The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2024

Because the rules of the email game have changed. Turns out, our friends at Gmail and Yahoo have switched up the game. Formatting Messages According to RFC 5322 It sounds like a robot’s name, right? Your message never reaches its audience, lost in the digital void. One key to doing that? Best Practices?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Although, we do understand that games, are gamified mechanisms, and people purchase them because they solely enjoy them for entertainment. Therefore, in order to create an effective gamification program within a nonprofit, research is needed to find the middle ground between a game and an incentive program. Game Economy.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

While careful users still need to review and edit the writing, it will soon be a game-changer in terms of helping to draft emails, write memos, and generate reports. Sound Monitoring – There are many ways to tell if a plane or truck needs to be fixed, including visual inspection, time since last maintenance, odometer readings, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The book, published earlier this month, and is called, There’s No Plan B For You’reA-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your a-game. But it’s true.

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M+R

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We rely on data and survey responses from a wide range of nonprofits, and we hope you’re game to join us for this coming year. This sounds like a lot of work (and it is! The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is our annual spin through the world of nonprofit digital programs – web traffic, email, advertising, social media, and more.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Coordinate the Advocacy To successfully move lawmakers to action, advocacy campaigns need a strong inside game AND the ability to demonstrate outside power. Ensure strong coalition alignment and cross-movement support for your ask to create a surround sound approach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It’s easier than it sounds. Host a recurring or one-time game night with friends and make each round a split prize with the organization. Zoom game night: Players pitch in $10 and host a virtual game night. There are many game options. Research the renting or purchasing of mailing lists for direct mail campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. At this time, most apps are gaming-related and inexpensive. Get comfortable with your new Horizon Home.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. I'm at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! They thought, wouldn't it be interesting to create a game to get people in the library who may not have ever come?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Take the opportunity to try something new for Giving Tuesday that you might not have done before — like gaming ! Gaming Tuesday is an initiative for gamers to give back on Giving Tuesday, making it an opportunity to engage a vibrant new community and tap into a rapidly-growing fundraising stream.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 20, 2024

In the culinary world, the microwave was a game-changer but it took from 1945 to 1997 to reach 90% of homes. In fact, relying too heavily on these off-the-shelf AI solutions can lead to a homogenization of content across the internet, as more and more people use the same tools to generate similar-sounding posts and articles.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Let the games begin | The NonProfit Times : During the 2013 Bridge to Integrated Marketing conference, Jeremy Ryan of Lipman Hearne offered the idea of making fundraising fun, by applying gamification. Gamification sounds like one of those words people make up to express some kind of bizarre concept. NPGamification'

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

That might sound a little silly, right? Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? Why would they get a thank-you letter that wasn’t meant for them? The same goes for your donors!

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Founded: 2010 We’re big fans of Causevox for the manifold resources that they provide nonprofits from their homebase in Brooklyn (sound familiar?). Client relationship game recognize game. Don’t play the “That Way You Have It” game. Don’t play the “That Way You Have It” game. For a Fundraising Swiss Army Knife.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

It sounds really weird to say this because organizations that put on conferences are devoted to offering high quality education. One client is now known for a great Jeopardy game where the questions are all about their accreditation program! Here are lessons that I hope will endure: Higher Quality Sessions.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

You only have a small budget allocated to the fundraiser, and you don’t have much time to plan between prepping for games and holding practice sessions. For instance, they might buy a ticket to your team’s soccer game or purchase snacks between classes to support the wrestling team. Let’s say you coach a Little League te am.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 10, 2021

NFTs are also called crypto collectibles, and are the digital assets that are used in the popular game CryptoKitties. For a little history here, the game CryptoKitties was the first major use case for NFTs and has been a huge success. In fact, the game was so popular that it slowed down the Ethereum network when it launched.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Live Games. Even if you don’t, a virtual team or individual game is an excellent way of connecting to others and getting excited. Games with incentives or prizes can allow your audience members to display their talents and vote for those who perform the game the best! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Summer is a great time to host a local concert, game night, movie night in the park, or another fun event. Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 24, 2011

Ken is a game designer and writer who develops narrative, collaborative augmented reality experiences about serious issues. Now, that game, GISKIN ANOMALY , is live. GISKIN ANOMALY is a “historical fiction” game I created for Rich Cherry and the Balboa Park Online Collaborative. What’s the opposite of Voicemail Hell? Mysterious!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

The big sound bite from this year’s Benchmarks Report is that total online revenue grew by only 1% in 2018. And honestly, 1% growth is not as scary as it sounds. If you haven't yet had time to dig into the full report, here are some of the top highlights that we think are important for nonprofits to know: 1.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Rather than trying to create a smaller or lighter CD player, or one that held multiple discs, or one with longer battery life, or one with slightly better sound quality (see also: a faster horse) Jobs gave us the ability to hold our entire music library literally in the palm of our hands!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Sounds ideal, right? Ease of use: A game changer Ease of use significantly affects the adoption and effectiveness of a CRM. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Analyze your donor list to see if the fundraiser would fly—for example, if the majority of your donors are in their sixties, a video game marathon may not be the most lucrative idea. Twitter and Facebook have less robust polling systems, but a quick “Do you play video games?” Survey, poll or focus group. post may be all you need. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

While that number may not sound high in a vacuum, when you contrast it with their other primary responsibilities of bringing in new and additional gifts, you can see that it can be a blocker for (healthy) portfolio churn. Free toolkit: Playing the Long Game—Stewardship for Nonprofit Organizations Ready to Let it Go?

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Is this sounding like your month-end scramble? Zeroing in on an easier way to get a handle on expenditures can be a game changer for any business office. Lost receipts, multiple tracking spreadsheets, and unchecked spending, oh my!

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TechImpact

APRIL 21, 2014

Make it a game. This one might sound obvious, but too often people think being creative means doing things you’ve never done before. If you don’t have a concrete answer to this question, spend the rest of your commute coming up with an answer. Do not worry about the “who, why, or what.” Play to your strengths.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2021

Putting on a beautiful signature gala is usually an expensive endeavor, requiring a venue, catering, stage and sound management, decoration, and more. What drove this new practice, and will it continue beyond the pandemic? Virtual Events Cost Less. And virtual events offer a good bang for your buck!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The book, published a few years ago, and is called, There’s No Plan B For Your A-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your A-game. But it’s true.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 6, 2011

Born in the early 17 th century, Haiku as a literary form was a product of the game Renga in which poets wrote alternating stanzas to create poems with sound unit counts known as "on." I know, now, that my 'journey of a thousand miles' had already begun."

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

How game-changing would this type of reporting be for you? Does it sound like we know our stuff? Bonus Read: Meet One of The Most High-Functioning, Financially Sustainable Nonprofit Organizations We Know: STARability Foundation (You guessed it, organizing this clients QuickBooks class structure was part of their transformation).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If this sounds like you, think about offering one-of-a-kind furniture and home accessories. . Be sure to follow the methods highlighted in this article as a jumping off point to help step up your museum shop game. . Do lots of families visit your museum? If so, be sure to stock lots of inexpensive and fun items for children.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Eventzee app kept the game engaging and fun for audiences no matter where they participated from. The Video Challenge is pretty much what it sounds like. These quiz challenges not only add points for correct answers, bonus points are awarded for speed so the fastest correct answer wins the tie-breaker. How to emulate their success.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 25, 2022

While the gain may sound small, it still indicates strong, even growing, interest in Giving Tuesday. Step up your organization’s SEO game. While this concern is valid, we see the same thing every year: Giving Tuesday is consistently one of the most important days of the year for online fundraising. Website Giving.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

That sounds good, right? Bingo Night: Bingo is a simple game most everyone knows how to play. Check first with your state to see if you need any kind of permit for a game of chance before you hold an event like this. Jenga also works in a tournament format, and other games could work as well. Play the long game.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

When choosing events and fundraisers, it’s important that you look at the long game. Pick one that sounds like fun to you, because the planning and execution will be easier if you’re enjoying the work. Fundraisers are basically just sales anyway. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Having a human voice ensures content that doesn’t sound cold, clinical, or insensitive. Well, there’s a solution. The best part? Let’s face it, AI-generated content isn’t perfect.

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