Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers?

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different? It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals. of resources more than profitability,?with

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals. You’ll need to dedicate time and resources to the rebrand process. You’ll need to dedicate resources to the rebrand process.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g., Step 3: Align those goals to proven strategies. The good news? Tools for Success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. Will reconfiguration, data cleanup or training on our current tech be just as impactful?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Plenty of people with children donate money, too.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This year our goal is $ enter amount here, and we hope that you will be able to make a contribution. Draw inspiration from impactful introductions like the one crafted by Jules Brown for an acquisition piece for Women’s Aid: “Could you picture, for a moment, a woman on the brink of making the hardest decision of her life?”

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources. It involves thorough research to align your organization’s mission with the right funding opportunities, ensuring that your proposals resonate with potential funders’ goals and criteria.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 12, 2024

Welcome to the first installment of Fundraising Event Team 101 This series will equip you with the knowledge and resources to create unforgettable fundraising event team that not only raises awareness for your cause but also leaves a lasting impression on your guests through their event experience. Stay Tuned!

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse. We suggest using: Business Impact – what is the return on investment?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Nonprofit strategic planning is the process of creating a blueprint that guides an organization for a specified time period and helps accomplish its goals.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis helps to identify opportunities for growth and impact, and anticipate and mitigate potential threats. It also provides a mechanism to identify opportunities for growth and development, and make informed decisions about how to allocate resources and prioritize efforts.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, like our clients All In , the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. . #1. Which audience is key in taking the actions needed to achieve your advocacy goal? . Identify Your Own Story .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate! They paint the picture of the problem, explain the size and context of the problem, and show how your nonprofit is addressing that problem. Asking someone to give so you can reach your $10,000 goal just doesn’t cut it.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g., Step 3: Align those goals to proven strategies. The good news?

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Which goals helped you stay on track in past campaigns?

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Volunteers today are looking to provide their time and potential financial resources to organizations that offer them value in exchange for their commitment. Are those strategies having a positive impact on improving volunteer experience ?

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. How to glean insights: Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. With some forethought and strategy, you can!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Picture this: You’ve rolled out the red carpet for your nonprofit’s event , snapped pictures and videos, invited donors to dance the night away, and raised important funds for your mission. While these funds have a long-lasting impact, the event itself is over in the blink of an eye. With some forethought and strategy, you can!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For example, teach your donors something that will stun them about your nonprofit’s work, or show them an actual picture of your work that makes everyone smile. Remember SMART goals? If you’ve attended management workshops that drilled you on the SMART goals, now is the time to use them. Or do both! May we hear from you ?”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

You can show them why their support matters and how they can make a positive impact on the world. However, creating a strong social media presence isn’t as simple as writing a post and hitting “send” or taking a few pictures and uploading them online. Set SMART goals. How to Create a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a group so that goals are reached in a timely fashion. In order to reach your goals, you need a well-thought-out plan. You must think about both long-term and short-term goals and how you’ll reach them.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . By working together, funders can discover gaps and unmet needs, coordinate grants and other support, and maximize the unique resources and relationships that each brings to the table. . 2) Offering Networking and Education .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

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. Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Sounds ideal, right?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people. Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. They need to know that goals are being met and lives are being improved.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

We invited special guest Brad Davies, Fundraising Expert from NextAfter to share his experience and talk through a specific strategy on how to grow your organization this year and turn your 2016 fundraising goals into a reality. If you don’t have a plan, you won’t perform well and you won’t achieve your goals. Increases communication.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

Unfortunately, there are times when we lose focus on our ultimate goals for change and instead fixate on the campaign itself or let a concept for engagement overshadow our real calls to action. Those metrics and goals are the best resources for identifying the focus and the calls to action for your campaign.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more with fewer resources, prompting us to look at our internal fundraising operations to see how to become more efficient with the resources we have. Trust & Accountability: Nonprofits often rely on very powerful anecdotal stories when sharing their mission and impact.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Using predefined metrics can be incredibly valuable for determining how well your nonprofit has been meeting the needs of your constituents and where you can adjust for greater impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. Sounds like a dream?

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. Imagine this scenario: Your organization has been operating smoothly with tight but consistent resources. You lay out a series of gifts of different sizes that will get you to your goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. Set Program Goals & Metrics.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. Before getting into the details of rolling out new fund accounting software, focus on the big picture. Mindset: A Critical Tool in Your Implementation Toolbox.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For funders and nonprofits alike, we now offer robust tools and resources to make the process of collecting and accessing demographic data as simple as possible. Our goal is to have 80% of nonprofits (with budgets greater than $50,000) contribute their demographic data through Candid nonprofit profiles by 2030.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! The room was packed with enthusiastic participants and this post is designed to be shared with others who couldn’t attend in person, as well as to all those who did and asked to have resources to share with their networks. Presentation.

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