EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Report #1: took one to three actions in the past six months. Report #2: took four or more actions in the past six months.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

Choose people that have different understandings and relationships with your (new) organization and whose influence with their peer group is notable. This group should be given ultimate decision-making authority and will be responsible for reporting to your Board of Directors.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity. Formalize the interaction between these two groups by providing specific times for them to exchange information and channels for reporting the outcomes of those conversations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

With that in mind, we’re thrilled to announce that Salesforce.org is the technology partner for “ Inheritance ,” a critical reporting project by The Atlantic that aims to gather, examine, and share stories of the African Diaspora and the Black American experience at scale. And that is exactly what “Inheritance” aims to do.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s no wonder that many fundraisers find themselves so exhausted by the time they send their appeals that the last thing on their mind is writing a heartfelt thank you message or reporting back to the donor on how their gift made an impact. Trust me when I say that this is something you can’t afford to just put off until next year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In a recent study by Fidelity Charitable , 8 out of 10 donors reported that nonprofit transparency and trustworthiness are primary factors influencing their giving decisions. Once you have registered to fundraise in a state, you must regularly renew that registration and file an annual report of details of your fundraising activities.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. It’s where chief executives can embrace the role of chief influencer.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Platforms are investing in brand/influencer collaboration. An influencer brings a human face to your brand and can be used to leverage their existing relationships and loyal audience base. While this can be intimidating, micro-influencers are often an excellent resource for nonprofits.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2022

Essentially, AI can help you adjust your marketing and engagement approaches for specific members to provide them with valuable offers that can influence their purchases. And keep in mind that consumers expect personalized engagement these days. Personalization – Personalization is key to keeping your members engaged.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

With that in mind, it’s time to start thinking about your millennial engagement strategy. They are strongly influenced by friends. They want to engage on their own terms and are more likely to respond to social media influencers and short videos of real people. Increased connectivity means more information than ever before.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Connect with past and current co-workers , colleagues, partners, and influencers.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. The truth is your nonprofit’s Twitter is producing just as many important analytics as your website is, and you should be tracking and reporting on them.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Keep in mind that the journey takes place in a particular order, but not necessarily in a defined sequence of time. Influencers. Award Nominees.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

To help you find areas of improvement, I pulled out my four biggest takeaways from the Blackbaud Institutes’ (BBI) Human Social Responsibility Report. This statistic-driven report calls attention to the growth of CSR programs from an employee’s perspective. Impact Reporting Supports Everything You Do.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

Read on for what to keep in mind when developing your reputation through the influence of testimony. You can even do what the organization Help A Reporter Out (HARO) cleverly executed: ask for testimonials on Twitter (which would conveniently make them short and sweet) and then retweet them, instantly reaching all of your followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

How each traffic source is influencing sign ups for your peer-to-peer campaign. We include them in your reports and you can use them in your CRM. And, when it comes to parameters, keep these best practices in mind: Use only lowercase words. In other words, it’s how you know: Where each donor or donation is coming from.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They, in turn, may “return the favor” (which is a huge reason donor retention, per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reports , remains at under 20% for new donors and just 46% for all donors). This is the joy of doing meaningful work together with like-minded people, with your friends.” But it’s much more than that.

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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. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While annual giving allows donors to contribute to something important to them in the present, planned gifts in the form of cash, property, or assets like stocks and bonds can influence an organization for years or decades to come. Offers Sustainable Growth Future funding is one of the keystones to developing a sustainable donation cycle.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this widespread adoption of technology to facilitate goods and services, the role of ethics has become increasingly prominent in the minds of both the consumers interacting with technology and the executives designing and implementing it. The same series of reports by The Wall Street Journal suggests otherwise.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Use machine-learning algorithms to understand and track what is influencing donor satisfaction and performance and to detect specific events in the donor’s journey. Things like staffing, reporting patterns, distribution lists, and how you’re taking action based on this data may need to change. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

And, what was once a simmering problem shifted to a crisis when COVID-19 and the sudden transition to remove work isolated workers from each other as never before,” report the authors. Jenkins & Van Cohen : In early 2019, we discovered research that highlighted that 73% of Gen Z workers reported sometimes or always feeling alone.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

More than 75 percent of Gen Z and Millennial donors reported preferring giving online, meaning it’s essential to use fundraising solutions that help you better understand and connect with this audience. Donor reporting and insights. Reduce time spent on manual reporting tasks by leveraging templates and at-a-glance dashboards.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Check out these GivingTuesday statistics sourced from the GivingTuesday 2022 impact report and broader impact data to learn more about the influence GivingTuesday has on the philanthropic sector. GivingTuesday Inspires People to Be More Giving 84% of those aware of GivingTuesday report that the movement inspired them to give more.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

We talked to Jeanette about her tips for what kind of impact a social media influencer and influencer-driven campaigns can make for your nonprofit. It’s a way to measure your online impact and you can easily find these influencers. You have VIP’s, media and everyday influencers. Her first tip? True celebrities.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

With that in mind, we recommend incorporating direct mail into your fundraising plan. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data. Here are four best practices to follow when reaching out to your prospects and donors via direct mail.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Hatcher Group , a Maryland-based public affairs and communications firm, released a great report this past Fall called New Media & Social Change: How Nonprofits are Using Web-based Technologies to Reach Their Goals (PDF). Joining the conversation is incredibly important if these organizations expect to change policy and change minds.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

Keep in mind that when we ask youth to help us, we are also helping them: Giving is a way for young people to activate against the grief they feel about crises in our world. For Millennials and Gen Z, their dollars are a way of expressing themselves and influencing the world. But you can help make it better — right now.”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2020

nonprofits used some form of online fundraising and 61 percent of donors worldwide reported that they prefer to give online.” Technology, in all facets, is ever changing and will continue to grow as an influencer on nonprofit fundraising efforts. This is primarily due to younger generations continued utilization of digital platforms.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? These can be things like: Minutes from the last meeting Financial reports Any background information about any items you are putting up to a vote Fundraising or marketing items that need approval Your agenda should confirm the date, time, and place of the meeting.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Quarterly progress reports showing their life-saving gift in action. Ensure you’re providing a regular touchpoint with each donor by sending progress reports, campaign highlights, or organizational updates on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Monthly donation at $50 or more: special recognition in LoveYourBrain’s Annual Report.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

We know from Dr. Sargent’s work that customer service is an important influencer of donor loyalty. Annually, the committee should request and review both the overall donor retention rate and the first-time donor retention rate and report those numbers to the full board. Increases the likelihood of a second gift by 33%.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Critical factors that impact decision making can be technical, such as was the proposal or report submitted on time, or did they include the attachments. For example, accolades might be important to you, and they influence your decisions. Track those and make it easy for reviewers to check those boxes. responses.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That’s an important shift in stance, and it can have a huge influence on how your approach your work moving forward. 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). For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 16, 2017

Former employees quoted in the newspaper article remember Mr. Kauffman as a leader who shared these lessons with them: "You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it and if you study your competition." "You You can't be afraid of trying something" "Treat people the way you want to be treated."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

And, what was once a simmering problem shifted to a crisis when COVID-19 and the sudden transition to remove work isolated workers from each other as never before,” report the authors. Jenkins & Van Cohen : In early 2019, we discovered research that highlighted that 73% of Gen Z workers reported sometimes or always feeling alone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2023

And, what was once a simmering problem shifted to a crisis when COVID-19 and the sudden transition to remove work isolated workers from each other as never before,” report the authors. Jenkins & Van Cohen : In early 2019, we discovered research that highlighted that 73% of Gen Z workers reported sometimes or always feeling alone.

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