Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

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.” Worth some thought: I’ll stick that idea into the Benetech Labs hopper ! Andrew challenged me on that idea.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of 40+ ideas, broken down into categories, to help you get the job done! You can inform, guide, motivate, and recognize your board members and watch them become your fundraising heroes (seriously call them that, they’ll like it).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Results: 2) External Audience Mapping: Understanding Your Supporters Understanding your audience is paramount. The Results: 3) SMART Communications Targets: Precision in Objective Setting Crafting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) communication targets is crucial. Output as a table.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. What are the strategies and tactics that best helped you achieve your goals last year?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. Edward Thorndike’s theories on social intelligence in the 1920s and Abraham Maslow’s idea of the hierarchy of needs in the 1950s are early precursors.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These 31 ideas for online fundraising for nonprofits will help you reach your yearly goals and have fun while you do it! “Day in the Life” videos: This idea offers a behind-the-scenes look into the daily operations of your nonprofit as you capture footage of your staff members, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

For example, I conceptualized the idea of Failure Fridays after my nonprofit had to make the tough decision to remove both the founder and executive director of the organization. That means that failure is often a forefront fear in peoples’ minds!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

“The fact is that most companies are structured to maximize efficiency and minimize risk, resulting in an environment that ultimately prevents meaningful innovations,” explains Elliott Parker , author of the new book, The Illusion of Innovation. Change is hard, but not changing is much harder.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Here are some ideas to start your thinking about how to create a warm list of email leads that can lead to donors. These should sell someone the idea of registering for your email list based on the content they have just read, and now value, on the page, enticing potential donors for more. 22 Online Donor Acquisition Tactics.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’re a volunteer coordinator looking for some effective and easy fundraising ideas to support your volunteer program, you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: . Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea! Create an online donation page.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

Their peer-to-peer campaign was timed just right since going back to school was top of mind for so many. Their page was polished and as a result, was easy to navigate. One idea is to work with local city officials to do a proclamation highlighting your cause to create a buzz around your mission and subsequent fundraising campaign.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Sharon offered an idea that has been on my mind for some time. For example, the idea of ‘being a leader’ in the profession, which is a goal that’s included in many association’s mission statements, is self-interest. Those are value-based outcomes that may result in growth. Trust has declined in every sector. “I

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

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. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. Custom Facebook Audiences.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

As a result, fundraising continues to be of utmost importance for hospital foundations and other organizations providing programs or services to support patients. Hospital Foundation Fundraising Ideas. Let’s shift attention to hospital fundraising ideas when it comes to supporting a hospital’s foundation. Request a Demo.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Check out this list of 7 spring fundraising ideas that focus on raising money AND deepening relationships with your current donors. Look at those amazing results headed to the Treehouse, a nonprofit in Seattle. Their “Mind the Gap” tour is something every nonprofit should take a look at. I’m a big fan of the 24-hour fundraiser.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

To set your organization up for success, we’ve put together this guide with the basics of virtual fundraising and some event ideas to get the gears rolling: What is Virtual Fundraising? 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks. Call Your Donors.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Keep in mind that the more specific the model gets and the more specific the training dataset, the better outcomes you’ll find. AI’s Impact on Staff and Members Let’s say your team is on board with using AI, but you have no idea where to start. The results? The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Giving every employee, no matter how junior, the opportunity to share ideas and the agency to manage their work creates an expectation for thought leadership across the organization. Welcome every proposal.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 28, 2021

When you think of employee engagement , what comes to mind? In this article, we’ll outline seven employee engagement ideas centered around philanthropy. Using these ideas, your company will be in a better position to increase engagement among your employees. 8 Results-Driven Reasons You Need Employee Engagement.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Once you have those results in hand, you’ll have actionable insights that can inform what your nonprofit does next. With that in mind, when should you hold a nonprofit focus group? Brainstorming new fundraising or programming ideas. The general idea is to allow about six to eight weeks from start to completion.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Let’s take a look at a few ways you can shift challenges into opportunities, keep your association top of mind, and maintain your revenue stream in 2023. At first glance, the idea of making more revenue through fewer sales might sound more enticing. Product A’s price point is $1,000 so you only sold 20 units of that product.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

On September 6 in San Francisco, over 200 attendees at NTEN’s Leading Change Summit (14LCS) convened for its finale event: the Idea Accelerator. In order to ensure the work and concepts that emerged throughout the workshops had a launch pad, we created the Idea Accelerator as the final day’s focus, pushing those ideas into possibilities.”.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Check out the results of Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club’s Strongest Together peer-to-peer fundraiser. Be mindful of the auction items you choose. Consider these great auction item ideas —they’re sure to delight your silent auction attendees. Make it easy for them to give back with these fundraising ideas tailored to you.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

In addition to tons of anecdotal evidence, there’s professional research supporting the idea that prompt thank-you calls make a big impact on donors’ future involvement with a nonprofit. How You Should Call Donors For Best Results There are lots of things to take into consideration when setting up donor thank-you calls.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. With that in mind, the overhead myth refers to a pervasive understanding across organizations’ support bases, through which donors and funders use the overhead ratio to measure an organization’s effectiveness. The result?

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M+R

MARCH 23, 2023

With that in mind, we’re hoping to learn some new things today — specifically, things about what you and your organization are curious/worried/excited about when it comes to advocacy, fundraising, organizing, media, campaigns, ads, and more. We are wild about sharing everything we learn! XO Your friends at M+R The post Oh, HEY!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Evaluating Ideas for Fundraising Events When you’re evaluating a potential fundraising event, don’t just look at the potential revenue.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Source new internally- or externally-facing ideas for improvements. Show employees that you value their input and ideas. Nothing saps a team’s enthusiasm for improvement like the impression that their thoughts and ideas are being ignored. Reveal performance wins or issues that weren’t previously on your radar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. Without an agenda, it’s also very easy for one or two people to dominate the meeting, which means that not everyone will get a chance to share their ideas. If you’re not communicating regularly, board duties end up out of sight, out of mind.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

Director of Programs and Policy answered a few questions about how they used learning and pivoting to get better results. What were your results? What did you do to get those results? The more people you engage in the initial idea and planning process, the better. Masha Chernyak.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3 creative ideas to help you connect with a DAF So let’s say you run the Animal Welfare Organization in Bob’s hometown. Here are a few creative ideas for how to do so: Many DAF managers (including the ones listed above) use Candid profiles to evaluate nonprofits in order to recommend their individual donors fund them.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

As AI analyzes more data, creates better content, and sounds increasingly human, some niggling thoughts enter our minds: Am I needed? It can’t come up with truly ingenuitive ideas. According to a survey by Google.org , over half of nonprofits (58%) are now using AI for some daily operations. Is what I do something AI could do instead?

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

This ensures you’re not wasting spend on areas that won’t drive results. This can help improve your clickthrough and engagement rates and better solidify your organization in the minds of your audience. Consider adding them into the mix to strengthen consistency and drive results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Furthermore, he adds, “Working harder doesn’t always achieve better results. Keep in mind that learning organizations are those that prioritize the development of – people – everyone comes to work every day in part to grow, and to support one another in doing so. achieving immediate results to accepting future growth and results.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2022

Does your organization pop up at the top of the search engine results page for mission-focused searches, or do you have to dig through ten pages of obscure results before you see the first mention of your organization? Update your “About Us” page with the most recent accessibility guidance in mind? Let’s get started!

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