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Here are a few ideas that Tech Impact thinks might help take your blog’s design, and content, to the next level. Chances are good that they’ll be open to the idea. Your nonprofit’s blog is your voice to the public. MORE
[Photo credit: Idea Accelerator contestants high five after practicing their pitches at the Microsoft evening reception, Sept. Credit: Broken Banjo Photography] It takes a lot to jump onstage and pitch a brand new idea in front of a new group of people. Interested in any of these ideas? MORE
Now, that doesn’t mean that it is going to be easy sailing from here – it takes dedication and innovation to raise funds and it all starts with a great fundraising idea. Give them plenty of ideas to get started and help them get set up, but set them free to have fun and fundraise. MORE
Here are a few ideas: 1. Turn to Your Actual Customers for Ideas. Surveying your customers from time to time to learn what interests them most is a good idea. Have your social media accounts been driving massive exposure to your brand? MORE
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Here are a few fundraising ideas … but what I’d really enjoy is seeing yours. How about you leave a comment below with your best ideas on how to use The Next Generation of American Giving Research to improve fundraising performance? All generations are not created equal! MORE
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You have absolutely no idea what you are going to post to Facebook, let alone the (seemingly) 500 tweets you need to come up with. Here's 50 ideas that will keep your nonprofit social media presence alive and healthy all year long. Author: Cheryl Black. MORE
8 Remarkable (and Stolen) Content Marketing Ideas : "One of the benefits of my work is that I get to travel around the world to meet with fascinating people who have amazing ideas. Here are eight of my favorite content ideas that I’ve stolen. Much of my speeches and my writings on content marketing are filled with the thoughts of others. I’m sharing them with you in the hopes that they will help you as much as they’ve helped me." 'via via Blog this'. NPContentMarketing MORE
When it comes to branding, it’s time to talk about a big new IDEA. In “ The Brand IDEA ,” Nathalie Laidler-Kylander and Julia Shepard Stenzel looked at 70 nonprofits to see what the most successful organizations are doing right with their brands. MORE
With this entry, we are responding to questions from several of our customers about possible ideas for donors who want to give in meaningful and more personal ways, to the people of Haiti. Given the lack of infrastructure in Haiti, the situation will certainly become worse before it improves. The long-term need will be extraordinarily dire. A few issues to consider: A large number of Americans may repatriate to the States. They may need assistance on their return. MORE
That same big-picture trait that gets my heart a-flutter for classic lit is why I’m excited about the NEW 2016 Big Idea eBook. And, the best thing about the Big Ideas is they aren’t just conjecture. Who knows—maybe the next Big Idea will be coming straight from you! MORE
Here are 10 blog ideas to get you started in the land of blogging (if you haven’t already!): How often do you update the content on your website? Updating your website content frequently has 2 key benefits: It makes your supporters return to your website to see what’s new. MORE
The next time you are looking for ideas for how to grow revenue, streamline processes and procedures and/or reduce expenses, dig deep within your organization. Be sure to acknowledge receipt of each idea. Keep everyone informed of the types of ideas you''ve received. MORE
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Here are some ideas to get you started: Pre-Event. Author: Robyn Mendez. People are motivated to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising events for many reasons. As an event fundraiser, your mission should be to figure what is motivating your most valuable participants (Top Fundraisers & Team Captains) so that you can recognize their fundraising efforts in ways that deepen their relationship to your event and more importantly the mission of your organization. MORE
If you’re looking for Fundraising Ideas you’ve come to the right place. Once you download the Fundraising Ideas e-Book you’ll gain insight into: 6 Steps to a Well-Measured Social Fundraising Campaign. by Steve MacLaughlin , Director of Ideas Labs at Blackbaud. MORE
I’m going to share 7 insanely easy online fundraising ideas that are making a huge impact for nonprofits. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. I would recommend testing out some of the feature sets to maximize the success of your fundraising ideas. MORE
Also, the act of “hoarding” plugins, themes and widgets is a terrible idea as it can hamper site performance. The post Bad Ideas: The Most Common Mistakes for Rookie WordPress Users appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. MORE
Starbucks has been involving coffee regulars for seven years on My Starbucks Idea. Members submit and vote on ideas, while Starbucks employees comment on, pilot, and make the ideas a reality. Lego Ideas asks for actual models of your Lego set idea. MORE
This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. Last week, I had the ear of a brilliant nonprofit guru and jumped on the chance to ask her for some advice. MORE
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5 Ideas for University Fundraising Campaigns at Year-End. In 2016, higher education institutions saw 17.7% of total giving occur in December. MORE
Of course, that included getting new ideas for software for social good! Idea One: Tackle Indoor Pollution First, I sat down with the controversial Bjorn Lomberg , also known as the “ Skeptical Environmentalist.” Bjorn was a bit reluctant, but agreed on the proviso that we were just “spitballing,” brainstorming ideas without expectations that they would be thought through. Worth some thought: I’ll stick that idea into the Benetech Labs hopper ! MORE
Sometimes it’s hard to come up with creative new fundraising ideas to rally your supporters. The post 5 Engaging and Profitable Fundraising Ideas for any Nonprofit appeared first on John Haydon. Let’s face it. MORE
The next time you are looking for ideas for how to grow revenue, streamline processes and procedures and/or reduce expenses, dig deep within your organization. Be sure to acknowledge receipt of each idea. Keep everyone informed of the types of ideas you've received. MORE
Nonprofit Hub has inspired us with lots of great new ideas in this week’s guest post. 7 Ingenious Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Online. Give them plenty of ideas to get started and help them get set up, but set them free to have fun and fundraise. MORE
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That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. By Madeline Turner : A lover of words, fellow middle children, bold ideas, and Thai food. By Steve MacLaughlin : Director of the Blackbaud Idea Labs, Fundraising data nerd, and 15+ years building successful online initiatives with for-profit and nonprofit organizations across the world.
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The next time you are looking for ideas for how to grow revenue, streamline processes and procedures and/or reduce expenses, dig deep within your organization. Be sure to acknowledge receipt of each idea. Keep everyone informed of the types of ideas you've received.
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The next time you are looking for ideas for how to grow revenue, streamline processes and procedures and/or reduce expenses, dig deep within your organization. Be sure to acknowledge receipt of each idea. Keep everyone informed of the types of ideas you''ve received.
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