The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics. Many execs reinforced the idea that communications should be clear and transparent.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation over there – it’s also copied below. Despite the generic title, this is a report chock full of examples, best practices and data about the effects of joining the conversation online. Joining the conversation really means conversations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Technology can now imitate many aspects of in-person events, from chat functions that mimic group conversations to interactive games and events through a screen. Why not reach out to local organizations or wealthy individuals to see if they’re willing to help? 3) Hybrid fundraisers. 4) Live auctions.

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Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Philip Manzano Head of Marketing and Communications at Keela Who He Is: Phil has worked as a communications professional within the sector at many levels: grassroots, local, regional and national. You can also gather some very qualitative and detailed data about donor experience in your in-person conversations with your donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

Also, if you have not read it, Kivi Leroux-Miller has written a stellar piece called “ The Heroes and Villains of Give Local America Story. “ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Last year, Give Local America raised $68.5 In Columbia, S.C.,

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

When we first conceived of the book, Transforming Disruption to Impact , our goal was to spark conversation about the innovations and adaptations that have been vital to sustaining the power of volunteers despite the many disruptions we have all experienced in recent years. So what better way to read it than to do so as part of conversations?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, if your nonprofit works in environmental conservation, use a keyword research tool to identify common questions like “how to support local environmental initiatives.” The longer keyword targets your audience more precisely, leading to better engagement and conversion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Include statistics and fun facts where possible, and include a question at the end that would inspire conversation.” Please mention that the funds raised are going to help local recipients with covering missed wages while in treatment. Third prize are gourmet baskets donated by local eatery, Yum Yum.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

That’s what NetSquared Local is for! San Francisco, CA: Open Source Tech Can Improve Your City & Your Nonprofit, & A Conversation w/ SAP. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? You betcha! Manchester, UK: Open Badges and CiviCRM meetups.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. During the times of the year when advocacy campaigns are inactive, events offer a chance for you and your team to think outside the box and help to build excitement for your cause within your local community. Learn more at Facturly.com !

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Troubleshooting online and in-person — pivoting conversations, interrupting, encouraging conversation, covering if the presenter doesn't show, etc. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Kampala, Uganda: Introduction to Online Fundraising. Saturday, April 8, 2017. Sunday, April 9, 2017.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Finding Corporate Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit When seeking out a corporation to sponsor your nonprofit, you should look to smaller, local businesses that can provide community connections in addition to sponsorship funds. Consider partnerships with local businesses in your search, too.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Round tables make for better conversation flow, but long tables provide a more communal feel. Guests need to be able to see each other and their food, and the music should be low enough that they can enjoy conversation during this time. Setting the Table Choosing table arrangements is an important decision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments. The best way to find out is to ask them directly: Schedule regular check-ins with board members and personal conversations with donors, especially new ones! In summary, the researchers found that donors give for different reasons.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They might include local business leaders, socialites, or other influential figures. How to have the conversation Once you identify a prospective new plant, call them, and ask them if they’ll meet you for a coffee. Do your best to avoid having a conversation over the phone. Carefully comb your donor records.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Event Reports. Monday, June 10.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

NetSquared Local members meet monthly in 50 cities around the world with the goal of helping each other solve their tech challenges and finding a tribe of people who shares our passions. Find your closest NetSquared group and join the conversation today! What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Bored this weekend?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline. One client created a cookbook published in partnership with local restaurants.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

You can generally discern the foundation priorities doing online research; if not, you can call foundation personnel and have a conversation to assess how you fit. For example, you might anticipate: Gymboree would be receptive to donating clothing, money, and time to local and national organizations that support children and families.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, compare the impact of the following statements: “Because of our nonprofit’s tireless efforts, we were able to provide 100 laptops for local students interested in pursuing computer science careers.” By simplifying and streamlining your donation page as much as possible, you can decrease form abandonment and boost conversions.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This year, we are excited to have expanded Community Conversations, live art, and music events at the NTC. Learn what all of our excitement is about: Community Conversations. Connect with fellow attendees through Community Conversations on a wide range of attendee-initiated topics !

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Guatemala: Taller de e-emprendimiento y e-promocion del Campus Tec. Monday, September 23. Vancouver, Canada: Tips for Community Managers.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

You decide on a fundraising event and put up flyers and posters in your local community to promote it. On a local scale, figure out hotspots for flyers and posters. Conversion rate. For example, a conversion for your donation page would be a supporter making a gift. Scan location.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Your local gym knows how to retain its members, even the members that don’t go regularly. Forms with the highest conversion rates are the simplest forms with the fewest clicks required for your donors to contribute. First impressions are essential.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. If you want to take things a step further, look up your local crisis center or community hotline and become a trained volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. Claim your Google+ Local Page. That said, Google+ is low on the priority lists of most nonprofits.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

Are you responding to a: Global or widespread situation, like a pandemic or a national/global conversation? Local situation, like local scandals or leadership change? Then, use your crisis communication plan to guide your conversations and appeals. Take a look at what’s going on and decide which parts of your plan to use.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Lastly, I try to keep my customers informed of new resources and local opportunities through a monthly newsletter.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2021

Could you reach out to local food pantries or meal service organizations that could help provide food for your programming or volunteers? Are there local nonprofits that run warehouses or resale shops that you could purchase equipment or furniture from? . You never know where the conversation or relationship could take you.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 31, 2014

It can be used to get attention, engagement and action between your organization and its target audience on both a local and global scale. It also prepares your readers to respond positively to your conversion optimization tactics that should be employed on your landing page. […].

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

A small business matching partner is typically a local or regional company within your service area. Think local boutiques, accounting firms, or restaurants, for example. Positive publicity through a partnership with your nonprofit can also have an even greater impact for them locally. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Whether it’s artwork from beneficiaries or items that represent the impact of your work, your merchandise can be a conversation starter about your mission. Community Involvement Collaborate with local artisans or businesses to feature their products on your store. Showcase Stories and Impact Products can tell a story.

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