BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

That’s the advice we got this week from guest blogger Amy Eisenstein, a top fundraising consultant who has generously shared her terrific advice with our readers this week. How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money! They don’t simply give money. They feed the hungry and house the homeless.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Readers of Care2's Frogloop blog love that our blogger in chief, Allyson Kapin always has her fingers on the pulse of the most current news, research, and best practices in nonprofit technology, online advocacy, fundraising, and social media. It's about how to plan a mutlichannel fundraising campaign. Establish Fundraising Goals.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. Starting a nonprofit costs money, even if you’re trying to be as frugal as possible. Knowing how far your money will take you is a good thing to know before you get going.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. Once you are tracking your donors, Fundraising Fundamentals recommends some tips for engaging those supporters who made a large contribution(s) to your nonprofit. After they have seen how their money is being spent and the effect it has on that community, ask your donor for feedback.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. Moreover, the apathetic and even sometimes fearful attitudes toward fundraising among staff and board members can lead to a philanthropic dead-end. I carry those words with me each day in my fundraising career.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 20, 2022

My nonprofit work started with my family of origin and then grew into a career as a fundraising professional for many of the most remarkable nonprofits on the planet. For the lucky ones, we had excellent Wi-Fi, supportive employers, extended family to help with childcare, and money in the bank to have groceries delivered. billion.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

While listening to Kimberly Wilson''s Tranquility du Jour podcast interview with fundraising and philanthropic consultant, Lauren Brownstein on Saturday, the quote above really resonated with me. Each year, Lauren picks three causes that are a priority for her, and gives money and time to them. What really excites me?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

Though not universal, it's true that people continue to volunteer and contribute money in support of organizations doing good work in our communities. Periodically I run into someone (and even at times a fellow fundraising professional!) So, why do individuals contribute money to nonprofit organizations? of household income.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. and the globe.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2013

This guest post was written by Jonathan Howell, who is the principal consultant for financial solutions at Blackbaud. Fundraisers serve a vital function in securing contributions from donors and maintaining relationships with those donors that will lead to more (and bigger!) It originally appeared on npEngage.com.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Says one survey respondent, "Our greatest challenge is building a strong Board of Directors that is willing to fundraise for the organization. Anyone who joins the Board now has clearly defined roles and willingly makes a personal donation in addition to actively fundraising.". family becomes homeless. enforcement and more.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . Something about the work you do moved them to take out their credit card or their checkbook and give your nonprofit money! As with all these warm touches, it’s important not to ask for money. Before you spend money on gifts for your donors, put yourself in their shoes.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. You are worth it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

I've been experimenting with online fundraising in an age of social media since 2006. Last week, I wrote about Twestival , the most recent example of fundraising on Twitter and a networked fundraiser of a scale we haven't seen before. It is evolving from individuals leveraging their personal networks to groundswells.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Not bad for three weeks work, especially considering that we recently netted $10,000 for 3 MONTHS of planning a fundraiser!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. But a few more people will have a lot more money in their bank accounts. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. But a few more people will have a lot more money in their bank accounts. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind. Sure $5,000 sounds like a fantastic fundraising goal, but what if I told you by meeting that target, a local cause would be able to launch an evening food program for the homeless, or make much needed repairs to a home for abandoned girls and boys.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

They are in one or many channels and your job as a nonprofit marketer is to deliver the right message to them at the right time—ultimately convincing them to spend their attention, time, and money with you. Looking to grow your nonprofit fundraising program? There’s Power in Numbers. Of course, you are – it’s why you’re here!

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Want to know how non-profit organizations are using geographic analysis and the power of maps to support their missions, report to stakeholders and funders, apply for grants more effectively, or conduct fundraising and marketing gap analyzes? Booth Give Away: Win one day of Salesforce.com consulting! Idealist Consulting in booth 6.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Baltimore, Maryland: WordPress 101 and Tech Help Consultations. Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Want to know how non-profit organizations are using geographic analysis and the power of maps to support their missions, report to stakeholders and funders, apply for grants more effectively, or conduct fundraising and marketing gap analyzes? Booth Give Away: Win one day of Salesforce.com consulting! Idealist Consulting in booth 6.

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2021

Well, I met this young professional who worked at a big professional services firm as a consultant. We don’t want to admit it, but part of fundraising is making a judgment of what people CAN and CANNOT give to support our organization. White (male) boomers have the most money and therefore are the best major donor prospects.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Giving Tuesday drives donations further and acts as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising strategies. . Here at Bloomerang , we help nonprofits make the most of their fundraising every day through the adoption of comprehensive and data-driven strategies. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. T-Shirt Fundraiser. Matching Gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You can see how that might be a problem for some of their devout donors to know where the money came from. The most common form is cash, checks, and credit cards, and I’ll bet most of your fundraising results in these kinds of donations. Consult your bank or broker on how to do so.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. To fund their innovative treatment programs, their website features several creative fundraising campaigns. Ocean Mental Health Services The.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 6, 2021

Let’s face it: any precious time, energy, money, and other resources that don’t go toward positive world-change isn’t just a missed opportunity—it’s reinforcing false stereotypes that nonprofits are unequipped. As the name suggests, defects are mistakes that require additional time, resources, or money to fix. Waste is like that.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

She leads the Events Strategy Team at Ashley|Rountree and Associates —a nonprofit consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. More importantly, it takes the focus off the end goal: raising money. Mission is the number one way to motivate your volunteers to fundraise on your organization’s behalf.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

This ambiguity can limit your ability to raise money and attract supporters. We work to end the cycle of homelessness for families in our community. Consider hiring a consultant to facilitate the process. Hmmmm … I had to keep reading to determine what this organization actually did. It’s the foundation of your messaging.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

If you all don’t know Marie, she is the lead consultant over at Funding for Good. one of my favorite things about our guests is she’s been in her shoes, right, she’s been an ED, she’s been not just a consultant but also has worked for and with nonprofits directly, which is great, over two decades.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And that’s what you’re here to do today because it’s such a fast moving, wild space of the fundraising pie. She’s raised a lot of money through grants. And of course, diversity, equity and inclusion, there’s been a lot of money, especially in the corporate space. She knows her stuff, folks.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Two of my favorite people, Kari and Jackie, are joining us from the Nonprofit Consulting Shop. If you don’t know these two, like I said, Nonprofit Consulting Shop. So my background, just to tell you a little bit about my background, I am one of the co-founders of the Nonprofit Consulting Shop. Are you doing okay?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In our vacation analogy, you wouldn’t waste your time or your money buying a flight or researching activities for a destination that isn’t a good fit. And they can also be settings, things like schools or homeless shelters. . Potentially populations served, like children or people with disabilities. It’s year-end.

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