.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. If your association is struggling to launch a strong diversity initiative, these activities will help you get closer to that goal. Collect, analyze, and share the data. Do the research.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. There are so many exciting ways to join the fun!

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

International Women’s Day is a global holiday to commemorate the achievements of women, and today we’re here to celebrate the amazing achievements of women in tech. Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector.

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Celebrate Tech Interview Leadership 98

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. Motivation— supports developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity.

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Technology Skills Awareness Leadership 221

Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

When a member volunteer joins your program, be sure to extend a warm welcome in your member community, make introductions, and get your new volunteers connected within your existing volunteer program groups. If your volunteer program is large, you might want to add more groups to ensure conversation flows more freely.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. Everyone on your team should have a deep understanding of the strategic goals and how they relate to departmental operations. Encourage them to explore and bring new ideas to the group. Become a trendsetter yourself.

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Trend Influence Taxonomy Associations 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They enjoy being surrounded by others who share those passions and who stimulate their thinking. Opportunities must be a two-way street that advances both individual and organizational goals. To move beyond the easy solutions, begin by reviewing your current goals and assessing where there are gaps and weaknesses.

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Team Time Skills Professional 221

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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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. Collaborate with professional associations, industry groups, and affinity networks relevant to your organization’s mission and sector.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even if it is not possible to perfectly match all the criteria, the matrix establishes goals. My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. But I’m surprised how many groups give values and anticipated norms for behavior short shrift. Respect for the group and their time.

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Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

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. The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience.

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

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. Nonprofits like museums, art groups, and sports camps can offer donors exclusive perks in exchange for their support.

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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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Mentoring Policy Review Technique 95

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thanks to integrated donor CRMs, I can easily segment and invite those individuals whose philanthropic history and capacity to give align with the organization’s goals. The goal of a large gala is different from a luncheon event, an online auction, or a bikeathon. In 2021 , The PMC set a fundraising goal of $56 million.

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Guide Cancer History Volunteer 86

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. Remember SMART goals? If you’ve attended management workshops that drilled you on the SMART goals, now is the time to use them. You determine the amount that’s right.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Our goal is to be a source of inspiration and to offer the tools that make for outstanding careers and associations. 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., Navigate Industry 4.0 or the digital revolution.

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Sponsor Associations North America Law 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

When individual supporters set up personal fundraisers and share them with their network of friends and family, this creates more awareness and brings in new funds from groups that your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to reach on your own. Set a clear goal. However, you’ll want to make sure you set goals that are realistic, as well.

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Program Practice Fundraising Platform 279

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. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. Invite everyone to share how they got involved with the organization, what their role is, and why it means so much to them.

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Activities Active Activism Fundraising 126

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. You should include these elements when sharing your success story.

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Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 107

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 (..)

Mentoring 78

Mentoring Policy Technique News 78

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. Later on, a subset of the group worked exclusively on DEI-focused recommendations and collectively decided to develop a DEI statement for Candid.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Schedule groups of volunteers at different times to wash cars for a fixed donation amount and make sure signage pointing to the car wash is clearly visible from the road. Pub quiz Everyone loves a bit of trivia!

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Ideas Fundraising Celebrate Hosting 95

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. Use this email to share how supporters can learn more about who they are helping with their donation and some details about your community on social media.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more. The ED sets the course, defining the mission, vision, and long-term goals for the nonprofit. Identify your goals. Cultivating relationships with donors is also critical. Leverage technology.

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Arts Culture Fundraising Nonprofit 73

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These public statements celebrate and highlight their involvement, making their dedication clear and showing how much they mean to the organization. When board members get their awards, the words spoken to honor them show genuine appreciation and celebrate all their hard work.

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Activities Active Activism Strategy 86

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Established in Yorkshire in 1986 by a group of parents concerned about what the future might hold for their children, Autism Plus has since grown into one of the region’s leading nonprofits for young people with autism, learning disabilities, and other neurodiverse conditions. Supporting the Individual Through Person-Centred Care.

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Process Personal Support Service 120

DipJar

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In the past, we’ve shared the stories of four service members rowing across the Atlantic and of Warrior Canine Connection , which makes the training of service dogs just as beneficial as the dogs themselves. The creativity and commitment shown by these groups are an inspiration. The legacy veterans’ groups weren’t meeting her needs.

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Las Vegas Sacramento United States Fun 98

Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We are excited to share that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal , NYU’s Congressional District Health Dashboard , and March of Dimes have been named Anthem Awards finalists.

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Award Museum Arts Culture 73

M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Pi Day, celebrating math and science, is the Museum’s signature day of giving. The survey groups were members of the board, Museum donors, and the general public. We had three goals: to talk about the Academy’s new mission to regenerate the natural world and put their philanthropic mission front and center.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Donor segmentation is the process of categorizing your donor base into distinct groups based on factors such as demographics, giving history, interests, communication preferences, giving capacity, engagement level, lifecycle stage, and segment-specific goals. They knew her interests because they had previously sent her a donor survey.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Participants must ask for donations from their family members and friends to help reach their individual fundraising goals. Consider sending emails and letters to the following groups asking them to get involved: Past fundraising campaign participants. Offer support and tips to help participants work toward their goals.

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Tips Fundraising Campaign Celebrate 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. I started out sharing my experiences with the outdoors through my love of writing. I connected with people across the country who shared their outdoor dreams of connection.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. If this is true for your organization, don’t let a slower start to the year discourage you from getting a head start on achieving your annual goals.

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Ideas Fundraising Linkedin Local 80

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Leaders inspire their staff to ask questions, share creative ideas that may seem unconventional, and discover different ways of seeing the world—and they lead the way. For example, transitioning from the Performance Zone to Learning Zone means moving from: performing activities and goals to improvement activities and goals.

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Learning Free Reflection Model 93

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. With events tailored to their interests and goals, members will get even more value from their membership.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2023

They have experienced firsthand the impact of the institution and have a shared history and sense of belonging. Potential Major Donors Some alumni may have achieved considerable success in their careers, and by engaging them, schools open the door to potential major donors who can significantly impact fundraising goals.

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