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. Without your loyal supporters, raising money, sharing the campaign, and acting as your sounding board, you wouldn’t see much success. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. Another consideration is that around 80% of videos in social feeds are watched with the sound off. Facebook recommends that you “design for sound-off, delight for sound-on.” Next, think of short, punchy text that entices and adds context for sound-off viewing. Save the Best for First.

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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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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It introduced the idea that disruption is more like a wave than a precipice. An open mind and the ability to connect and collaborate with diverse groups and people (especially those who don’t share your point of view) creates the nuanced vision needed to imagine multiple outcomes.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When a keynote speaker at an event leans one way politically, associations are more mindful of having another speaker who leans in the other direction. Organizations are having to remind members that discourse should always be civil and open-minded. Many execs reinforced the idea that communications should be clear and transparent.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Base it around a theme so the group can share ideas and experiences. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Base it around a theme so the group can share ideas and experiences. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event.

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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 key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals. The results?

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

That way, you’ll have a good idea of the project timeline, such as whether the podcast will be a miniseries or take place over a longer period. Ensure that your podcast's audio sounds crisp and clean by purchasing a high-quality microphone. Some sounds tend to sound harsh and jarring in recordings. Headphones.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Right after.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Every day, people come up with creative ideas for starting a mission-driven charitable project. Professional fiscal sponsors handle your project’s back-office administration, so you have freedom to focus on your program development and test your ideas. Verify your idea is charitable. Not to worry! Fiscal sponsorship can help.

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Finally, schedule a time (while you’re still in the values frame of mind) to conduct a similar group exercise (write on a whiteboard or easel). It sounds scary, but not if you approach it with the playfulness and lightheartedness of a child. Experiments involve testing out new ideas, approaches, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

Do not present any solutions or programs until you have an idea of what the donor wants. Examples: I don’t think I can change your mind on that, can I? Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? Emotional Need = Desire, Pain, Gain, Want, and Pleasure.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

Consistent accounting and financial practices throughout a diocese can lead to better reporting, communication, and idea-sharing from school to school and give diocesan leaders a more holistic, accurate, and reliable view of their operations. Mind the GAAP.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. For more information and ideas, check out How to Create a Welcome Series for New Donors. Personalized thank you’s sound incredibly time-consuming, but there are tools to make this essential task manageable for your team.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. ChatGPT can create natural-sounding responses to virtually any prompt due to its reliance on deep-learning. Because it produces human-sounding responses quickly, ChatGPT can be a huge asset for nonprofits looking to streamline email communication.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

Sound familiar? Before you download the app and create your account, keep in mind: At this stage, you cannot delete your Threads account without deleting your Instagram account , so you’ll want to come in with a clear plan on how you’ll use this new platform in your social media strategy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

I could always count on Gerry to come up with a breakthrough idea that made something I dreamed about doing become a reality. When Calera’s board vetoed my idea of a new product: a reading machine for the blind, I was distraught. I was in love with this idea, and Gerry knew it. I went to Gerry with the idea for Bookster.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, one word comes to mind: gratitude. At the end of last year, I reflected on the idea of resilience. It may sound simple, and it is. I invite your comments and ideas about how we can be our best selves, personally and professionally, in 2022! Yes, it has been a year of challenge and change.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Like-minded people need to know about your organization, and the right marketing concept will help you achieve this. But at the stage of creating a marketing plan, there can be many difficulties since ordinary people united by a “let’s save the world” idea have to work on this issue. Set Objectives and Deadlines.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind. Layering on social media to reinforce the message in your mailing is generally a good idea.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Without these things relationships fade away – out of sight, out of mind. With that in mind I give you three long time fundraising experts - Rachel Muir, Shanon Doolittle and Pamela Grow. Well I looked up the organization and made a $10 monthly contribution (not a lot, mind you, but hey $120 a year). A few months passed.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 3, 2015

When it comes to branding, it’s time to talk about a big new IDEA. Sounds corporate, right? 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.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

Sounds good, but what does it mean? But this idea is wrong. Because with 12141 in mind, fundraisers don’t feel like they’re begging. . Fundraising isn’t begging because you should always have an example of a person your mission serves in your mind. . Has anyone ever asked you, “I just don’t get it. Why do people give?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . A coach is a great idea. Do you need a strategic thought partner and someone who’s been there to bounce ideas off of? The “practice what you preach” adage comes to mind here.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Before we get into ideas for thanking volunteers, let’s go deeper into WHY this is so important. Now, ready for some practical ideas? 18 Ideas for Thanking Volunteers There are SO many ways you can thank volunteers. This is the same idea. Keep privacy concerns in mind when thinking through this strategy.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

All professional and volunteer team members of the nonprofit have a role to play, and this starts with contributing their ideas and best thinking on where fundraising is succeeding and where there are opportunities for improvement. Stewardship should be carefully designed with the donor’s personality in mind.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

The question on many people’s minds is: which one is the best choice for my organization? No one else is using the same software as you, meaning you have no peers with whom to discuss system-related questions or ideas. You’re a peer group of one. Much higher total cost of ownership.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. People who care, yes, or they wouldn’t be your audience — but who very likely have other things on their mind. Q: How does it sound? Does this sound or look like a policy briefing? In real life?

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

So why then, if our best ideas come to us when they’re given time and space to percolate, why are many people still operating in workplace cultures where the speed and quantity of our work is valued over its quality? I know this sounds counterintuitive, especially when those numbers are tied to revenue.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By opening up the audience to a new idea or way of thinking, you can open their hearts and minds to the work you’re doing and get them further invested in your cause. . Consider your senses—what does something look, smell, feel, sound, or taste like? Incorporate humor into your story. . Use descriptive language. .

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

I pulled out this book, The Politics of Design this week, and it details the way in which global narratives around the color of people’s skin have long upheld the idea that lighter skin is more pure and darker skin is more evil. And I had two very specific ideas in mind when I was thinking about the soundtrack to accompany this poem.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Classic live auction item ideas When you think of a live auction, there are probably several classic items that come to mind.

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TechImpact

JUNE 17, 2014

While that might sound like an obvious statement, can you put your finger on exactly why it is so essential to success? No matter what you’re communicating, sharing it with your management team first is always a preferable idea. Image courtesy of 501partners. Management.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s the idea that anyone in the world, regardless of location, language, disability, or platform, can participate or engage with something. Web accessibility is the idea that everyone can use all internet content, regardless of location, device, language, or ability. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.”

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