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The 2 Key Elements of Successful Fundraising Campaigns

NetWits

In fact, without the two we’ll cover in this post you’re guaranteed to finish your campaign, review the results, and be left wanting. Komen of Maryland increased their fundraising results by 10% three years in a row using these key strategies. So, what are the 2 key elements of successful fundraising campaigns?

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

Look at who they’ve funded in the past by reviewing their IRS Form 990 (you can find these for free on www.Candid.org , formerly GuideStar.org) – this is always a revealing place to start. Also, don’t forget to review the funder’s grant guidelines , eligibility criteria, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) if they have a website.

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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)

Twenty Hats

The volunteer spent time reviewing the website and then decided she wanted to lead a project to enhance it, making it more accessible and effective for organizations and potential volunteers. She recently completed a five-year appointment to the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism. Double ouch.

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How can social innovation and enterprise help nonprofits create sustainable solutions to community issues?

ASU Lodestar Center

I strongly recommend reviewing Jim Collins’s concepts and seek out or become a leader who follows his five part framework toward greatness. Mary’s University in Maryland. This will help you adapt which will encourage sustainability. There’s a plethora of information on his website.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

Tech Soup

Baltimore, Maryland: WordPress 101 and Tech Help and Consultations. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Baltimore, Maryland: Salesforce 101 for Nonprofits and Free Tech Help and Guidance. Naples, Florida: Tools for Effective Email Communication. Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Thursday, October 5, 2017.

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Craft the Perfect Tagline for Your Organization

NonProfit Hub

But most nonprofits offer tangible benefits, too: The Maryland SPCA’s “Feel the warmth of a cold nose,” strikes the perfect emotional chord. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to consider as you generate new ideas and review your favorite contenders: DO’s. What separates you from competitors?

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New on SSIR: Effects of Joining the Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog. 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).