Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. May is set aside every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to American history and modern society.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

The dotCOMM Awards winners have been announced, and we are thrilled to say that Forum One has been awarded 5 dotComm awards in the categories of nonprofit websites and virtual events! With that being said, we couldn’t be more proud to share some information about our dotComm Award winning projects.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 5, 2020

However, no one could have predicted the effects that COVID-19 would have , with many nonprofit organizations now solely relying on virtual fundraising efforts to continue operations. Virtual fundraising has become more accessible and intuitive than ever before thanks to the extensive internet and the wide variety of donation tools available.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2015

The museum and library preserves the rich history of the Northern Neck through its collections, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. Celebrating a Region Rich with History. New stories surface, like arrowheads long buried, providing constant shifting of information that gives vitality to history."

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

Behind an unassuming Woolworth’s storefront in Greensboro, NC, Civil Rights history was made on a February day in 1960. They are a DipJar customer whose cause and work deserve to be highlighted. The pandemic forced a reevaluation of how the Center engages with visitors, both in-person and virtually. .

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

A few weeks ago it was announced that due to the rise of COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, the World Economic Forum 2022 — set to take place in Davos, Switzerland in January — will be held virtually. Despite the event being virtual, Davos Codes is going ahead as planned.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were using more and more technology in our work and personal lives. Over the past year, our research team at Arizona State University has conducted the Technology Evolution in Volunteer Management, or “TEVA” project. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

How AI Fundraising Tools Work There are many types of AI fundraising tools that suit a wide range of needs. Other AI solutions nonprofits commonly use include chatbots or virtual assistants to help streamline manual work. You may be most familiar with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective company/corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Leaders provided opportunities for the company and its employees to give back to the community.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

They allow your nonprofit to remain in operation and tackle major projects such as renovations or establishing new programs. Consider the gift amounts that have a significant impact on your organization’s ability to work toward your mission. Look at each supporter’s giving history and identify trends. Create a gift range chart.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

After two years of attending Harambee virtually, I was excited to finally join in person, alongside more than 800 fellow attendees. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact. Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective company/corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Leaders provided opportunities for the company and its employees to give back to the community.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2021

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Employees were challenged and rewarded through growth opportunities, education and training, and pay increases.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Their team found its solution in Bloomerang.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

We can provide the best care at our medical center, but a patient’s personal environment can undo all of that work if it does not promote a healthy lifestyle. These tangible projects like facilities and equipment are easy for donors to conceive, fund, and experience. This is one of the first questions donors ask. Giving Tuesday !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals have been performed for centuries and are an important part of human history. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. ” I create a few pages in the beginning to write about my themes, what makes me happy, what to improve, and major projects for the year. I use a large Moleskine (8 x 11.5)

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

No matter your association’s size or experience, a little careful planning and creativity will allow you to build a virtual space where members want to log on and chat with their peers. Depending on their focus, these committees might choose to create a private discussion forum or organize virtual happy hours to work on their projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

David Lavenda wrote this excellent article in Fast Company about the history of the Post-It notes and their potential for becoming a killer innovation technology. Project Planning: Includes two methods, one for agile planning and the other for complex projects.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

First, we helped the teams redesign and refocus their work plans. Why were they successful even amid one of the most challenging years in nonprofit history? with a clear vision statement, intended outcomes, actions, and a timeline, work plans established accountability early on. Here are a few thoughts to guide your response.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Design educational resources and creative projects for kids. Hosting family tours, either in person or virtually on your organization’s website, will be an enjoyable and educational way for families to get involved with your nonprofit. Design educational resources and creative projects for kids. Bingo events.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Then, proceed to share the project outline and description through multiple channels: Nonprofit consultant directories – Using a nonprofit consultant directory is the best thing you can do to get a big pool of qualified candidates. Informal professional groups – Groups exist in some larger cities and virtually on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Achieve

MAY 5, 2023

Start Planning Early Like most projects, peer-to-peer fundraising experiences better results when it has a detailed plan behind them. You can usually identify these top candidates by looking at these factors: History of engagement. Planning your campaign a couple of months in advance will help you reach your fundraising potential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In a year when suddenly everyone had to work from home, businesses and organizations required an up-to-date website to stay relevant. In practice: 1) The Brain Donor Project. Unless you have an art gallery and you are building a microsite as a virtual art installation, in which case, carry on!). 2) SOS Violence Conjugale. (For

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. • Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Employees were challenged and rewarded through growth opportunities, education and training and pay increases.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. Terri is best known for working with leaders to help grow teams and businesses by encouraging empathy and understanding in everything we do. Pull up a cozy chair for some virtual warmth with these two moving fireside chats. Tim Lockie, Now It Matters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2019

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. • Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Employees were challenged and rewarded through growth opportunities, education and training and pay increases.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

While we may have just closed another year’s chapter, the work is far from over. By categorizing year-end donors into distinct segments based on factors like past giving history, interests, and engagement level, you have the opportunity to create targeted interactions. This is where donor segmentation makes all the difference.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

But sometimes, managing campaign volunteers may seem like more work than it is worth. Volunteer committees do require lots of work to make them function well. And when they don’t work well, they can undermine the success of your campaign. But once you understand major gift work well, you know that that’s the quick and easy part.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. Learn more about video messages for fundraising from our latest webinar: Virtual Gala 2.0-Going People love watching videos! The Brand Story.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. That blend worked best when the mix included virtually all A-players. • Sometimes it was through company organized volunteer projects. Employees were challenged and rewarded through growth opportunities, education and training and pay increases.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Few were available, and he had trouble with the ones that were: they’d often be in a format that didn’t work well with his voice recognition software. It was a rewarding project that took us to many wonderful recommendation sources.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base. Invite donors and other supporters to ask questions about your work, mission, and organization. Try teaching people a fun fact or statistic related to your work.

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Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

Or, if you know your donor loves to involve their family in philanthropic work, you might extend a special invitation to their grandchildren for your next volunteer project. But what thank-you strategies work best for major donors? Thank your donors.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

And we need more people who lead by being truthful and intrepid and scared and nervous; people who still go to work, virtually, the next day. It’s the person who answers your question about zoom or the person who passes on their work at home policy. We've morphed ourselves into an alternate history.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level. Once you have your goals, you can work backward to design an appropriate and feasible timeline. Volunteer supervisors who will manage advocacy volunteers and create dynamic virtual and in-person trainings.

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