Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Growing up, my kids have posed for photos in t-shirts , emptied their piggy banks , helped me make fundraising videos , contributed clothing or other items to drives at school, and have attended lots of fund raising events. Here’s some resources from VolunteerMatch if you want to volunteer your time to help out hunger organizations.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 19, 2019

Here are five proven ways you can get your donors to increase funding for your nonprofit. Donors and board members are your partners, and, in most cases, your organization needs long-term relationships with consistent funding over the years. Otherwise, the overhead and administrative costs may far outweigh the donor funds applied for.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Should a nonprofit hold off on spending time exploring new technologies and do the organizational work first? As someone who works with nonprofits to build capacity in technology, one always hopes for transformational versus transactional results. What you think? How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish?

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2021

In March 2020, Candid canceled all in-person events until a time to be named later. Tracy Kaufman Programs Manager, Northeast “Hollywood movies on global pandemics never address product access, but this was the Funding Information Network (FIN) team’s vital mission in March. Julieta Mendez Senior Director of Network Engagement.

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Candid

JUNE 17, 2022

It is not a coincidence that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came into prominence around the same time. When we talk about history, we always say we teach the past while we teach the future. HBCUs were established to provide higher education opportunities to Black Americans.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2022

I have requested for funds several times but only get regrets!! A teaching moment. Is this just not a good time for you?”. Their funding guidelines or areas of interest? Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle donor rejection. . — Living in No-Man’s Land.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, Many times when an alumni passes away, their family will choose to direct funds to our school. In the past, we’ve listed the “so and so memorial fund” for the total amount given in the appropriate category. This isn’t one of those times. — Don’t Want Double Trouble.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. Click here if you need some Sesame Street video time.). September 1 and 2 is an AMAZING time to celebrate the good things your organization makes possible in this community. Put down the ducky if you want to play the saxophone.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. Track trends in your industry.

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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 recently announced that it will soon enable group video calls of up to eight people , which nonprofits can use for donor updates, presentations, and even teaching.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Examples include best time or days to communicate with friends, how often to cummunicate, tone of voice and simply the need to ask and ask often, as well as thank and thank often! Plan to thank each and every participant no less than 10 times throughout the event! 5) Acknowledge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Many nonprofits don’t put time and energy into SEO because they don’t understand the benefits. Here are six reasons why SEO is worth the time and effort. Once they find you and are engaged, you can teach them your language. 1) You can compete with the big guys without a big budget. SEO doesn’t discriminate on size or budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

My kids have posed for photos in t-shirts , emptied their piggy banks , helped me make fundraising videos , contributed clothing or other items to drives at school, and have attended lots of fund raising events. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. This multi-channel approach not only helps diversify your funding streams. From there, seek to segment donors in your database based on their interests, preferences, and past giving behavior, like gift amounts and timing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” Giving yourself time to get familiar with your new software. An instructor virtually guides you through common nonprofit tasks and best practices on how to use your system in real time. 2) Training. In-person training.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. My role is to contextualize those tools and teach customers how to best use them.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Not to worry—we’ll help you with your event planning by teaching you our top strategies for writing an effective fundraising auction item description. When written well, these will help you generate excitement, entice attendees to bid, and increase the funds you generate from your event. But how do you write a great description?

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. Kids have a lot of time and a lot of energy. That’s an important task that’s deserving of support. Chores for cash.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Timing is everything!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Depending on your perspective, one of the most thrilling or terrifying realities of making a request for time, talent, and treasure is that you really never know the outcome. It can be a resounding “yes,” “no thank you,” or “I’ll need more time to think about it.” Successful fundraisers are extraordinary active listeners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. All done remotely from home as I have yet to get back on airplane. But flexibility is also about being adaptive.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Six ways nonprofit board management software can streamline communication, improve efficiency, ensure compliance, save time and money, and make a real difference in your organization. She currently serves as Marketing and Project Coordinator at StreamLink Software in Cleveland, Ohio and plays and teaches violin in her spare time.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies. Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. Grants totaling $23.5 Grants totaling $23.5 December 8, 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

These funds are often depleted quickly, so act immediately when opportunities are announced. Even more, consider the savings in hours of paid staff time and mileage expenses associated with monthly shopping trips. However, I am amazed each time I walk through cutting costs with a nonprofit that’s struggling. DISCLAIMER!

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

It serves — in Tyler’s words, as a “teaching landmark” — but one that goes beyond the initial instance to explore discrimination in many other forms. It is fortunate to fund itself stably through ticket sales, its gift shop, donations, space rentals, fundraising events, and corporate grants. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

They have to figure out how to engage with donors with limited time and few resources. If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . Definitely time for a coach. . Time for a coach! . A coach is a great idea.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

In the first half of 2021, Allison Fine and I gave many presentations on our report, AI4Giving , funded by the Gates Foundation. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. All done remotely from home as I have yet to get back on airplane. But flexibility is also about being adaptive.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

The categories of education are: Continuing Education: Points are assigned by attending or teaching conference sessions, webinars, and workshops. Professional Practice Employment in the nonprofit fundraising field, whether full-time or part-time, counts towards your professional practice requirements.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Teach them about fundraising. This is time wasted on so many levels and a clear signal that this board lacks a clear understanding of their role in financial stewardship. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. Teach them about fundraising. Start at the recruitment stage.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Drawing on her experience as a successful businesswoman, Greer is now out to “save giving” by teaching nonprofits how to improve the ways they interact with donors. For instance, donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing in popularity, especially among younger generations. As of 2023, there were 1.79

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Furthermore, the outdated model that worked well at one time—identifying a problem and creating a program designed to solve it—is giving way to new, muti-sector approaches to create public value.” Eggers & Kettl : Innovation takes funding, regulating, and doing. Make conversations transparent. Break down internal silos.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2010

Eastern time for a free webinar on the 14 core principles of fund development. She's an expert in fund development, strategic planning, and board development, working with all types and sizes of organizations. Joyaux and GiftWorks on September 9 at 2 p.m. Participants will gain valuable insights into: read more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We serve as a safety net to assist people in getting the help they need by providing funds for nearly 70 diseases. LP: In order to be eligible, patients must have a diagnosis that fits into one of the 70 disease-specific funds that we have. We were overwhelmed by the support we received for the fund.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

These intensive campaigns are all about scaling up your operations by funding major investments that will help you better pursue your mission. For example, giving through donor-advised funds has. Specifically, COVID-era capital campaigns will need to carefully adapt in three key areas: Timing. Consideration #1: Timing.

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