Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!) This opened a whole new world of opportunities for the non-profit – What if they could have the best of both worlds? A “Hybrid” Event opens participation to everyone.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. These personalized connections helped us to bring on more fundraisers, and opened communication if they ran into any problems. We had stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Recurring donations are crucial for nonprofits because they provide a steady and predictable income stream. Donors will appreciate the convenience of automated donations, while your organization enjoys the steady stream of funds that support your vital work.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Nearly 600 people (300 households) watched their live stream. To simulate this familiarity and connection, The Dougy Center opened their online auction of children’s art a week before the live stream of the event, so bidders had plenty of time to browse the auction and make their initial bids. And it worked! Maximize Exposure!

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

Many nonprofits also reported struggling with event production and live streaming , which make up the foundation of a virtual event. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. The device screen created distance that wasn’t only physical, but psychological, too.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

We have so many wonderful stories rolling in! But what good is a digital story if it’s not shared? In addition to our expert judges selecting top stories , we are awarding a community choice prize as voted on by YOU! Pacific time on Saturday, May 4 and will be open through 11:59 p.m. Digital storytellers!

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Boosting your nonprofit’s recurring donor acquisition can help establish a consistent stream of revenue, improve cash flow, and provide much needed support during fallow periods. They use their story to forge an emotional connection with donors and motivate them to take immediate action. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. But the real story is much more complicated.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

While in-person events are beginning to open up again, many have pivoted to a hybrid learning environment. How much : Registration opens in late summer 2021. How much : $249 individual ($99 to stream). Audience size : Typically 300, Open. Who attends : Nonprofit story tellers, executives and fundraisers.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2021

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! When the door opens, what’s the invitation?”. There’s always two stories being told even if it’s one or two sentences. Listen Now: Resources: Erica Mills Barnhart. SSIR Article: Great Mission. Bad Statement.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

We have so many wonderful stories rolling in! But what good is a digital story if it's not shared? In addition to our expert judges selecting top stories , we are awarding a community choice prize as voted on by YOU! Pacific time on Saturday, May 4 and will be open through 11:59 p.m. Digital storytellers!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Like other social sites, LinkedIn is a place to tell your story and connect with others – and LinkedIn’s new and expanded tools make that even easier for nonprofit organizations. Organization’s can add their blog or website’s RSS feed to automatically stream news content to their Company page.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

After hearing one girl’s story and meeting her sick mother, he decided to help them. Unlocking new funding streams will allow us to deliver greater social impact with a sustainable income. Years later, this first girl, Srey Nich, has graduated from university. What’s Next?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

The opening should read ‘Dear X’ Prizes that might just top last year’s hot-air balloon ride in wine country and the extremely popular paint-your-pet portrait class! When asking people to share pictures, ask that they tag @PurrfectPets to be featured in our stories and site! Include a strong call to action.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 2, 2010

See our recent spotlight on StoryCorps to learn more and stream one of the organization's stories. He's the founder of a couple online businesses, including StreamFist.com , a site that turns related YouTube videos into a continous streaming content channel (just like the good old days of TV).

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

But they’re also one of the best ways to grow your nonprofit and diversify your revenue streams ! Here are just a few benefits of creating and running a nonprofit membership program: Diversified and stable revenue stream. In the content she creates, she is passionate about putting people at the heart of the story.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By nurturing the relationship established during the crisis, we can encourage one-time emergency donors to become regular contributors, thus ensuring a steady stream of support through monthly donations. Tracking open and click-through rates for each segment provides data to refine messaging. Tag and thank them.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

But with newsletters being so popular today, how can you stand out in crowded inboxes and create a member newsletter that your members open and—equally important— want to read? Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

Many nonprofits also reported struggling with event production and live streaming , which make up the foundation of a virtual event. Select music for the stream, decorate the stage, and choose entertainment to suit their tastes and interests. The device screen created distance that wasn’t only physical, but psychological, too.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

They began by examining the money streams they have come to rely on during a live event, ticket sales, appeals, sponsorships, raffles, etc. The whole program was live-streamed, which allowed their guests to vote for the best chef after they had finished the meal.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

They don’t establish any future relationships or revenue streams. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. You can read the whole story here. A good speaker with an emotionally powerful story can engage donors and sway them to help fund your mission. BUT the flip side? It’s a hamster wheel you don’t want to be on.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

And if you’d like to go back and watch — or rewatch — any sessions that you may have missed the first time around, they’re all available for you to catch on demand through our new streaming platform, Salesforce+. Rob Acker, CEO of Salesforce.org, opening our keynote session. Our call for proposals is now open.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. Opportunities to tell your story and showcase your work to a captive audience. COVID-19 has changed the face of nonprofit fundraising forever.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

To keep donors engaged and maintain a steady funding stream year-round, nonprofits are increasingly turning to their websites to help drive ongoing fundraising pursuits. Enhanced user experience ensures that your website is open and inviting for all members of your audience. A conversion-optimized donation page.

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Kindful

MAY 21, 2021

While that’s all good news for virtual events, the reality is that Zoom fatigue is real , and now many states are opening up and allowing in-person and hybrid events to become a reality. So, what can we do as fundraisers—both in person and virtually—to help these one-time event donors join the all-too-important stream of monthly donors ?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

He is constantly searching for new opportunities clients can leverage to achieve differentiation, develop competitive advantages, and better communicate their brand story. Registration is open now ! You can get an individual ticket or learn alongside your amazing team with a Team Stream ticket. . Are you excited yet?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 13, 2013

In this guest post, Jeffrey shares the story behind their big hit with a visitor co-created exhibition. We're seeing tons of excitement around this project and a huge level of participation, especially for a museum just dipping its toe in the waters of open authority. Here are some reasons why I think Oh Snap!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2021

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! When the door opens, what’s the invitation?”. There’s always two stories being told even if it’s one or two sentences. Listen Now: Resources: Erica Barnhart. Pitchfalls: Why Bad Pitches Happen to Good People.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. Ghost story contest. There’s nothing like a good ghost story when the weather gets chilly and the sun goes down. Haunted House fundraiser.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising. Create diversified revenue streams that come from multiple sources.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Ready to dive deeper into fundraising research and learn more about matching gift software, strategic donor appeals, retroactive outreach, and automated email streams? The moral of this story? Leverage automated end-of-year email streams. 4 Tips to Get Started With Impactful EOY Gift-Matching in 2021. ?Ready Let’s get started!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Most nonprofit leaders have to keep up with their sector, field, or issues anyway – and openly sharing what they are reading – useful content and news with some analysis helps contributes to thought leadership – especially on social channels like Twitter where many reporters use it to source leaders for stories. Managing Boundaries on Social.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

This can open your program to a larger pool of donor prospects. The more planned donors a nonprofit can secure, the more solidified will be their long-term revenue streams. Relate stories of the impact of legacy giving and provide illuminating data on the nonprofit’s mission and importance.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. Through sponsorships, donation matching, cause marketing, and other efforts, strategic partnerships with businesses create long-term revenue streams to help your nonprofit thrive. Email campaign open rates: Are your supporters seeing your emails? And the list goes on.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. A hybrid fundraising event combines a traditional in-person fundraiser with a live-streamed virtual event that attendees can access online from anywhere the internet is available. Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. The Hybrid Event.

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