Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. DALLE , an image generation tool, Vision, an AI-driven image analysis tool, and Advanced Data Analysis provides the ability to upload a CSV file for AI to identify trends, create graphs, and generate reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

While their benefits are unmatched, it’s not uncommon for fundraisers, volunteers, and nonprofit professionals to find the task of organizing and executing a golf fundraiser to be especially daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. 10) Upgrade the overall professionalism of the event so it becomes a corporate entertainment opportunity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. An attractive, professional event website sets your golf tournament up for success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

2) Promoting an Important Event to Encourage Registration and Ticket Sales Believe it or not, ChatGPT can assist you in drafting compelling event invitations, social media posts, and promoting your fundraising events, including annual galas and fun runs. With ChatGPT, the heavy lifting in copywriting can be handled for you.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fun Fact These courses were designed by a team of professional educators and instructors to be clear, concise, and useful. Fun Fact We’re always updating our Support Center articles! If you’re having technical issues, have a question you can’t answer in the Support Center, or want to report a bug, this is where you’ll go.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. All nonprofit professionals should remain open to taking risks and coloring outside the lines. The report presents an excellent case for why the field of fundraising needs to be elevated. Don’t apologize.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

2) Gain fun face time opportunities with virtual events. In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

In our State of Nonprofit Fundraising report , 27% of nonprofits reported losing sponsors in 2020. Some potential sponsors may reflexively assume an online fundraiser has less impact than a traditional live event, but last year, 66% of nonprofits reported reaching more new donors than ever before with virtual events.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

Junior Board : Sometimes affectionately known as the “baby board” or Young Professionals Board, formalizing this pathway like United Way or Girls Inc. Events Committee (ad hoc) : A fun event can often be the perfect introduction to your mission and leadership. can pay off. Typically, junior board members personally donate.

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Media Cause

MAY 28, 2021

First, I had never worked a professional level job before. Sure, every job you act professionally, but I felt there was a little more weight to making mistakes in front of a client as a RiseUp Fellow versus forgetting someone’s ranch as an 18 year old server at Applebees. What if I hate it?” It was different.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. Many nonprofits also reported struggling with event production and live streaming , which make up the foundation of a virtual event. You Don’t Need a “Big Budget” to Achieve Fun.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Access to real-time reports with donor and transaction information for your CRM, and forecasted donations for the month. The opportunity to join a community of other nonprofit professionals using the platform to share ideas, success stories, and lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Additionally, there’s worry about the impersonal nature of AI, which might diminish human interaction and decision-making in professional settings. It is also important to create feedback loops for staff to share their experience with others and provide professional development opportunities for those whose jobs tasks change and evolve.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Personally emailing your annual report to donors or funders and describing how their support was central to your success. Build your social capital Your professional network can be invaluable to your career and organization’s fundraising success. Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? Did you put together an industry-related research report? Share your research methodology and the story behind how the report came to be.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each year, we celebrate Pro Bono Week: a time to recognize professionals around the world who volunteer their skills for causes they care about. These professionals give their time, talent, and passion to help close the gap between the social impact created by the community today, and the potential for impact in the future.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

Here are three reasons why your nonprofit could benefit from coaching services: Reduce Stress and Boost Efficiency In a recent study, most nonprofit professionals reported feeling fatigued at the sheer amount of work that was on their plate. John (our Bloomerang coach) was so much fun to work with! Learn more here.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your Gratitude Report. Consider lift notes, small gifts, or non-financial engagement devices…have fun with them and let your imagination run wild! Better yet, distribute $10 each to ten outsiders and have them make an online donation and report back. Consider sending: An “Impact Update.” How are you personalizing yours?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Silent disco. Bingo night.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

And you don’t need to be a professional writer to craft them. . Parents report much more engagement and conversation with their kids at home, and this all leads to a stronger family unit! Plus, a bunch of theory and stats are not a story — that’s a report. The good news is that great stories are all around you.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. Fittingly, the university hosted the session “A Report on Philanthropic Funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.” Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Over the period of the pandemic, the Merkle “ 2021 Loyalty Barometer Report ” showed four trends in consumer thoughts on rewards and benefits. . Earning trust is work.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

months, followed by religious, grant-making, civic, and professional nonprofits at 13.4 This represents four to five times more remote work than before the pandemic and could prompt a large change in the geography of work, as individuals and companies shift out of large cities into suburbs and small cities,” the report noted.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. You can run reports and see quickly the key pieces you need to monitor to assess the nonprofit’s financial health. A simple report with a pie chart can easily show you that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Name this event something fun such as, Taco Tuesdays or Pizza Fridays.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Create safe space to discuss any negative issues, Provide clear procedure for reporting grievances or complaints so people feel heard. Casual Fridays or “Fun Fridays” Encourage staff to ask for help. Do fun icebreakers at meetings and other team building activities. Professional development plans/funds.

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sgEngage

MAY 18, 2022

Most event participants are not professional fundraisers, so it is important to give them an easy-to-follow guide on how to successfully fundraise for your organization’s in-person event. A recent eMarketing report showed that 88% of browsing time on mobile devices is spent within an app. . It’s All About the Fundraising .

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

It couldn’t be done without professional (and expensive) camera equipment —and a tech-savvy cameraperson and editor to boot—so we had to pick our video topics wisely. To say the least, there wasn’t an easy way to shoot impromptu, professional-quality videos on the fly! Your exciting Family Fun Day field day event?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Donor Engagement Cycle The donor engagement cycle is a process that every donor goes through and includes four steps: Ask, Thank, Report, and Repeat. Report: Report back to donors and share how your nonprofit is making a difference. You’ll want to stay professional as you interact with your donors, of course.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a busy fundraiser or nonprofit data professional, your calendar is already packed, so wouldn’t it be great to have a cheat sheet to plan your schedule for bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good ? We’ve got you covered. Insightful Super Session. Nonprofit pros and analytics teams know that collecting data is the easy part.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. An open grant report to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett by Ann Mei Chang of Candid. Speaking of identifying people and organizations that care about your cause, this blog addresses a topic on many nonprofit professionals’ minds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

There’s an app that can help you break your mobile phone addiction and it makes it fun. It is a little bit more fun locking your phone in your desk drawer or closet. The Moment app will give you a regular report as well as what apps you are using. The app is called Forest that turns putting down your phone into a game.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

They also enable your nonprofit to manage donor information and track fundraising progress using reporting tools. OneCause Overview OneCause’s peer-to-peer fundraising software places a strong emphasis on making fundraising “social, mobile and fun.” Verify security capabilities. Ensure mobile-friendliness.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2019

Insightful reporting. The Salesforce platform allows you to see the future more clearly, with easy-to-build detailed reports and personalized dashboards that help you visualize key business metrics and spot trends to identify opportunities and solve issues before they surface. Fun and easy product training. A spirit of giving.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Whether the show participants feel like it or not, they are required to perform daily tasks—like keeping the fire going and boiling water—that aren’t glamorous or fun but keep them alive. For organizations where this isn’t already happening, finance professionals need to lead the charge.

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