Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. For any of these ideas make sure you have the following technical elements: Event name, date, and details in an email/flyer/social post. Email system like Mailchimp or Emma to message a larger audience and collect attendee information.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

Beyond debating the stimulating topics of major talks—such as Edward Snowden’s appearance by telepresence robot and t he response to it by Rick Ledgett , the Deputy Director of the NSA—I spent much of my time speaking about my favorite topic: technology for social good. Of course, that included getting new ideas for software for social good!

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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. I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Companies with between five and 250 employees are the target market for this system.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

This curated track features members of Blackbaud’s K–12 Executive Advisory Board and our internal experts discussing how technology in schools has evolved, new best practices, and fresh ideas. But how do you unlock this power without knowing how to write code? Where do you start?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For letters you send to other donors, you can still add a personal touch by asking your organization’s fundraising director or another leader to handwrite the sign-off. Use the information stored in your donor management system to personalize these conversations.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2014

Limited space remains; you can join either for the full Summit or snag an Idea Accelerator-only package for $40 that includes access to the Microsoft evening reception on Friday, September 5 and the full Idea Accelerator on Saturday, Sept. coaches Communications idea accelerator judges lcs Leadership Strategy' Stay tuned!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. In order to ensure the work and concepts that emerged throughout the workshops had a launch pad, we created the Idea Accelerator as the final day’s focus, pushing those ideas into possibilities.”.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. Joey Knecht, CEO and Managing Director, Proteus.co, offered this wisdom. When I was interviewing leaders for our Association 4.0

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NTEN

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Big ideas abound in our community! With 2,000+ thought leaders expected to connect in Washington, DC for our #14NTC, we''re excited to announce some special "Big Ideas" panels that we hope will continue to open up conversations around the big issues that we face in the information and communications technology landscape.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 29, 2014

As the grand finale to NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit , a number of intrepid 14LCS attendees pitched and developed 24 awe-inspiring projects during the Idea Accelerator. This idea took second place at the Idea Accelerator. How did the idea get started? Kids “aging out” of the foster care system.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Composable Architecture: A Catalyst for Nonprofit Innovation Speaker(s): Jenn Johnson, Managing Director of Client Services; Andrew Howell, Technology Manager What if you could use the best parts of your favorite CMS alongside the most innovative interactive design technologies? Vote for this session! Vote for this session!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Having coordinated Admissions and Business Offices when it comes to leveraging information systems can alleviate pain points and deliver on the high expectations of students, parents, and administrators. Discover how to maximize the power of the Admissions Checklist in the Blackbaud Enrollment Management System.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. Get more #GivingTuesday ideas to maximize donor engagement. Use a giving thermometer to display your campaign’s progress.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. With many incredible ideas on the table, they committed to moving forward with two community-driven approaches to combat hunger: A Hunger Action Plan to activate our Salesforce ecosystem around long-term systemic changes to fight hunger.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Going From Volunteer to Paid Employee To get an idea of when you can start earning a nonprofit salary, you need to examine your budget and revenue forecasts. It’s the Board’s job to hire and supervise the Executive Director, and the Board must approve any plan for a nonprofit salary. So, how do you know when it’s time to pay yourself?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. With a good idea of what you need, your next steps start to take shape. Your potential donors.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article. And hat-tip to Allan Benamer and the "Confessions of a Former Non-Profit Executive Director" blog for inspiration for this series). Give us some topic ideas below, or email us at publications@nten.org.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? There are over 1.8 However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Having this data available and integrated into the reporting system allows grantees to not only meet these reporting requirements efficiently, but also to appropriately measure costs based on statistical units, such as square footage. Adopt a robust fund accounting system. Highlight your community.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This article will walk you through how I prepare story interviews for non-profits using an interview I did this week with a client’s Executive Director. I often recommend that non-profits have a system for sourcing story leads. That system may bring in some preliminary information about the story.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Involve the Board of Directors in overseeing the whistleblower process. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed? Investigate complaints promptly and take appropriate corrective action if necessary. Regularly review and update your policy to ensure its effectiveness.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. Director, Information Technology (right) Emergency nurses are trained to expect the unexpected, but they weren’t prepared to be stretched beyond their professional and emotional capacity.

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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

Many of M+R’s early staff were part of this entirely novel idea. While Donald is often known for his work shaping environmental policy, the work that has inspired many of us most is his truly visionary efforts here at M+R to reform the juvenile justice system. There is so, so much more.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The idea on this day is to deviate from the consumer mindset driven by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and to instead support charitable giving and volunteerism. Start brainstorming ideas for goals you want to achieve, while keeping in mind the mission of your nonprofit. Have a GivingTuesday campaign planning party and create a goal.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities. Elizabeth Marenakos, Director of Product Marketing, Blackbaud. Evan Forman, Senior Director of Grants, The Fortune Society.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

Practical/tactical stuff like processes and systems is easy to fix. Challenge: Clueless Cliff Cliff didn’t read the minutes, has no idea what’s going on, and possibly never opened the email that contained the agenda. He wasn’t aware that he was supposed to bring an idea, and, in general, he seems flustered and a bit lost.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. Why not take some of these ideas and apply them to a fundraising format? Another fun scavenger hunt idea is to hire a developer to alter your website’s layout, placing hints across the pages in order to provide players with clues.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

This isn’t just a good idea at the end of the giving season! Check to see if your constituent relationship management (CRM) platform or email marketing system has the ability to A/B test and let your emails race to the finish line! Katy Beth Cassell, Director. Victoria Becker, Associate and Maryann Grunseth, Director.

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2021

Speakers: Christina Crawley , Managing Director, Marketing, Forum One Rachel Roberts , Senior Director, Channel Deployment, Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Speakers: Kurt Voelker , VP Business Strategy and Growth, Forum One Corey Jones , Creative Director, Forum One. Read the full description.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

Here are three things I would want to know before buying a new association management system. Multiple factors go into the cost of a new AMS system. Plus, pricing between any two AMS systems is not always an apples-to-apples comparison. It’s important to understand several concepts before evaluating the cost of a new AMS system.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Allen’s GTD methodology is based on the idea that our brains are not designed to store information. Instead, we should capture all of our tasks and ideas in a system, and then process them at a later time. Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Having access to the entire application at once allows them to work more efficiently, instead of having to go back to the Executive Director three times as they get to different sections. They are typically pulling information from different parts of the organization and trying to chase down information from other busy people.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. A bus driver or cleaning staff might need only a few of these skills, whereas a development director might need all these and many more skills.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Meet Sandra Munoz, Director of Product – Fundraising . Sandra: One of the things I’m most proud of is helping develop Qgiv’s original peer-to-peer fundraising system. When I came on board, our peer-to-peer system didn’t exist. Bring new ideas to the table. The next best idea for your company may come from you!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Look to the New Donor Timeline for ideas. Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. Donors were down 7.6% and new donors were down 16.9%. Build your fundraising program around retention.

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