The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. I hope you’ll give Associations Thrive a listen and give me feedback on the content, format and guests.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

For a change, Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group, interviewed me about my personal journey and the journey of Matrix Group. With our office space lease expiring in March of 2025, we continue to ask ourselves questions like, “How do we make sure Matrix Group values and culture stay consistent and strong?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. Earlier this year, Bryant shared these additional insights: Adam Bryant Question : How useful can The Leap To Leader book be to the reader if they have not already read your, The CEO Test, book? Bryant : The two books are complementary but very different.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Meet Sandra Munoz, Director of Product – Fundraising . Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Qgiv: What advice would you give to a woman aspiring to become a tech company leader? Ask questions. Meet Sarah Sebastian, Director of Brand Communications .

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Or that the director who is championing a lucrative collaboration with a corporate partner is also on that organization’s board. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. I hope you’ll give Associations Thrive a listen and give me feedback on the content, format and guests.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re not sure why you should do this, ask yourself the following questions: How have you fared during the pandemic? Do you have funds to treat your staff fairly, give them raises when deserved, and send them to trainings that will improve staff retention and boost your nonprofit’s morale and bottom line? . Your program director?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. Brent Gibson, Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc. Giving employees voice and recognition are a high priority.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? How long does it take to start a nonprofit? Starting a nonprofit requires a decent amount of time and energy.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

During our webinar with Blackbaud Product Manager Brenda Noiseux , she shared the feedback she heard when interviewing grant writers as part of our update to the Blackbaud Grantmaking application portal. Are any of the questions duplicative? And it also helps your grants managers from having to answer the same question over and over.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We had a chance to interview Donnie Shell Jr., Director of Community Engagement for Charlotte Rescue Mission, to learn more about the organization’s initiatives, and their utilization of our software. The ability to create volunteer groups has also been immensely beneficial as it gives us a way to segment our communications.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

Since these campaigns can be such time- and resource-intensive projects, it pays to give the entire process plenty of upfront thought. Many organizations are locked into a traditional view of feasibility studies involving confidential interviews, but we at the Capital Campaign Toolkit argue that this isn’t always the best choice.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Creating A Plan For Year-End Giving 2021. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

This may mean abandoning “traditional” newsletter content (like an update letter from your Executive Director) in favor of content that engages and inspires your audience to action. Interview a donor Another non-profit newsletter idea if you’re trying to raise money through your newsletters, it is to share a short interview with a donor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Many of his discussions are included in his interview series on LinkedIn. Today, Bryant shares these additional insights with us: Adam Bryant Question : How useful can The Leap To Leader book be to the reader if they have not already read your, The CEO Test, book? Bryant : The two books are complementary but very different.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? The challenge isn’t knowing what to do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Title: Director of Emerging Media. We started out by listening and found many people asking questions about us or our issues. Now, 30% of our posts are replies to people who ask questions or talk about us. a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?Book

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

GiveMN launched its “Give to the Max Day” over 6 years ago. It was one of the first 24-hour day of giving that rallies and inspires to donate to charities. I have been tracking this giving day since its first Giving Day back in 2009 and every year do a debrief post or interview.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Raising the money you need to build a team Let’s say your plan for hiring staff for your nonprofit includes four full-time employees, in addition to yourself as the Executive Director: a Program Coordinator. a Director of Development to build up a fundraising program that keeps the money coming in. Start with a phone screen.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Motivations: How are your donors moved to give?

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Having a mission-focused nonprofit video can help boost donor giving and volunteer involvement. Do you want viewers to be inspired to give, volunteer, or become an advocate? This video is a general synopsis of your nonprofit and should give the audience a better understanding of what you do and who you serve.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2016

Identifying new trustees for your board of directors is one of the most important functions any nonprofit board performs. What questions should you be asking as you think through who will perform the very important function of board recruiting for you? . Top Ten Questions to Ask when Choosing a Board Recruiting Service.

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Kindful

JUNE 3, 2021

Many nonprofits also believe corporations should support them to be good corporate citizens and give back to their community. Businesses, unlike foundations, aren’t in the business of giving away money. The question isn’t why they should support you. The question is how does supporting you help them ? Media exposure?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Year-end giving campaigns. With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, the kick off the that busy time of year for most nonprofit development directors and their teams is just ramping up. So, take a deep breath! My co-author, Aliza Sherman and will answer questions and offer up tips.

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Care2

APRIL 30, 2012

Over the course of more than 100 interviews with nonprofit staffers while writing The Nimble Nonprofit , “managing people” turned up on the list of “skills that my executive director sucks at” more than any other. And giving feedback is one of the specific skills that nonprofit managers seem especially weak at.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

to give members a steady stream of reminders and resources. You can share a photo of the volunteer and a few points about how they serve the organization, or include an interview with them. Or, you announce an event and receive follow-up questions from members. Use it to help members stay informed!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role. Some donor segments to consider include: Giving capacity , or how much donors would be able to donate. Many of these details can also reveal why donors give.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). He answered all my (very rudimentary) questions with a lot of patience and the mannerisms of a natural-born teacher. In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

We strongly recommend this technique because unconscious bias can frequently lead us to give preference to people who might not necessarily be the best match, such as: The person we really want to drink coffee with. Names would get added back in for the interview process. Interview questions. The executive director?

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

For example, what if someone they connect with through your association ends up interviewing them for a job at their dream company? Give them a way to connect with your organization and its members 24/7 rather than only tuning in for occasional meetings. Boosting member engagement. Volunteer committees. Networking events.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Through a combination of survey responses from over 1,500 organizations and interviews with 16 nonprofit leaders, our study sought to answer key questions including: How were nonprofits collecting and sharing demographic data in general and with Candid nonprofit profiles specifically?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2014

As the Director of Partnerships and Learning, Berry oversees Idealware's online seminars and live presentations. In honor of Idealware's On Demand Tactical Technology Planning product coming to TechSoup, I interviewed Andrea Berry to learn more about her background, the importance of technology planning, and more.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Find your product Corporate Social Responsibility Align grantmaking and workplace giving with your company values and employees' passions to maximize social impact. I want a demo I have questions I don't know where to begin I want to see the product in action Let’s get it set up.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Tis the season for giving back. Whether you are feeling particularly thankful because of Thanksgiving, December holidays, or thinking forward to New Year’s resolutions, we know this is the time of year when generous New Yorkers are very much focused on giving back – making this our busiest month of the year. .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have. You want to give volunteers the information they need to feel confident and informed, but you don’t want to overwhelm them with too much. Is there a form to fill out?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Welcome to the real world of “more than a great fundraising technician”—and that holds true for pretty much any senior-level position, e.g., program director, finance officer, and of course the ED/CEO.”. Better yet, try them all: Begin with your executive director. Give your take. — Simone Joyaux. Get their take.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The first ads are part of the organization’s holiday giving campaign and feature people impacted by home fires and flooding. So, I asked Wendy Harman, Director of Social Strategy, who connected me with her colleagues Anne Marie Borrego, Director of Media Relations, and Chris Andrews, Senior Advertising Associate to answer a few questions. (1)

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