Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

While you found a way to pivot to virtual in 2020, the events you hosted probably left something to be desired in the donor stewardship department. Did you know that Facebook Messenger can serve as a powerful donor acquisition and retention tool to capture donors’ attention and keep them around for the long run?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 13, 2007

Karen is the innovator behind Route 66, and it was a chance to have Karen speak to us and some of the key donors who made Route 66 possible. She heads the Center of Literacy and Disability Studies of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2017

Thankfully, many speakers this year are focusing on how we can continue to meet the changing expectations of our supporters, from individual donors to funders and even our own colleagues. As the nonprofit sector shifts toward a more donor-centric and results-focused model, this buzzword isn’t going anywhere. What Funders Want 2.0:

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Personalized social engagement is the way to delight your donors and build impactful, long-lasting relationships with supporters. Simply broadcasting posts to your entire donor base isn’t the way to accomplish that. Nick received a BA from The Johns Hopkins University.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For example, investing $20k in really good direct mail should yield about $80k in revenue, if you have a list of responsive donors. Working more with major donors can always add $$ to the bottom line. Donor retention: Can better post-gift “customer service” increase donor retention? Here’s an example. fundraising'

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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

A University of North Carolina study found people were more helpful at the top rather than bottom of stairs and escalators. Or instead of asking for a contribution to a university, ask for the money to support one freshman. And just in case you ever lose it, in your wallet, too. Go Higher : Fasten your seat belts.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Also, along with the regular fundraising report, you could schedule a big-picture discussion of the pros and cons of a subject, such as fundraising events, which we know to be high cost and effort while providing a lower financial return than cultivating major donors. Wouldn’t you love to hear your board grapple with that one?). 5) Plan big.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

In the US, I keynoted and gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in Pittsburgh , North Carolina , Buffalo , and Omaha. I will be teaching a graduate course at the Monterrey Institute in January as well as guest teach at other universities. In order to be a great teacher, you have to always be learning.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Tom Ahern makes his living by writing cases and direct mail … by doing audits, reviewing and recommending fixes for donor communications … and by teaching others what he’s learned during decades of trial, error and the occasional spectacular success. Hundreds, probably thousands, of items meant for donors … and built to fail.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. This article was originally published by Taylor & Francis Online.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The WHAT IF Conference is for anyone who supports nonprofit organizations, especially staff and board members, volunteers, donors, foundations and corporate funders. As you dive deep into the world of storytelling and connecting with donors, we also want you to have a great time and feel inspired when you leave. 11/10/2016.

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NTEN

MAY 6, 2015

As Digital Media Manager for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Jen is putting technology to effective use by putting on a digital fundraiser: #FoodBank24: A New Media Telethon. What makes donors feel involved and engaged? The study also includes engagement preferences across four generations of donors.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

It is 2025 according to a new report by the nonprofit Pew Research Center and Elon University in North Carolina. The Pew/Elon University prediction is non-partisan, however, and is based on the views of 2,558 experts and technology builders about where we will stand by the year 2025.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina: Get Your Holiday Cheer On! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: DIY Donor Management System Selection. Douala, Cameroon: Strengthening the Capacity of Female University Dropouts. Buéa, Cameroon: Strengthening the Capacity of Female University Dropouts. Seattle, Washington.

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