Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Greater Giving client Celebrity Waiters had already planned to hold a virtual fundraiser for their 2021 event when the CDC began to allow small, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Passionate in its belief that people with additional needs shouldn’t have to compromise their hopes and aspirations, the organisation strives to take a whole-person approach to beneficiaries, supporting every aspect of their lives. Supporting the Individual Through Person-Centred Care. About the Author. Susan Mahon.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. We asked members of Outforce to share what Pride month means to them, and for their advice on how to be a good ally to the community. Language Matters.

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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. Alternatively, you can highlight your supporters’ stories! Check out our last installment here !

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.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The pandemic demonstrated that every sector, organization, and person is responsible for change. So that’s why on this Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the donors and volunteers who are at the heart of our nonprofit community and sharing their perspectives on why they give to the causes they care about.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Is there expertise we can share? This big little idea was simply to hold space for CDOs to talk about what’s stressing them out and share experiences, ideas, and lessons learned with others who are facing the same challenges and finding their way through. How do we raise money without in-person events? How can we retain talent?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Visiting with clients and colleagues in person was a highlight of the year. The motivation to build stronger relationships, both remote and in-person, resonated across the association community. I’m never tired of hearing what my friends are up to and celebrating their latest accomplishments. Sparking Innovation.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Pave the Way Don’t assume that everyone shares your enthusiasm. Collect, analyze, and share the data. If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. Do the research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focusing on experience leads to higher survey scores, more supporters inviting a friend or sharing on social media, greater reach, larger results, and most importantly, more impact generated. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began. Understand Your Audience.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

Celebrate Service: Shining a Light on Volunteer Week 2024! From April 21st to 27th, 2024, we celebrate National Volunteer Week – a dedicated time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. Let’s Celebrate Volunteer Week 2024 Together! How are you celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Analytics can be personalized for individual customers or users. Even associations that boast celebrity members sometimes struggle. Use Data to Reach People If you’re looking for a real-life example of how data can improve decision-making and by extension the bottom line, I’ll share one group’s impactful experience.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, intentionally countering the negativity bias is likely to be good for both our personal mental health and the sector as a whole. Leverage the George Bailey Effect The 1946 holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, who is considering taking his life on Christmas Eve, because his problems feel unmanageable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

As your supporters slowly get more comfortable with stepping out in 2021, there are plenty of opportunities for in-person, virtual, or hybrid auctions, depending on their needs. Personal training sessions. The more personal your interactions with supporters, the better. Host a hybrid auction that anyone can attend.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

After over a year of hard work, we were ready to celebrate. We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. Some of my colleagues who usually organize in-person programming were shifting to virtual programming but still had less on their plates. Have One Another’s Backs.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. Stories, in their essence, are patterns that help us navigate the complexity of the world.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2023

Is your association ready to celebrate this year’s National Nurses Week ? The 2023 nurse appreciation week theme is “ Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere, Always ,” honoring the unwavering commitment of nurses to their patients. This year, healthcare organizations nationwide will celebrate nurses. Personalize your thanks.

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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. Personalize the Experience Customization is key to creating a memorable tribute dedication experience.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And how fitting that this year marks the 20th annual Dreamforce — and it’s also the first time we’re getting the Salesforce family back together in person since 2019! Between a global pandemic, supply chain constraints, and macroeconomic headwinds, the world has changed since we last gathered in person for Dreamforce 2019.

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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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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month. How to Celebrate National Mentoring Month. About National Mentoring Month. Final thoughts.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. It was so intuitive and easy for every person, from my events team to the end donors. Personal Outreach And Finding Fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . When you pick it up, the person on the other line answers, “Hello, popsicle hotline.” Don’t overthink this: Just be warm, personable, and conversational. Remind them of their loyalty by celebrating their donorversary. .

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First and foremost, individuals still make up the lion’s share of donations to charity. When you hear of a donor supporting an individual – celebrate their generosity. When a donor gives to your campaign – celebrate their generosity. When and where you can, find ways to tell your organization’s story in diverse ways.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether it’s a cherished family member, a respected mentor, or beloved pet, tribute donations allow donors to celebrate those who have made a significant impact on their lives while supporting a meaningful cause. In Sarah’s case, she feels compelled to share her experience on social media.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. I used to organize an annual “holiday tea” for our donors. Have more ideas?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Self-reflection / Gift of significance Before describing three suggested actions, allow us to share something important that we’ve learned. Your generosity has been noticed, appreciated, and celebrated. Another CEO/CDO team shared the draft of the email with their board at their board meeting before sending it out.

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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 be sure to bring along your business cards, your organization's brochures, or anything you'd like to share with other nonprofits at the event. Featured Appearances.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . Crowdfunding campaigns offer nonprofits a powerful way to share their stories, rally supporters, and fund their programmatic initiatives.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

After two years of attending Harambee virtually, I was excited to finally join in person, alongside more than 800 fellow attendees. I shared about my great-grandmother, “Lil Mama,” who was born in Louisiana 30 years after the end of slavery and lived until 108. From karaoke night and the Sneaker Ball to the James A.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we cross the milestone of having 1 million Trailhead badges earned, now is a great opportunity to reflect and share key takeaways on what our team learned through the process of designing and implementing a learning program on Trailhead. Share: Suggest a badge to a colleague or a consulting client. Where We’re Headed Next, Together.

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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. LinkedIn Analytics with Shield AI tool for a personal profile.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When you highlight an individual donor, consider telling a story about why they chose to give. In each post, include relevant photos, images, or graphs, to further elevate the donor story. Use the space to share donation stories, pictures, and impactful fundraising statistics. Leverage your online community.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, don’t forget to share some gratitude with everyone who helped you make an impact this year! Don’t get me wrong, a handwritten note goes a long way but to skills-based volunteers, these projects are personal. It is fun and engaging.

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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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