Imagine you’re having a birthday party. You have spent all month planning. The balloons are inflated. The cake is frosted. The piñata is stuffed. The big day finally arrives and no one comes. You forgot to send out the invitations! MORE
hint: effective nonprofit websites follow the two-or-less rule) If not, revise your structure. It’s official; we launched our new full service creative agency for nonprofits this week – GUIDE Creative – Where we LOVE nonprofit web design! MORE
but how your organization will embrace it (hint: think content strategy). I love a good list and, I suspect you do, too. However, even the best of lists can sometimes feel a little long. That’s why I took Exact Target’s fantastic list of 50 Email Marketing Tips and Stats for 2014 and boiled it down to three key takeaways for nonprofits. My top three takeaways (in bold) supported by Exact Target’s list include: Don’t fret the small stuff. MORE
If you are going to #bbcon , be sure to check out the LO Benchmark presentation on Monday (hint, I’m presenting) where we’ll get stupid nerdy with the results and show you examples of how to excel in each category. Ok, I admit it— I’m a data dork. I love exploring the detail of fundraising campaign results. Open rates, click throughs, conversions, which constituents did what, who gave for the first time, who gave again….the the list goes on and on. MORE
While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. MORE
Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights : 1. Making social events unofficially required. MORE
Couple of helpful hints: We’ll check Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, but Twitter is the easiest to find. Let me open by saying that I have a prize to give out, but you have to read to the bottom of the post to learn more. MORE
Author: Jill Ward. Have you ever found yourself at your organization’s where you 1) find yourself with a camera in hand and 2) hoping that you didn’t miss that perfect photo opp of your mission in action? MORE
Lesson #4: Hints at 2016. In my last post, we talked about the campaign fundraising innovations that are repurposed by nonprofit organizations. MORE
Hint: Think Mobile. With the season of giving just around the corner, it’s crucial that your organization is prepared to capitalize on the generosity of your donors and potential donors. A well-crafted fundraising appeal is the integral piece to your year-end ask. MORE
Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights: 1. Making social events unofficially required. MORE
Almost 7 years ago, at age 13, Pharoth came to the gate of Roteang Orphanage crying, with her baby brother Darith in her arms. Their Mother had died and their step father had disappeared, and Pharoth was living with the baby on the earthen floor under an aunt???s s house in Roteang village. MORE
You received the same email if, like me, you’re subscribed to the NTEN newsletter (hint hint). I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. MORE
He hints at the importance of organizational culture and leadership. “Organizations need to move away from thinking that health and wellness means providing a discount to a local gym. Flickr Photo by Annamatic3000. MORE
Like creating my very own lifestyle catalog with the things I’m interested in.Plus, all of my friends can see what appeals to me, which is useful when buying gifts (hint, hint). MORE
This September, join us for the inaugural Leading Change Summit , a conference experience designed to support and highlight all those in the room. Instead of a traditional conference with concurrent sessions and a line-up of speakers, Leading Change Summit (LCS) is designed around the idea that the best ideas can emerge through facilitated workshops and driven conversations. Fun fact: this is not just for Executive Directors! MORE
Since neither Microsoft, Apple, or Google have “Nonprofit” or “Charity” categories in their app stores (hint, hint!), MORE
Plus, learn more about what’s new with Blackbaud Friends Asking Friends – Hint: Google Analytice and Mobile Ready Fundraising. Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. MORE
“America is in the midst of a dramatic cultural shift.” This is the opening message from the groundbreaking study out today titled, “ Diversity in Giving: The Changing Landscape of American Philanthropy.” MORE
I was recently asked for advice on how to engage with all of the new donors that were added to a database as a result of a walk-a-thon. MORE
Hint: Create a goal based on the destination page. Google Analytics can be overwhelming and confusing, but setting up Goals in your Google Analytics account helps to narrow down what you need to be looking at. MORE
Hint: It’s all about the post-gift experience. There’s a crisis brewing in the fundraising world. And it’s all about our donors , the ones who are deserting us. Donors can be fickle, and they’re fleeing our organizations in vast numbers these days. MORE
Hint, hint. . Twitter is experimenting with allowing certain nonprofits to accept donations directly through tweets. MORE
Hint: If you are an organization reading this, I recommend you claim your everydayhero profile (if you haven’t already). It’s December 2nd. MORE
Here are some hints for improving your nonprofit's relationship with your key donors. This post was authored by Natasha Geraghty-Medved, Acteva ’s marketing specialist. She has six years of event marketing management. and social media marketing experience. She has a master's degree in. marketing from Golden Gate University as well as certificates in. integrated marketing communications and public relations. MORE
Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights : 1. Making social events unofficially required. MORE
The participants include a mix of people from nonprofit and for-profit online communities – and it is an excellent opportunity to learn and network with peers, not to mention have healthy food and drink, like Hint Water. MORE
I’ve already hinted at the answer in this blog post: You need as much data as you will USE. How do you know when your organization is storing and using too much data? We were asked this question recently – and it’s a great question. MORE
“ Use your voice.” To practitioners in the citizen engagement realm, the phrase is as well-worn and tired as, well, [insert your own well-worn and tired simile here]. The phrase oft appears in emails, social media posts and is ever-present in web copy. MORE
If it’s a frustrating experience for you to donate to your own nonprofit on a smartphone (hint, hint: test, test), imagine how your donors feel. In the late 1990s, I worked as a communications director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. MORE
How to Take Action on the SDGs (Hint: You Already Are) . “We can end hunger around the world by 2030.”. Let that sink in for a moment. It’s a big statement, a big goal. When you consider a goal like ending hunger, you have a couple of choices. MORE
Some hints from Mark Montenero, Lead Client Success Manager at Blackbaud. . Guest post by Amy Bills , Blackbaud’s director of customer marketing. MORE
Hint, hint. Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. MORE
Start with a hook that hints at the main climax or challenge, proceed to a brief introduction of the topic and characters. Amy DeLouise is a video director-producer who specializes in telling real people stories that help nonprofits and companies tell their brand story. MORE
How I'm Using Google (Hint: It's About Relevance) | Forrester Blogs : "How I'm Using Google (Hint: It's About Relevance). Posted by Melissa Parrish on August 8, 2011. If you were to glance at my Google profile, you’d probably think I’m practically inactive. But what you’re seeing is the public view of a very targeted set of actions, based on relevance MORE
The Secret To Online Community Success (Hint: It’s Not The Technology) (Vanessa Di Mauro). Just a few links I thought you should see. Enjoy. LinkedIn Just Rolled Out a Redesign – Here’s How to Clean Up Your Profile (Fast Company). MORE
QuickBooks (Desktop) for New Nonprofit Users offers hints on where to start if you're a new QuickBooks user. While focusing on your organization's fiscal year-end planning, it might be a good time to revisit your fundraising strategy. MORE
Conan O’Brien announced on his show that wanted to climb to the top of the LinkedIn Influencer list. He has a long way to go. For example, Bill Gates has 7 times as many followers on LinkedIn than Conan. Bill Gates is a philanthropist and is part of the GivingTuesday Movement. MORE
Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights: 1. Making social events unofficially required. MORE
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This September, join us for the inaugural Leading Change Summit , a conference experience designed to support and highlight all those in the room. Instead of a traditional conference with concurrent sessions and a line-up of speakers, Leading Change Summit (LCS) is designed around the idea that the best ideas can emerge through facilitated workshops and driven conversations. Fun fact: this is not just for Executive Directors!
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You received the same email if, like me, you’re subscribed to the NTEN newsletter (hint hint). I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN.
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Almost 7 years ago, at age 13, Pharoth came to the gate of Roteang Orphanage crying, with her baby brother Darith in her arms. Their Mother had died and their step father had disappeared, and Pharoth was living with the baby on the earthen floor under an aunt???s s house in Roteang village.
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hint: effective nonprofit websites follow the two-or-less rule) If not, revise your structure. It’s official; we launched our new full service creative agency for nonprofits this week – GUIDE Creative – Where we LOVE nonprofit web design!
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Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights : 1. Making social events unofficially required.
SocialFish
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Start with a hook that hints at the main climax or challenge, proceed to a brief introduction of the topic and characters. Amy DeLouise is a video director-producer who specializes in telling real people stories that help nonprofits and companies tell their brand story.
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The participants include a mix of people from nonprofit and for-profit online communities – and it is an excellent opportunity to learn and network with peers, not to mention have healthy food and drink, like Hint Water.
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Hint: Think Mobile. With the season of giving just around the corner, it’s crucial that your organization is prepared to capitalize on the generosity of your donors and potential donors. A well-crafted fundraising appeal is the integral piece to your year-end ask.
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Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights: 1. Making social events unofficially required.
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Hint: Create a goal based on the destination page. Google Analytics can be overwhelming and confusing, but setting up Goals in your Google Analytics account helps to narrow down what you need to be looking at.
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Plus, learn more about what’s new with Blackbaud Friends Asking Friends – Hint: Google Analytice and Mobile Ready Fundraising. Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox.
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Hinting, rather than speaking straightforwardly. A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights: 1. Making social events unofficially required.
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Like creating my very own lifestyle catalog with the things I’m interested in.Plus, all of my friends can see what appeals to me, which is useful when buying gifts (hint, hint).
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but how your organization will embrace it (hint: think content strategy). I love a good list and, I suspect you do, too. However, even the best of lists can sometimes feel a little long. That’s why I took Exact Target’s fantastic list of 50 Email Marketing Tips and Stats for 2014 and boiled it down to three key takeaways for nonprofits. My top three takeaways (in bold) supported by Exact Target’s list include: Don’t fret the small stuff.
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He hints at the importance of organizational culture and leadership. “Organizations need to move away from thinking that health and wellness means providing a discount to a local gym. Flickr Photo by Annamatic3000.
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