Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Creative-problem solving on a small budget.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. In summary, AI’s role in fundraising initiatives goes far beyond automation. Artificial intelligence will play a bigger role in helping organizations achieve their fundraising goals. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Kevin Hostutler, President, CEO and Co-Founder of ACGI Software, told me this story about how disruption pointed him in an important new direction early in his career. “In Read more of Kevin’s story in our Book “ Association 4.0: The goal is to develop short, mid, and long-range strategies with flexibility baked into the design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. That is not design thinking.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Tell your organization’s story. Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly. A professionally designed website can help establish your organization as a reputable, trustworthy institution. Tell your organization’s story.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. Rachel Seratte led the session, teaching administrators what to expect in their new role and how to use Nimble AMS to get the job done.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you’re new to web design and development, creating a homepage that accurately reflects your nonprofit’s mission and values can feel difficult. Impact stories. Ask yourself: What roles can supporters play in advancing your nonprofit’s mission? Ways to get involved. seconds) to convince visitors to stay on your homepage.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Your job is to tell the part of the story that the numbers cannot. Discover their interests by noting how they’ve designated past gifts, which philanthropic causes they support, and where they volunteer. Your emerging prospects would be great candidates for an event, project, or program designed to expand their philanthropic role.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

The book includes real-life stories from business, pop culture, history, and provides specifically tailored practices, skills, and mindsets to help us replace shame and blame with curiosity, vulnerability, and personal growth. She has also studied the role of psychological safety in teamwork and innovation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 18, 2018

As a program specialist, you may think that I am limited to one program or role, that however, is not the reality. Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 21, 2018

As a program specialist, you may think that I am limited to one program or role, that however, is not the reality. Performing these tasks and filling the numerous and varietal roles gave me time to expand my professional capabilities while guiding the direction of my career.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising. We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Marketing and Design.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insights and stories with you next March! If this resonates with you, join us for this session which confirms the biggest challenges, but also explores some pretty great opportunities and success stories. Vote for this session! That’s one puzzle.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

This series of playbooks is designed to provide specific, actionable steps to enhance citywide volunteer engagement strategies, either as a response to support from leadership or as a way to further make the case to leadership by demonstrating the benefits. Yet, leaders are also seeking guidance on how to get started once support is garnered.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2018

Over the years, my experience in a variety of financial leadership roles has led me to the following hypothesis: nonprofit finance is critical to mission success. Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, I wanted to dig deeper into the nonprofit CFO role. Completing the Circle.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience. The Role of Technology in Modern Donation Drives Digital Platforms and Convenience In the digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in donation drives. Diversifying Revenue Streams Relying solely on grants or individual donations can be risky.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

taking the donor out of the story. . Look no further than soffi.org to find a treasure trove of curated fundraising examples featuring interviews with the designers and copywriters and eye-candy examples of each piece. . The same goes for each person hired to fulfill those fundraising roles. #4:

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Craft a compelling narrative Your organization’s story is your most powerful tool to attract volunteers. Stories are the currency of human connection; they move, motivate, and—most importantly—mobilize. Make sure your story isn’t just about the what and the how—but also about the why.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. The underlying assumption has been that collecting stories as data or even using data to tell stories will inherently bring a more equity-focused approach to philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here. This is where Bloomerang steps in—a nonprofit CRM solution designed with nonprofit organizations in mind. Insights into donor behaviors and preferences enabled them to design fundraising campaigns that resonated more effectively with their audience.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2016

For this Designing for Good episode, we’re showcasing the best examples of nonprofit storytelling of 2016. But even the most wearied donor is roused by an authenticate story of an organization’s tangible results. Stories like: A candid testimony of an nonprofit’s impact on a real person’s life.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2013

The session featured the story of SafeNight , an app for domestic violence service organizations. More technically experienced individuals found the wireframes used during development useful, but for testing with individuals without technology design experiences, an emulator was really useful. Learning More. iBuildApp.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

At the heart of the event committee roles and responsibilities is the role of the Décor Committee Chair. Whether it’s a corporate gala, a charity fundraiser, or a celebratory soirée, the role of the Décor Committee Chair is pivotal in curating an ambiance that resonates with your guests on a sensory level.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Keep in mind that we’re not suggesting that the best CEOs excel in every aspect of the role—in fact, we’ve yet to meet one who does. It’s also a critically timely must-read, when you consider that 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years in the role, and two out of five new CEOs are deemed to be failing within 18 months.

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Achieve

MAY 18, 2021

*We recommend keeping all of your designs in the square shape, or “Instagram Post” size.*. Make sure to take advantage of the “Folders” feature and name your design to keep everything organized. From this point, your design is up to you! We swapped the photo, changed the colors of the elements, and used our font and copy.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

You should also supply them with any safety materials or waivers and make sure they have the required clearances and background checks for their role. Even if shoveling soil or filing reports is their volunteer role, chances are they’re with you because they believe in the higher purpose of your nonprofit: the mission. A hero story ?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Crafting a Compelling Visual Identity within Your Event Branding Visual elements play a significant role in event branding. Design an Eye-Catching Logo Create a unique event logo that encapsulates the essence of your cause. Post engaging content, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses, success stories, and countdowns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2015

A part of my practice is around network design and facilitation and one of my most respected colleagues in this area is Eugene Eric Kim. So, for this conversation about the art and craft of network design and weaving, he started us off with a ritual he learned from another network designer, Curtis Ogden.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to share that Forum One has been selected for 7 Davey Awards for our excellence in web design! The 17th Annual Davey Awards received nearly 3,000 entries from ad agencies, digital agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Add to the story by explaining your organization’s unique solution for addressing the problem, including how your nonprofit’s work will drive impact. A great way to set expectations and roles is using the RASCI framework. Define the problem. Outline the solution. Explain the next steps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. In the book, you'll find over 100 ready-made stories you can use as templates to tell your stories. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Help your teammates understand the tools available to them so they can maximize their roles within your organization. Aligning around fundraising goals from the start helps to build trust between teams and show teammates how they can play important roles in your success.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Remember these words: Your nonprofit’s logo is not your story. They want to use every tool, including their logo, to tell their story. Here’s where you can get stuck in focusing on your logo as representing your story: . But if it’s well-designed, your curiosity will be sparked. Holding hands around a globe.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Learning can be formal or informal, designed or serendipitous, individual or collective. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information. We talked about our beliefs and experiences with ideas of truth, of research, of story.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Nonprofits with well-designed, highly functional websites will have a definite advantage when it comes to reaching, engaging, and retaining more donors in years to come. Donations are the most important example when it comes to securing support, but your website’s navigation and design play key roles, too. Let’s get started.

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