Don’t Overlook Your Nonprofit’s Infrastructure Needs
NonProfit PRO
MAY 14, 2024
When it comes to operations, a nonprofit needs to think more like a for-profit — for the good of the organization and the cause it supports.
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The Storytelling Non-profit
JUNE 1, 2022
When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. A great strategy that I recommend is to create a list of broad content ideas for your non-profit newsletters.
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The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. You Have Limited Resources – Don’t Waste Them! Let’s be honest – your organization has limited resources.
Donorbox
JANUARY 9, 2023
Cause marketing can be the first step in forming vital relationships with local businesses and corporations. A cause marketing partnership can immediately benefit for-profit and nonprofit organizations and lead to long-term donor relationships and sponsorships. What is cause marketing? What is cause marketing?
The Storytelling Non-profit
DECEMBER 1, 2021
To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. What attracted you to this cause? I hope that they inspire you!
The Storytelling Non-profit
DECEMBER 1, 2021
To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. What attracted you to this cause? I hope that they inspire you!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 21, 2021
As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. By Morée Lambeth , Lead Content Creator + Writer, Water.org.
VisionLink
APRIL 16, 2014
In this nonprofit space, there are no discretionary profits available to allocate toward community information management. Moreover, raising money specifically for data management is much more difficult than raising funds for particular causes. The more that community resource information is used, the more good that can result.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. All profits from merchandise sales go directly toward supporting PETA’s work for animals. Known for its t-shirts emblazoned with positivity, 10% of net profits are donated to help kids.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 23, 2023
By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The evolution of our cyberspace-driven world has drastically changed the way most non-profits now solicit and garner operating capital. Gone (mostly) are the days when cause-centered organizations stuffed flyers into envelopes and received a check back in the snail mail or reaped the benefits of plastic jars and point-of-sale locations.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Cause Camp 2020 is officially in the books! Our team owes a big ‘thank you’ to our Cause Camp host, Julia Campbell , who gracefully led us through both days of programming. Here is a recap of Cause Camp 2020. . We are resourceful, we’re used to getting knocked down, we’re used to getting back up.”
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 20, 2022
Far too many times in history we see nonprofits struggling to keep up with the latest technologies due to limited resources and limited funds – but not with Web3! By creating a 3D virtual reality, organizations can immerse supporters in a more engaging, interactive, and personal experience, thus enhancing their empathy for a cause.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 5, 2016
But what if your non-profit just doesn’t have the resources or manpower to keep all your social media profiles up to date with fresh, engaging content on a regular schedule? And, he adds, LinkedIn is an ideal way to engage with like-minded individuals in an effort to keep your cause visible and relevant.
Byte Technology
APRIL 30, 2015
But that expense is a justifiable reality, given that, for non-profits operating in today’s electronic world, a website is an invaluable tool for getting out your message; staying in touch with donor bases and attracting new ones; raising funds quickly and easily; and recruiting and communicating with volunteers. Get the word out.
The Storytelling Non-profit
OCTOBER 5, 2021
And when you’re emotionally invested in a cause you care about, the stakes can feel high. More Resources for Fundraising Writing. Additionally, inside The Storytelling Non-Profit Master Class, we spend a lot of time focused on improving your writing skills. Be compassionate with yourself. 25 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block .
NetWits
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Matt about his work at Causes and how Causes is empowering grassroots fundraising.
Qgiv
MAY 1, 2023
You can even visit virtual museums or look up educational resources online. Their foundation’s work is focused on stewardship of over 60 different local non-profit organizations on Hawai’i Island with the goal of creating a healthier community. Exploring Asian and Pacific art is also a great way to delve into AAPI history.
Volunteer Hub
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Creating successful corporate partnerships can help your nonprofit access skills, funding, and resources that increase impact. According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), a corporate partnership is where a charity forms a relationship with a business. Cause marketing. Additional resources.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 20, 2019
Proceeds benefit First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to schools and programs in low-income communities. All profits from merchandise sales go directly toward supporting PETA’s work for animals. 7) First Book Marketplace :: fbmarketplace.org. 8) Getty Store :: shop.getty.edu. Food & Drink.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 20, 2023
For instance, if you’re resource-constrained, work on ideas that require less effort. The thing to hold on to is that your cause is a good one and your organization is making a meaningful impact. You can then offer up the made items in an auction benefitting your cause! 2) Brainstorm. That’s ok, too!
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.”
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 13, 2020
Posting without a mindfulness of the trending topics and conversations can cause organizations to appear insensitive and tone-deaf. The current social media environment has caused non-profit marketers to re-evaluate their content aware of the acute conversations being had on every channel, at a global level.
Candid
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
And every philanthropist or foundation chooses how to frame that impact, directing funds to one cause over another. million nonprofit organizations, causes, and movements. To ensure that their values-aligned investments also generate profit, foundations often turn to mission-related investments (MRIs). In 2023 alone, U.S.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 14, 2021
These best practices can help keep your peer-to-peer fundraising events safe and profitable while reducing your risk. Being liable in an event accident can quickly cause problems for nonprofits. Need additional resources to help you plan for next peer-to-peer event? Read the Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising !Need
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 5, 2010
Add one more to today’s list of resources for fundraisers! Just released by Network for Good and Zoetica, here's a new free eGuide on Cause Marketing Through Social Media: 5 Steps to Successful Online Campaigns.( read more ).
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 5, 2010
Veteran fundraisers know that the better your non-profit organization can understand your donors (and potential donors), their motivations, and their patterns of giving, the more effective your fundraising efforts will be. Fortunately, there’s no lack of expert research to be found on the Web.( read more ).
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. Facebook is an almost must-have for today’s non-profits. Mobile for Good also recommends examining the campaigns of other non-profits and seeing what’s working for them in the realm of video sharing.
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 1, 2015
For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer. Your non-profit exists to make a difference, but do visitors to your website understand it quickly?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Facebook Video Tips from Non-Profit Marketers – Guest Post by Rebecca Brooks, Animoto. In the wake of that proclamation, many non-profits are understandably bewildered, wondering what this will mean for their Facebook marketing strategy. This article shares insights from nonprofit marketers. . The lesson?
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 5, 2022
participated in GivingTuesday in some way, a 6% increase from 2021, contributing much-needed and critical support to causes, communities, and non-profit organizations as they kick off the giving season this year in the face of substantial economic challenges and continued volatility.”. Bloomerang employees gave $24,022 to 334 causes.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
How non-profits become experts at Social Branding, Guest Post by Simon Mainwaring, Founder/Author WE FIRST. There are two elements critical to the success of any branding effort, non-profit or otherwise. Here’s how a non-profit effectively combines them both.
Bloomerang
MAY 31, 2024
Non profit. Nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle, jeopardizing their ability to generate the resources they need to succeed. ” He talks about how the ways we’ve been taught to think about social innovation, and the role charity plays, are undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.
Candid
AUGUST 8, 2022
The sector missed a great opportunity with these listening sessions for Black non-profit leaders to share their hopes and dreams for their communities and the work of their organizations. There is a breadth and depth of the work done by Black-led organizations; however, funders have made decisions about what causes are “important” to fund.
EveryAction
JANUARY 25, 2023
In this article, we’ve rounded up some ways to make the most out of your organization’s resources with these no-cost opportunities. People like to see businesses support social causes and the byproduct of a partnership can lead to new customers for the business and also brand awareness and recognition for the nonprofit.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Cause Camp 2020 is going to feature next level content. Cause Camp 2020 Host. Through speaking, training, and consulting, she shows social purpose organizations how to use social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes. We’re so proud to introduce our amazing speaker lineup!
Qgiv
APRIL 22, 2024
While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Nonprofit marketing content also needs to consistently tie back to your cause and the work you do. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 16, 2018
Non-profits aren’t immune to the changes driven by new technology. As we slide toward the end of 2018, there are five broader digital trends that we see affecting non-profits next year. It’s impossible for any organization to treat all givers the same due to time and resources. 1) Marketing Automation/Giving Automation.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 30, 2021
By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Ok, first of all, you may be asking, what is a Tech Discovery? Why is that? Trust them.
The Storytelling Non-profit
APRIL 25, 2022
As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. You don’t want donors to feel hopeless about making a gift to your cause.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Finally, come prepared with the resources your committee members might need to spring into action. Build out an agenda for each meeting to make sure each challenge is addressed, and each win is celebrated! Be clear on what you are asking and how it will make a difference for your mission.
Byte Technology
MARCH 16, 2016
It’s been long known to for-profit retailers and marketers across nearly all sectors of our economy that utilizing the power of “big data” is a sure-fire way to optimize business plans and increase profits. Or how many people in that same region require at-home deliveries of food.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Corporate philanthropy encompasses mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. This typically involves donations of money, time, and/or resources from corporations to charitable causes. Lack of organization time and resources to devote to corporate philanthropy.
The Modern Nonprofit
JUNE 6, 2024
Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your non-profit faces? Many non-profits struggle without a solid plan in place. They tackle everything from local environmental efforts to major global humanitarian causes.
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