VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Lessons from the Field.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. The common thread? Put simply, it’s an opportunity mindset.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. Our system is like the “roach motel” of data; the data goes in, but never comes out again.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The amount will of course be different for every organization, but it’s still a standard expectation for board members to be engaged and push the campaign forward in whatever ways they’re able, including making a gift. However, asking a board member for a personally meaningful gift can be awkward. Download this free guide today !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2009

I love those questions - they are a real gift. . What if your goal is large scale systemic change, why bother with social media?". What if your goal is large scale systemic change, why bother with social media?". They do offer our opinions or promote any one policy or get into politics. .

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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. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. That’s why retaining top officers is so important.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. In reality, the van or other gift you receive is not exactly what you would have purchased. And it’s called an inkind gift.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One thing that phonathons have historically struggled with has been identifying donors who may be eligible for a matching gift from their employer?—and So how do you optimize matching gifts in your phonathons? Train callers on matching gifts. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Gift confirmation: Success!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2015

There is huge potential for impact when you connect your nonprofit organization to individuals with the capacity to make a significant gift. But what does it take to be successful with major gift fundraising? As a start, here are seven must-have tools and tactics for launching a major gifts program at your nonprofit.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

With your data saved in a secure data management system, your organization can make data-backed decisions, automate administrative tasks to free up your staff’s valuable time, and identify donors and prospects who are likely to make major gifts. Reach out through donors’ preferred communication channels.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Describe how your nonprofit will handle a breach of the policy, such as disciplinary actions or removal of the individual from their position.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Workplace giving software is any digital platform that enables corporate giving programs , such as matching gifts, volunteer grants, and corporate volunteerism. Nonprofits can invest in software that enables donors to take advantage of their employers’ workplace giving programs, such as matching gift software.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

What is more accurate is a click or, even better, an action (survey submission, ticket purchase, gift, etc). And don’t forget about those corporate email protection systems such as Barracuda which affect open tracking. So, how to we reframe around new privacy policies and technology?

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

It needs to get data into and out of the database in a timely manner, produce accurate reports, respond to requests, anticipate needs, keep up with changing technologies and policies, and all the other things I mentioned in Ingredients of a High Performing Advancement Services Shop. Efficiency. Support for Constituents.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yes, it’s basic, but too many board members, especially those with deep business backgrounds, just think of nonprofits as “businesses who take charitable gifts.”. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” Program volunteers will also have policy implementation duties.

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Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

Robert Weiner

AUGUST 1, 2014

I was recently contacted by the vendor behind a new cloud-based donor management system with this question: We have noticed that our clients have become much more conscious about archiving/deleting old donor/prospect records because our pricing model is based on the number of records. But don’t delete them.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Matching Gift Databases. This should reveal what your donor management system covers as well as what holes in your strategy might need to be filled with a different tech solution. . Investing in an all-in one, fully connected system is your best bet to ensure you have all of the tools you need and that they all speak the same language.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. It’s a human rights issue.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

For instance, say your organization has an incredible grant writer, an excellent executive director, a communicative and empathetic major gift officer, and very capable fundraisers. You may provide an overall fundraising goal for your fundraisers and major gift officer to work on together. Donor-centric stewardship. Online fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Specifically: Your major gift officers can drive productivity on a modern mobile platform with instant analytics and income forecasting. Take for instance, Accounting Subledger , a product that allows you to align fundraising data with your existing accounting system. You know your data and your donors best. About the Author.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. Is it a criteria which is temporary – “they’ve not given to us ever” doesn’t mean they may not wish they had, and upon decease urge gifts “in their memory” to your organization. I’m a bit worried by this.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The California State Parks Foundation delivers innovative solutions for an excellent park system by facilitating park improvements, inspiring stewardship, supporting partners, advocating for sound policies, and connecting people to 280 state parks to enjoy now and for generations to come.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Suggest activities, as appropriate to your nonprofit, e.g., volunteering, attending an in-person event, making a first-time gift, renewing my gift, giving more, committing to monthly giving, leaving a legacy gift, participating in a peer fundraising campaign, purchasing services]. Pick the top 3 – 5]. [Not

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That means you likely won’t see the results—increased fundraising revenue, increased donor retention rate, increased average gift size—that you would likely see when using a paid solution.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As an example, assume you run an environmental nonprofit whose mission statement says the following; Our mission is to preserve and restore the natural environment for present and future generations by promoting sustainable practices, advocating for conservation policies, and fostering environmental awareness and education.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Even without the resources of a larger organization, your organization can use a reliable text-to-donate tool to collect gifts, send quick communications, and provide convenience for donors. Plus, text-to-donate offers more functionality like enabling custom donation amounts, recurring gifts, and the ability to offset processing fees.

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Donation Guide Nonprofit Mobile 64

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nonprofits and educational institutions need payments and online fundraising integrated with their CRM system, providing them with a complete view of all supporters in one place. Immigration Equality now has better visibility into its donors’ journeys and how informed those donors are about the issues and policies.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I think this is my gift from my kids this Mom’s Day — and it sure beats flowers. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Gen Z has discovered from a very young age just how much damage has been done to the world and they’re not going to rest until they fix it.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible. Practical/tactical stuff like processes and systems is easy to fix. and what the voting and decision-making process will be. Think of them as rules or guidelines. Brainstorm.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

A statement to the international news agency Reuters read: “We revised our Ad Grants policies to help nonprofits be more effective with AdWords and improve the quality of their ads, which will lead to targeted awareness of their projects and mission.” Facebook, for example, has never had a formal ad grant system for nonprofits?—?though

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We are asked to state with 100% certainty that we can create and measure outcomes with a specific population within a specific time even though we all know that we are working with complex challenges and with people who live embedded in systems that are intertwined with oppression, harmful policies, and inadequate institutions.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For most states, soliciting donations refers to any ask made by your organization for a charitable gift as well as selling goods or services in exchange for money that will benefit a charitable cause. The Bottom Line Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to expand your supporter base across states and even across countries.

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Course Online Fundraising Law 64

Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

In the Simple Development Systems’ donor communications model, we’ve always recommended both a print and an e-newsletter. Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. If yours is a social justice or advocacy organization, remember that I am not a policy wonk. Your Goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Improve internal information systems. Remote working policy with flexibility. Gift exchanges or potluck not during the holidays. Building basic processes for getting work done, for example collaborative calendar planning. Enough staff to cover work or prioritize work flows. Responsive tech support. Sound proof the office.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

First, there is the individual and what that person can do for themselves, even if the organizational culture or internal policies do not reinforce the importance of self-care. ” These ideas take more a systems lens to educating the sector about the importance of self-care. This idea would take a systems approach to self-care.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

For example, one system may prefer that husband and wife are created as a joint account, while another may prefer that the two are individual donor accounts that are linked. Decision 1: Must we have data governance policies before we migrate? The answer is probably “I can’t remember” There’s your answer.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2020

Ray: We had six or seven disparate data systems that made it difficult to impossible to effectively communicate with constituents and to market to them so we could grow our organization. But our systems hadn’t caught up, and we were still functioning as a mom and pop shop with manual processes that no longer fit.

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