NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the nonprofit sector, and with major giving in particular. Here are five ways major giving and the sector in general have changed, and what nonprofit professionals should keep in mind as they work toward their organizations’ missions.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2023

Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 30, 2023

NonProfit PRO continues the annual tradition of forecasting its 40 nonprofit trends that every organization should keep top of mind for the upcoming year.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This past week they opened up the campus to nonprofits and I was lucky enough to be part of the faculty to teach a workshop. She is also very mindful while reading the news to monitor her reactions and emotions.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s a common tactic for nonprofit organizations to seek out an older donor base in the hopes of soliciting larger gifts. When most people think of millennials and Generation Z, their financial freedom to give doesn’t typically come to mind.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times. When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This list highlights the numerical challenges, or at least questions that come to mind, when considering the design and maintenance of a nonprofit board. Numbers are a dominant question when it comes to designing an effective board. How many are too many or too few?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Keep that in mind when you make your selection. They’re out there by the hundreds, maybe by the thousands.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Educate and inform your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. The rules for opting in are different for nonprofits. Now, text messaging is ingrained into our everyday lives. You can read all about it here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

Between coordinating busy schedules and deciding on agenda items, it’s often difficult for nonprofit boards to be truly productive. BoardSite is a unique digital platform that helps nonprofit boards of directors stay organized, compliant, and engaged. BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Today's nonprofit leaders are accountable for their teams and their organization. But, because of our fast-moving digital world, working as an organization requires new thinking, habits, and fresh minds at all levels. Leadership isn't easy.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2021

When you think about the list of things Generation X has been excluded from, targeting them for nonprofit donations doesn’t usually come to mind. And yet the generation is being swept to the side by nonprofits more interested in courting their wealthier parents or their younger siblings — the Millennials.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For this edition, we wanted to dig into the innovation happening in the world of nonprofit fundraising, so we gathered some great minds to provide their insights and perspectives for you. Innovation is for everyone in the nonprofit community, and by embracing it we all win together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2012

I am doing the ending key note at the Social Media 4 Nonprofits Conference in Silicon Valley today. Here’s the description: How nonprofits can stay focused given all the distractions inherent in today’s attention economy? Social media doesn’t have to be overwhelming– you can take control back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. Yet, it is in the best interest of nonprofits with online shops to get involved in the holiday shopping season.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Easy and fun to use, GalaBid’s fundraising software is loved by nonprofits and their supporters. By doing so, you can choose prizes that appeal to them personally.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2015

By leveraging the innate processes of the human mind, it’s possible to greatly increase the odds that a recipient will click on your message and show interest in your group’s potential, whether it’s changing the world or just making a small piece of it a little better. In a word: psychology.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The post Mindfulness for Nonprofit Professionals: Apps, Tools, and Strategies for Conquering Year-End Stress and Starting the New Year Strong appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Simply being recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization does not permit you to fundraise. Most nonprofits work hard to connect with donors through multiple channels, including social media. Charitable registration .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. As you can see, just a few subtle wording changes turn a nonprofit-centric statement into a supporter-centric one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

Have you noticed, in the last year or so, how many nonprofits have rebranded? No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many organizations to change more than usual; to pivot and regroup. View: 6 Examples of Brands Developed Using this Methodology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status. How can you use VR and AR as a tool for nonprofit donations? 2) Donations via the Gaming Industry.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

As we move into the last five months of the year, nonprofits are gearing up for a busy fall and winter fundraising season. With that in mind, it’s time to lay out your strategy for your direct mail campaigns to increase your donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. LinkedIn Pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2013

I’m in Minnesota for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference where I am doing a plenary session on Saturday morning and two breakout sessions. This blog post serves as a resource page for a session on mindfulness with Rob Cottingham and Jana Byington-Smith. Mindfulness' Additional Resources.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

As a nonprofit administrator, have you ever inherited a fundraising special event? Keeping mission in mind, this can include re-establishing or reimagining traditional donor engagement events. Is this event still working for your audience, your organization, and your team?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. That’s why video engagement is quickly coming to the forefront of nonprofits’ digital strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

So, grab your popcorn and let’s chat about what AI won’t fix in your nonprofit. You can’t just plug in some keywords and expect to connect with hearts and minds. ” But at the end of the day, nonprofits are all about people. Hilarious, right? And that’s something AI just can’t replace.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds. A volunteer committee can be of immense value to increase your event’s reach. If you haven’t already formed a committee, it’s easy to get started and is a surefire way to unlock tremendous potential for your event.

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