The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Why Monthly Donations Matter Monthly donations are key to long-term donor retention and providing sustainable support for non-profits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

I enjoy meetings when there has been a lot given to the design and you have expert facilitators in the room because I not only learn about the content, but also learn some new facilitation techniques. If offers frameworks, tips, and checklists for thinking through the content, interaction design, and logistics.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Survey supporters as part of registration questionnaires, in-person interviews, or your donor satisfaction online survey. As you learn more about your constituents’ interests, you can diversify or expand your event offerings, perhaps planning one online and one in-person event to maximize supporter engagement. And they will donate.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

This will not only provide a different perspective but also enhance your understanding of the organization’s mission and goals. Understanding the dynamics and responsibilities of the communications, finance, and programming teams will facilitate smoother collaboration in the future.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2022

You may be curious about which nonprofits are working on what initiatives, like voting access or rights, and who the funders are that support this work, along with civic participation, media access, or other democracy-related activities in the U.S. That’s where Candid can help. Our Foundation Funding for U.S. democracy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. The post was also published on the Knight Foundation blog here.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

These factors encompass not only the capabilities of the software itself but also the level of support and guidance you receive from the software provider. From a responsive customer support team to ongoing training and software updates, these elements play a crucial role in your success.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. Understanding the ebbs and flows of donor relations by tracking your organization’s interactions with donors and prospects is necessary to support long-term growth.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 7, 2018

Instead of making do with the average welcome message, the campaign utilized the initial interest a supporter shows in submitting an email address to learn more about the individual via a low barrier ask: answering a simple question. Treat every interaction as a data collection opportunity. The example offers us two good lessons.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, everything changed for them in terms of how they connect with donors, supporters, and beneficiaries. Are there connections we can facilitate? Sterrin does a great job organizing speakers and facilitating discussion.” And things are still changing, day by day and moment by moment.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

While this list is great for starting the discussion, for a more detailed audit and analysis, enlist the support of Media Cause MarTech experts. The diagram also shows that their social media channels drive users to their website, and the website’s goal is to drive conversions through donations or by completing a form.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, you likely use a variety of methods to promote your services and gain more support—two of the most common being email and website marketing. By aligning your branding and messaging across both email and website content, you can provide a cohesive user experience for your supporters. Explain the benefits of joining.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

We have shifted to digital-mediated interactions for almost everything in our lives. Hyper self-awareness occurs when we are forced to view our own faces while we are interacting with others. Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab – WSJ ) . Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. Incorporate Energizers In Your Meetings.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Supporters won’t read your blog just because they have a relationship with your nonprofit—they want to engage with informative, interesting content that actively furthers their understanding of your cause. For example, let’s say you create a persona for your younger supporters. Create engaging and interactive content.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. From tracking conversations and donations to event registrations, you can note every interaction you have with a supporter in your nonprofit CRM.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Drawing from my extensive background as a senior fundraising counsel and coach and having interacted with countless nonprofits, it’s clear that the quality of reporting can vary significantly across different price points. I prefer CRMs that record a lot of interactions automatically, which reduces the burden on our team to update records.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

How can you bring people together through meaningful interaction when you cannot get them into the same room? . The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. They are the most traditional type of event, taking place in a physical space where supporters can socialize with one another. Personal interactions. Let’s get started! Sponsor involvement.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Foreseeing the Bumps in the Road: An Intro to P2P Fundraising Challenges Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising provides a powerful way for nonprofits to engage supporters and raise money for their cause. A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

By getting to know your supporters better, you can understand how they’re using your website and how you can improve their experience. Choose images that show interactions between people, whether it’s your volunteers and constituents or your donors mingling at previous fundraising events. Let’s dive in! Motivational imagery.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s designed to support the way associations work. It supports a connected member experience. It supports quick and easy search results. It facilitates more unified reporting. Salesforce continually adds new features and functionality in support of Person Accounts through seasonal upgrades. It stays current.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Social media platforms (like Facebook) facilitate connection, allowing your nonprofit to spin an extensive web of support all across the globe. To effectively tap into the vast potential of your Facebook supporters, consider implementing these strategies: Create engaging content on Facebook. Create engaging content on Facebook.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Engage AAPI leaders and elders to gain their support and input. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This cohesive approach enables your supporters to contribute to your cause with just a few clicks. In today’s digital landscape, integrating social media buttons on your nonprofit website signifies a commitment to fostering engagement, driving awareness, and facilitating convenient avenues for supporters to contribute.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Making sure I got the ball to the right person at the right moment allowed my teammates to trust in me, and the fact that we were able to score goals over and over again built credibility in our collective skills. Brainstorming together is another great way to get your teams working towards the same goals.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Start with the goals you set yourself Before searching for data, start with your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). What have you been tracking, and where do you stand on those goals? Setting your goals first allows you to anchor a reference point for success. Goal setting matters a lot here.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Having a monetary goal is fundamental.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. Because if your mission is supported substantially by philanthropic dollars , fundraising must become a strategic priority. It’s in your job description. It takes a village.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As part of the class , we look at different examples of networked strategies and digital platforms and tools and how they can be used to advance civil society goals. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it stops group interaction. I use this design checklist to identify interactive exercises.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

With the right platform, it is easy to track virtual attendees as they move through the event space, such as view the virtual booths that they visited, view the materials that they downloaded, identify ways that they interacted with exhibitors, and track data on session popularity. Customizable virtual booth experience for vendors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. Most nonprofits generate at least two “touches” with supporters during the year-end fundraising season using a variety of marketing platforms. to submit tax-deductible gifts.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Anytime a donor visits your website, calls your reception desk, interacts with a program staffer, engages with you on social media, volunteers, or reads your blog, they’re shaping their view of you. As the fundraiser, you must lead the way in developing a culture that supports this. And all your supporters as well.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. Most donors only make major gifts to a nonprofit after multiple interactions with that organization—very few people will make a $5,000 gift right away! After all, this is a group of people who already support your work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Guided discovery, a facilitated workshop, and design thinking frameworks led the Common Sense team to think differently about how the organization can support parents and educators. And while that transaction is an important part of our impact goals, we have something richer for those users who want it.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Supporters should clearly understand what you do to aid beneficiaries and further your mission. Donor retention is how many donors continue to support your organization year over year. Learn More!

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