Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2021

What if you could skip that step, and instead create an open door for sponsors to offer up their own donations—without even having to ask for money? The key to success in soliciting a sponsor is aligning what your nonprofit can offer with their interests, and. Let them talk about themselves, their experiences and their story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub. Why the Open Data Project?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Coordinating these channels cohesively – for example, telling one community member’s personal story over email, social media, and direct mail – promotes consistent messaging that reinforces the nonprofit’s brand in the supporter’s mind. Define your metrics of success. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Visionary leadership: The role of Executive Directors in nonprofit success The Executive Director (ED) of an arts and culture nonprofit is a visionary role tasked with being the architect of creating a vibrant culture for the community that nonprofit serves. Your relationship with the board is critical.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

As time goes by, we are becoming complacent again and less open to reinvention, especially in the area of membership initiatives. When that story is the engine of everything you say about yourself, you’re not just promoting an association, you’re building a movement. I would agree that courage is essential to success.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Since 1969, UAB has utilized its union of a university extension center and pioneering academic medical center to save lives, solve problems, expand knowledge, and open doors. . You May Also Enjoy: Success Story: Creating Equity in Education With Teach For America + Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Written by Blake Becker.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

When using Foundation Directory, the LinkedIn icon will appear next to staff you are connected to; click on the LinkedIn icon to open their profile. Short anecdotes about your organization’s successes and challenges can help the potential funder connect with your work on a personal level. Keep the lines of communication open.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 4, 2021

In April 2020, Instagram rolled out “Donate” stickers for stories and shortly thereafter, Instagram Live Donations and “Donate” buttons for profiles. However, the nonprofits that do have early access are being successful as fundraising on Instagram.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

You’ll also be able to see when supporters are opening and clicking in your emails about advocacy, making it that much easier to report on, analyze, and improve your advocacy emails over time—all of which will help you boost your impact. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Tips for Successful Wine Procurement Start early!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Read more about the TechSoup Telework Story Challenge here. The January 2015 TechSoup Telework Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge submission opens January 13, 2015 at 8:00:01 a.m. Visit the Success Stories landing page at [link] to enter your submission. (a) b) Story Submission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Recognize their contributions and acknowledge their role in your mission’s success. Say their name. Don’t fake it.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data-driven decision-making isn’t just a trendy phrase; it’s here to stay and essential for any organization’s success these days. Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories. Now, imagine if data could show that members who attend events are 50% more likely to open marketing emails.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

Understanding the Role and Mission of the Nonprofit CFO Given the integral connection between financial and organizational success, you need to look beyond the normal job description of the role to understand it on a more personal basis. What gives them intellectual satisfaction and makes them successful decision-makers?

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Cybersecurity on a Budget: Leveraging Open-Source Software and Trusted Vendors Presented by Don Rahn, Director of Security Operations, Blackbaud In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, defending against threats is non-negotiable. Every manual process is an opening for human error, data loss, or outright theft.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

That’s why it’s important to work closely with your grant partners so you can get ahead of possible crises and create the best possible impact story. Use portals and your website to provide open access to the information they need when they need it. Measure your outcomes and tell your story. Connect with others though open APIs.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. success stories.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Creating Newfound Sustainability with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Package. Rainforest Alliance required a new solution, and Cloud for Good knew the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Package (NPSP) would be the best fit for the organization’s global demands. . Success Story: Helping Children Heal With Salesforce.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Start spending more time on your most successful channels to improve your social media strategy. 7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. 10) Measure success.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. In this post, I’m going to talk about what you need to do next: how to finalize and deliver your story. . Edit your story. . Once you create your story, you need to edit it. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Not the subject line (which is critical in getting the email opened). The Strategy Behind Successful Fundraising Emails If you want to raise money by sending fundraising emails, you need to plan it carefully. Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story. Jamie’s success story.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 4, 2022

The amount of data the hub compiled and dispersed was extraordinary, and its success caught the eye of UMass’s core leadership, leading to renewed support for the Salesforce platform. . One of UMass Amherst’s greatest Marketing Cloud successes has been the creation of journeys for recruitment programs. Written by Blake Becker.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. PEAK Grantmaking ’s vol unteer program success story PEAK Grantmaking is a community of 7,000 professionals working to advance e ffective and equitable grantmaking practices.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach. So, where do you find great board members?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In Dream Big and Win , author Liz Elting shares the lessons she learned ― both the successes and failures ― while building a billion-dollar company from scratch. Why the key to motivating employees is in taking a personal stake in your people’s success. The importance of open communication and authentic employee feedback.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. This makes a compelling case that successful fundraisers possess and display mojo because they have earned it. Here 10 elements that culminate in fundraising success: The thirst for professional development is never quenched. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Let’s dive into the art of creating compelling stories that resonate and inspire action. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Know Your Audience Before penning down your story, it’s imperative to understand your audience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Your e-newsletter matters more to the success of your campaign than you might think! The two working in conjunction can greatly increase the success of your fundraising efforts. By the end of 2014, 66% of emails were opened on a mobile device. Make your emails mobile-friendly.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Use the power of a story to highlight the organization’s accomplishments I am a huge believer that board members don’t need to be subject matter experts to be good fundraisers. Board members can practice telling the story of one person helped by the organization, or the story of how they came to be on the board.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Sharing individual stories of need are more personal to donors than an overview of the broader impact. Here are 8 strategies to make sure your year-end appeals are as joyous as your holiday season: Start with a magical opening: Capture donors’ hearts right from the beginning. Be warm, heartfelt, and sentimental.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

I’ve recommended that nonprofit teams do their best to convert peer-to-peer donors, while acknowledging that success in this area takes sharp planning and work. Offer opportunities for them to volunteer, attend the event (if open to the public), or participate in related activities. Today, I’m firmly in the “convert” camp.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

By sharing success stories and discussing fundraising challenges, board members will develop a deeper understanding of the organization’s needs and be more motivated to help. Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support of their board members to achieve their missions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

More often than not, cultural alignment is missing from the RFP , and yet it is one of the most important success factors in any major technology initiative. Learn even more about a potential AMS vendor by looking at implementation success stories. Review vendor case studies.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. When the position at The Gamm opened up, Amy leapt at the opportunity.

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