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5 Assumptions Every Community Manager Should Make Daily

Amy Sample Ward

When it comes to managing or building communities, online or on the ground, the work can seem overwhelming and sometimes even never-ending. Wherever you are, and whatever the kind of community you are wrangling, there are some general lessons that I recommend. You don’t [really] know your community members.

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. When problems emerge, you have to think of new and creative ways to deal with them.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. Often referred to as the Activist Generation, Gen Z is just starting to make its mark on charitable giving. This generation is characterized by its pragmatism and independence. Donate their time and spread the word on social media.

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8 Types of Non-Inclusive Language To Avoid

Whole Whale

These terms can be triggering for audiences that know this history. Commonly seen when referring to professions (e.g. Misappropriation Term that is used or reclaimed within a marginalized community, that is then misappropriated by the dominant culture. Meaning: Refer to the person over the condition.

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Turning Tax Season Tears Into Cheers: Your Chance To Cultivate Donors

Bloomerang

Bloomerang refers to them as tax summaries—which they are—but they also summarize each donor’s cumulative giving. A donor who sees the history of their contributions is more likely to feel a sense of loyalty to your organization—a crucial factor in retaining donors over the long term.

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How to Use Donor Segmentation in Text Fundraising (with Templates)

Qgiv

By using donor segments, you can automate distinct messages to your separate donor groups that reference the history they have with your organization. People want to help their communities and can be more motivated to give if they know they’ll see the impact of your work around them.

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Making Connections: 5 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategies

Achieve

You can usually identify these top candidates by looking at these factors: History of engagement. Supporters who have a history of engagement with your nonprofit—like a large number of volunteer hours, consistent fundraising event attendance, or donation history—are great candidates for P2P fundraisers. Community connections.