sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 73

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Watch what is trending online. Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. Review expense policies, conflict of interest, or any other relevant policies or ethical issues. I hope I’m preaching to the choir.

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YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2017

According to the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report , a donor’s ideology has more impact upon which causes and types of nonprofits they support than gender or age. International development: 6.2%. Community development: 5.2%. Research and public policy: 1.5%. Community development: 5.1%.

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Causes Support Donor Conservancy 230

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The data from GivingTuesday comes from their 2019 GivingTuesday Impact Report and the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report data is based on the survey responses of 2,263 GivingTuesday 2019 donors. From the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report : 2) 9% of donors worldwide donated to a nonprofit, NGO, or charity on GivingTuesday 2019.

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Statistics Donor United States NGO 363

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. Recent burnout research and trends reveal that work environments are becoming more overwhelming and complex.

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Research Trend Culture Nonprofit 119

Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

Changes in Advertising Policies One important effect of political fundraising to note is its impact on advertising policies, particularly on social media platforms. Read up on policy changes and build in extra time for your ads to be reviewed and approved. The economy usually stays stable in an election year as well.

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Strategy Fundraising Policy Hype 52

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. This has led to situations where BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ users are disproportionately affected by policies meant to address “bad” behaviors.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 92

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. Meet the Moment Mission Mission, or your reason for being, doesn’t typically change with fads and trends. Vision When the mission changes, your vision must also be reinvented to inspire future development.

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Voice Associations Culture Environment 221

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association. Provide updates on ongoing policies and details on how members can volunteer with your advocacy program. Enhance your website. Boost member communications.

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Advocacy Associations Celebrate Strategy 142

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This heightened awareness isn’t just a trend; it’s a shift in user behavior and expectations that impacts all sectors, including the world of digital fundraising for nonprofits. Global Privacy Legislations and Digital Fundraising The last few years have seen significant developments in data privacy legislation globally.

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Support Fundraising Awareness Data 103

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. Outcomes : The effect of an activity on your mission.

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Measure Help Analysis Metrics 88

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This resulted in a review of TCE’s grantmaking policies that may have inadvertently disadvantaged and disqualified smaller budget organizations, many of which were BIPOC-led. They eventually changed a rule that had been in place for many years, in which a general operating grant could not represent more than 30% of an organization’s budget.

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Demographics Lesson Action Data 116

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

HBCUs have been critical in educating Black people, developing Black leaders, and addressing inequality throughout U.S. This evaluation looks at one such program, Supporting Education and Employment Development (SEED). But there has been little research on private philanthropic support of these institutions.

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Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Billion raised in the United States alone.

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Donor Online Policy Retention 59

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. . Employment information . Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group.

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Group Volunteer Create Tips 130

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here !

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

We started talking about how the field of corporate engagement has changed , and what trends are shaping the future of corporate social engagement. We need to develop best practices and successful examples of how companies, of any size, can support the causes they already care about through the skills of the tech workforce.

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Trend Puerto Rico Disaster Blackbaud 34

Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Local Pledge News Support 99

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

When we use AI to help draft a grant proposal—in a tool currently under development—we must consider the potential that AI-generated language could be harmful and offensive. At an organizational level, evaluations can help to establish ethics policies for what AI can be used for and what appropriate use looks like.

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Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? Here, we outline the latest trends your nonprofit needs to know in the ever-evolving world of data privacy. It’s time to develop a real plan for user privacy and consent. Maybe… never? How about your cookie consent banner?

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Marketing Plugin Track Policy 52

Association TV

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A few industry regulators have developed helpful playbooks to keep everything on the up-and-up in response to the rise of ambiguously commercial content. The big social media platforms also have their own policies to keep creators honest. You can find them in an article here if that kind of stuff floats your boat.

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Sponsor Content Associations Audience 276

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! Learn more at MESG.marketing !

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Attendees will walk away knowing the latest on best practices and trends and how to leverage technology solutions and partnerships to connect the entire school. During her tenure, she has led the creation of the school’s privacy policy, record retention schedule, and gender inclusion policy.

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Conference Guide Blackbaud Student 82

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. It’s not sexy.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

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Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 70

Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.”

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Government Policy Internet Chile 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. AI Now Institute Co-Founder, Kate Crawford, shared the top line trends as a thread on Twitter. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. … Read More

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Social Beginner Seattle Hunger 98

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Discover the four steps Race Forward recommends for developing racial equity policies, practices, and cultures and use their toolkit’s resources to help you put them in place at your organization.

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Issue Resource New Mexico Mexico 98

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Evolving organizational priorities ( such as a commitment to having a staff and volunteer corps that reflects the communities being served ), volunteer engagement trends (such as increased desire for short-term and flexible volunteer roles), and challenges filling leadership positions go a long way to establish a need for change.

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Structure Volunteer Model Leadership 98

Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

To make the data more accessible, they’ve developed a communications strategy based on storytelling products that make the data come alive. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Tell your own stories. Watch the full webinar for more inspiration from City Health Dashboard, and a sneak peek into their expansion plans.

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Story Data Storytelling Lesson 67

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. They should be watching for participation trends in the numbers and categories of people served.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Building grassroots capacity to address underlying causes of injustices We also look for organizations that seek to impact the underlying causes of gender and racial injustices and are working to change policies and conditions in their communities. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities.

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Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 59

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We still needed to create a consistent policy or practice for sharing data throughout the school. We wanted to align enrollment, academics, development, and financial management interests to ensure we were all growing in the same direction. Everyone can get everything they need with their unique secure login. We took two steps: 1.

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Software API Miami Blackbaud 93

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Basics of Organization Development. Taking time to build your knowledge of the infrastructure of your organization, board dynamics, and fiscal policy will not only help you avoid those late-night cold sweats but serve your mission with more confidence. Here are some resources to help you navigate: Start a Nonprofit Course.

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 81

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Colleges and universities that historically relied on their reputations may have to adapt their models to attract and retain different student populations, such as adult learners, online students, or individuals seeking tangible professional development opportunities. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate.

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Education Student Award University 77