VisionLink

APRIL 24, 2010

We have a new White Paper on the Thought Leadership section of our main VisionLink Web Site : Non Profits Sharing Data: Increasing Effectiveness Through Data Exchange As we work with a wide variety of social services, homeless management, elder care, 2-1-1s, disaster relief, volunteer, and donation networks, we often find ourselves at the center of (..)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. He graciously agreed to pen this guest post while I was in transit to “down under.” ” Enjoy.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It’s almost the year-end giving season, and most non-profits I know are getting ready to reach out to their donors to ask for one more donation before the end of the year. Today, I want to present a sample year-end fundraising e-mail for a fictional non-profit organization. Please, click here to make your donation now.

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Everyaction

APRIL 18, 2018

However, building and maintaining a sustainer program isn’t as simple as adding a button to your donation forms, it takes intentional time and effort to create an effective and profitable program. In fundraising, you don’t get what you don’t ask for, so don’t be afraid to specifically ask for monthly donations.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Their donations create an emotional investment for them in the work you’re doing. They may not want to give you a grant if they see your animal welfare nonprofit is living off of your adoption fees or your homeless shelter is solely running on a large government grant. Sharing your stories makes people want to get involved and help.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization. More involved in-person fundraisers or campaigns that require lots of resources can eat into your profit margins. All you need to do is promote your campaign effectively and watch the donations roll in!

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are groups that work for a social cause, but they do so without making a profit. In most cases, nonprofits rely on donations from supporters or grants to function, and they often have tax-exempt status. Their goals are often focused on helping others in need and bettering their community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

Honestly, whether you’re in nonprofit or for-profit work, remembering the reason you’re serving a particular group is vital to moving the organization forward. The short-term goals are the steps to get funding, food and/or money donations, and pantry locations. Simon Sinek reminds us to think about why we’re doing what we’re doing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2011

services, has a culture that emphasizes employees' roles in the community and the importance of their involvement in non-profit organizations. Learn more at www.readytalk.com and view their donation program for eligible nonprofits and public libraries. ReadyTalk , a provider of audio. conferencing and webinar.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 4, 2017

DQ Theatre’s business model is comprised of: Service: it provides performances that are accessible and culturally relevant to the community; Revenue: ticket revenue from performances, subscription income, and contract revenue that pays for outreach programming, along with a few foundation grants and donations from individuals; and.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2017

The bottom line is that your nonprofit organization is competing with large for-profit companies and other nonprofit organizations for attention and resources from your target audience. User intent is the driving force behind an audience either donating their time, donating their money, or getting involved with your organization.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Non-Profits approaches this October 21-22, 2010 in Washington, DC, I’m working with colleagues to put the finishing touches on my sessions, and one in particular — one of my favorite topics — is simply too much fun to not share here: Targeted Content*. What is Targeted Content? Think about it this way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

One answer to these questions may be the social enterprise model, which has the potential to revolutionize both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Social enterprises are for-profit or nonprofit businesses whose products and services address major unmet needs of society. What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. When did Giving Tuesday begin?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

According to the most recent statistics , your organization could be raising over half of your donations during the last six weeks of the year. And a full third (33%) of the donations made in December occur on the 31st of the month! Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company? Network for Good put together a slideshow of the home pages of 10 nonprofits that are hitting it out of the ball park by being clear in their message and making it easy for a visitor to engage further or donate.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

What would your organization look like if you had access to the same services and resources as a for-profit company? Network for Good put together a slideshow of the home pages of 10 nonprofits that are hitting it out of the ball park by being clear in their message and making it easy for a visitor to engage further or donate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Recent trends in philanthropic giving indicate that the new generation of donors has a high interest in ensuring that their donations generate outcomes (Flandez, 2012). These organizations were VisionSpring, Code.org, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, and the Mental Health Center of Denver.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

We are the conduit via which those for-profit companies listed on our site distribute donated products to nonprofits and libraries. Then, Adobe or Symantec can say that they want their donations to only go to organizations that work with, say, youth or homelessness. First, we don't "sell" the products listed on our site.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. The call to action invited the audience to take the next step to learn more or make a donation/contribution. To make a financial contribution or enroll in our monthly donation program, click HERE ! Meet Dewey: Part 1. Video storytelling.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

According to Giving USA data , individual donors consistently account for over 75% of all the donations that are made in the United States each year. billion was donated in the United States. That means communicating with donors BETWEEN mailings so they feel emotionally connected to your mission, which paves the way to a donation.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Ghaffari laid out a hypothetical situation: Imagine a homeless shelter funded through two contracts, one from HUD and the other from the City of San Francisco. American Institute of CPAs' Accounting and Audit Guide for not-for-profit organizations. For example, Ms. " Accounting Resources for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Which is why Twestival Local hopes to challenge city organizers with two important questions with their selected cause: (1) What will the not-for-profit do with the funds raised? . 2) In addition to fundraising, what are all the ways your city plans to work with the not-for-profit?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2017

Donating time and money to your nonprofit is one of the ways that your supporters can help those in need and/or make the world a better place. All donors like to see tangible outcomes from their donations. Make the connection, then ask them to donate. Highlight the Outcomes of Your Work. Be Proud of Your Fundraising Efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

Today, I got a report via the TechSoup Second Life listserv about an awareness-raising campaign for homeless children in Second Life - reported here , here and here. A Spain-based non-profit, their main goal is to create shelters and foster homes for poor children and elderly people. There's YouTube video here.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. Causemunity in booth 70.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Unlike for-profit businesses, you are not just selling your potential partners on the numbers and inviting them to make a profit. For example, if you run a homeless shelter, you should mention the number of people who are homeless on any given night in your area. Does your organization provide a meal?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Causemunity.org provides easy solution to your fund-raising needs through micro-donations. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. Causemunity in booth 70.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2009

I'm the sole IT person at my non-profit organization (we are a shelter for homeless families), and we are undergoing severe budget cuts at the moment. Fundraising for a 2009 NTC scholarship fund, and facilitating donations of airline miles. And, as one member recently told me: . Stay tuned for more on this next week!).

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The club itself might make a donation plus each individual member could become a donor. And don’t forget to ask your vendors for a donation, too. We house homeless women and children. per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. Sometimes in groups there are multiple opportunities for donors.

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

Lack of access to appropriate mental health care carries serious consequences, including increased likelihood of hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and suicide. Finally, their online donation page features this informative graphic, illustrating the impact of donations to potential funders in a compelling and personal way.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 17, 2009

Sunday, I decided not to add them to the total – I did not count churches, but did count faith-based organizations, like the Mobile Loaves and Fishes truck feeding the homeless near a downtown park. Such was the case at the Dairy Queen we went to and were able to have a portion of our purchase donated to one of three nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When you started your nonprofit, you likely had a core group of supporters who provided donations and funding on a regular basis. Someone donates, and regardless of who they are, the amount they donated, and their reason for giving, they are thrown into the in-progress communications schedule already set at the nonprofit.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

For organizations, web stats are useful indicators of how many people are being reached by their message, the geographical spread of the visitors and whether or not a specific campaign was successful in driving traffic or creating actions (like donations, or letters, etc.) And, I actually hope that doesn’t change.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Donate, join, volunteer, help. SnapChat : No long-term studies have come out as to the effectiveness of SnapChat for non-profit organizations. Before you post, think about what THEY want to know.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

In fact, before you begin recruiting personal fundraisers , asking for donations, or asking supporters to share your campaign with others on social media and through email, it’s great to have a head start. Sponsorships are financial, in-kind or product contributions made by a for-profit business or corporation to a nonprofit organization.

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