Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Her more than 30 years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. By Sharon Cody, J.D. How to be Compliant .

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Online Fundraising Registration Method 321

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For newer nonprofits, making informed decisions about how to get set up with donation processing can be especially difficult, and for good reason. It’s a complicated process. That’s exactly why we’ve compiled a few essentials about the donation system implementation process: Invest in a secure online payment processor.

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Process Donation Tips Retention 59

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! Other outreach methods for engaging your community can start to be costly, but outside of paid advertising, social media is free! Branding best practices Branding is how your supporters recognize your organization! Transparency. Donate buttons.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

If you didn’t prioritize accessibility best practices when creating your nonprofit’s website, you could be excluding a significant portion of your nonprofit’s supporters from engaging with it. In this guide, we’ll cover the importance of nonprofit website accessibility and how to improve your organization’s standing. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? Assigning responsibilities ensures that everyone is clear on their role in the major giving process. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits?

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Gift Raise Guide Relationship 97

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this buyer’s guide, we’ll cover everything you need to find the right fundraising software for your organization’s needs. Your online giving platform should be backed by a reliable, secure payment processing system. This ensures that donors can give right away using their preferred payment method.

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Software Guide Fundraising Platform 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I found this wonderful comic on Mashable “ The Field Guide to Procrastination ” that identifies 12 different methods for work avoidance or procrastination, defined in Wikipedia as “ putting off tasks for a later date.” The method can be combined with these others and is very simple.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Practice with mock calls. How do we deal with different payment methods? Practice with mock calls. Consider these four components of effective matching gift phonathon training: Materials: Document how callers should ask about matching gifts and the process by which they should share company rules, guidelines, and instructions.

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Guide Script Tips Gift 98

Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers. 6 Best Practices for Managing Volunteers Many nonprofits start out managing their volunteers with spreadsheets or—even worse—handwritten timesheets. Programs The Best Volunteer Recruitment Methods for Nonprofits 12 min read Read Now 2.

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Volunteer Practice Management Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Also, make sure to follow writing best practices by keeping your paragraphs short and using bolded text strategically to draw attention.

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Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 107

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Text fundraising also encourages more spontaneous donations since the process to give is immediate. This will help you get familiar with it and ensure that the process runs seamlessly for your supporters. Create your goals using the SMART method. One common method is to use humor in your text fundraising appeals.

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Guide Fundraising Platform Campaign 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” With the nonprofit storytelling best practices included below, you can tell stories that not only engage the reader but do so ethically, respecting the dignity and privacy of the people featured.

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Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Story 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

I learned so much about the taxonomy of innovation and really practical techniques, that I took the facilitation training. I started incorporating facilitating design labs as well as the techniques into my training practice ever since. I’m always looking for ways to take my practice deeper. Luma Institute.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter the strategy, the best way to optimize your donor communication processes is to leverage donor data. This guide will walk you through the top ways you can leverage donor data in your communications with the help of fundraising tools. The post Donor Data And Donor Communication | A Mini Guide appeared first on Kindful.

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Communication Donor Data Guide 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning.

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Online auctions that are virtual or have hybrid components have also become the preferred method to keep supporters safe during times of public health concerns. Online Auction Website Software Online Auction Site Best Practices Online Auction Website Ideas. Online Auction Site Best Practices. Online Auction Website Software.

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Virtual Websites Practice Online 52

Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

However, your board can have a larger, more valuable purpose within your organization if they’re engaged in more aspects of your mission than just the approval process. To get the greatest possible impact from your board, engage them with these five best practices: Provide fundraising training for board members. podcasts to listen to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Define your Call to Action.

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Knowledge Process Share Organization 100

Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

As long as you consistently strive to follow the best practices within that framework, you can drive repeat giving. Then, as the donation amount gets higher, so does the method of recognition. Of course, these methods will all depend on your nonprofit’s specific donor base and your resources. Contact us for a demo.

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Map Donor Guide Newsletter 52

OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Below, we’ll explore best practice tips and tricks to help your nonprofit team attract the right guests, engage them in your fundraising, and continue the excitement long after the fundraiser wraps up. Looking for a technology solution that can be your right hand during the entire event process?

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Marketing Guide Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2015

My colleague, Anne Whatley, wrote this summary of what you’ll find when you dig into these two stellar and highly practical reports and resource lists. Methods and Metrics for Assessing Civic Tech, Guest post by Anne Whatley, Network Impact. Guides to Civic Tech Assessment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The idea is not only for participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to host a successful giving day, but for them share and transform practices together. This is a design aspect called “ Transformative Capacity Building ,” where a cohort of peer organizations come together to practice a skill and get better results.

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Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

Many funders have made a real effort to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their grantmaking practices, but how this looks in practice can vary widely. Grantmakers are looking to one another to share effective practices and case studies. 2. Internal Processes: Grantmakers Must Look Inward.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Seamless payment processing. Build trust with donors using Bloomerang Payments , a best-in-class payment processing platform. Leverage peer-to-peer and crowdfunding capabilities to bring supporters into the fundraising process. Help new fundraisers get their footing with a quickstart fundraising guide. Mobile app.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

What You Can Do With Nonprofit Database Segmentation Broadly, nonprofit database segmentation is the process of breaking your donors into specific categories based on the information you know about them. Of course, this is not a strategy that can be supported by Excel spreadsheets or simpler tracking methods.

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Database Guide Nonprofit Gift 52

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In this guide, we’re going to explore donor segmentation through the following points: Covering the Basics of Donor Segmentation. But, to understand the value of donor segmentation, you first need to understand what the process is. Use the right outreach method and channel. How does donor segmentation work? Or, vice versa!

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Guide Donor Nonprofit Database 52

Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Once set up, your donors can simply text your keyword to the provided number to initiate the giving process. 8 text-to-give platforms for nonprofits 1.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For insights into what will make your organization standout and ring above the buzz, we’ve connected with members of our Blackbaud Champions community who shared tried and true practices that will maximize the success of your year-end fundraising campaigns. Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

You can sometimes find self-directed resources, like professional association guides and online communities, or more formal workshops and educational sessions from the software provider. Moving forward, the data collection needed to create personalized experiences is practically a requirement for the modern professional association.

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Associations Professional Software Tools 141

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so. This step helps us understand what level of support your team will need along the process. What does a learning consultant do? Should you hire an eLearning consultant?

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eLearning Consultant Guide Associations 69

DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, once nonprofit technology entered the equation, it drastically optimized the process. In this guide, we’re going to focus on one of those outlets in particular: email. With that in mind, we’re going to explore nonprofit email marketing, the types of campaigns available to you, and the best practices to truly excel.

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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. Follow this method of storytelling to draw on these emotions and keep supporters invested in helping accomplish your goal.

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Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Those are things that happen at the beginning or in the middle of a process. According to Oracle Corporation : Business intelligence (BI) refers to capabilities that enable organizations to make better decisions, take informed actions, and implement more efficient business processes. Gathering the right data is critical. Go on, guess.

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Measure Business Retention Profile 52

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

By taking advantage of more traditional methods as well as leveraging social media and peer-to-peer fundraising best practices, you’ll be on your way to hosting a winning event! Consider creating a dedicated section or page about it on your site that walks prospective attendees through the sign-up process and day-of event details.

Marketing 52

Marketing Fundraising Tips Registration 52

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At this stage of the process, just getting a baseline understanding of expected costs will suffice. Using this as a guide when assessing your revenue projections will help prioritize your investments. Next, use your knowledge of current expenses like wages, rent, utilities, program costs, etc.

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