Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. . My favorite part of the research phase is looking for inspiration. But it doesn’t have to be. Inspiration can come from anywhere.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. . My favorite part of the research phase is looking for inspiration. But it doesn’t have to be. Inspiration can come from anywhere.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Today, we’re introducing our first Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort on zero hunger and their work on U.S Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. How might we inspire funders to work toward long-range impact? Food Insecurity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Throughout countless different phases and stages of life as a human being, we know that things will always be changing. Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. Phase 1: Prepare your Approach.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted an Application Showcase webinar where we invited Blackthorn Events and Mogli to talk about how their third-party applications work with Salesforce to help universities throughout their recruitment and admission processes. Recruitment and admissions was a Phase 2 project for UAB. Blackthorn Events.

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

Of the many tasks you will tackle in the course of launching a new website , one of the most important ones is content migration : the process of populating your new website with the content that is going to tell your story. What’s the review and approval process? What other teams will be impacted by the website content?

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. This helps demonstrate the holistic impact of the desired shift on the entire organization. can reduce fatigue and create a more efficient workflow by consolidating some of those processes.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Unlike your standard fundraiser, a capital campaign focuses on JUST the project at hand, and the impact that project will have on those you serve. The Two Phases of a Capital Campaign You will be asking folks for a lot of money and support for this project, and it comes in two phases: the quiet phase and the public phase.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission. Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

According to the Impact of Diversity study , nonprofit boards are 78.6% Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards can be divided into three broad phases. Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action. Developing awareness and sensitivity towards diverse voices is an initial step in the process, but not the easiest.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. The Public Phase. At each of these phases, understanding exactly who your audience is and how you should connect with them will be essential, especially after a year of pandemic challenges and distractions.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign. People are likely to give more than usual because they can see exactly where their gift is going and feel a tangible impact. The Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. Let’s take a look at each one.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is not a long process. Process – If you have a question, what is the process to get your answers? Or do you have to go through a long process to get the answers? Improved efficiency that will reduce manual work, optimize processes and eliminate redundancy. It should be a quick assessment of your current state.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. You want to take it up a notch and increase your impact and feel like now’s a good time for a major campaign. It might be time for a capital campaign. Don’t start without a clear and compelling reason.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, like our clients All In , the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. . #1. We call this process of information-gathering the “discovery” phase. Identify Your Own Story .

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Some committee members may only attend a few meetings, while others may participate through an entire phase of the campaign. Every meeting hosted as part of your capital campaign will look different depending on where you are at in the process, which specific committee is meeting, and what they’re aiming to accomplish.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. For an in-depth look at creating a successful process, watch Blackbaud’s webinar “Organize a Software Implementation Your Users Will Love” on demand. Mindset matters.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

To help organizations grow their audience—and also their returns and impact—I created an approach to communication development based on a system I’ve labeled IDEAS. Here’s what the IDEAS process looks like. The process flows like this: Insights | This is the beginning of the process. IDEAS drive success.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

To make this process more efficient, look at bringing all your systems into one repository. In this initial phase, don’t get hung up on data quality. Here are some high impact and easy ways to put your data analytics to work. See if seasonality impacts engagement with a certain product. That isn’t the case at all.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

The Salesforce nonprofit grantmaking solution, foundationConnect, was created over 15 years ago on the belief that we could support better collaboration among stakeholders in the grants management process. However, let’s be realistic: We all want grantmaking initiatives that are dynamic and provide high impact. Learn more 1.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process. You’ll need to dedicate time and resources to the rebrand process. To get the most out of rebranding, it’s best to begin by completing research on the process. Prepared to press go on rebranding your nonprofit?

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

By creating specific, concrete rules and processes for moving prospects in and out of portfolios, you can ensure that the good work being done by your team is accurately captured and leveraged. But you really do need to make churn a constant part of your process. That’s data you need to capture and analyze.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it. It begins with a thorough qualification process during the sales phase, aimed at determining if the software is the best fit for your organization and your specific use case.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past year and a half, the rapid improvement of generative AI has created a wealth of new opportunities to deliver impact in the digital space. A robust discovery phase is recommended to understand both user and organizational requirements prior to selecting a particular approach, solution, vendor, or model.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We recommend nonprofits follow a clear process that involves setting specific giving goals, soliciting every board member individually, and reporting the results. development director will organize and manage the process. After this discussion, the solicitation process begins over the coming days and weeks, depending on your timeline.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Building knowledge is a social process where we make meaning together. Data is part of the tracking and monitoring innate to grantmaking and can be part of intentional organizational learning processes. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2019

The government printed money like never before to pay for quantitative easing in an attempt to save the economy, devaluing everyone’s savings in the process. Those nonprofits that have an active strategy to engage the cryptocurrency community has seen significantly are the most likely to succeed in the early adoption phase.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The Responsive Framework is a repeatable four-step process that nonprofits use to treat every donor with the same personalized attention that they deserve. The Four Phases of Responsive Fundraising Listen Listening is where effectively reading donor signals is incredibly important. How Should Reading Donor Signals Impact Your Events?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Major Gift Fundraising Strategies for Every Phase of the Process In this guide, we’ll take you step by step through every part of the major gift fundraising process and provide you with tips for securing more (and larger!) After all, this is a group of people who already support your work. major gifts. Why Implement It?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

You can always adjust it after your silent phase , and there’s no shame in that. Typically about one year of that time is spent focused exclusively on major donors (this is called the silent phase). Continue with this process until you reach the low end of your major donors, or until you’ve created enough tiers to reach your goal.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

The data gleaned from a highly contextualized segmentation process will help finding obscure commonalities and group them into special interest donor groups for a more focused approach outreach when communicating. New donors begin at the “Awareness” phase when they are gathering information about your mission and nonprofit.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Because this process can be so extensive, it’s best to partner with a team of experienced marketing experts when launching a new direct mail program. Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases. Rather than finding a new consultant for each phase, you can partner with one consultant who is already familiar with your technology and can ensure your system remains cohesive. Get your board’s approval early in the process.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2022

Deanna: Recently I have been working on optimizing my architectural planning process to trim development time where possible and help with tight turn-around projects. Everything from initial discovery and on will impact the decisions that you need to make in order to deliver a great product. Adapt to your team.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. Ensure that the chosen vendors resonate with the attendees to create a memorable experience.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

Give yourself plenty of time to plan and host them during your campaign’s public phase. Pay extra attention to the benchmarks you set during the campaign planning process. Develop a clear moves management process. An effective process will help you track your team’s interactions with prospects leading up to the ask.

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