Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a yoga and mindfulness practitioner who is deeply invested in concepts of reparative justice, I also know my instinct is wrong from an empathetic standpoint. Let us know in the comments. As a fundraiser, I am not allowed to do that. How can I reconcile the angry feminist, the budget-aware fundraiser, the yogi, and the activist?

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, made this comment. In the age of AI, “Leadership will be about setting the right questions, rather than just finding the right answers.” Make them think you’re reading their minds. ” That is profound wisdom. An Association 4.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Create small low risk experiments to answer the question: does this use case make sense for our organization? Reflecting on Devi’s comment, I do believe that AI is a learning opportunity for everyone, but it is important to create psychological safety where people can ask questions and make it okay to experiment.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. David added this comment about the synergy of enthusiasm. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. With these factors in mind, the number of callers you can recruit will inform how long your list of donors to call can be. Benefits of a thank-a-thon Thank-a-thons have great benefits, even beyond thanking donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. Question: I am preparing to take on a leadership role in DEI for a large organization. Question: Should we be striving to achieve diversity among our individual donor pool? Best of luck!

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” Be careful to comment on policy, not politics.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

She’s told a powerful story, connected it to your mission, tied it in to current campaign priorities, used compelling images, offered a relevant call to action, asked a great question for people to answer in the comments, and more. Share your suggestions and experience in the comments. Now your colleague wants to know.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

A glimpse into AI at Candid When considering the applications of AI and machine learning at Candid, we keep the following questions in mind: Does this application help our staff do their work more effectively? This is just one of the many questions we aim to answer to better serve the needs of the social sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2013

That said, I am very curious how social and mobile media is changing the way donors give to nonprofits and if you are a donor, I’d love your feedback in a blog comment below – and I’m sure nonprofits would appreciate it as well. Below are just a few questions I have ruminating in mind these days.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 12, 2017

But it’s important nonetheless: when you generate content based on trending topics you can be assured that said topics are already on reader’s minds, and speaking to these topics can really help you build a loyal following and assist you in honing in on your target audience. Comment Sections.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

Read on for what to keep in mind when developing your reputation through the influence of testimony. Help out with examples and good leading questions. Please let us know in the comments! Potential supporters look for themselves in testimonials, and when they find one that they can personally relate to, that can clinch the deal.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What was it, the question mark? To my mind, it bodes well for the open source tools. 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Geilhufe 12.14.07 December 14, 2007 I feel misunderstood.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

There are lots of questions to ask yourself: what kinds of posts are going to drive the most traffic? Depending on what successful bloggers your poll, the answers to these questions can vary widely. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when cranking out content that people want to read. Start with your title.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions. With that in mind, I began thinking about how AI might start playing a role in our collective grantmaking. Leave a comment below with your experience or predictions. What do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2013

That said, I am very curious how social and mobile media is changing the way donors give to nonprofits and if you are a donor, I’d love your feedback in a blog comment below – and I’m sure nonprofits would appreciate it as well. Below are just a few questions I have ruminating in mind these days.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 22, 2014

Let us know in the comment section below. Imagine the types of questions that you will be asked upon completion of your project, and decide how a CRM will help you to answer those questions. Being able to answer questions like: Where did your new constituents come from? Define your goals. What is their major demographic?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 4, 2010

I always have a plan in my mind, but I've never put it on paper. Soooo, I thought I'd share my answers to my seven simple social media plan questions in case you'd like to put yours on paper too (: Lemme know if you have any questions. Comment on 1-2 posts per week. Comment on one podcast per month. being social?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2008

  It solves the problem of monitoring blog comments where people specifically mention you.     People can make comments about you on other blogs and if you only track links from blog posts, you won't see it.     BackType lets you find, follow and share comments from across the web.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You get to mingle with donors and ask great discovery questions. 5 questions to ask yourself before you do a donor cultivation event: What are you already doing with clients that would be meaningful for your donors to see? Ensure you are prepared last-minute questions on the day. . Drop it in the comments!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Prospecting. About the Author.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

Bernard Ross, MA is one of the greatest minds in nonprofit fundraising. 4 Keys to Answering Your Donors’ Most Fundamental Question. Courtney’s session covered side-by-side examples posing the question of which worked best – succinct vs long-form, etc. It’s loaded with best-of discovery questions to ask donors. .

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

Then I moderate a 10 minute Q&A session, answering questions that volunteers type into the chat box. With that in mind, I will not plan another thank you from staff video. I also learned to keep my own comments short. It’s more important to pose questions and ask for volunteers’ questions.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Perhaps you can offer ways for online attendees to ask questions and provide comments. Allow learners to change their minds and move from one track to another, even mid-way through a session. Interactive polling – Ask poll questions and display the results to help attendees interact and feel a part of the audience.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Maintain a regular posting schedule ahead of the event and respond to comments and questions promptly to keep your audience engaged.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Speaking of identifying people and organizations that care about your cause, this blog addresses a topic on many nonprofit professionals’ minds. To help answer this question, Sarah shares her research using data from Candid. Melissa describes the opportunities and challenges in finding new individual donors and foundation support.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

With this in mind, let’s jump right into building a strong and supportive community for your nonprofit on the platform! Review your social media results on a regular basis, asking questions such as: What types of content lead to the most engagement from our audience? How many users are liking, commenting on, or sharing our content?

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Facebook Build Community Strategy 59

Get Fully Funded

JULY 22, 2010

Ask questions in blog posts and invite readers to comment. Invite guest bloggers in – clients, staff, Board, volunteers, and donors. Be specific with them when you ask. Ask them to write a short paragraph or two of 250 words MAX. Post summaries of events or activities with photos. Report back from an event or conference.

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Content Mind Ideas Newsletter 61

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, one word comes to mind: gratitude. For me, it starts with a smile, empathy, asking questions, and active listening. I invite your comments and ideas about how we can be our best selves, personally and professionally, in 2022! Yes, it has been a year of challenge and change.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

One comment was particularly memorable : A long-time board member shared that, of all the board retreats he had attended, this was the best one. With that in mind, here are the seven principles that we use to design and lead impactful strategic planning or board retreats. It was so gratifying to receive such positive feedback.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The posts are meaty and the commenting is robust. And then Ian David Moss pulls it together with an interesting question about whether we're too focused on how to support and shift institutions instead of how to engage and empower individual people/audience members. In some ways, what's more interesting is the world beyond this bubble.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

There are mind-boggling reports and stats our there that show just how much time many of us are spending [wasting?] But operating and communicating as if every commenter is a troll will shut down conversation very quickly. These kinds of comments are an opportunity to show your amazing, and patient, customer service abilities!

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Community Management Lesson NTEN 249

Forum One

APRIL 25, 2023

Why CX is so relevant to your EX strategy Keeping top CX priorities in mind can help you effectively focus your EX efforts. Have more questions about how to take a CX approach to employee engagement? It could mean a stronger sense of corporate culture and an enhanced brand purpose for your organization. Let’s chat!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s walk through year-end donor segmentation with Sarah–a loyal donor– in mind. Share your comments and questions below. Segmentation for loyal donors Sarah belongs to the group of “Multiple year in a row givers.” We welcome hearing about your experience with year-end donor segmentation.

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