Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You’ll throw together a fundraiser that brings in enough money to give you breathing room for a few days then you’ll panic when you realize the money won’t stretch into next month and you’ll go right back to throwing together another fundraiser where the cycle just repeats. To get started, answer these six questions.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Cycle of Giving You need donors who give because they love the work your nonprofit is doing. This is called transformational giving because it transforms the donor’s life as well as the lives of those you’re serving. In order to keep those donors giving you must complete the Cycle of Giving. Make sense?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A strong mission statement inspires donors to give, outlines what your nonprofit does, and builds trust in the community that your nonprofit can fulfill its promises. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Here’s an example.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions? We will also give you seven questions to ask yourself about your questions, to make sure they are relevant, clear, respectful, and useful. Why Change Up Your Questions? And are you asking them in the right way?

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

More objective decision-making—Clarity about your own goals, values, and priorities makes tough decisions easier and will give you confidence in your choices. Clear thoughts about tonight’s dinner or the report that’s due next week from your mind and live in the moment. Ask open-ended questions that invite feedback and follow-up.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 17, 2014

These are all very important topics that cannot afford avoidance, however there are some other questions that are important to keep in mind when purchasing content. Reviewing these questions could help to save you from making a costly mistake. Does the provider give a demo on the content you are requesting?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Give the speaker your full attention and keep an open, receptive mind. Toward the end of the book is Appendix C, which lists 45 core questions to help you assess job applicants. And with the latest entry being 2023 – when Google released its generative AI natural language processing tool. Only one person talks at a time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? Question : How does spending 12 weeks using the book compare to the length of time to earn an MBA degree?

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sustainer programs are growing in popularity—M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2021 found that recurring giving grew by 24 percent over 2020. Additionally, your fundraising platform can offer guidance on ways your technology can support your sustainer efforts, and chances are they’re ready to answer your questions. Raise the Roots.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. Take your time.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Psychologists refer to this as negative bias, and it can have a powerful effect on your behavior, your decisions—even your giving.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

When it comes to developing messaging for a fundraising appeal, I’m asked one question more than any other: How do I get started? Though it can be a challenge to get past writer’s block and craft effective messages for a year-end campaign, I always suggest that you first ask yourself these four simple questions: 1. Why do people give?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Creating A Plan For Year-End Giving 2021. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

When we use AI to help draft a grant proposal—in a tool currently under development—we must consider the potential that AI-generated language could be harmful and offensive. Additionally, there is a risk that language AI systems can misunderstand special vocabulary or cultural language. What can bias look like in the data?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday FAQs.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. But to read time and again how a nonprofit is devastated by recent news or policy changes gives us some pause.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

And how will they give if they are struggling to meet their own needs? They might do the work themselves if they had time, but they don’t, so, they give money to you because that’s a good way for them to get the work done. Donors give to causes that matter to them. Donors give to causes that matter to them.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Add celebratory language. For example, include language that lets registrants know that by registering, they’re on their way to making a big impact for your organization’s mission. Include a link to a video or tip sheet that gives them some basic steps to get started. Give participants a good story to tell.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT can’t generate effective emails on its own.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The Cycle of Giving Your receipt/thank you has a job to do. It needs to be warm, sincere, and prompt so that it closes the loop on the gift and makes the donor feel great about their giving experience. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. There is no reason to give again.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Ask a question. (“How For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Ask a question. (“How For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Keep in mind that learning organizations are those that prioritize the development of – people – everyone comes to work every day in part to grow, and to support one another in doing so. When and how?

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

How can I give myself useful writing feedback? You may even be tempted to ask an AI to do it for you — and while that might cover some basics, an algorithm literally does not have a perspective and is not likely to give feedback that will help you become a more inspirational writer.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As a reminder your mission statement should answer some simple questions: What do you do? This means the language you use in your elevator pitch, on your website, and in your communications materials should sound like it comes from one organization. Here are just a few questions you can answer for them: What is your annual revenue? .

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Look for donors who have a history of regular giving, long-term involvement, or a personal connection to your mission. Affinity and Engagement : Donors who actively engage with your organization–the ones that attend events, volunteer, or serve on committees or boards–are often more receptive to discussions about planned giving.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

For example, if you are hosting an in-person seminar ask the attendees to text questions to you (and give them an incentive to do it). Keep in mind the delicate balance of your need for data without asking people for too much information. This will help reduce confusion and create a common business language. Be creative.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

It gives dignity and context to the beneficiaries and connects their lives to the donors. It gives them depth and authenticity. If someone asks you why you put so much work and energy into your nonprofit, this is the story that answers that question. But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

All of the questions we asked about the audience to develop relevant creative apply here as well. The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. Honest, human language matters.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. Share requirements and expectations for participation, time, and any technical skills needed, including internet access, device, and language requirements. Meetings with participants, staff or donors, to talk through strategic questions, or grantmaking rules and regulations.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This includes an increase in flexible giving options like digital wallets, a continued reliance on technology-driven, hybrid events, and a rise in employee communities helping funders discover new causes to support. The topic of flexible giving options makes a second appearance in our sixth most-read Candid blog from 2022.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social media is an effective promotional tool when used strategically, whether it’s to promote a recurring giving campaign, spotlight your volunteers, or feature an upcoming fundraising event. Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? What should you post?

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Making sure that our visions align is crucial, and success depends heavily on communication: asking the right questions from the start and helping whoever the request is coming from to articulate their needs when they might lack the creative language to do so feasibly. Keep an open mind when receiving feedback .

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

You could also try posing a question, like “True or false: $50 can save a life.”. Use language that creates a sense of exclusivity. Provide multiple ways to give. Provide a point of contact to answer any questions. Keep these elements in mind when drafting your next follow-up email: Include their name in the subject line.

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