CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

Toolkits that include sample messaging (email templates, social media posts), successful campaign examples, and graphic assets like official logos and images are especially helpful. The value of a share is real and it is definitely a vital part of a su ccessful peer-to-peer program. Encourage the power of the share.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The Nonprofit Operating Reserves Initiative (NORI) created a toolkit with helpful information and sample language. Definitions: Provide definitions of key terms that are going to be used in the policy to ensure common understanding. Draft Policy : The Board-appointed team then presents the draft policy to the Board.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Description : Technology, access to information (and misinformation) and the changing scale of communications have definitely played a role in igniting social change and affected the way we build movements. Presenters: Amy Sample Ward , Membership Director, NTEN (moderator). Location : San Francisco, CA.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Definitions. Here are the definitions I use in my work and when talking to groups I work with. Creating specific definitions for these terms which are often used in an overlapping way will help you and your organization ensure you’re all really on the same page.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

Definitely shop around to get the best rate, but don’t expect zero. It’s definitely not a “build it and they will come” model. Here’s a sample GivingGrid from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri: Tips for Best Practice Of course, online fundraising is still donor-based fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This is definitely a case where it’s the thought that counts, not the money.]. Sample language: Give today. Honoree impact: How the person or family in whose honor or memory the gift was made has been notified a gift was made in their honor. [ PRO TIP: Never mention the amount of the gift in the notice to the honoree.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 7, 2021

Topics Discussed in This Episode: Lapsed donor definitions and industry standards. Choosing a sample population that reflects the outcome you’re looking for. Listen in to hear them talk about how to identify those donors most likely to re-engage and the steps to take to create a successful win-back strategy. Affinity scoring.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The simple definition of a lapsed donor is someone who hasn’t given in a certain amount of time. Here’s a sample: Dear [donor first name], I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how you are. The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. How lapsed is “lapsed”? All it takes is a note of thanks.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofit leaders should have ongoing discussions on inclusion and diversity, establish best practices, and develop common understanding of the meaning and definition of diversity and inclusion. The Council on Nonprofits has samples to review. Promote diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I could post photos on my giving page, via the Movember iPhone app, and we were definitely encouraged to use them on Twitter and everywhere else. Sample Communications Really Help. Movember did a really good job of providing sample text for emails, pre-written tweets, and great facts to use in Facebook status updates.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 26, 2010

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. As part of the Social by Social handbook , we created a jargon buster and A-Z of terms – could be helpful to participants on this webinar, and to anyone looking to share easy to understand definitions of these new concepts. Social Media for Organizations: Enjoy Your Own Party.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Sample questions to ask include: How could I be more open about the decisions I make? For businesses to survive in the new world of work, they need a new definition of what it means to win. To build your reputation as a leader, it is important to regularly reflect on how you can be more clear, transparent, and consistent.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

Using the definition above, the point of the webinar and discussion was to talk about ways that organizations (of any kind) can create opportunities for the community to decide, organize, orchestrate or otherwise fuel engagement. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

If you’re not sure what to say, here’s a list of sample phrases you can use to thank donors. There is actually never a good time to use Dear friend that I can think of, but definitely don’t do it here! Address your donor by name when you thank them. This is not the place to use ‘ Dear friend.’

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2021

You might read the definition of a waiver above and think, “More paperwork? They’re easy to use (more on that later) and provide a wide range of benefits, so if you haven’t been using waivers, it’s definitely time to re-evaluate your needs. When they sign on the dotted line, they’re agreeing to assume that risk. Waivers aren’t for me.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 19, 2010

See [link] for a sample implementation questionnaire that you can use for this purpose. Some of the main goals of the implementation meeting are to produce a consensus on the definition of: The chart of accounts. Funding sources (who funds your organization and what are their reporting requirements?).

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2011

NTEN's own Amy Sample Ward will join speakers Noah Flower of the Monitor Institute and Alfredo De Avila of the Applied Research Center, to discuss "Rethinking Movement Building". With many great workshops to choose from and interesting plenaries, there’s definitely something for everyone.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

While there aren’t always a large number of planned gifts, the size of each one can be quite large, definitely larger than your typical donation. Don’t worry about providing legal language or sample docs because your donors already have their own attorney who will take care of all the verbiage and paperwork.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

It’s definitely tech planning made simple. DIY technology planning resources has good simple templates: Sample Technology Inventory , a Sample Budget for Technology Investments , and a Sample Technology Action Plan. SCORE is a very useful resource for workshops and free mentoring.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. Your job descriptions should include details about the salary range, role expectations, usual responsibilities, skill requirements, preferred experience, and time requirements. Hold interviews.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

See [link] for a sample implementation questionnaire that you can use for this purpose. Some of the main goals of the implementation meeting are to produce a consensus on the definition of: The chart of accounts. See [link] for a similar definition.) So What Exactly Is a Chart of Accounts? SUGGESTED METHOD #2.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

The downloadable spreadsheet includes a sample, along with a blank template for you to use for your own plan. You should definitely aim high with these, but make sure they’re realistic within the timeframe you have. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Sample Fundraising Calendar. Fundraising Goals.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

You can definitely find a VA to do those. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting. For example, many VAs can handle small design jobs on Canva, but you won’t know for sure until you view their work samples. Chances are that most of your tasks will fall into the first category.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Research shows these calls definitely improve retention and can upgrade nonprofit donors. You can find a sample script here. Thank you phone calls for first-time donors, major donors, monthly donors, and other targeted groups to offer immediate gratification, establish trust, and demonstrate the need for the just-received gift.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Be sure to provide them with content they can share about the events such as sample tweets and Facebook status updates. Here’s a great example of material for event ambassadors from last years’s Giving Tuesday. You definitely want to be “Live Tweeting” during the event and encouraging participants to do the same.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

I definitely recommend them both! We should expand that view and definition of multi-channel to include offline action and mobile messaging/text. I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. Q: What does “online” add to the community organizing?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

If you haven't yet downloaded the free eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , released in April in partnership with M+R Strategic Services , you should definitely do that now. Amy Sample-Ward was kind enough to break it down for us back in February. If you're not quite that much of an overachiever, you can still access the recording here.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2015

Development Manager, Eileigh Doineau; Conference & Events Manager, Andrea Post; Education Director, Ash Shepherd; Content Manager, Steph Routh; CEO, Amy Sample Ward; and Community Program Coordinator, Bethany Lister (that’s me!) Joleen is on a much-deserved vacation in the Galapagos where she is definitely not touching tortoises.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

Definitely DON’T look at TechSoup’s sample technology budget to find out how to do this: [link] DON’T put technology in someone’s formal job description. Think of them like zoo animals; watch them do their “tricks” and then walk away. DON’T have a technology budget!

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

This is definitely an “ask” worth making! You can supplement this guide with some seriously handy templates and samples by downloading the Nonprofit Strategic Fundraising Plan Guide Add-Ons. Included: sample fundraising goals, funding source matrix template, and asset inventory template. Sizing up your assets. One last thing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. The Citrix free kit on How to Build Your Workshifting Strategy is definitely worth checking out. Womans-work.com has a no-nonsense sample telework policy template , a telework application and screening questionnaire for employees, and a telework employee agreement.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This enables you to get a representative sample of volunteers to ensure that you’re meeting everyone’s needs, not just a certain segment’s. To learn more about volunteer scheduling, volunteer management, and best practices to ensure the success of your volunteer program, check out Galaxy Digital’s definitive guide to volunteer scheduling.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2010

She also provides a link to a sample dashboard one nonprofit is using. And, if you're working on this issue at your organization, you should definitely check out our Taming the Data Monster workshop coming in July). Thanks, Barbara!

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

Definitely. This is just a sampling. Those actors may be board members, volunteers, or another staff member, especially the executive director. In this theater, does the director sometimes take a part on the stage? Invite a donor to give their thoughts on who else may have an interest in your mission. So, back to where we started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2009

More information here ) A couple of definitions: Digital inclusion is the use of technology to improve the lives and life chances of disadvantaged people and the places in which they live. Tim Davies will be reporting from the Seminar and Amy Sample Ward will be participating in the discussion and live blogging it now doubt.

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