Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Building a donor-friendly website is a complex job – part marketing and part technical.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to find out important participant and donor characteristics through the right tools and data. Focus on Experience.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Today’s volunteers are tech-savvy, and very busy. So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone. Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Check-In at Events.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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TechImpact

AUGUST 28, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What the tagline should not be describing is the way your nonprofit handles its volunteers. billion hours of service, worth an estimated $175 billion, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit sector go. Not only is the time they give valuable, but they’re also great donors as well. Learn how to better manage your volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Non profit. Why aren’t we investing in greater impact? To drive impact, one must truly value that impact. Yet there is no greater injustice than the double standard that exists between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. To be of social benefit, one must sell impact. Why not what we ARE? Social benefit.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. Donors and grantors both expect detailed reporting and deep financial transparency from nonprofit organizations.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Volunteers are the life blood of many nonprofit organizations. You might be thinking: “Sure, of course I know my volunteers are important. Learn how to better manage your volunteers. How many of your volunteers have been with your organization for over a year? Why retaining volunteers is critical. Click Here!

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

The answer lies in the way nonprofits are catering o the demands of its donor network. Nonprofits are leveraging the power of technology to store more information around their donors, to better meet their expectations, and cater to what they’re looking for. But what are donors looking for? Communication frequency. Affiliation.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 28, 2014

Here''s our free non-profit webinar round-up for May. Topics include: mobile impact; finding and keeping donors; telling your stories on social media; volunteer interview strategies; and much more.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Despite the efforts of social media networks like LinkedIn , many nonprofits still struggle engaging, gaining, and retaining volunteers. The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Deeper understanding of Volunteers.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

For many non-profits, data crunching is everything. From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril.

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Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

Good donor management software can be a real game changer for a nonprofit. With the right tools at their disposal, nonprofits can develop stronger, more impactful messaging, connect with their supporters, and eliminate many time-consuming tasks. Types of Donor Management Software The term “donor management software” is broad.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Are your volunteers taken care of? If you were to ask all of your volunteers, how many of them would say they were given everything they needed to be successful? Chances are, your volunteers are what makes your nonprofit go. Despite their importance, too often nonprofits take the volunteers for granted.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2017

An effective nonprofit website can build a strong brand, drive more donors to your site, and increase your volunteer recruitment efforts. 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.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. Most modern marketing organizations in the for-profit and non-profit sector today utilize some form of audience personas,” Smith remarked.

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TechImpact

JULY 24, 2014

A CRM can help your nonprofit segment donors, boost fundraising, and help with volunteer retention, but those are all long term goals. The post How A CRM Immediately Impacts Your Staff, And What To Expect During Implemantation appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We got the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Elizabeth Dove, the Director of Corporate Citizenship for Volunteer Canada. Hear how she sheds light on the nonprofits they serve, how they’ve shifted their strategies, how companies can support in innovative ways through volunteering, and more!

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. million non-profit organizations. million non-profit organizations. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money. Let’s consider ten of them.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people. It shows donors that their actions are making a difference.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The post How To Select The Right CRM For Your Small Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. General Tech CRM data database donation donations donors Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology VolunteerConnect volunteers'

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Database are extremely useful in simplifying business operations, communication, and workflow for both the for-profit sector and nonprofit sector. Nonprofits and charities use databases to manage donor, volunteer, and B2B profiles and aggregate data. One donor might have 5 or more partial profiles in your database!

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Benefits of nonprofit marketing Here are some of the key benefits of marketing for nonprofits: Boosts donor trust with transparent marketing materials.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. The Benefits Of Giving Days Giving days offer several notable advantages for nonprofits and the communities they serve by attracting donors , raising awareness and encouraging action.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. billion in 2022.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

When thinking about fundraising, most people immediately think of individual donors, but corporations are another great source of potential revenue for nonprofits! Corporate giving is the term used when a for-profit company in some way donates to charitable causes. Increased volunteer recruitment. Building partnerships.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Giving was unevenly directed; donor perceptions of greatest need had an impact. Giving was unevenly sourced; wealthier donors were more insulated from pandemic effects. New donors were up by 18.5%.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Each session is packed with expert insights to elevate your fundraising game and ensure a memorable and profitable event. Discover key strategies, including cultivating a culture of philanthropy and focusing on donor-centric approaches. Learn how to rally your fundraising board for maximum impact, creating a roadmap to success.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. By the end of it, you’ll know how to use this fun invention to attract more donors and experience fundraising success. Giving impact labels. Volunteer sign-up page.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It is said time and time again, “donors are the lifeblood of our nonprofit.” ” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc.

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