Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. Do we need a consultant or just someone who can train our staff? Is your fundraising schedule directly connected to the process? You know what that means!

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2021

“The only way to learn fundraising is to just do it!” Most training in the field was from professional associations like. Designs for Fundraising. ” For most people, fundraising was a sink or swim situation. But even then, training in fundraising could be effective and based on sound principles.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Do we need a consultant or just someone who can train our staff? What are our end goals and any specific deliverables.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

It sounds pretty technical, but it is reasonably straightforward. Or maybe your fundraising crew has identified current donor management software to keep track of your donors and fundraise more efficiently. Have we factored in all the training costs in staff time and money for this? How to Make an ROI Case.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If this sounds like your organization, you’re likely struggling with employee engagement. Recruiting and onboarding new employees is far more costly than retaining existing trained employees. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Increased retention.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2011

As long as the grantmaker keeps these quizzes fairly general, and they don't get too specific with their questions, I think this is going to be a wonderful new way for grantseekers to pre-screen their own organization before going through the process of writing a letter of inquiry, or even a full proposal. Hope you can join us!

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

writing assistant for fundraising? because this tool has transformed my life as a nonprofit fundraiser, and I believe it will do the same for you… Have you ever been faced with writing something and wished that you had an assistant to do the work for you? What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. Fundwriter.ai Fundwriter.ai

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Topics include the latest storytelling tools, fundraising strategies, and a video 101 seminar. NetSquared groups are holding free events all month.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits September 19, 2008 Here are a few interesting tidbits that have come my way over the course of the last few days There is a new online fundraising platform, founded by an ex-Convio person.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Some of the objections to learning about accounting sound very reasonable at first, especially when there's no one around to express a contrary view. The ASU Lodestar Center has the perfect training for you! Click here to find more information about our Effective, Motivated Board Governance Training. “We Diocese of Phoenix.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 20, 2014

Your CEO is the board’s default sounding board, so it’s important that s/he be clear and know what initiatives you’re proposing to them and how they can help. Do your board members already do outreach to their networks via your fundraising team?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Adopt a CRM system, such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT + Rosterfy , to allow volunteers to seamlessly manage their experience with your organization, including: Onboarding Scheduling Training Recognize that volunteers have busy lives outside of your organization, and it’s your job to understand their commitments. Authors Barbara L.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2014

At the 4 th level of 100% adoption for your prospect management system, your organization is now able to provide a deep analysis with reportings based on a sound system and full buy-in from all staff. High-level analysis questions by senior leadership and during campaign/advisory board meetings: How many active proposals are pending?

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I’m honored to be included on a panel proposed by him, along with Carrie Rice , called “ How to Conquer Technology Distraction and Burnout and Be More Present for Yourself, Team, and Organization for the 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference. My work consists of interactive talks, workshops, trainings, and coaching.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the nonprofit realm, a change management process might also be necessary to navigate significant shifts in fundraising strategies or programming. To create a sense of urgency, your nonprofit’s leaders should clearly communicate the reasons behind the proposed change and emphasize the potential consequences of not changing.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

You all are about to hear from one of the top higher ed fundraisers ever in my opinion. So you’re going to want to check that out as well because she not only is an awesome fundraiser, but has built teams and diverse teams, specifically it’s something that I really appreciate about her. Valerie, how’s it going?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

isn't as negative as it sounds. Technology in the Arts is accepting session proposals for its October 2007 conference. Online Organizing, Online Communities, and Social Networking New Organizing Institute conducted a jam-packed three-day training for nonprofits on online organizing and technology. Follow the links from here.

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DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

So, you would think that the most pressing skill to build is in revenue generation, like fundraising , government grants, or fee-for-service programs. For any gift, whether that from direct mail or a foundation proposal, you need all three. It may not be as hard as it sounds. Simply put: if they care, they’ll give. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

That alone, I don’t know how you do that and then all your other awesome, you know, fundraising and client work, but it definitely has helped out a lot of organizations raise over $1 billion, and is just a delight to listen to. I’m a social scientist by passion, but a fundraising consultant and executive by trade.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

One of the most common situations we see here, at Funding for Good, with groups that are 4, 5, 6, 7-years-old, they’re starting to apply for grants, you know, they’re upping their fundraising game, and they’re trying to share the impact from their first years. Your fundraising appeals. Grant proposals.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2017

According to Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide by Barbara L. Ciconte and Jacob propose The Volunteer Bill of Rights in their book, and it can help you develop a policy and guide you through the stewardship process: The right to be treated as a co-worker, not just as free help. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2009

Our cause, providing free after-school training for children with dyslexia, encompasses centers spread across several states. The blog launch came in the midst of the economic crisis when these centers were facing unprecedented fundraising challenges. This book sounds fantastic.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

I know we were on earlier for our sound check, but I hear a little bit of a buzzing sound. It sounds so impersonal. I also want to share with you some tips for engaging your board in fundraising, for utilizing social media, and really leveraging your current connections as part of getting grants. I will do that.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It sounds cooler anyway. In my work, I’m constantly fielding questions about grants from busy executive directors without formal grants training. ” I don’t know if these questions sound familiar to you, but we’ll just do a little poll to see which of these questions you have about grants.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2007

We say, one way to do that is to kind of focus on Oakland, and make sure that there are people who are being trained, who are peered, to be a part of this new green economy right here in Oakland. What the Green Jobs Corps will be, it will begin training urban youth, Oakland's youth, in the jobs of the future.

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