ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

posted by Casey Davis Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

This annual event brings together representatives from nonprofits and technology companies around the world to address the biggest problems facing humanity and the planet. They engaged with VRP Consulting, a Salesforce partner, to build that solution, and their experience could not have been more positive: “In five weeks, they made a miracle.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many nonprofits have relied on technology as a crucial aspect of standing out from the crowd, connecting with donors, and raising the needed donations to further their cause. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. So, let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Now, you are not so new anymore.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

However, with the average donor retention rate sitting around 45%, many nonprofits struggle to sustain newly acquired donors’ support. Text messaging is one of the best communication tools in nonprofits’ disposal, allowing organizations to reach supporters directly with personalized messaging.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Your nonprofit is on a never ending journey to understand your supporters. When you have a strong grasp of your audience’s motivations, you can increase donations, volunteer hours, advocacy actions, and the overall public opinion of your nonprofit. This is done through a process called nonprofit market research.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic Web Analytics Consulting: The X Change Non-Profit Analytics Challenge – "The Non-Profit Analytics Challenge is a rare opportunity for the brightest analysts in the digital measurement field to collaborate & assist non-profit organizations to optimize their websites. We have our elevator pitches ready to go. "What

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Kraft Heinz’s Rise Against Hunger Partnership. Several years ago, Kraft Heinz began a digital giving campaign called Huddle to Fight Hunger. After a successful first campaign the arrangement evolved into a permanent partnership with Rise Against Hunger, an international nonprofit that’s working to end world hunger.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. We want your nonprofit to be successful in its mission.

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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. Nonprofit Leaders. 43 years of experience as a development professional, nonprofit leader, and LGBTQ+ community activist .

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2014

Idealist Consulting has a new, free Email Service Providers Comparison Report , an in-depth comparison of 13 of the most common platforms. Congratulations to Community Technology Network (CTN) , who won the Volunteer Center’s Excellence in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Award. Want to combat childhood hunger?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. . As a fundraising or marketing professional at a small nonprofit, you may not have the resources to reach out to all supporters on a personal level. About the Author.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

How leading nonprofits use benchmarks to optimize their campaigns. At Blackbaud, Dennis has managed the Strategic Services Practice, comprised of consultants in Business Analytics, Design & Information Architecture, Deployment Services and Agency Services.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Learn the nuts and bolts of effective nonprofit management through First Things First - a series of free webinars from TechSoup's donor partner GiftWorks. The series is guest-hosted by Tom Iselin , author of First Things First , a guide to the core practices early stage nonprofits need to master. Listen to the recorded webinar.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. The livelihood of any nonprofit usually rests on receiving donations from individual and corporate giving, legacy planning, and fundraising events. Types of Online Fundraising Events. Text-to-give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

What’s the biggest source of friction we hear about from our nonprofit clients and board candidates? The answer: where the line should be between what nonprofit board members can and should do and what responsibilities more properly reside with the staff of the nonprofit. Thanks for your great advice Tom!

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2013

Inspiration, innovation, events - and of course, cat videos - are just some of the latest news in nonprofit tech land. Heller Consulting recently issued a new report that share analysis of business intelligence (BI) apps for nonprofits. What does better data about nonprofit programs look like?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

Writing a nonprofit mission statement can feel like an intimidating task. A nonprofit mission statement isn’t supposed to include everything you do. Unfortunately, most nonprofits have long, verbose mission statements that pack in every single thing they do, using lots of long words and jargon. Well, good news!

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

Numerous nonprofits and NGOs are organizing events and campaign to celebrate. Britt Bravo is a Big Vision Consultant. International Womens Day women nonprofit Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. When running a nonprofit, there’s so much to do and you’re on the go from morning ’til night. Yuck, right? What a waste of time!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

– Miriam Kagan , Lead Consultant. – Danielle Johnson Vermenton , Interactive Consultant, Go! With results of tax credits, name recognition, and most importantly, funds for the nonprofit, the raffle was a win-win for everyone. Team Lead Consultant. – Rachel Muir , Manager of Go! –Adam Lemmon, Go!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2018

Please consult your legal counsel with any specific question or to determine how GDPR may impact your organization or business. When we talk about “transparency” in the nonprofit world, we’re often engaged in conversation about the mission, or the impact and distribution of fundraising dollars.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. 14 Must-Read Books for Nonprofits. Learn how to acquire, retain, and maximize the support of your community by applying key behavioral findings to your nonprofit team. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 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. Oh, the high-wire balancing act of nonprofit CEO compensation. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better. Stories are windows into new worlds.

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Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Steven: You’re going to want to follow her on Twitter and also get involved with The Ross Collective because she’s got an awesome consulting firm, does all kinds of cool stuff. You’re teaching grant writing and doing board development and super involved in the nonprofit community there. Renee Rubin Ross.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still very present, nonprofits are again faced with the challenge of deciding whether to hold in-person or virtual events this year. Hands for Hunger raised over $12,000 in donations through its first Online Virtual Concert. Nonprofit Fundraising Event Coronavirus Survival Guide .

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

As the days grow shorter and the year’s narrative approaches its climax, nonprofit leaders are presented with a golden opportunity: to rally their communities for one last, impactful push. Hands for Hunger raised over $12,000 in donations through its first Online Virtual Concert.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 30, 2009

Part of my path was being in the corporate world for 10 years doing consulting, doing change management work, and realizing that although it was intellectually stimulating and interesting, and I enjoyed it, it wasn't what brought me alive. You don't need to solve world hunger. I tend to attract that. It doesn't need to look that way.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

Arguments for the adoption of open code in the nonprofit sector have generally run threefold: First, it's highly customizable, so you don't have to compromise that long list of requirements. Third, it's built and supported by communities, just like nonprofits are. Open code mirrors the values of our own community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

It also made me wonder whether there might be a hunger for a professional peer group of social media network weavers. My question: Is there a network of peers who do network weaving for nonprofits to support external communications? Are you practicing network weaving skills in your nonprofit or network?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

And if the collection of resources and highlights below are any indication, a lot has happened in the nonprofit industry over the past 365 days. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog. So what’s a nonprofit to do?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How do we do make change if we keep doing things the same way? I started promoting the Public Library of Science to the readers of Nonprofit Online News as far back as December of 2002.

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