Candid

MAY 15, 2024

We understand this as an approach that reimagines relationships among donors, nonprofits, and communities to rebalance power dynamics and decision making, prioritizing authentic connections and mutual learning. If a metric isn’t reflective of the impact they want to make, then why collect it?

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Philanthropy Proposal Application Metrics 52

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Annual reports are a staple of nonprofit life. To save money, time, and effort while putting together your annual report, we’ve compiled nonprofit annual report examples to help give your organization inspiration and a comprehensive guide to get you started.

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Report Organization PDF Tanzania 180

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. start as early as September.

Guide 110

Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 110

CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. With Open AI’s ChatGPT , nonprofits can generate high-quality emails in a fraction of the time it would usually take to write them. As you can see, ChatGPT is a terrific tool for nonprofit email communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view. Some reflections from David here ). The missing piece was the economic and operational planning - the Nonprofit Business Plan.”

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Review Business Nonprofit Measure 106

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Examining the best nonprofit websites out there may give you an idea about whether it’s time to revamp your website or not, but we recommend also using a more empirical approach to determine if you need a new online strategy. Your website doesn’t reflect your current brand. Your website doesn’t reflect your current brand.

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Websites Nonprofit Audience Mobile 115

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

To ensure that NTEN continues to grow in our equitable operations, part of our process is to annually review efforts made to the practices outlined in our equity commitment and identify where we can push forward or expand on those efforts in the coming year. 2021 review highlights. 2021 review highlights. 2021 review highlights.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 119

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM? What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. ” This post shares my notes from that session along with a reflection about my session and some resources. The New Social Economy. They want to combine both. That they have a “Do good where ever attitude.”

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Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

Here, we outline the latest trends your nonprofit needs to know in the ever-evolving world of data privacy. It’s time to consider other ways to genuinely attract customers and supporters to your business or nonprofit, as it becomes harder to follow them around. What is Privacy-First Marketing? It’s the way of the future.

Marketing 52

Marketing Plugin Track Policy 52

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Not only do you need to look inward at your own operations, but you also need to make sure your funding reflects those same goals. Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle.

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Practice Trend Grant Gartner 71

Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

At Media Cause, we work with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, focused on raising awareness and driving donations for their specific causes. Last year, I wrote a post about the five reasons nonprofits need brand guidelines. Over the last 10 years, we’ve seen a shift in how organizations view this idea of “brand.”

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Guidelines Nonprofit Audience International 72

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chances are, your donor base is included in that number, making your nonprofit’s presence on social media and developing your nonprofit social media strategy just that much more important for attracting potential new donors and engaging with your loyal supporters. How to Create a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy. Set SMART goals.

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Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! Learn more at MESG.marketing !

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

Charity 77

Charity Create Sponsor Sample 77

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some of the biggest reporting challenges for nonprofits, associations, and foundations include: Where to get the data: Some data is found easily in data dashboards, some is not. Regularly monitoring performance metrics or KPIs throughout the year allows you to know what you need.

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Story Report Data Blended 59

Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

Nonprofit marketing leaders are always thinking about how to best communicate with their donors. Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. Make sure you’re collecting metrics such as email open rates and response rates.

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Communication Donor Data Guide 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. Marketing savvy nonprofits are well aware of this and make the effort to invest in their websites. What you need a consultant for .

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Consultant Web Proposal Nonprofit 52

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s the amount of money you expect a donor to contribute over the course of their life with you, and it’s an important metric to keep track of because it helps you understand how to keep your donors engaged and how to get them to give more. Reviewing your status and performance.

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Retention Donor Support Giving 91

Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

For nonprofit staff, getting the most bang for your buck isn’t just a goal, it’s a way of life. This struggle is only compounded by the abundance of nonprofit software vendors on the market, all of which likely offer both pros and cons to any organization considering them.

Technology 49

Technology Comparison Evaluation Template 49

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 30, 2012

Question: This question was recently posed to the ASU Lodestar Center’s “Ask a Nonprofit Specialist”: Every time the financial report is made at my organization’s Board meeting, the members seem to either fixate on a number that is not especially meaningful or the opposite: their eyes glaze over in boredom. What do you suggest?

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Report Ratio Tucson Director 86

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit professionals have a set of top priorities—including raising funds for their mission. Have you ever heard a nonprofit say something like, “Made possible by…” or “Thanks to our friends at…”? Annual giving campaigns: Each year, some companies organize internal fundraising campaigns to support a specific nonprofit project.

Community 52

Community Giving Companies Gift 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. What is needed for nonprofit organizations to make this shift? DoSomething.Org: A Data-Driven Nonprofit In Action.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

It is from the recent workshop that NTEN and NPower in Charlotte, NC to help participants understand the power of data to drive decision-making for nonprofits. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”.

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Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

This week we welcome Marla Cornelius, co-author of Daring to Lead 2011: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership. Become one of the Valley's top nonprofit leaders! Apply by June 18th for the Center's Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy. Marla Cornelius , Senior Project Director. CompassPoint. Get another!

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Leadership Research Develop Management 92

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Nonprofits like yours can personalize your donors’ experiences in the same way by keeping careful notes about your donors in your donor management software. . Fundraising metrics.

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Software Management Donor Guide 102

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. posted by Tyler Adams Manager, Affiliate Relations-Events Make-A-Wish International.

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Build Arizona America Iowa 49

John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your nonprofit’s best online strategies are the ones informed by your data. Most nonprofits are able to talk about what they are interested in and what they are doing. You can choose what KPIs are important to you and your nonprofit. All data is for example purposes only and may not reflect your results.

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Data Strategy Online Social Media 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

The presentations and recordings are available online for free and if you work for a nonprofit and want to learn more about social media, definitely worth reviewing. What's common to both is the use of metrics to measure results. Where do you look for standard metrics? I think it is wrong to think about metrics first.

ROI 50

ROI Social Media Reflection Question 50

NTEN

MAY 28, 2015

Following is the monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. This space reserved for your own reflection of historic racism in your city and region.] Activists used over 4,000 flowers to help Detroit reflect on the experience and place of abandoned homes. in this video.

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Baltimore Detroit Oregon Reflection 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and using social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges.

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Report Social Social Media DC 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

I've been a little shell shocked for the past few days, but wanted to share this reflection and analysis of the Gnomedex fundraising experiment. The secret sauce to success for nonprofits and social media is reflecting in action. A= Action M0= Monitor RE= Reflection on results - rinse and repeat. What's Next?

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Analysis Reflection Experiment Time 50

Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re a brand-new nonprofit or a fresh face in the fundraising world, figuring out how to start a fundraiser can be an overwhelming task. Here are a few types of fundraisers that many nonprofits use. Including photos of the impact of your nonprofit in your communications shows your donors how their money can make a difference.

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Money Raise Causes Fundraising 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

Part of the process includes regular check-in calls to reflect on what we're learning. I have been thinking a lot about actionable social media measurement strategies that are fit and trim and light on their feet! Inspired by the Measure Everything: Is Your Nonprofit Facebook Page Worth It? , You are all the experts here!

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Social Media Measure Action Media 113

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. One that really speaks to me is the point that “measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks.” ” And that they do! In the book, Beth and Katie identify a number of themes. Get your copy!

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