Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., To make this happen, here are some potential ideas you can put into practice immediately. Bring your supporters together to build stewardship and celebrate the impact you make as a community. Have more ideas?

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

The beauty of peer-to-peer fundraising is that there is an almost endless list of virtual ideas that you can explore and adapt to your unique mission. Need virtual fundraising ideas? Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Easy Virtual Peer-to-Peer Ideas. BONUS – See this idea in action! Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. 5) Online classes. 9) Movie screenings.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

How to celebrate National Back to School Month. JA teaches students financial literacy, professional skills, and everything else they need to become independent adults in both in-school and after-school programs. Teach for America. Junior Achievement. Final thoughts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

One of the workshop exercises was to teach leaders a process they can facilitate back in their organizations to begin the discussion about how to activate a culture of well being. We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

It wasn’t long after their civil war, and the program was working with child combatants, using sports to teach new skills. The kids had no idea who Tony or I were, but I took a rugby ball, Tony took a skateboard, and it made them smile. In 2005, a visit to Right to Play in Sierra Leone with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk changed my life.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

What about attending a workshop that will teach you how to get the most out of your Neon CRM account? You’ll Meet Other Nonprofit Professionals The best part of conferences is meeting other nonprofit professionals, sharing ideas, and encouraging each other. You’re in luck! At Generosity Xchange, there’s something for everyone.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. This group of committed members share their ideas and perspectives to shape the conference priorities, content themes, and opportunities to improve each year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: 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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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. Provide numerous ideas, but do emphasize the most efficient methods such as sending email through a tool like Friend Asking Friends. Hold fundraising lunches/seminars/receptions to teach them how to fundraise. Implement their good ideas. Provide a way to collaborate and share.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Today marks 2017’s Digital Learning Day, a day where we celebrate technology’s role in how we learn. As a technology company that powers the world of social good, Blackbaud’s solutions help nonprofit organizations, foundations, and corporate giving programs advance their missions and make a positive impact on the world each and every day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

I read a lot of educational technology, training, and teaching blogs, follow those people on Twitter, curate on Scoop.It, etc to keep up. I usually draw from these sources to create “instructional resources” for any workshop or class I teach. Here’s an example from a recent webinar on training. by Eric Jensen.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: 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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among the many techniques Briceño teaches, the book also offers four tips for helping your team continuously advance their skills, even when it feels like there’s no time to problem solve: Why most managers often misuse praise—and what you should do instead to help your team improve. a focus on what you have mastered to "we don’t know."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

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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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas. These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. This next idea is great if your church has a great youth group with teens old enough to fundraise. Say your church is celebrating its 20 th anniversary.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

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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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

Its about time we celebrate the dynamic duo behind the Idea Accelerator : Emily Lonigro Boylan and Demetrio Cardona-Maguigad of LimeRed Studio. idea accelerator lcs Leadership leading change summit LimeRed Studio' LimeRed is a creative services firm that works with organizations that inspire positive change.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. But there’s always a new twist on an old idea—or even an old idea you haven’t thought of before! To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits. To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

But the fundraiser meme went beyond the sports world, when hundreds of celebrities (or their PR agents) picked up on the idea. Celebrities and fundraisers are nothing new and even having a critical mass of celebrities join forces for a good cause is not new (think Bob Geldof and LiveAid).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The orientation included having one of the advisors, Kanika Raney from Google lead us in an icebreaker based on a workshop called #IamRemarkable , a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. The program teaches women how to build confidence with self-promotion.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. You’ll leave every session you attend with handouts, examples, and ideas bouncing around in your head. They’re the best! There are so many choices!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Build more trust and respect by celebrating others—see others in complimentary ways that often go unnoticed. We need people who have different talents, ideas, skills, and perspectives, so learning how to meaningfully connect and engage with someone who is different than you is important. Don’t interrupt.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

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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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

And there are plenty of online resources that can teach you the basics. That’ll ensure you get a copy of the final appeal and have a rough idea when donors receive it. Then go out and celebrate a job well done! Canva can’t do that, but Adobe InDesign can. You can find discounted licenses for InDesign on sites like TechSoup.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Teaching art by hosting online courses has become a viable option, one that your nonprofit shouldn’t ignore! Consider asking staff members or volunteers if they are interested in teaching a 101 arts course online based on their expertise. But this idea delivers the kind of in-person experience that many people now crave post-2020.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I continued an active schedule of teaching workshops on self-care for nonprofit professionals and creating a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace as well as numerous keynote presentations. In order to accomplish as much as possible, I have lived many of the ideas around self-care that in our book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

Executives who defer this responsibility convey the idea that digital thinking and collaboration are not a priority. Innovators and strategists complement each other’s skills and can work together to make the leap from ideas to processes. Integrating IT into the organization’s strategy and culture should be the new reality.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

For example, I conceptualized the idea of Failure Fridays after my nonprofit had to make the tough decision to remove both the founder and executive director of the organization. Leaders can begin by celebrating mistakes and failures and encouraging staff to take calculated risks. Fight the Unfair Pressure to be Perfect.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

So, we want to give you ideas to cover the cost of your purchase and how to put our products to good use to make sure they lead to More Giving Moments ! Spark Campaign Ideas: Is your organization celebrating a milestone? Cover Your Costs. Your DipJar will make it easy for shoppers to checkout & donate. Lemonade Stand.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 30, 2020

We’re going to have to teach ourselves and our teams how to stay productive and motivated , even when we can’t be there face-to-face. . What resulted was some really great ideas to dive deeper on. Establish goals and celebrate achievements. It seems like working remotely is going to be our reality for the rest of 2020 ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Celebrated my 9th Year of Blogging: I continued to blog or host guest posts regularly every week as I have been doing for the past nine years. But, it isn’t just about learning new techniques or ideas. Teach: This is my passion, my calling, and my professional work. 2014 will be the year of learning for me.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! With those factors in mind, we’ve put together a list of 52 nonprofit event ideas to help serve as a “vision board” for your organization’s next event. Arts and Crafts Fair Hold an arts and crafts fair that celebrates the creativity of local artisans.

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