Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level. About the Author.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 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.  We are short 100 signatures to reach our goal—act now!” Check out our last installment here !

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Not all social media channels are created equally when it comes to engaging with your audience—meaning your planning and execution needs to be nimble and flexible based on your goals and the audiences you want to engage with. Can deploy custom target audiences, lookalike audiences, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. And then the community changes, there’s an opportunity for the institution and the service to change or not to change. We are, all of us, part of many communities and it is within these spaces that we build our lives and the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Engage with these communities to find those who are already stepping up. It’s an excellent way for both sides to test the waters without a total commitment.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

In this article, we’re going to share: Why nonprofits are investing in mobile giving to reach their fundraising goals. It’s no secret then that nonprofits are shifting their fundraising strategies towards online campaigns to meet their financial and marketing goals. Make-A-Wish Colorado: Silent Auctions And Raffles.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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. Does your organization have a new project or special initiative within your community launching in 2023?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience.

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Action Practice Tips Seattle 251

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

leaders imagine the next problem before it surfaces and are willing to test, experiment, and iterate until they find the solution. He developed several programs, which are interactive and fun, to achieve those goals. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative. Association 4.0

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Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

As you define your goal(s), also think about how to measure it. Create an engaged online community: success is measured by an increase in engagement, particularly comments and re-shares. The big reason is if your current road map isn’t helping you reach your destination goal. Set a time period for the test.

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Social Media Data Strategy Media 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Self-efficacy is the belief that a person has in her or his abilities and competencies to achieve a goal. Charity: Water provides donor impact based on the amount of donation, including information about the people helped by the campaign, which helps them set a campaign goal based on their level of comfort.

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Social Media Support Media Social 325

M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Launching a Giving Day at a cultural institution is particularly special because you can invite your community inside the building to participate in your philanthropic mission. We weren’t sure what messaging angle to take with Pi Day after taking a step back from Penny Pi, so we started with message testing.

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Giving Museum New York City Boston 96

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote two books about the impact of the digital revolution on associations, we interviewed entrepreneurs both inside and outside our community. Then each concept is tested against a series of predefined criteria until only the most viable remain on the table. Sig is right.

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Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Though it’s startlingly articulate, AI doesn’t think, and it doesn’t know your nonprofit’s goals or supporters as well as you do.

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Content Calendar Language Social Media 350

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

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Foundation Community Childhood Articulate 49

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Vs. “Donors’ tireless support and the generosity of our local community helped get 100 laptops into the hands of local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” Leverage A/B testing. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Donation Strategy Nonprofit Gift 110

sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions. We saw foundations maximize their giving together and explore how to collectively simplify access to funds by communicating, strategizing with, and treating nonprofit leaders and staff like the experts on community needs that they are.

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Collaboration Foundation Test Skills 83

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Local businesses often look for opportunities to give-back to their community. to find out what connections they have in the local community. Be strategic and create a package that compliments the prospects brand and business goals. Yet, there are still a number of hard-costs required to produce an event.

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Sponsor Tips Fundraising Sample 161

Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Download Guide Now that we know what email marketing is, let’s explore three different types of email marketing that can benefit your organization’s goals. This email type is sent with the usual goals of acquiring, recruiting, informing, or welcoming new subscribers to your organization’s email listserv.

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email Difference Marketing Retention 75

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

Candid community —this year, we doubled the number of sites across the US where community members can access and use all our tools and services for free. We’ll provide regular progress updates regularly; in the meantime, visit beta.candid.org to start testing new features and ways to get the full picture of the social sector.

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Data Profile Picture Accessibility 85

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

Uplift Voices in Your Community. However, take time to identify well-known key stakeholders and brand advocates who have an influence in your community, like your CEO, local celebrities, and those impacted by your mission. Testing isn’t just about answering one-off questions or settling a disagreement. Embrace Storytelling.

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email Marketing Strategy Tips 116

sgEngage

MARCH 14, 2023

I decided to put ChatGPT to the test using a fictitious nonprofit that builds community gardens in food deserts across Appalachia. Both began the same way, “I am writing to ask for your help in supporting our mission to build community gardens in food deserts across Appalachia.

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Tools Fundraising Donor Exercise 74

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. You start discussing your goals with donors, but they don’t understand why you’re asking for such large gifts. You lay out a series of gifts of different sizes that will get you to your goal.

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Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we step into 2024, I know that our mission-driven partners are trying to achieve big goals while navigating an ever-shifting digital landscape. We are emphasizing digital and communications strategies that center the communities and individuals served, and build emotional connections through storytelling and experiences.

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Digital Attitude Government Model 92

Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Have a GivingTuesday campaign planning party and create a goal. Start brainstorming ideas for goals you want to achieve, while keeping in mind the mission of your nonprofit. These goals could be either about raising funds or increasing the impact of your nonprofit. Tip: Make sure to test your links and landing pages in advance.

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Campaign Social Media Influence Content 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

Does it still reflect your mission, purpose, strategic goals, and the ways your audiences use the internet? But as smartphone ownership expanded in low-income communities, HSNY saw a shift in site visits. “We Do you use analytics, surveys, testing, interviews? The only constant is change,” saith Heraclitus.

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Online Hunger Metrics Drupal 235

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2022

It must be articulate enough to measure progress against, inspiring enough to move people to action, and still broad enough to withstand the test of time. By engaging the community in which we serve, and by including our own staff and volunteers, we are opening ourselves up to the most diverse feedback, insights, and ideas available.

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Participatory Culture Leadership Washington 98

sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

A technology migration project typically involves several key steps, including defining a project scope, assessing the current tech stack and gathering requirements from across the organization, evaluating technology vendors and implementation partners, and ultimately planning, building, configuring, testing and training staff on the new system.

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Impact Technology Articulate Grant 70

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

These rigid structures also mean that we wait for results (even if it’s in 6-to-12-month pilot studies), or we copy and paste best practices from other communities based on the assumption that what works in one place will work in another. What if the need in the community shifts? Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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Collaboration Impact Test Grant 75

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Hopefully by now, all fundraising practitioners and development leaders at impact organizations large and small have begun testing and seeing success. When we’re engaged in an activity, and when we can invite and compete against our community, our investment grows. Lean into Corporate Partnerships & Matching.

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Online Tips Fundraising Nonprofit 103

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Participation builds loyalty and community. For nonprofits, this means rigorously testing different emotional appeals, stories, and calls-to-action and then reusing what proves most effective. The goal is to develop sustained relationships through habitual positive exposures.

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Coalescing every member of your organization around the same goals and expectations can help you avoid several common roadblocks before they get in the way of your implementation. Testing and go-live (days 60–90). Getting everyone on the same page in terms of goals and mindset will help avoid surprises later in the process.

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System Fund Practice Free 74

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. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign! If so, where?

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Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 107

Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. As your organization or participants meet those goals, donors increase their pledged donation. When creating your plan, start by determining your goals for the pledge drive.

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Pledge Hosting Guide Offline 98

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. It shows everyone your cause is an investment that the broader community supports and champions.

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Gift Volunteer Celebrate Culture 101

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. Post about your favorite badges in the Trailblazer Community. You may have even earned some badges. What’s next?

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes to reach their target audience and achieve their goals. Consider expanding beyond those platforms to test and reach a wider audience. Use language and imagery that are relevant, culturally sensitive, and can resonate with diverse communities.

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