Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. You can also create a creative event hashtag and ask your ambassadors to include it in their posts—this can help your organization reach new audiences and maximize fundraising success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

1) Review the Year: I use tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” I also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2019

Credit: Festival del Fundraising. I am very grateful to Valerio Melandri who is the director of the festival for inviting me to participate as well as facilitate a maser class on modern wellbeing based on my book. Now to recap some thoughts about what we presented and insights generated upon reflection. Fundraiser DNA.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. This initial reflection will help your nonprofit identify your strengths and weaknesses and determine how you can grow. Support your donor stewardship strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning and goal setting as well as to reflect along the way. for my journal or my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” As the part of my monthly review, I reflect on my themes and habits to improve.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. GivingTuesday and the nonprofit end-of-year fundraising cycle are quickly approaching!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. WhatsApp is also an excellent tool for community building with stakeholders, for crowdsourcing information and knowledge and for traditional and peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I had a fantastic break, including a family vacation in Hawaii, walking, hiking, quiet, and reflection. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.” ” I use it for planning my work flow for the day, week, month, and quarter and to reflect along the way. How about you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. This post is #2 in a series I’ll be publishing on virtual meeting facilitation. The first post was an overview of 9 virtual facilitation tips.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

Seamless Integration with Fundraising Platforms Modern tools, like those offered by platforms similar to Flipcause, allow for easy integration of e-commerce functionalities. A well-integrated system can facilitate these upselling opportunities seamlessly.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Prepare participants with a peer-to-peer fundraising guide.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. Often fundraisers are looked at disdainfully as money-grubbers.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. Financial statements must reflect the true nature of resources available. Let’s dive in! 5 Mistakes to Avoid 1.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. And for many donors, giving is a reflection of who they want to be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

I presented and facilitated a small group activity on rituals. Completion of Fundraising Campaigns or Big Project: Did your organization just complete a successful fundraising campaign or maybe you just launched a new web presence or database. Having a workplace flexibility policy can facilitate it.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising. Does having only a Bronze Seal reflect poorly on an organization? But first: What is a Seal of Transparency? Learn more about how to add and remove profile managers to your nonprofit’s profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. ” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. The New Social Economy. Let’s start with a definition first.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Being human, DAF donors generally want to see some of that love reflected back. As with any other donor, your job is that of a philanthropy facilitator. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

Information from their fundraising efforts and traffic to their site is not sent to the CRM, leaving critical information behind. Define Your Ideal MarTech Stack Using the diagram you made of your current MarTech stack, create a version of it that is updated to reflect your nonprofit’s ideal state.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week at the IFC-Asia , I co-designed and facilitated a 90 minute workshop with Marco Kuntze titled “ The Digital NGO: The Journey from Paper to Screen.” ” Jo Wolfe, Aseem Thakur, Gillian Tan, Cherisse Beh, Katie Bengaard, and Toral Cowieson joined our session as small group facilitators. We opted for the latter.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

Harold Grinspoon Foundation organizes many programs, including summer camp funding, facilitating end-of-life giving, and distributing over half a million educational books a month across 32 countries through the PJ Library. Most innovation happens when you least expect it,” Jordan reflected. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As technology advances, the fundraising landscape becomes more and more focused on digital solutions to reach wider audiences. However, these convenient fundraising options come with a risk many in the nonprofit world aren’t very familiar with—cybersecurity. What is cybersecurity for nonprofits? That’s phishing! Updated training.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

All In, All Rise will convene a unique cross-section of attendees, including donors and funders, fundraising and nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, business executives, government leaders, and other influential changemakers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. And, this type of fundraiser can be applied to all types of organizations and their audiences! You’ve come to the right place to learn more about how to plan a silent auction for fundraising. How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

Some Reflections. On this two minute video, Dan Hanley, Director of Development, Boulder County Aids Project, talks about how Twitter is a useful tool in his fundraising work primarily for Twitter’s ability to connect and develop relationships with new donors. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Yesterday, I honored to fill in as MC and interviewer for Darian Rodriguez Heyman at the Nonprofit Fundraising Masters event. (Darian was welcoming his first child, a boy, into the world!). In addition, facilitated a peer learning exchange called “Solution Salon.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. It’s crucial to understand just how important year-end fundraising is for your organization. to submit tax-deductible gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

As a nonprofit professional, you know that the fundraising landscape changes each year. However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Catering to the needs of your various audiences. Ready to begin?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

It is essential to adapt your fundraising strategies to engage and involve those age 50 and above effectively. Additionally, they may have reached a point in their lives where they are reflecting on their legacy and the impact they want to leave behind. These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

Here are some reflections on the instructional design: 1. Most importantly, I need a good facilitator for each table. James was able to search Twitter and show them a conversation happening online with other choruses about fundraising. (We Both organizations have demonstrated leadership in embracing social media.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

Along with overcoming their fear of asking for money, students learned valuable lessons in fundraising, speaking about their career goals and networking. She is a trained facilitator, court mediator and certified to provide “Framework for Understanding Poverty” through AHA Process.

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