Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

In your training sessions be sure to include the following: How volunteers should handle their specific tasks The goals for a position The required equipment for a role A general walkthrough of tasks 4. For example, you could celebrate one, two, or five years of service at your organization.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Our personal and professional personas have started blurring from the first time someone Tweeted and logged into LinkedIn. The line between personal and professional seems to overlap the higher up the person is in the company ending up at the CEO. Thoughts on Brand Voice.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

Create a video celebrating your entire community of donors that you can post to your website or social media. When creating thank-you videos, you don’t need to be a professional filmmaker. Assess your audience’s interests, preferences, and goals to determine what appreciation methods are likely to resonate with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The annual conference celebrating Blackbaud’s ecosystem of changemakers is back and in person this year! Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the face of really tough — and often seemingly insurmountable — challenges, our customers have continued to innovate, grow, and surpass their goals. I’m so encouraged by some of the results that came out of our latest Nonprofit Trends Report , which noted that 33% of nonprofits actually exceeded their fundraising goals this past year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

Effective 52

Effective Communication Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

Communication 52

Communication Effective Leadership Teach 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2020

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

Learning how to write a donor thank you letter is a skill all fundraising professionals need. Source: Campaign Monitor Tip #3 Find your non-profit’s unique voice When you read your organization’s thank you letter, does it sound like something you would actually say to someone? That’s your natural voice!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

Inclusion – Change management gives your organization a framework with the language and instructions needed to ensure all stakeholders have a chance to voice their viewpoints. Create a statement that paints a picture of a future state — the goal or outcome of the project. Where to Start: First Steps of Change Management.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All this makes their contribution invaluable, but just like with employees, they need to be managed professionally. So let’s take it step by step and look at why and how to manage your volunteer program professionally: 1. Your project has a goal and you have a clear strategy as to how you’ll reach that goal.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

An organization, company, or other entity can have all of the diversity numbers in the world, but until everyone feels included and that there is a place and voice for them, it is all for naught. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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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 has been instrumental in my growth professionally and personally. Classy Communities are Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Volunteers appointed to Advisory Boards can share their professional and personal expertise on everything from programming to the organization’s role in the community.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Coalescing every member of your organization around the same goals and expectations can help you avoid several common roadblocks before they get in the way of your implementation. Change anxiety and resistance: Learning a new system can be a tough sell for nonprofit professionals whose schedules are already packed with daily tasks.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

Communication 40

Communication Effective Leadership Teach 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Which means all staff, not just “development professionals,” should be held to account for building a positive donor experience. . Leaving these things up to others is a huge mistake if you’re the fundraising professional. . You may not currently have much of a voice in these touches. Not by a long shot! It takes a village. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2017

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

Communication 40

Communication Effective Leadership Teach 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I What’s next?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2016

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

Communication 40

Communication Effective Leadership Teach 40

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Wherever you’re coming from, here are 10 steps to help you make the most of the year-end giving season and reach your goals. Assess your previous year-end campaign and ask yourself the following questions: Did we reach our campaign goal? Determine this year’s goals based on past efforts. Start planning early.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Note From Beth: I recently keynoted the Social Good Brasil conference and one of the other speakers was Simon Mainwaring who gave an amazing keynote about social branding. His talk resonated with some of the ideas around how nonprofits can use a network mindset and leverage the professional networks of senior leaders of nonprofits.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. A relatable human voice connects. The goal is to develop sustained relationships through habitual positive exposures. Apply those lessons to general advertising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Zoe Amar and Matt Collins of Platypus Digital created the #SocialCEO Awards in 2013 with the goal to celebrate charity leaders who are using social media in support of their organization’s missions. ” Blend the personal and professional.

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sgEngage

APRIL 22, 2021

Earth Day was no exception to the trend of using protesting and collective action to voice concerns and enact change. The inaugural event saw 20 million Americans take to the streets and voice their concerns and support for more environmental regulation. Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

I celebrated a big anniversary recently (25 years as a professional serving at the same company). 8 Collaboration Tips to Accelerate the Social Economy: Convene a variety of voices , even those who don’t agree with you, to ensure you get different perspectives. What are the near and long term goals?

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