The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

One recent Gartner survey revealed that while 74% of employees were ready to support organizational change in 2016; only 38% were willing to support change in 2022. Even the best attempt at communicating an upcoming change won’t have the impact you need if it’s delivered on the eve of the rollout. Clarity is key to that.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

Though research shows that engaging residents as volunteers can help cities in all those efforts, many struggle to gain leadership support for the investment of resources necessary to embrace volunteer engagement as a citywide strategy. Yet, leaders are also seeking guidance on how to get started once support is garnered.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. It sounds simple. The first.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

The nature of why a supporter chooses to fundraise for your nonprofit is most likely a personal one. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a type of crowdfunding when you, a nonprofit, invite your supporters to set up personal fundraisers connected to an event or campaign on your nonprofit’s behalf. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Why it pays to build relationships with nonprofit funders Grant funding plays a critical role in ensuring the survival and success of many nonprofits. A funder’s personal and meaningful connections with nonprofits play a pivotal role in guiding their giving decisions. So, be sure to do your homework.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll catalog ten nonprofit website best practices your organization can use to maximize your investment. Here’s a great way to avoid those roadblocks: Choose a nonprofit-specific service like Neon Websites that incorporates nonprofit website best practices into their products from the ground up.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. They also play a key role in ensuring that donors feel valued and appreciated for their support.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. Answer: The approach your organization should take depends entirely on its goals.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enhanced community impact. If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Lack of leadership support. Talent attraction. Stress and burnout.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

By: Rakesh Bharania, Director, Humanitarian Impact Data, Salesforce.org and Alex Parker, Senior Platform Architect, Salesforce.org. Following these best practices will help increase awareness of the security tools and features that can be used to minimize the risk to vulnerable people. Learn more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, more supportive co-workers. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices. 1) Inclusive Hiring Practices. Since the lockdown restrictions are slowly lifting here in the U.K.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. We can support you in that.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. This critical research informs many of our current practices. Foundation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

In part one of our new blog series, Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org , we will explore long-term maintenance and success strategies, starting with best practices for staffing your Salesforce instance. What Kind of Support Staff Do You Need? Tier 1 Support. Tier 2 Support.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Partner for Support Healthcare and restaurant workers were among the most severely affected by the pandemic. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Here are some digital marketing best practices for finding new donors by driving prospects to your nonprofit organization’s website using search engine optimization, online advertising, and email campaigns. Facebook & Instagram These two social media platforms have a role at every funnel level.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking ’s vol unteer program success story PEAK Grantmaking is a community of 7,000 professionals working to advance e ffective and equitable grantmaking practices. Make it simple for your members to volunteer at your organization and offer volunteer opportunities in a variety of roles. Speaking opportunities.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Show appreciation for their contributions and keep them informed about the impact of their donations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The nonprofit sector is not the first or last entity shifting through the issue of impactful diversity, inclusion and equity within its organizations. Board diversity is an essential tool in broadening the impact of DEI in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit performance increases with a board's high regard for the field being impacted.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

In a recent webinar, Blackbaud’s VP of Global Social Responsibility Rachel Hutchisson talked with Chantal Forster, the executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about how the role of technology in today’s charitable organizations no longer hides behind a door marked “IT.” Using Infrastructure to Drive Change.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

In other organizations, staff assume a more dominant role in setting strategy and policy, marginalizing the board’s ability to provide strategic direction and oversight. In my role at the National Council of Nonprofits , I’ve had the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations of numerous nonprofits through our network.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Research shows that it’s much more difficult and expensive to attract new supporters than it is to retain the ones you already have. New donor retention plays a major role in your overall retention rate. We recommend the following strategies to boost your first-time donor retention rate to see the greatest impact on retention: .

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! What is an impact statement? How can I show visual impact? An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Adding images directly to your donation form is another great way to show visual impact!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 10 Power-Packed Summer Fundraising Ideas for 2023 As the mercury rises, so should your nonprofit’s impact! This enables supporters from various locations to join in and eliminates the need for costly permits and event insurance.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Effective communication improves experience. Gathering feedback.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

What does it take for women to flourish in leadership roles today? Answering that question is what three authors set out to explore in the new book, Arrive And Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership , written by Susan MacKenty Brady , Janet Foutty and Lynn Perry Wooten. Do you know how to ask for it?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. The way this idea plays out is that a significant portion of funds (typically upwards of 80%) raised by an organization often comes from a small percentage of the supporter base (less than 20%).

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Containing five years of real-world learnings, this updated edition provides specific guidance for implementing the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) framework to support communities, organizations, and individuals. But there has been little research on private philanthropic support of these institutions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

The project includes 253,000 acres that are managed by The Nature Conservancy — not as a preserve, but as working forestland that supports jobs, recreation, and climate mitigation by maintaining and restoring healthy habitats. Science shows us that sustainable forestry practices promote healthy, diverse, and resilient forests.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Our amazing panelists, some of New York’s most prominent nonprofit and corporate board members, had lots of practical and actionable advice for those of us who want to truly #bethechange. Do everything you can to support the Executive Director, no matter how large or small the task is. Some key take-aways: Be a Cheerleader.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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