Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. Volunteers who are excited about their work will invite friends and family to join them in the fun, magically growing your volunteer base. They might give money. And that recognition doesn’t have to be a big deal or even cost money.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. Take a look at how much money you might otherwise leave on the table, and you’ll see the merit of such a strategy. One fun way to organize this in this transitional year (with not everyone ready to join others inside) is via a Zoom call with volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. the organization I am involved with as a Board member, is raising money to move five young people off our waiting list and into our program.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

After all, there will be no client service without the money to pay for it, even if your nonprofit is an all-volunteer organization. As the saying goes: no money, no mission. In fact, fundraising isn’t about the money at all. Asking for money is about the mission. Focus on Relationships and Your Mission.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 11, 2008

House parties can be used for fundraising, or if you are uncomfortable asking for money, "friendraising." Morrie Warshawski , author of Shaking the Money Tree: How to Get Grants for Film and Video, recently sent me a copy of the 2nd edition of his book, The Fundraising Houseparty. Direct mail? An ad in the paper?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

One of our favorite posts is about data hygiene (which can easily be a snooze to read about), but they take on the subject by creating a script for an old-school PSA. Don’t think of donors as ATMs that dispense money from time to time. And just for fun…. BETH’S BLOG. Abstractions and generalities fail to move donors to action.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There is no money, there are no resources, and the situation is only getting worse. Our new playground equipment has turned our backyard into an oasis of fun for our resident kids to play and just be a kid. If you are producing a video (rather than just filming things onsite), prepare an engaging script or captions.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2014

Don’t Ask for Money, Show How to Make a Difference. Don’t simply ask for money for your organization. Nobody wants phone calls from strangers after work asking for money, especially if they don’t have reason to or don’t feel good about it. The money will follow. Know When to Call. Don’t over-polish. Stay Organized.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped.”. “An You can find a sample script here. Surveys showing the donor you care to get to know more about them than the fact they have or gave money. I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. There are some people, I have, it’s a mental list, and I’m hoping that they will read my mind, and I’m hoping that they will give a lot of money, right? No judgment. It’s all good.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” We’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. She’s over at Blue Sky Philanthropy, helps a lot of organizations raise money. It was so much fun. So thanks for being here.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

We'll discuss the question, and we'll have a little fun, but we'll also give practical answers and advice. He did this by: Scripting a short introduction that kicks off each episode. Urging the guest experts and me, as we recorded each episode, to have fun and to be conversational. Are you interested?”.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” We’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. She’s over at Blue Sky Philanthropy, helps a lot of organizations raise money. It was so much fun. So thanks for being here.

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Money Raise Video Brain 68

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

You realize you need money to fund the work. Even if you don’t have money right now, you will as soon as you start fundraising and you’ll need a checkbook very soon to start paying bills. And, make it super easy to give you money. Make it Easy for People to Give Money. I’m doing it! And then reality hits. Now, I get it.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Super fun branding: they wove the theme of brunch throughout all of their materials and graphics to help it stand out and to give participants a cohesive feel. They focused on ROI: a successful campaign doesn’t simply bring in a lot of money, it also keeps the costs low. Who wouldn’t want to watch? MDLT Virtual Hikeathon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

And then the fun really started! We all voted, and the winning team got budget money to fund their social media plan. They threw themselves into writing scripts and filming, gathering costume pieces, and otherwise doing much more in 24 hours than I would have thought possible. The “game show” conceit made it all more fun.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter where you are, but we’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. If you’re going to share this with a board member, that’d be kind of fun too. And so this is where it gets kind of fun. ” That is not the case.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Covey notes that these views of life have been deeply scripted within us, suggesting this mindset goes beyond the nonprofit workplace. This concept was acted out by artists that brought the game to life in a very funny way and it prompted some fun (non-scarcity mindset) thinking.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2015

Each tool must deliver a big bang-for-the-buck (your time investment is still money, no?). Inspectlet seemed too whiz-bang good to be true, but with a small embed script you can record and playback anyone using your website. It’s more fun than cat videos. Each tool must be relatively easy set-up and learning curve.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

They have voluntarily parted with some of their hard-earned money in an act of good will to support a cause they care about. Change up your thank you phone call script. The copy on the back can complement it and tell a short, fun story. It’s More Than Just Another Thank You. Everyone likes to be surprised.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

s about more than raising money. Developers who are more experienced can create customized scripts and widgets on their site to accommodate the needs of their users. Take time to develop a theme or metaphor to keep users thinking of the site as fun and common place to meet but still get the resources they need.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2006

For the script, before jumping into the how-to of widgets, the screencast will give some context, of course. This is both the hard and fun part of making web videos. Based on photo entitled " Gear " from Flattop341's Flickr Industrial Set. " Since this is a movie or visual, it has to be explained in a visual way.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible. Not only will this ensure a fun event experience, but it’ll help you know what you need to communicate before and during the event to attendees. Why not give yourself as much of an advantage as you can? The silver lining?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 14, 2008

First I gave away money, then stuff, then advice, and then my giving became more intangible. On Saturday I completed the 29-Day Giving Challenge that I posted about last month. The process felt like peeling an onion. I lose my patience, and sometimes I get angry.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And so I think it’s really important for executive leadership, and development directors and board chairs to understand that being an effective board member is not just asking for money. And one of the things we hear a lot is, you know, I only hear from the organization when they want my money. I am ready to bring home the money.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

That means if you spent most of your time on the top 12% of your donors, you will raise more money and in less time than dinking around with little nickel-and-dime fundraisers. There are two big reasons why people don’t work on major gifts: They aren’t comfortable asking for money in person. So, let’s get you some major gifts, okay?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This event centers around peer-to-peer fundraising , with supporters creating pages and teams to raise money for AuSM’s programs and services. At the end of the fundraising period, the community comes together for a fun walk, giant resource fair, and community activities. So what is a toolkit?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

How much money? Have me understand what it is that is going on when I give money. So making sure that you are putting a face when it’s time for us to give but you’re also telling us what does the money do. So humanizing and telling your money story at the same time. They’d never raised money before. .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Send motivating messages and provide your fresh-faced fundraisers with tips and tricks for raising money from their network. From email templates to drafts of social media copy, your fundraisers will appreciate all the help you can provide so they can reach out to their networks with confidence and raise money for your mission.

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Template email Fundraising Tips 59

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

Like I said, I’m really passionate about helping fundraisers save time and raise more money and delight their donors. So this is all the fun that we’re going to be having today. So I want you guys to download all my goodies today because they will save you time, and they will help you raise money.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector. We’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. We got a fun panel and a moderator for you. So thanks so much for being here. I’m Steven.

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Job Video Interview Nonprofit 104

Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

” Oh, yeah, going to be a fun one. We just love to know a little bit more about who we’re talking to, that’s always fun. Subscribe to all of her stuff over at FundJoy LLC, she’s helped a lot of people raise a lot of money over the years. I know how to ask for money,” blah-blah-blah-blah.

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Neon CRM

JULY 5, 2023

Fun and immersive content that invites audience participation, like quizzes, polls, and interactive infographics, boosts engagement and interaction. It doesn’t have to be fancy, scripted, or complicated. You should explore any platform you’re currently invested in to see the video formats it supports.

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