13, 2015

Setting up a social media presence for your cause or organization is not only important, it''s essential. The post 5 Social Media Lessons for Nonprofits appeared first on The See3 Blog. With so many platforms available and so many ways to connect, maintaining your organization’s social media can be overwhelming.

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Achieve

AUGUST 26, 2015

Adopting the scientific method is critical in investigating a cancer diagnosis; however, it is equally useful in determining the cause(s) you will give yourself to. In many ways, researching a devastating medical diagnosis is like determining what cause you want to allocate your time and/or money with. gather data. What’s the outcome?

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Occasionally, funders may explain that your cause falls outside of their grantmaking focus areas. This could be an opportunity to find (or even be personally introduced to) other funders to support your cause. These can help you determine how you can do better the next time. Do you think I should apply again?”

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2018

There were also plenty of leadership lessons in Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. . Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Be willing to adapt to your audience – Leadership lessons from Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Click To Tweet. Caution: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle spoilers below.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Particularly for business leaders, the book offers easy-to-follow lessons on l earning to lead with positivity for effective change throughout your team and organization. “My goal is to help you reduce the time you spend in a negative state and increase the time you are positive,” explains the book’s author, Anthony Iannarino.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

So, what’s the key lesson here? If you aren’t asking your volunteers to give, you’re leaving money on the table and depriving people who love your cause of feeling the joy of helping it thrive. Volunteers are more generous with their giving than people who don’t volunteer!

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NetWits

MAY 11, 2011

And wouldn’t you know it, she is raising funds for a local charity and wondering if you will support her cause. Is it easy for them to share information about your cause with their friends and family? She respects your cause or supports your mission and she would likely be willing to share a word about it.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Hybrid events in 2022 will benefit both in-person and virtual attendees with advanced, tech-driven experiences that take lessons from the many virtual events staged during the pandemic. Technology-driven experiences will continue to bring causes beyond their physical city borders. The future of fundraising.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

“In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” First, let’s start at the beginning: Causes Leaves MySpace. Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2015

That’s a wrap on Cause Camp 2015. Were you at Cause Camp 2015? Thanks to everyone for making it a success, and we’ll see you at Cause Camp 2016. The post Cause Camp 2015 Roundup: Donor Appreciation, Avoiding Crappy Chairs and Other Key Lessons We Learned appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. I went for you.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That may sound essentialist, but in this case, philanthropy seems to have been intimately bound with social justice, in no small part because women and gender nonbinary folks have had to find funding for causes that matter to them. Nowadays, it’s a little more complicated than that.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Raising money is tough, no matter how important the cause. Many people express excitement and intention to donate to the cause, but then don’t follow through. You’ll have increased exposure and opportunity to share about the cause you’re connected to. Use Your Existing Relationships (and Make Your Cause Relevant to Them).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2010

The week we launched TwitCause , TechCrunch called us a “ Causes for Twitter ,” today our platform for supporting nonprofit causes on Twitter has surpassed 500,000 followers , spotlighted dozens of nonprofits , raised tens of thousands of dollars, and won the hearts of celebrities, nonprofits, and caring Twitterers.

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