DonorPerfect

JULY 25, 2023

Let’s take a look at some of these problems and ways you can address Read More » The post Gratitude Matters: Overcoming Nonprofit Thank-You Problems appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. However, when it comes to thanking donors, nonprofits often encounter numerous challenges.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2023

Day-to-day business management is where KPIs can make a difference for your nonprofit. By using a handful of metrics that everyone agrees on, you can organize tasks, rally the team, and get everyone focused on the right kind of work.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2022

Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.” Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give.

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Hands on Fundraising

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The post Your work matters. I ran the box office of a large regional theater, and it was opening night. My (somewhat impossible) task was to both ensure every seat in the house […]. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2021

Nonprofits have a special status in our society. Because they're tax-exempt organizations and working in the public's service, it's vital that they operate with complete transparency and lean into social good.

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Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It was infuriating, of course. […] The post Why “because” matters to your ask appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And the unsatisfying answer was “Because” or worse, “Because I said so.” Does that sound familiar to you?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 22, 2022

How should you interpret data from several different reports that seem to convey conflicting information? Let’s take a look at three reports to identify what they are individually evaluating, so we can start to understand what type of knowledge we want to take from each.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Looking for the perfect post-event survey questions to get feedback on your event? Here are 30 you can use as, well as some best practices for structuring your event survey.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 20, 2022

At a recent strategic planning session, I was working with a nonprofit to create organizational values. As my team introduced the activity, a board member spoke up and said, “We’d like to focus on strategies and goals. Why should we take the time to focus on organizational values?”.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

The post Why Event Vendor Partnerships Matter appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. Stay tuned for the next installment in our Vendor Guide Series, where we’ll delve into working with each of the important vendor’s you will need.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 21, 2021

The post What Are Natural Language Queries and Featured Snippets and Why Do They Matter? You don’t want the user’s journey to end by reading the Google snippet and going no further, so make it engaging as well as informative. Hopefully this helps you with these concepts and enhances your content strategies!

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As a fundraising professional, you already know how important your major donors are. Having a dedicated and data-driven strategy to engage and build relationships with major donors is critical to your fundraising goals and success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To make matters worse, most millennials live their social lives online and are prone to information overload. Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. And this is where storytelling comes in.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The sticky note on the side of my desk reads, “Making a difference is a way to know you matter.” Making a difference is a way to know you matter.”. WHAT IS MATTERING AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? But it would be wrong to assume that only young volunteers are interested in mattering. SHOW THEM THEY MATTER.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Should It Matter to Nonprofits? As we have seen from past regulatory and reporting changes in the for-profit sector, the increasing focus on ESG will inevitably impact the nonprofit sector as well. The time for preparation and action is now. The Context: Stakeholder […] The post ESG is Everywhere. appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 11, 2023

Minds Matter Southern California supports students in their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Minds Matter Southern California is dedicated to helping students unleash their talent and potential, nurturing them to become not just college graduates, but leaders who can help shine the light for future generations. Who they are.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

The post Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters appeared first on Candid Blog. The more nonprofits, large and small, stay attuned to the Giving Pledge—and broadly the philanthropy of high-net-worth individuals—the more effective and better positioned they will be to achieve their missions in a challenging and changing world.

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DonorDock

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting your nonprofit's success with proven donor retention strategies that keep supporters engaged for long-term impact.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Anyone who gives to your organization – no matter the amount – is an important part of your cause.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The post What Really Matters To Nonprofit SEO appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Here are some other factors to consider if your SEO starts to drag. Page download speed Content is important to SEO, but so is user experience. Slow download speeds lead to a higher […].

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization As a superhero in the nonprofit world, you’re making a real difference every day. The post Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization appeared first on The Modern Nonprofit.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 13, 2021

The post Make it Matter: How to Name Your Nonprofit Organization appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Naming a nonprofit can make it possible, but only if done in the right way. Your name is the first thing prospective donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries will read when determining […].

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The size of the gift doesn’t matter for this equation!). The post What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter? To find the donation ratio during the Fund-A-Need, simply divide the number of donors who participated in the Fund-A-Need with the total number of attendees at your event. 270 / 500 = 0.54, or 54%.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer. The post Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The post Why Email Still Matters To Nonprofit Marketing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. As long as the ‘X’ is intuitively obvious, your popup call-to-action can show in the middle of the screen, but showing up in the bottom right hand side of the screen works well, too.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Free Webinar: Beware of the wrong math – and the wrong technology - when it comes to sustainers. Join Jake Munaker, CharityEngine payment processing expert, as he demonstrates subscription billing insights that can increase retention and save anywhere from $50,000 to $5,000,000 in revenue! For Sustainer Programs of 400+ monthly donors).

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2021

In philanthropy, a top-down approach and lack of lived experience has often led to funder-driven decision-making that lacks authentic community expertise and inclusion. The place-based approach gives communities and funders the authority to identify their own greatest assets and needs, and to articulate their own priorities.

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See3

DECEMBER 11, 2014

This is a guest post by Allison Fine, an activist, social media revolutionary, and author of the new book Matterness: What Fearless Leaders Know About the Power and Promise of Social Media. The post Matterness: Making People Matter More in a Social World appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

Maia Duerr recently published a book called “ Work that Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention.” The heart of this book helps you find work that matters (and pays the bills) or what Maia calls “Liberation-Based Livelihood.”

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understand the importance of data privacy compliance. Also explore key regulations, challenges, and benefits and also understand how to navigate this crucial aspect.

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Forum One

MARCH 18, 2021

While it’s been over a decade since this idea was first introduced, mobile-first still matters today. The post Mobile-First Still Matters appeared first on Forum One | Turn Ideas Into Impact. billion people across the globe.

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Elevation

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You know that you need to collect data about your supporters to create a stro ng fundraising strat egy. But what should these data points be? How can you use this important data? Unfortunately, there is no straight answer to these types of questions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2021

What is digital accessibility and why is it important to nonprofit organizations and their communities? This post will explore the importance of accessibility in web and other digital communications as it relates to a nonprofit's ability to serve beneficiaries and to communicate with donors.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters! . Say it out loud: My story matters. Finding the value in your story. My story is worth telling. . Share your struggles.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The post Your Brain On Good Stories: Why Storytelling Matters For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Social Tech content marketing nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech storytelling technology'

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Big Duck

JUNE 22, 2022

The post Why does belonging matter in the workplace? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 8, 2022

The post What is a Community of Practice & Why Does it Matter to Nonprofits? They are a growing practice in the nonprofit field because of the ways they can benefit organizations and the communities around them. This article explains how Communities of Practice are different from […]. appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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