Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many nonprofits, in-person meetings and events are key to carrying out their mission. From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. Many nonprofit organizations opted to move in-person operations online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

Yet, nonprofit organizations are resilient and have always risen to the occasion of helping those in need during difficult times. Even now in 2021, amidst continuing coronavirus restrictions, nonprofit fundraising is not only surviving, but thriving. 1) Nonprofits Can Attract Supporters from Around the World.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 20, 2023

Before becoming a renowned nonprofit leadership coach, Joan Garry was the executive director of GLAAD, a LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. 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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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. Keep reading to learn more.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2024

Let’s take a look at a few Lasso lessons we can apply to help teams with diverse personalities work together.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the nonprofit sector and the way fundraisers operate. Here are a few key lessons that nonprofit fundraisers have learned. So, what did we fundraisers learn?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2022

In today’s business and nonprofit climate, the rank-and-file workforce has the advantage for demanding better pay, benefits and working conditions. Right now, frontline fundraisers (but really all workers) have the advantage. And, for many workers, they are getting it.

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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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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Article In Brief: The Problem: As nonprofits emerge from the effects of COVID-19, a return-to-normal mindset will not enable nonprofits to succeed going forward in a changed world. The post From Transition to Transformation: Key Lessons from the Pandemic for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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 will help you build authentic relationships with the people who share your vision for the work your nonprofit does. Our time is limited.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

To reduce the burden on grantees to provide this data, this sector-wide initiative also empowers nonprofits to collect and share staff and board member demographics—one time—in a standardized, reusable, and freely accessible format on their Candid profiles. The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2023

Did you know that the odds of increased revenue are 148% higher when your nonprofit has a written plan in place? MotivateMonday , the free 30-minute jumpstart to your nonprofit week, is sponsored by our friends at Bloomerang and takes place live every Monday at 1:00 pm EST. Join us here! Unless it’s implementing that plan!

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

MotivateMonday is the weekly training for smart nonprofit fundraising professionals like you. No fluff, no filler, no BS. Just focused tools and advice you can actually use. Subscribe to The Grow Report for your invitation.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2022

Nonprofits have faced significant challenges in recent years, and as a result, the sector has learned some important lessons that will prove even more valuable in 2022.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

Embarking on a journey as a board member of a nonprofit can often feel like steering a ship in stormy seas. In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Breaking the rules can be one of the very best things you can do to increase response for your next nonprofit direct mail appeal. Shut down notifications, turn off your phone, and grab a cup of coffee to learn what you can still do to drastically improve the results of your next appeal.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 26, 2022

The Esri small nonprofit organization grant initiative will offer tech resources and lessons to organizations new to GIS.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

How does your nonprofit acknowledge memorial gifts? Thanking in-memoriam gift donors, and notifying the family of the deceased can be a tricky situation. Should you include gift amounts in the notification to the family? Can you solicit additional gifts from in-memoriam gift donors?

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 26, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: The article addresses the issue of how challenging it is to be a board member of a nonprofit organization when the executive director (ED) is not suitable for the job.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Related Posts: Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing… Elevate Your Fundraising Game with These Essential… Lessons from MotivateMonday | 16 Last Minute… Lessons from MotivateMonday | Establishing Your… Lessons from MotivateMonday | Five Social Media… The post Lessons from MotivateMonday | Fundraising for (..)

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Media Cause

AUGUST 19, 2023

In nonprofit management, closing out a project goes beyond the final deliverable. Project retrospec tives play a pivotal role to capture lessons learned. Uncovering Missed Opportunities Nonprofit projects often present numerous opportunities for growth and innovation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2017

If you have donated to a nonprofit within the last 12 months, then please take the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report ! This week Nonprofit Tech for Good donated $25 to 25 nonprofits in order to study how nonprofits are progressing in the design of their donation pages and in the efficacy of their online donation process.

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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These human practices are good in life and equally good in our nonprofits. In no small way, good behaviors permeate all aspects of our lives. Behaviors like kindness, gratitude, and patience. These four I’ve learned over the years might help boost your work and your organizations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2022

Nonprofits have radically needed to change their business models in light of the pandemic. In the early days, some nonprofits found themselves scrambling and struggling to adapt. Two years later, nonprofits report that digital fundraising, in some cases, actually led to better results. One executive director in the U.S.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Carve out 30 minutes to watch 16 Last Minute #GivingTuesday Tips featuring one of the US’ leading digital fundraisers, and author of the guide for small nonprofits, The Digital Fundraising Blueprint: How to Raise More Money Online for Your Nonprofit and you’ll emerge with the tactics you need to rise above the fray.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 15, 2024

Your organization’s supporters receive political advertisements and donation appeals alongside those from your nonprofit, and donors may even wonder where your organization stands on key election issues. In major election years, political campaigns are at the top of everyone’s minds.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

It’s up to nonprofit leaders to be tuned in and sensitive to the complexity of donor words and feelings. Or is there a lack of understanding and/or interest in the challenges being addressed by the nonprofit? Finally, it could be possible that your nonprofit won’t receive any support from this individual.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

I’ve shared six of my top sustainer giving lessons so far. Today, I’ll get to the heart of sustainer giving, and probably the hardest lessons for nonprofit leadership.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We envisioned six new solution line trails (trails are sets of related badges) to cover the signature Salesforce.org products at the time, Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Higher Education Data Architecture (HEDA). Broadcast: Tell your network about nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and pro bono badges on social.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2021

Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee." Annie E. Casey Foundation finds. Community safety increases overall economic activity and school attendance and reduces involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.". Casey Foundation report 07/20/2021.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Yogi Berra’s famous quote, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else” sometimes seems to be the guiding principle behind the way many nonprofits approach fundraising. You’ll find your mission better served by a thoughtful plan. One that you can actually implement.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Fundraising Writing If you write for your nonprofit, you need to know the dynamic duo of Julie and Brett Cooper. Nonprofit Best Practices Best practices are usually best practices for a reason. Mark is the brilliant founder of Bluefrog Fundraising (simply reading their manifesto is a lesson in fundraising). PamelaGrow.com.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. Where appropriate, we’ll also draw out some conclusions and comparisons to help contextualize where and how GivingTuesday can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy.

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