sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. While this data holds immense potential to improve decision-making and maximize impact, harnessing its power can be a challenge. Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

This development continues a tumultuous cycle of glitches and technical difficulties with the updated “Better” FAFSA that are having profound domino effects on a student’s ability to access education and an institution’s ability to enroll them. Stay in contact with your prospects. Be a trusted voice that minimizes their confusion.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted. By mobilizing communities in support of solutions that center their needs, nonprofits can exert pressure on decision-makers to allocate resources where they are most needed and best utilized.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners).

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

If you want volunteers to keep volunteering, your organization must support them. Here are 5 ways to better support your volunteers and drive the most value from them in 2022. One of the best ways to get the most value from your existing volunteers is by making sure that they are engaged, empowered, and supported.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? To have an effective annual report, you’ll need to make sure it’s informative, emotionally moving , and empowering. One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section. Annual reports are a staple of nonprofit life.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

We all know it’s generally more efficient to retain an existing donor than to acquire a net new one, but how can busy fundraisers upgrade mid-level donors effectively and efficiently? And what are some of the ways technology can help support those efforts? Here’s what our friend Andrea Bastiani Archibald at Orr Group said.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

Mobilizing Your Base and Engaging Supporters For the Moment—and the Long Haul. I’ve sat at a lot of tables where the question at hand is, how can we involve our supporters? We have the vision, the mission, the team, the expertise, and the programmatic goal right here, but how should we involve our supporters? your supporters.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme. YLP wanted to know which members of the community are benefitting from the service and how many families and children are being supported.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

From showcasing outcomes through compelling stories to highlighting the transparency and accountability that donors, volunteers, and partners who share your vision seek, dedicated online brand management will invariably fuel and amplify the impact of your unique mission. Powerful storytelling is the key.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2022

Leaders need to demonstrate that they value their employees, beneficiaries and other stakeholders through authentic engagement. Leaders who embrace openness and vulnerability impact the way that leadership is viewed by organization members. Leadership requires cultivating healthy inter-personal relationships based on mutual trust.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Letters of support. Include any supporting information after that direct initial response. Demonstrate Impact With Data and Examples.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Here are some essential tips to kick off your project successfully: Meet with whoever will be impacted by the project (staff, stakeholders, supporters) to integrate all ideas and opinions at the start. You demonstrate an understanding of the providers’ time constraints. The proposals you receive will be of much higher quality.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. In our fifth annual report, we highlight how our customers are using the resources provided by Salesforce.org and our partners to create and amplify their social impact. Our customer impact is our shared impact.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here are a few actionable strategies to help you create an effective retention plan. The steps that your nonprofit takes to retain volunteers can have a big impact on the value that your volunteer program is driving for your organization. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Communicate effectively.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Their potential to impact significantly the social challenges that plague our cities is extraordinary. Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact is a helpful framework to organize churches to affect change in their cities.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. of these two approaches to quickly demonstrate, in a compelling way, the exorbitant time spent wrangling legacy technology and the solutions you’re seeking: See what peer organizations are up to.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. This is often demonstrated in the classroom by standing the tallest person on a chair and having the shortest person ask for something. Has anyone ever asked you, “I just don’t get it. How can you tell?

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Most of your donors are located in that thin brim of the sombrero; they represent the largest pool of donors you have but also the least substantial in terms of support.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, we’re excited to announce the release of the Community Impact Report 2022. In our fifth annual report, we highlight how our customers are using the resources provided by Salesforce.org and our partners to create and amplify their social impact. For more insights, check out the full Community Impact Report 2022.

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Report Impact Community Survey 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

The project includes 253,000 acres that are managed by The Nature Conservancy — not as a preserve, but as working forestland that supports jobs, recreation, and climate mitigation by maintaining and restoring healthy habitats. Nature Supports a Wide Variety of Jobs.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. If you don’t already have an understanding of your remote team’s effectiveness, it’s probably wise to take a broad approach.

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Speak with an expert cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:56 Support the growth and resilience of nonprofits Build grantee capacity Become a trusted partner by providing coaching, software, and technical assistance to support your grantees' greatest need – building fundraising capacity.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From there you can create two versions of your appeal: 1) thanking active donors for their previous contributions and asking for a final end-of-year gift to maximize their support, and 2) reminding lapsed donors about your organization’s important work while also letting them know they still have time to make a donation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter. Start With the Right Profile Type.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Meeting attendance: Demonstrating commitment A successful nonprofit board starts with committed board members who prioritize attending meetings and events.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule , states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide. Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

To have the biggest impact on your organization, you’ve got to turn the tables and start proactively researching so you can identify the strongest prospects. To help you take the reins and contribute more donors and dollars, here are the top four most effective tips for prospect research. Cross-check for accuracy. Sense opportunity.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Adding recognition to your nonprofits volunteer program is just one more way of enticing supporters to continue to donate their time regularly. Are those strategies having a positive impact on improving volunteer experience ?

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