Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Passion, clarity, and confidence are key to telling your story. Crunching numbers.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2021

Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. The evidence on this is clear: if we impact their wellbeing, we get better health, social, education, and engagement outcomes.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. A healthy balance sheet is the source of innovation, impact, and engagement. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Tell your financial story.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. The Vision to Supporting Impact at Scale . She holds a BA from Howard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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DipJar

MARCH 17, 2022

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. To learn about this, we spoke with Robert Meyer, the executive director of development for the Cathedral. Patrick’s Day Parade. The post St.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Tell a Compelling Story. To bring the facts to life, tell stories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. Include impact stories and metrics in your acknowledgment and stewarding messages that show how far their dollar will go toward making an impact.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This year, the focus is on building unique experiences to drive mission impact. How International Justice Mission is Using Salesforce to Drive Impact. IJM shared key recommendations around how to get your board of directors to invest in technology projects, including: Invest in the building of the board.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2021. Our fourth annual report shows how our customers are using the resources Salesforce.org provides to create and increase their social impact. Our Approach to Social Impact. We work to close the impact gap in three ways: 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

posted by Christopher Haines Artistic Director & Co-Founder, iTheatre Collaborative. I think we have been telling the wrong story. Or more accurately, we have been telling the story wrong. Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Telling the wrong story.

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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: What factors are driving uncertainty and how impactful could they be?

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Miriam’s Kitchen is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers, engage corporate partners, and positively impact its bottom-line while increasing impact through the software’s integration with Salesforce. The organization, focused on impact , serves an average of 300 fresh meals per day (70,000 annually).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential. We’re far more connected to stories and information than we have ever been, yet the noise and ubiquity of the digital world makes it harder to surface and share personal stories of change and impact.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

After using other p2p platforms, Melissa Benjamin, Fiver’s Director of Development, recommends CauseVox because it’s “a service that works properly and serves [them] better.” Fiver used their story of Camp WiFiver to inform their 2021 #GivingTuesday campaign. CauseVox’s Reliability Helps You Raise More With Less Stress.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Showcase Impact Through Stories: Share compelling stories or language that illustrates the positive impact the donor has had on the organization’s mission.

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Just because you, your executive director, or any “insider” feel a certain way about what’s most important about your mission, does not mean your constituents feel the same way. Donors care about singular impact. This shows them the impact they will create – this person will get fed – because the donor helped.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” Create a more inclusive culture by providing DEI training to directors and staff. Adopt a pay equity policy.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Here’s how Nimble AMS can empower your medical professionals and advance your impact in healthcare: Member management. Read the ADA + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We Read the NAACCR + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We had a great implementation, with no issues at all. Professional development.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Select stories of transformation to include in these emails to show how your organization is making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. . Tip: You can use “old” stories for this series because they are new to your new supporter!

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Cybersecurity on a Budget: Leveraging Open-Source Software and Trusted Vendors Presented by Don Rahn, Director of Security Operations, Blackbaud In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, defending against threats is non-negotiable. The Inside Story: Blackbaud’s Approach to Customer Success Presented by Hiram Cuevas of St.

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Forj

APRIL 17, 2024

It's about translating your metrics into stories that resonate with key stakeholders, from the leadership team to the board of directors. It turns out that ensuring buy-in for your online community is about more than just collecting data.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. It’s one of the most effective ways for companies to achieve social impact goals. Here are some highlights from the past year that show the impact of pro bono volunteering on its many stakeholders. Vice President, Tech for Social Impact, Salesforce.org. About the Author.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this podcast, Amy Gibson, the Director of Resource Development shares the secrets for how she did it, including how she shows appreciation to her donors, and uses software to streamline processes and address challenges along the way. Until next time, keep making a difference and watch your impact grow! Listen to this episode.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? Only measure impact, not process. Or as @orgnet says, “Turning data into stories is the real trick.&#. Flickr Photo by Caramel - Creatives Common Licensed. Do numbers only matter? I like to use a combined method.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

By Josh Kashorek , Director of Marketing at Journity , and advocate for using data to create high-performance nonprofit marketing campaigns. Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. 1) Traffic. That said, engagement is critical to driving responses.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The power of stories Why stories? Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people. In a world bombarded with information, a well-told story cuts through the noise and resonates with the heart. Stories, in their essence, are patterns that help us navigate the complexity of the world.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

We focus on spreadsheets and financial management platforms and forget about the enormous impact our clients (nonprofit and social enterprises) make in their communities and the world. We forget that our work enables our clients to maximize their impact. (We are accountants, after all.) Water is life. Queue more goosebumps.

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs. Q: Tell us an inspiring story about how using technology pro bono has made an impact with a nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Adapting to technology for better engagement Rabbi Shlomo Cohen, Director of Operations at Chabad of Charlotte, highlights another challenge: engaging with a community using technology everyone can use. “We Gaining on-the-go accessibility The Catholic community, represented by Adam Murray, Director of Development at St.

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