The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. Even experienced fundraisers sometimes use fundraising methods that just don’t work for a particular organization or audience. Let’s back up and look at your methods of fundraising through the eyes of your donor.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Traditional methods of receiving cash donations have seen a significant drop in recent years, with 70% of charities reporting a decline in cash contributions. That means they expect to have access to modern payment methods and digital wallet options like PayPal, Venmo , Apple Pay, and GooglePay.

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Gyrus

MAY 4, 2023

Unlock your business potential with our top-tier business training and development methods. Reach your goals and stay ahead of the competition.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

With a qualitative research method like this one, you really don’t need a large sample size to get good data. This method is ideal for understanding motivations. This is a unique research method in that it provides quantitative data and doesn’t require any participant recruitment. Google Analytics Data Review.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2021

Dilts who distilled his method for us mere mortals, publishing his findings in his 1994 book: Strategies of Genius. The Three Chairs Method. I’ve found Walt’s method incredibly helpful at many pivotal decision processes. In Walt Disney’s office, there were always three chairs: The spoiler seat .

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising methods are in a constant state of flux, but over the years we’ve seen a real divide in terms of more traditional methods versus modern methods of digital outreach. So which one is right for your organization? Let’s dive into each type.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

“All businesses sooner or later face the need to reconstruct their future,” explain the authors of the book, The Phoenix Encounter Method. Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment.

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Gyrus

JULY 18, 2022

Training methods provide trainees with a plan that guides them through their present situation to a desired solution or goal within an organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

“All businesses sooner or later face the need to reconstruct their future,” explain the authors of the new book, The Phoenix Encounter Method. Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails. The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

The curriculum was based on their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book and “ taxonomy for innovation.” These are methods for developing solutions (any type) in service of people. By applying this approach to program development or strategy, your nonprofit can get more impactful results.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 8, 2024

Finding the right sponsorship prospects is half your battle. The other half is outreach. You worked so hard surveying your audience and identifying the correct sponsors that you don’t want to make a mistake now. Taking the wrong outreach approach can leave you back at square one, reviewing your prospect list over and over and […]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I found this wonderful comic on Mashable “ The Field Guide to Procrastination ” that identifies 12 different methods for work avoidance or procrastination, defined in Wikipedia as “ putting off tasks for a later date.” The method can be combined with these others and is very simple. What is your method?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 million copies around the world. apply the 80/20 rule.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 24, 2017

I created this handout on Facilitation Methods to highlight some of the most popular techniques, along with a brief explanation of each method. Different methods serve different goals, so give some thought to which method best serves your goals. Facilitation Methods Handout – pdf.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. . Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2023

While traditional fundraising methods remain important, nonprofits must adapt to new strategies to stay ahead. In today's rapidly changing philanthropic landscape, nonprofit organizations face increasing challenges in securing sustainable funding for their missions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Below is a breakdown of overall giving behaviors, some statistics about each generation’s giving, how they like to be contacted, and their preferred giving method. 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6% organizations** 25.9%

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2024

Hear from Kendra Turner from Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County and Geovanny Ragsdale from Boys & Girls Clubs of the West Valley, to learn replicable methods to achieve more through campaigns, events, and fundraising. Don't miss out on this transformative journey, register now!

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The initiative addresses the long-standing use of physical checks in charitable grantmaking, a method hampered by mail delays and administrative burdens for receiving charities. Vanguard Charitable launched Grant Payments with PayPal, enabling charities to receive funds from grantmakers faster and more easily.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2024

Hear from Kendra Turner from Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County and Geovanny Ragsdale from Boys & Girls Clubs of the West Valley, to learn replicable methods to achieve more through campaigns, events, and fundraising. Don't miss out on this transformative journey, register now!

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Jamie Bearse of ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer shares how his organization developed the ZERO Flywheel method to build and keep a community engaged. Organizations that seek to find growth and success depend on a cause community to carry them.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 30, 2024

To promote giving in New York state, some nonprofits turn to gaming and gambling, including events like casino nights or methods like raffles and roulette. As inflation rises and nonprofits seek to ramp up fundraising efforts to adjust to a volatile economy, many are turning to unique approaches to encourage charitable giving.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

Here’s a roadmap you can use to find what methods of raising money are right for you. You’ve got staff, programs, services, rent and a seemingly endless list of costs associated with all the good work you’re doing for your community and our world.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 3, 2024

As another year nearly draws to a close, it’s become evident to me that sponsorship will continue to be an integral part of a business’s attempts to broaden its horizons, grow its audience, and spread its brand. It doesn’t matter so much whether you’re a festival host, a race car driver, a business owner, or […]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. But if you use online methods such as email or a website “donate now” button to fundraise, in which states are you soliciting? Meeting this obligation may seem simple, but there’s a catch.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

indicated that a method proposed by the plaintiffs’ expert had not shown how class members would be determined. Class status requires a manageable and fair method of determining eligibility. A plaintiff’s motion for class certification in a Blackbaud data breach case has been rejected by a judge of the U.S. Judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2022

Applying traditional cultivation and coaching methods via in-channel conversations, nonprofits are raising revenue, driving repeat action, and nurturing relationships with new supporters. There are new ways to engage supporters using Facebook and Instagram messenger, where supporters never leave the platform.

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OneCause

JULY 15, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most lucrative methods of generating revenue for nonprofits. Take a look at these 30+ peer-to-peer fundraising ideas!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

Lucy Kimbell: Social Design Menu Method. In looking through the toolkits on the list, I really liked the following ones: Frog Design: Collective Action Toolkit. Kimbell’s toolkit includes the 7 best practices for design thinking: 1. Tell stories and make maps. Work at human scales and connect across networks of people and things.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations. With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But instead of sending out the usual text messages, emails and bulk flyers in the mail, there are outreach methods and engagement techniques that can enhance and improve response rates and hopefully fundraising totals. Once again, nonprofits can invest in marketing outreach efforts to raise awareness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates and appeals. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials.

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Charity Village

JULY 11, 2024

Small organizations often turn to various methods for fundraising including social media, silent auctions, and even the classic walkathon. However, it’s crucial to remember that to successfully raise funds, it is not just about individual fundraising events or initiatives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 6, 2024

The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector’s most useful research reports and 2024 editions reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and that email marketing remains a tried and true method for online fundraising success.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2024

Proven method: Engage your team with regular updates and celebrate small wins to keep the momentum going. Proven method: Use newsletters, social media updates, and personalized messages to share success stories and project updates. Set clear goals, communicate effectively, and ensure everyone is aligned and motivated.

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