ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. Additionally, having effective branding benefits nonprofits in other ways, such as credibility, authority, recognition and consistency.

Effective 75

Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 75

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Thankfully, there are plenty of effective and thoughtful ways that nonprofits can show donors the impact of their donations: 1) Give thanks. It lets donors determine for themselves that their donation, involvement, and passion moved the needle and made a measurable contribution to the world.

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Impact Donation Donor Social Media 345

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

This versatility ensures that the testimonials can be effectively utilized across various platforms. This practice demonstrates your organization’s evolving impact and keeps your content fresh and engaging. Their innovative approach and commitment to results have made a significant difference in our community projects.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Then, guided by those goals, use effective data collection tools, measure outcomes, implement improvement strategies, and promote transparency. Learn more: Using Data to Make Annual Giving Work for You Measuring Outcomes Outcome metrics are powerful, necessary tools for demonstrating transparency and accountability.

Measure 91

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 91

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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Report Chart Impact Photo 86

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

They include features for campaign management, online donation processing, and donor analytics, which help nonprofits design effective fundraising strategies. Altru Health Foundation discovered this when they began using Bloomerang and found they could streamline their development processes and track donor interactions more effectively.

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Relationship System Integration 89

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. It’s about the journey.

Storytelling 62

Storytelling Impact Help Demonstration 62

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results. Additionally, having effective branding benefits nonprofits in other ways, such as credibility, authority, recognition and consistency.

Effective 40

Effective Help Americorp Nonprofit 40

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

He’s right: Effective grassroots is a yearlong commitment to engaging volunteers so they are primed for action at just the right moments in your campaign. These are great opportunities to leverage texting (using your short code and keywords) and QR codes to drive activation and demonstrate urgency and immediacy in your messages to supporters.

Volunteer 195

Volunteer Campaign Advocacy Nonprofit 195

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“Leaders and managers have to demonstrate that they care about the emotional well-being of all those impacted by the crisis,” he adds. The 10-step quick guide for leaders offers insights from Grossman’s philosophy on leading effectively by demonstrating empathy, humanity, and authenticity, what he calls, “Heart First" Leadership.

Process 58

Process Help Lesson Demonstration 58

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a result, they work with insufficient funding and support while feeling undervalued—which further complicates their efforts to lead effectively. Ninety percent report detrimental effects on their health and well-being, including fatigue, elevated blood pressure, and impacts on mental health. How can they thrive?

Leadership 98

Leadership Washington Local Nonprofit 98

The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. I often see nonprofits struggle to show the tangible results of their donor contributions. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident.

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Map Fundraising Integration Donor 233

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Review requirements before applying for or accepting awards to ensure that you understand what is necessary to effectively manage the grant and if the grant lifecycle is a good fit for your organization. This can make it challenging to understand and effectively meet grant requirements. In managing grant funding , communication is key.

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Grant Process Management Tips 94

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This enabled the organization to develop campaigns that more effectively connected with their audience. When the whole is greater than its parts The true effectiveness of CRM systems and fundraising platforms comes into play when organizations use them together. This led to more innovative, tailored fundraising initiatives.

Community 83

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 83

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Given the research-validated outcomes and demonstrated financial impact belonging offers, organizations should make cultivating belonging a personal leadership imperative across the world,” says Brad Deutser , author of the new book, Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity and Foster Performance.

Action 72

Action Build Structure Attitude 72

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

The results will help you gain a better understanding of how much grassroots muscle you have in each district and uncover action takers who might be ready to take that next step up your volunteer engagement ladder. Volunteers who appear in these search results are highly passionate about your mission.

Advocacy 198

Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A couple other key takeaways from Edinger’s incredibly helpful book are: Leading results versus managing tasks is often a matter of distinguishing what to do from how to do it. When you lead results, you avoid the micromanagement trap and instill a sense of trust throughout the organization that helps people accomplish the tasks they own.

Issue 90

Issue Leadership Stream Demonstration 90

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Irrespective of channel or medium, the key elements to effective storytelling are the ability to convey what is unique about the nonprofit, why it is worthy of support, how the audience can benefit from supporting it and how to go about doing so. Recent data indicates that there are in excess of 1.5 Storytelling Framework.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 302

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value. Does not know where to start.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As such, you can use your data to make better decisions, enhancing effectiveness and fostering innovation. You will be able to set goals and measure outcomes more effectively, propelling your nonprofit towards impactful innovation. Focus on Your Metrics Metrics will help you translate your data into action.

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Culture Create eBook Attitude 80

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

There is a concern, however, as to whether these trainings are effective in reducing biases and changing behavior. The awareness we have regarding our own biases can lead to reducing inequities and allows us to put DEI to work effectively in our organizations. Nonprofits are known for their expertise in effective group work.

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Culture Help Phoenix Reflection 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Matching gifts: While fundraising isn’t the primary focus of your awareness campaign, it’s likely to happen once you’ve effectively boosted the visibility of your cause and shown why your work matters. Think radio promotions, TV ads, and eye-catching print advertisements.

Awareness 72

Awareness Campaign Business Collaboration 72

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Create a strategy that prioritizes the demonstrated ways that women give, for instance, engaging them in programmatic activities and building trust. But don’t forget to effectively celebrate March as well. Women’s History Month). When women see other women celebrated and featured, they will be more apt to engage.

Philanthropy 84

Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 84

The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. Impact stories work well for fundraising because they demonstrate a need that donors can meet through donating. Here is the important thing to know – conflict and the stakes of the conflict are a result of perspective and framing.

Storytelling 80

Storytelling Profit Articulate Arts 80

.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

This is often more cost-effective, especially when you add the benefit of the goodwill surrounding a promotion. You risk hiring someone who will be unhappy as a result of multiple misunderstandings due to the speedy process. Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes. I asked Sarah what she sees as our biggest bloopers.

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Application Statistics Culture Job 221

Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Donor Pyramid is a tool for helping nonprofits understand their fundraising approach and evaluate its effectiveness. Major Gifts: These donors have demonstrated their commitment to your cause through their previous giving history. Understand the big picture of fundraising results at your nonprofit.

Develop 75

Develop Donor Strategy Giving 75

Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

This is especially effective when trying to convince an audience why the mission of your organization is an important one. Stories are a great connector by helping demonstrate someone’s circumstances and point of view. Where is the excitement? Where is the lesson learned? Where is the transformation? character against nature.

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Story Indianapolis Storytelling Indiana 126

sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

When you make disqualification a frequent exit on your fundraising journey, the resulting churn will help you make space for future potentially qualified prospects. These officers average four months or less between creating proposals and closing gifts; in some cases, this demonstrates a less measured approach to major gift solicitation.

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Gift Proposal Blackbaud Phase 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Demonstrate the value of social and mobile media to increase online fundraising. Demonstrate how there is no one-size-fits-all-communications and online fundraising strategy anymore, and the longer your nonprofit resists and invests in change, the more you’ll regret it in years to come. This is a one-time only presentation.

Mobile 245

Mobile Free Media Social 245

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Identify the problem and optimize for maximized results. Is there drop off? If so, where? Stewardship is a two-way street.

Fundraising 103

Fundraising Donor Celebrate Chicago 103

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Track and analyze your results. If this is your first GivingTuesday, try highlighting new programs or testimonials that demonstrate the impact of your organization—what is your organization doing now that should be the priority takeaway for audience members? This isn’t just a good idea at the end of the giving season!

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Gift Consultant Audience email 207

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, you’ve probably found yourself needing to write informative and engaging emails to connect with your community with limited time and manpower. Increases Open Rates : Everyone knows that writing effective subject lines is essential to increase email open rates. ChatGPT can’t generate effective emails on its own.

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Examples email Communication Language 83

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective communication The organization took the time to craft a personalized message , sharing a success story directly related to Sarah’s interests and her past donations. Sarah’s story demonstrates that donor segmentation is more than just a strategy. It’s a way to honor and engage your supporters effectively.

Donor 60

Donor History Director Survey 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2014

The FeetFirst site suggests that these tasks are perfect for walking meetings: Educate and inform ; educate about things in the environment while experiencing and demonstrating them. Make decisions ; walking meetings help prepare for decision making and can result in more options for consideration.

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Hosting Tips Effective Nonprofit 124

DipJar

JUNE 24, 2021

This city-supported lifeline for animals and the community that cares for them has demonstrated its value and meddle over and over. The shelter’s doors remained open, its field service units responded to a huge increase in the number of pets left out in the cold, resulting in a large number of stray and displaced animals needing shelter. .

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Dallas Service Create Adopt 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm? For example, what messages most effectively drive donations in your email campaigns? Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) measures ROI.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 245

DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to SureImpact’s Primer on Nonprofit Impact Measurement , impact is “the quantifiable difference an organization makes … the collective effects (intended and unintended) of a nonprofit’s work on the communities it serves.” Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of programs and services. Is it cost-effective?

Metrics 52

Metrics Impact Guide Literacy 52