Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? I’d like to hear from our other members, though, so they can speak without being influenced by your knowledge or experience.” Don’t influence him. How do you feel? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. In one word, “UGH.” and “I wanted to say that, too.”

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Classic live auction item ideas When you think of a live auction, there are probably several classic items that come to mind. Beauty package The beauty industry benefits from major popularity worldwide, especially with the rise of online beauty and skincare influencers.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

As such, it’s easy to identify some of the goals these organizations have for using social media, including: engaging with and even influencing the general [voting] public, influencing news, engaging with and influencing politicians and legislation, and sharing data, information or viewpoints.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) This sampling of funding opportunities available in their database shares both national and regional grant leads. And be sure your Board member or volunteer understands that you’re not asking them to put pressure on their contact or try to influence them in any way.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Remember, too, that many supporters wouldn’t mind the chance to re-live their prom days in an inclusive space that didn’t exist when we were pinning on corsages and renting limos. Plan ahead and recruit some Instagram influencers to support the cause. Unselfies: Not just for Giving Tuesday. Movies for Impact.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Humans are influenced by biases and emotions, while AI systems are objective. Saving staffers from mind-numbing repetitive tasks and opening time to innovate are some of the best reasons to prioritize understanding AI. Here’s a sample of the options on Coursera. Humans are holistic, while AI is modular. Buyer beware is critical.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

"Of all the areas of life that computer and communications technology seems to be impacting the most is its influence on relationships. We began with a few goals in mind: We wanted to relationally connect people through giving, to make it fun, and in the process protect relationships from feelings of obligation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. Each of these communication vehicles influences its readers in some way. If an applicant gets an interview, ask him or her to bring along a few writing samples.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2010

Quick, what springs to mind? The State of Online Word of Mouth Marketing [STATS] – "In a session yesterday at Forrester’s Marketing Forum, Forrester analysts Josh Bernoff and Augie Ray presented research findings on peer influence and word of mouth marketing. We Say Yes! Both online and off?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

In the same way key performance indicators are outlined for website metrics, fundraising goals or advocacy efforts, define successful outcomes from social media and keep these top-of-mind while building a social presence and/or campaign. Leverage existing online tools to easily track metrics in a scalable manner.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2009

You want your members to invite like-minded folks to join your community and you want the cultists to encourage others to be more active. "You want to develop a stronger, more passionate community. You them to do both of these things regularly. And you want this all to happen naturally – because it won’t happen if you push."

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

We often invite visitors to collaborate on activities comparable to making a music video--but we could be more mindful and strategic about the themes and content of these activities. While this would be difficult to do in a museum en masse, it could certainly be done with a small representative sample of visitors.

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Classy

JUNE 24, 2021

Keep in mind, not all social media engagements are created equal. To learn user demographic and engagement stats for each channel, suggested post frequencies, and a sample week of nonprofit social media content, download the Nonprofit’s Social Media Content Planner now. . Free Download: Sample Week of Nonprofit Social Media Content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

David Armano's " The Collective Focus Group:Listen, Learn, and Adapt " was written for the business audience in mind, but the concept and techniques can be used by nonprofits and more importantly lead to success. Communicating the results. Return on Insight: Listen, Learn, Adapt. Focus on the value. Insights translates into dollars over time.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

To get the most out of your email newsletters, invitations, and updates, you need to have some best practices top of mind. Influencers: Influencers are people who have a strong presence and following on social media platforms. Use these sample letters to set you up for success. Request Demo.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. There are some people, I have, it’s a mental list, and I’m hoping that they will read my mind, and I’m hoping that they will give a lot of money, right? So sample scripts here could be, “Hey, I’m following up on our previous conversation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. You can see a sample of this type of timeline below: . Analyze Your Audience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Using a dedicated donor database (especially one that’s designed with retention in mind), you can gather all of the information you need about your supporters to craft an appreciation message that will resonate well with them. You can see a sample of this type of timeline below: . Analyze Your Audience.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And let’s see if we can get your slides going here, if you don’t mind sharing again. And again, this idea that death is as natural as birth, it’s inevitable sooner or later, we’re all hoping for later, of course, but, at times in life, it’s more top of mind. So, Claire, I will pipe down here. Here we go.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2017

This conference brings together some of the top minds in nptech and gives attendees a chance to discuss what’s happening across the industry and share best practices for how to work smarter and create bigger, lasting impact with technology. .” – Amy Sample Ward , CEO, NTEN. Tools like Attentive.ly

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . We’re going to do a little intro. . no, no, no.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Both SIGACTS and the press and other data published by the IBC are convenience samples , i.e. they are not generated with the help of a random selection process. In particular, IBC has noted that the SIGACTS data do not include any civilian casualties from 2004 operations in Fallujah. This underreporting is not surprising.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Many Komen supporters expressed anger that an organization positioned to make such positive impact would allow for political influence and would make a decision that appeared to be going against the mission of serving women (especially low income women served by PP affiliates).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 14, 2024

Are you strong in event planning, mindful of all the little details? In most cases, an established name will make it easier to ask for and receive money because people will at least have heard of you, which can equal legitimacy in their mind. And don’t overlook popular local bloggers or influencers on TikTok.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2022

In most cases, an established name will make it easier to ask for and receive money because people will at least have heard of you, which can equal legitimacy in their mind. And don’t overlook influencers on Instagram. Staff and Board members with name recognition, networks, and reputations as leaders are also valuable assets.

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M+R

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As always with this series, the hope is that communications professionals will keep the lessons of how coverage of the issue of voting rights shifted in 2020 in mind when charting a course for the future, especially as 2022 midterms fast approach. In our minds, that’s a good thing. Community stories trickled up to national attention.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

John Haydon draws upon Jonah Berger’s STEPPS to share the 6 Human Factors that Influence Virality. Steve Maclaughlin’s 10th episode of npVoices rallies some of the nonprofit sector’s brightest minds. Ideas and stories were going viral long before the web. So what does it take to create something contagious?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2021

That’s the only way that you can persuade and influence. We’re trying to influence. We’re trying to change hearts and minds. So we do know social media influences consumer behavior, and thus, donor behavior. I’m going to show you some sample social media posts. So it’s hugely popular.

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