Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Donors place their trust in non-profits to safeguard their personal information, especially during fundraising events. Data Privacy Tips for Nonprofits & Fundraising Events Be Transparent : Clearly communicate how you collect, store, and use donor data in your privacy policy. Avoid unnecessarily invasive data requests.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. How do we incorporate that into a DEI policy? The post Q&A: Fundraising Best Practices When Connecting With Diverse Audiences appeared first on Bloomerang.

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NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I was fortunate enough to serve on a committee of AFP International that brought together some social media gurus to hash out guidelines that nonprofit organizations can use to craft their own social media policies. I highly recommend reviewing the document to see how it can benefit your agency. It’s just good common sense.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

In-person events are making a comeback, which means you’ll need a fundraising event venue in which to host those events. Because you might be out of practice when it comes to securing a fundraising event venue, here are a few recommendations. . A fundraising event venue can make or break your next event. Ambiance and capacity.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, the most popular posts have been in the areas of fund accounting, grantmaking, fundraising, and data intelligence! In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your creation process. What changes have prospects experienced in the past year?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. Data analytics can help nonprofits examine patterns of behavior among donor groups so the organization can craft a message and a fundraising strategy that will be most relevant.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town. This policy should follow a very specific process. We have a zero tolerance policy.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? However, if your idea isn’t very large in scope, a one-time crowdfunding campaign or peer-to-peer fundraising event could achieve the results you’re hoping for. The answer could be “both.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. If you have Yelp reviews, look at those too. . Fundraisers must understand they no longer just write hard copy fundraising letters and grant proposals.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. And while the outputs may appear to be smarter than humans, they won’t replace humans.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

One of the most recent trends we’re seeing in the fundraising world is digital-first fundraising. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1% On top of Google searches, check out more in-depth reviews from trusted sources, like TrustRadius or Software Advice. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

This typically involves an assessment of the organization’s culture, which includes interviewing people, conducting surveys, and reviewing policies and collateral. They should be willing to revisit or add policies that reflect DEIAB principles as well. What policies are in place? In what ways are DEIAB principles working?

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sgEngage

JULY 26, 2023

NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws. You may need to provide a way for constituents to view your privacy policy or specific sections of your privacy policy. Please consult your legal team to address your specific situation.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Because no one wants board members approving budgets that they don’t fully understand or making decisions to expand staff when they aren’t clear if the budget can withstand additional salaries and benefits or voting on fundraising approaches when they don’t understand cost/benefit analysis. Teach them about fundraising. It’s not sexy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. Their study reviewed literature about the effect of SOX on nonprofits as well as surveys and other basic research implemented by the authors. Conflict of interest policy. As part of a.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Nonprofit organizations should be fostering relationships with their planned donors to not only remain in their estate plans but also to identify future fundraising projections. Once there is enough awareness of the program, launch a planned giving committee to review planned giving processes and fundraising policies.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program. Step 3: Prepare Your Database.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. This has led to situations where BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ users are disproportionately affected by policies meant to address “bad” behaviors.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. The post Why Event Vendor Partnerships Matter appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

A long overdue follow up to my post on 29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter , below are 29 nonprofit resources that tweet regularly on subjects ranging from fundraising to social media to mobile communications. Association of Fundraising Professionals :: @ AFPIHQ. Association of Fundraising Professionals :: @ AFPIHQ.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

People provide the real growth capital for any enterprise — and make it possible for them to have an impact,” writes Gerald Chertavian in the Harvard Business Review. In terms of fundraising, nonprofits need to be clear when communicating with funders; acting as if the organization has no overhead expenses is not viable. Recruiting.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A few common ones include false expense claims, misrepresentation of data on financial statements, and fundraising fraud (in which a scammer impersonates a nonprofit to collect donations under the guise of charity and pockets the money they raise). Having your board review financial reports. Adopting a conflict of interest policy.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Here are a few standard steps to follow: Pre-screen your candidates by reviewing resumes, performing brief phone calls, and checking references to quickly filter out remaining unqualified candidates. For example, a healthcare organization welcoming a new provider would need to review EHR workflows and answer any of the new hire’s questions.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Here are a few standard steps to follow: Pre-screen your candidates by reviewing resumes, performing brief phone calls, and checking references to quickly filter out remaining unqualified candidates. For example, a healthcare organization welcoming a new provider would need to review EHR workflows and answer any of the new hire’s questions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Since the popular Facebook fundraising App Causes was built using GuideStar’s database of nonprofits in the United States and Canada, only nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada can utilize Causes’ fundraising tools. See their Giving Policy for more information. Much of it based on peer-to-peer fundraising, like Causes.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. Your board will have a hand in establishing and monitoring policies and procedures for your organization. Fundraising is a huge part of a board’s duties.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This in-kind donation allows nonprofits to promote their brand, programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers online using the Google Ads platform. Taking advantage of this program can help you boost your organization’s visibility, build awareness of your nonprofit’s mission , and reach donors to support your fundraising efforts.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change. If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. I won’t argue with you on the fundraising side.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

1 – Is easier or more complicated to plan and execute a fundraising campaign today than it was 5 or 10 years ago? 2 – How many different types of technology systems are you using to execute a fundraising campaign? Marketing / fundraising staff = 61%. QUESTION: Can you provide examples of data standards policies?

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