Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. Yet, it is in the best interest of nonprofits with online shops to get involved in the holiday shopping season.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit? Competitions.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 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. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for new ways to engage your supporters and donors. So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage? Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2020

When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. Launching a celebrity partnership can feel like an intimidating project, but let’s breakdown a straightforward approach for how you can manage a celebrity-endorsed program.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a consistent supply of social media content for a nonprofit is hard. At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit earlier this month, I shared how we do this—from how we rethought why we are on social media and our process for repurposing content (without getting too repetitive). Here are some of the highlights: 1.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

If you pay attention to the news, you may have recently heard about a major Internet hacking of celebrity phones and devices , in which hundreds of photos were leaked to the wider Internet. There was no intentional sharing by the celebrities — they were hacked. Celebgate Is About More Than Photos.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort. Is celebrating your volunteers and how much they mean to your work a simple but surefire way to get others to get involved?

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! And presenting the Lytro Camera for best photo entry is Lisa Rose, executive director at PhotoPhilanthropy. Featured Appearances. This is the time to network! Participate Virtually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Guest Post: Celebrating Beth’s Five Years As Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation by Kathy Reich. OE grants help nonprofits strengthen their leadership, organizations, and networks. If anyone was going to help nonprofits learn how to use technology and social media to advance their missions, it should be us.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2014

While volunteers keep your staffing needs minimal, and allow your nonprofit to focus on the next big project, are you really getting the most out of your volunteers? Here are our top 7 tips to engage your volunteers and turn them into nonprofit ambassadors: Provide incentives. Image courtesy of Huffington Post and Idealist.org.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters.

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TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Black Celebrity Giving. Facebook is the flagship social media platform for most nonprofits. The inherent community nature, pervasiveness of the platform, and the fact Facebook is constantly adding tools for nonprofits to better utilize the social network has made it the perfect choice for most nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

While your donors may be expecting their partner to recognize this particular holiday, they certainly don’t have any expectations that the nonprofits they support will. This Valentine’s Day, and every day, we celebrate you for saving lives and making the world a better place.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? String up festive bunting in Derby colors (red, white, and black) and don’t forget the iconic horseshoe archway for that perfect photo op. Share photos, videos, and updates to build excitement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. This comprehensive book covers the following: Part One addresses storytelling readiness, especially now to transform your nonprofit’s culture.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert! Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Advantages for nonprofits of hosting benefit concerts Hosting a benefit concert for your organization offers numerous benefits, such as: Fundraising. Inspiration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. SpringFundraising idea Number 2: Celebrate National Cereal Day with a pajama party for good. Give it up for Lent (varies; usually in March).

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4 There are 41.6

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We all know how important year-end giving is for nonprofits. But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season. It celebrates your followers and shows your impact. Social media is an important part of this plan and can help drive donations.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit Animals hold a special place in our hearts, which is why it’s so important for your nonprofit to protect and advocate for their well-being. However, running a successful animal-related nonprofit goes beyond compassion alone. In this guide, we’ll provide four tips for marketing your animal-related nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Highlight the idea that making a donation in someone’s honor or memory is a profound way to celebrate the holidays, and encourage your donors to share the joy of giving by offering a tribute gift. This can include heartfelt notes, stories, or even photos to make the dedication uniquely meaningful.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit? LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. Optimize your photos. It’s also important to regularly go through your employee list on your company page.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Giving your supporters a way to celebrate their Dad and give back can be a wonderful tradition to start in a community. Also, Father’s day actually owes its history to nonprofits for its creation, so supporting charity is in the day’s DNA. Use hashtags, post photos, and hold contests to get people engaged with your campaign.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In our culture, mavens are celebrated. Why do you need to guide nonprofit leaders? . They say : “They need to see we’re effective and happy photos show that.”. They say : “I don’t need data and testing; I’ve been doing this for years, and people tell me they love our photos.”. I was embarrassed to wear it.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. Fundraising events are a perfect opportunity for your nonprofit to further build connections with your community.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Donor appreciation event ideas Event best practices Other donor recognition ideas Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. The goal is to create strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit technology professionals (and accidental techies too!). Naples, Florida: Google For Nonprofits. 9: Photo Trends and Evolution. Upcoming Events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Last year Google+ began enabling page admins to reserve custom URLs for their Google+ Pages, but the service was offered to a relatively small number of verified pages of well-known brands and celebrities. All that said, most nonprofits will only be offered their website URL as their custom URL. Go to Profile > About > Links.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned gala organizer or just dipping your toes in, this guide will equip you with the knowledge to successfully navigate the exciting world of nonprofit galas. A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. What is a charity gala event?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. They’re there to help with the heavy lifting of running a nonprofit and delivering programs. In short, volunteers can help you grow your nonprofit faster and more affordably. So why don’t all nonprofits make volunteer appreciation a priority? And that’s a shame.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

This platform offers FREE donation buttons, event ticketing, fundraising pages, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising solutions for progressive nonprofits. So far, they’ve helped over 4,000 nonprofits raise money at $0 charge to their members. Have a celebrity endorser or a connection with someone in film, music, or sports?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. How can your organization apply this?

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