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. What are some last-minute to-do list items and tactics that can help nonprofits before GivingTuesday?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s nothing more exciting than making the decision to start a nonprofit! But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. Seriously, about half of all new nonprofits don’t make it through the first year or so. Everyone starts a nonprofit to make a difference. Feed people?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We envisioned six new solution line trails (trails are sets of related badges) to cover the signature Salesforce.org products at the time, Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Higher Education Data Architecture (HEDA). Share: Suggest a badge to a colleague or a consulting client. The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. Here’s how to create a Stories ad using Facebook Ads Manager :

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

We’ve created this year’s Nonprofit Summit especially with you in mind. Join us on May 17 and 18 for the second annual Nonprofit Summit. Here are five reasons this is the must-attend nonprofit event of the year: #1: One of the Best Mainstage Lineups Ever. 2: Thought-Provoking Discussions with Nonprofit Leaders.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. Overspending on fundraising is NOT the problem I see most often in small nonprofits, though. And fundraising.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”). Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. Handwrite notes on all thank you letters that go out.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. We’ll dive into three common opportunities in which nonprofits have found success: Provide plenty of giving opportunities. 100 feeds a food-insecure family of five for 2 weeks.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. After your web guru gives the green light, open up Ads Manager and create a new campaign. The key, though, is doing it in a way that delivers maximum ROI.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Funders are scrambling to address new challenges and expedite access to capital for their many nonprofit partners. As a technology consultant for grantmaking organizations, I spend a lot of time helping funders evaluate their technology infrastructure, and when necessary choose new software to better manage their grantmaking operations.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2011

I was perusing Social Source Commons (something I don’t do nearly often enough,) and catching up on the SSC blog , and I thought it might be worth sharing with this audience what tools I use for basic consulting workflow. The center of my workflow, like for most consultants, is email. It works for multiple projects.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 10, 2021

Peer-to-peer campaigns are a key part of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. Ask yourself these questions, take notes, and work with your website manager to make improvements : Is it clear what I should do if I want to learn more, register, or donate? by Mark Becker, Founding Partner, Cathexis Partners. Tie money to real items.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 13, 2010

I received an email newsletter today with the following pitch for a web-based donor database (perhaps you can guess which one): The Cloud offers you constituent relationship management (CRM) software that's less expensive, easier to maintain, more accessible, more intuitive, and with greater flexibility and capacity than you've ever seen before.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We have been asking nonprofits a very important fundraising question, and getting some surprising results. Over the past 10 years, the industry has been introduced to a lot of new technologies – dynamic website content management, CRMs, email marketing, multi-channel marketing, event management, social, etc. Final thought.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

As a technology trainer, capacity builder, and consultant working with nonprofits, I always ask the fishing question, especially since I work in the area of emerging technologies that often falls prey to Shiny Object Syndrome — ( Google + anyone? How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? What you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The primary function of a Content Management System—making it easy for non-technical staff to update content—helps facilitate constituent interaction by helping your nonprofit better attract and engage visitors to its website. It will give what you need to be a smart consumer. Using a CMS to Make Your Website Social by Laura Quinn.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 10, 2015

How much of your staff’s valuable time to you devote to managing all your accounts, from Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn and all the rest? You install the independent app on your page it automatically identifies and adds trending content and publishes your blog feed based on details such as gender, age, level of education and so on.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

It is time to manage that problem and reduce risk. Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. What’s that proverb? We’ve all heard that proverb, right? That is a problem.

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NTEN

MAY 23, 2014

If there''s a session you hope to see at the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, TX—even if you don''t want to present it yourself—please read the Breakout Session Submission Guidelines and submit a proposal. It''s that time again! The form is open through June 22, 2014. Who will read and review the submissions?

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Professor of Management. Nonprofit Leaders. Feeding America. Academic Institutions. Alnoor Ebrahim. Kimberly Mitchell.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 9, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). We provide both a feature summary and detailed reviews, as well as a directory of consultants. Who Tweets? Get the Tagline Database and Report!"

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? These days, purpose is becoming increasingly mainstream.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. Their service is invaluable to helping us develop and improve our offerings to the nonprofit community. Wiebke Herding, Managing Director, On:Subject Communications.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). How to Prepare Your Community for a Major Change « The Community Manager – "Change: it’s the one constant in life.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

As always, if you have questions about your nonprofit data, please don’t hesitate to contact us. . It’s hard to say that there is one answer for all nonprofits, in all sectors. … and see if we can help you assess this for your nonprofit. First, how well does that CRM help you with donor retention management.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Join Care2, Blackbaud and Feeding America for this free Expert Webinar, and discover the essential tips that can help you stay ahead of the curve. How leading nonprofits use benchmarks to optimize their campaigns. How Do You Measure Up? Current Shifts and Tips in Online Marketing & Fundraising Thursday, 6/27 at 2pm ET.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

It is time to manage that problem and reduce risk. Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. What’s that proverb? We’ve all heard that proverb, right? That is a problem.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

According to Nonprofit Courses’ guide to nonprofit professional development , your organization’s greatest asset is its people — and that includes volunteers ! It’s important that your volunteers have context about why you need, for example, to feed lunch to 100 people in an hour. Get Beyond the Barriers. About the Author.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

It is time to manage that problem and reduce risk. We have all heard the proverb: Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. What’s that proverb? I’m glad you asked. That is a problem.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

This feeds into the fact that sales has a monumental impact on brand reputation and long-term customer retention, so proper representation is key. . We are supporting nonprofits and helping them achieve their goals. What do you like about selling to nonprofit organizations? The Experience of Selling the Classy Product.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). I don't really recommend firing your marketing manager. I'll call the role the community manager."

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. How is your nonprofit organization adjusting to anticipate these important trends?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 29, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. The good news is, having optimal SEO can be achieved without having to purchase an expensive tool or consultant. 1) Content is King. 4) Don’t Buy Snake Oil. 5) Apply for a Google Grant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Holly is one of the smartest people I know working with nonprofits on strategic communications. Last year, we offered an editorial calendar designed to support nonprofit communicators to act as their own publishers. So long live new media, which places your nonprofit organization in the driver’s seat. Content is King.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2017

Regardless of where your nonprofit falls on the political spectrum (and whether it falls on the spectrum at all), our current political climate is new and different. For the savvy nonprofit, that means approaching traditional marketing tactics— like email list building— in new and different ways. Rapid Response.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2020

This is the first post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Below are 10 website design best practices specifically for the nonprofit sector.

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