DonorPerfect

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Not only does her generosity affect the nonprofit world, she also gives fundraisers important lessons through Read More » The post 13 Fundraising Lessons from Taylor Swift appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 28, 2024

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What I like most about Miguel Leal ’s memoir, aside from its overall compelling and inspiring information, are the business and life lessons he shares. Those lessons are found throughout his recently released memoir, The House That Cheese Built. Here are his business and life lessons : Passion can find you when you least expect it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Many of the text messages we get are personal messages between friends and loved ones, but there are also many major brands that capitalize on this communication medium to help reach their customers. There’s a lot to learn from them about text marketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

With a solid year of virtual fundraising under our collective belt, let’s take a look at seven key lessons learned in 2020 to help your nonprofit continue reaching those goals and fighting for its mission. That’s due in large part to the ability to pivot fundraising efforts from in-person to virtual.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. Question: What is the most inspiring leadership lesson you've learned from a movie? What leadership lessons have you learned from running? So, sit back; get ready.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 29, 2024

Real examples of nonprofits who effectively used storytelling at events Carve out 30 minutes to view The Storyteller’s Guide to Event Excellence From Start to Finish from our July 29th MotivateMonday session.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s called, Know What Matters: Lessons From A Lifetime Of Transformations. Shaich offers clear-headed lessons for the entire life cycle of an enterprise, from bootstrapping a startup to going public to managing large companies to selling a business. Ron Shaich Finally, some of Shaich’s life lessons include: Tell yourself the truth.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Each year at this time, I reflect on the valuable lessons my father taught me that have served me well in business and in life - including lessons I learned when I didn't at the time necessarily realize I was learning from him. Music lessons. Thank you, Dad, for teaching me these valuable lessons by setting such a good example.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Now that I’ve either made you my best friend or alienated you forever with that statement, let’s get into the lessons I believe all fundraisers can take from this movie ! . This is perhaps the biggest lesson of all for those of us working as fundraisers. You can build relationships without meeting in person. .

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 23, 2023

Secure your seat for the must-attend nonprofit conference of 2023. Cause Camp is a catalyst for innovative ideas, collaboration, and action in the areas of marketing, board engagement, digital fundraising, team building, avoiding burnout, and more. Gain invaluable knowledge to build momentum in your career and your cause.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

Whether you’re a new nonprofit or an existing one, understanding how to apply these three lessons from the pandemic can greatly benefit your organization: . Lesson #1: Be resilient and plan ahead. Lesson #2: Adapt your fundraising strategies. Lesson #3: Make your communications personal.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To do this, I need to trace both the history of the organization as well as the transformational changes it underwent in order to illustrate the lessons I learned throughout this process. However, along the way we learned several lessons that proved integral to maintaining an effective—and accountable—board.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s new book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. Question: What is the most inspiring leadership lesson you've learned from a movie? What leadership lessons have you learned from running? So, sit back; get ready.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 20, 2023

Lesson 1: Bring intention Read More » The post Building Innovation Into Your Nonprofit Culture: 5 Lessons from Joan Garry appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you don’t know where to start in finding your best stories, this Lessons from MotivateMonday is your roadmap! After all, this ancient art form has the power to literally move your audience to give, support and share the important work you do with the world. Click the image below to view this week’s MotivateMonday episode.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While you may never find yourself in a crisis of this magnitude at your nonprofit, you can learn from Southwest’s mistakes and use those lessons to prepare for a potential disaster. Let’s look at the following lessons. Lesson One: You need the right software and processes in place. Lesson Three: You need a contingency plan.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 7, 2023

But as […] The post Fundraising lessons we can use from Ukraine appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. It was an important moment, as he needs to constantly seek support for the attacks his country is experiencing from Russia. He knows the U.S. has the greatest means of support. This is definitely emergency fundraising.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As we gear up to leave another year behind, there is no better time than now to assess what we learned this year and how we can continue applying those lessons to […] The Sponsorship Collective continues growing by leaps and bounds, as does the sponsorship market as a whole.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 14, 2024

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from. The post The Year of Three Executive Directors:<br> Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Let’s walk through four lessons we learned from fundraising during the pandemic and learn how your school can implement these tips moving forward: Leverage online fundraising tools. Ready to learn how to use these lessons from the pandemic to raise more for your school? Communicate frequently with your supporters.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As an increasing number of funders join Demographics via Candid, we will continue to share their key lessons learned, as well as what collecting demographic data enables them to achieve. The post Lessons learned: Using demographic data to move from intention to action appeared first on Candid Blog.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

What lessons can we take from the fall of Caeser and how can we apply those to our own organizations? The post Beware the Ides of March: A Lesson For All Leaders first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. None of these things happen without incredible staff, successful leadership, and an unbelievable amount of teamwork.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs’ new book provides you a treasure-trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. So, even if you don’t envision yourself wanting to earn a billion dollars, don’t pass up reading Jacob’s, How To Make A Few Billion Dollars.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2023

If major gift fundraising is Morton’s, social fundraising is McDonald’s. We’re not talking about the food; we’re talking about scale. The great thing about the scale of social fundraising is that you get a lot of data. So, here’s what the fast food of fundraising has to offer other income channels.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The post From Transition to Transformation: Key Lessons from the Pandemic for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado. Why it Happens: Surviving the pandemic required a prolonged sprint to pivot to online platforms, finds new sources of funding, and more. It is tempting to want […].

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The post 10 Giving Tuesday Lessons from Organizations Like Yours appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. While it may feel like we’re out of the woods, many of us are still working hard to accommodate big changes the best we can. Wearing masks in public may be a thing of the past to some, Read More ».

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

Project retrospec tives play a pivotal role to capture lessons learned. However, without thorough retrospectives, these opportunities or lessons to be learned may go unnoticed. The post The Value of Project Retrospectives: Project Closure and Lessons Learned appeared first on Media Cause.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2024

Lessons include the Nature of AI, Reality of AI, Benefits of AI, Beneficial Use of AI, Responsible Use of AI, and Risks of AI. Sign up for The Human Stack's AI for Anyone course today. This 60-minute hands-on AI training will get you using AI tools, break down concepts, define the glossary, and teach you the basics.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I think there are many timeless lessons that still apply to current strategy that can be gleaned from looking backward. Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee." Annie E. Engaging with local community leaders and residents early and often is key to implementing public health and racial justice approaches to preventing gun violence successfully, a report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds.

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