Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. There are many KINDS of events, but they fall into two basic categories: The Community/Fun Event and the Heartstrings Event. A Community/Fun Event can help you build community relationships.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start). One way to stand out in a crowded inbox is with eye-catching design — animated graphics, countdown clocks, fun graphics, photography and more.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. The goal was to surface ideas to create real, world-changing impact that make people’s lives better. “We 14lcs idea accelerator Leadership leading change summit'

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? Find out how to tap into your unique skills to create social change and make a positive impact in today’s world.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

The challenge is part of the fun, right? When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. Make them think you’re reading their minds. “Stuff” is coming your way. I don’t know exactly what your “Stuff” will be, but I promise surprises are part of the package. No leader expects an easy ride.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The September 29 conference was a meeting of minds and a journey to discovery. The “fun stuff” at Solutions Day. You can’t use an old map to explore a new world,” is wisdom from Albert Einstein that Al uses to explain his perspective on navigating change. “To

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Whether inclement weather causes an event to be canceled or local circumstances require a change in format, event organizers should have a plan in place ahead of the tournament. As the event draws nearer, use the website to keep participants updated on any changes to rules, protocols, or other event details. 2) Have a Backup Plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Photo by Trav Williams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Meico Whitlock (Mindful Techie) leads the NTEN Board in a meditation meeting opener. In light of the pandemic, I’ve been using different questions that allow people to reflect how things have changed and focus on coping techniques. A fun and playful icebreaker that can also be done on zoom is called “ Sketch Your Neighbor.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Your established experience in the nonprofit industry and your ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances have gotten you this far. 2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. Not to worry. Now you and a co-host can manage breakout sessions during your nonprofit’s events for more intimate spaces to chat and interact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Some common challenges for people with autism include communication, social cues, and flexibility to changing environments. Many of these concerns regarding (unwritten) rules and changes are top of mind for a lot of autistic employees, pandemic or not. 2) Mitigate Common Workplace Barriers.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Those who find it fun are called nerds. To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. You could try changing your social headers periodically to promote the content, depending on the significance of the content or the campaign.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

What sets this apart as philanthropy is, are you giving in a way that really affects your passions, your interests, what you really want to change in the world. When it comes to giving donations, I don''t think I''ve ever really thought about it that way: am I giving to what I really want to change in the world? a crisis happens (e.g.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Participants set daily meditation or mindfulness goals using their activity trackers. The result?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

The retreat curriculum is built around the a framework called “I-WE-IT” that covers mindsets and practical skills that today’s social change leaders of all generations need as we move towards more collective approaches. It can help apply improv to our work in social change by practicing what it means to have a networked mindset.

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DipJar

JANUARY 27, 2021

Imagebox supports their nonprofit clients in building story-driven websites, strategic thinking, and other marketing services that amplify their client’s missions while DipJar offers fast, easy, and fun fundraising solutions for nonprofits of any size.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. Join us at Dreamforce 2022 to learn how nonprofits of all kinds are building relationships that drive change, optimizing their resources and growing their impact.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We even have fun channels like “Travel” and “Music” where employees can post non-work related content. Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. It’s also okay — and in fact totally normal — if your routine or remote working needs change over time.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It was hard to feel confident in myself when I got made fun of, when I had trouble reading out loud or when I had to forgo fun time to sit and read with my teachers. Once he began to learn in new ways, it opened the door for me to understand my mind better, though I still struggled. Math was also extremely difficult.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2021

During our focus on employee wellness , we continue to highlight customers that changed the look of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) landscape in 2020 with the use of unique mental, mindful, and healthy employee engagement opportunities to foster participation while remote.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

It’s harder to create a fun event when everyone is sitting at home in front of their computer. A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! Go into the planning stage of your virtual event with a can-do attitude, knowing you can create something fun and meaningful.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2010

I had a good time going onstage with Asi Burak of Impact Games and Games for Change to do a quick runthrough of PeaceMaker , a game that places you as a leader in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, at this year's NTC. In my video with Asi, he disagrees with me that games should be fun.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions online, including on Salesforce+ , will come together for three full days of learning, connection, fun, and giving back. Join us at Dreamforce 2022 to learn how nonprofits of all kinds are building relationships that drive change, optimizing their resources and growing their impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The benefits of taking control of your digital life in and outside the office are immense: greater presence and mindful attention, enhanced productivity and creativity, better relationships, improved sleep and less risk of anxiety. Admit It, You Are On Your Mobile Phone Too Much: Self-awareness is the first step to changing habits.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

Below is my 5th annual list of favorite do-good books that I read in 2009, but this year I'm calling it my Have Fun Do Good Book list. I haven't made up my mind for sure about anything yet, but I appreciated his exploration of the issues. I realized that I needed to make having fun a priority. Yum, yum, yum.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. And the more of those people you have around you, the more revenue you’ll have and the more lives you can change. Make it a FUN event that people talk about for days afterward.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2020

Your productivity may be lacking, your team may be a bit more disorganized than usual, and your work attire has probably changed a bit. And as the giving season comes closer, your 2020 fundraising events have probably changed quite a bit as well. You can set up a super fun game night from the comfort of your couch. Get creative.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

The first step may be to change the way you work. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits. Adopting a new work practice is challenging, especially if the whole team needs to embrace the change. It’s not fun. That’s right. Managing your time isn’t easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Since the theme this year was “Change Making,” I taught a workshop on self-care for change makers based on my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , co-authored with Aliza Sherman. It was great to watch her in action facilitating the creative, interactive, and fun program.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re searching for fun and engaging ways to raise money, auctions and simple online events will get your donors excited to support your organization. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Designate a night for a few fun games of virtual bingo.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. Who would have thought a simple meal could change a family’s life? Our new playground equipment has turned our backyard into an oasis of fun for our resident kids to play and just be a kid.

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Byte Technology

JULY 11, 2017

In Part 1 of this column we learned that, thanks to the vast and incredibly helpful community of WordPress users, there are countless hacks, tricks and tips to make designing, building, editing and administering a WordPress site a lot easier and, often, a lot more fun.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tell stories about how lives have been changed and show powerful images of your work. Heartwarming posts will help keep them interested and keep your organization fresh in their minds. Make Your Online Fundraising Campaign FUN! When you’re running an online fundraising campaign, try to keep it engaging and fun.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 26, 2021

The Fetterman campaign exploits this truism with a fun technique to get that first buck. . Today’s planned bequest can become tomorrow’s “I changed my mind.” A 30-minute training that just might change the way you think. . Mary Cahalane explains. Donor Communications. ” The brilliant Lisa M.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Well, because the non-profit sector is built on human connectedness, relationships, passion and the desire to create positive change in the world. These new websites enable people to support the causes they’re passionate about and connect with like minded individuals – inspiring further interaction, engagement and support.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events. Risky, dangerous activities are what typically come to mind when you think about signing waivers. Which fundraising events require waivers? Activity-based events.

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