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Creating a More Robust Volunteer Development Program During the Covid-19 Crisis

Blue Avocado

Two case studies—League of Women Voters of Oakland and Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County—explored in this article show us that a successful volunteer program blends elements of human resources management and donor management: Recruiting Training Engaging Appreciating Evaluating Retaining No matter what […].

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Write a Call-to-Action (CTA) That Inspires Engagement

The Modern Nonprofit

Anyone can understand your campaign at a glance with CTAs like: “Donate $27 to Support Oakland Teachers” or “Give Just $5 a Month to Save the Rainforest” Both examples follow a formula of ACTION WORD + DOLLAR AMOUNT + RESULT. Don’t make donors dig around or guess at what they should do!

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Instagram for Nonprofits: Powerful Images in the Palm of Your Hand

Have Fun - Do Good

Image: Photo taken in Oakland's Redwood Regional Park made to look extra awesome with Instagram. Nonprofits could use Instagram to share photos: from the field from an event, march or fundraiser as they build, or create something (e.g.

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Member Round Up: Watching What We Say

NTEN

After receiving a donation of $137.77 (which isn’t exactly typical) during a large fundraising campaign, Pamela Grow sought out the donor to learn more about his reason for giving. The 2011 Nonprofit Software Development Summit is being held on Novemeber 16th, 17th, and 18th in Oakland.

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Member Round Up: Fundraising, awards, and.boot camp?

NTEN

From November 14-16, the event will take over Preservation Park in Oakland, California. As your organization gears up for the giving season, consider taking a unique opportunity to ensure that you're providing a positive experience for your donors. Take part at networkforgood.org/beyourdonor/.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

Vice President, Finance and Donor Development. 10 years in this role leading large teams in the four main areas of accounting, investments, donor development, and revenue cycle. The organization works to provide donors and the charities they love with tools, ratings, and information needed for informed decisions and investments .

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Getting the Most Out of Your Online Forms

NonProfit Hub

He currently lives in Oakland, California with his girlfriend and three cats. _. can make the process even more seamless for donors. This way you can select payment option buttons, establish subscription-based donations and remove any barriers potential donors might have before giving away their money.

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