Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. So, here’s my list of 10 no-no’s when soliciting gifts from individuals with an in-person ask — or virtually. 1: Not asking through a personal meeting. 4: Not remaining absolutely silent after the in-person ask. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

” ​Feedback from the retreat was that our team wants to participate in more immersive client visits and stay even more connected to client news, accomplishments, and impact stories. Helping CREW protect Florida’s natural resources makes us all feel like our work makes a difference to people and the planet.”

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, launched a new call for proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund’s (EAF) mid-sized projects component. Up to $3 million per project is available under this CFP to support larger new construction, renovation and/or retrofit projects.

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Bonterra

MARCH 26, 2021

This is the first in a series regular blog posts we are calling Salsa Personalities to share the stories of the amazing people here at Salsa who, well, make the Salsa! Since we are starting this series during Women's History Month, we sat down first with Salsa's CEO, Donna Myers.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Through this initiative, national disability organizations will have the increased capacity to conduct critical strategic planning, increase strategic leadership, and conduct improved analysis of policies, programs […] The post Boost the social inclusion of persons with disabilities: New funding opportunities available appeared first on CharityVillage. (..)

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 3, 2020

Here’s something to think about: Your members’ last great online experience is their new expectation. So, even if their last experience was with a personalization powerhouse like Amazon or Netflix (highly likely), that experience sets the bar for their experience with your association. Personalized experiences created by your AMS.

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Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2023

Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. Review the past recipients and view the nomination guidelines on the Women and Gender Equality Canada‘s […] The post Call for nominations for the 2023 Persons Case Awards appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm again. Almost one third of people use Facebook to get their news. Almost one third of people use Facebook to get their news. Personally, I don’t like the News Feed default and prefer the All Friends feed. What does this mean for you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 19, 2012

At long last, the new LinkedIn News Feed is here! For years I have been completely baffled by LinkedIn’s partnership with Twitter to allow a mass automation of tweets to be published the LinkedIn News Feed. Personal Status Updates on the new Home News Feed.

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Charity Village

JUNE 3, 2022

Persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in finding and keeping employment and many are unable to participate fully in Canadian society and the economy. The post Major call for proposals launched to connect persons with disabilities with good jobs appeared first on CharityVillage.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 8, 2021

For the last decade, I’ve written, spoken, taught, and even preached about the benefits of in-person solicitation for raising major gifts. The post Virtual vs. In-Person Solicitation for Major Gifts: Predicting the Future of Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a world where girls are courageously leading movements for change, a startling revelation emerges: One in five girl and young woman activists (17%) have feared for their safety while carrying out their work, according to new research by global development and humanitarian organization Plan International.

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International Personal Report Global 68

Candid

MAY 25, 2021

In this article from our 2020 annual report , Lisa Brooks talks about the impact Floyd’s death had on her personally and professionally. “It Delivering on this curatorial task was a professional concern; managing the curation at that particular moment in time, on this particular topic, was a deeply difficult personal undertaking.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 16, 2011

We had a Bookshare all-hands meeting this week, where our entire team gets together and talks about the latest activities and news about the Bookshare project. One piece of news struck me as being particularly poignant. She missed what was supposed to be her first in-person board meeting because she had the flu.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2022

Personalization is the key to moving your donors into a deeper (and more valued) relationship with your organization. The good news? But siloed, outdated, inaccurate, and incomplete donor data can be a roadblock.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

And I’ve got bad news for you… there’s no such thing! They asked for referrals to new donors. They built annual giving programs, held in person meetings, made personal fundraising calls. Statements of these are symptoms of a big problem at your non-profit. Magic Bullets are Tempting. They did the work.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

If you are the leader, you are the person who should put out the fire. The news is filled with examples of CEOs who either denied wrongdoing or pointed the finger at someone else. Then, he sat on the bad news for as long as he could. Put on your big person pants. We all know that–right? Not exactly. He was fired.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you! This not only matters when looking for fundraising ideas during COVID, but also in general since there’s always going to be a level of risk associated with any in-person event. Not having an in-person event?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A recent survey from ADP Canada, conducted with Maru Public Opinion, reveals that while many working Canadians report feeling engaged and satisfied in the workplace, they also have trouble setting boundaries between work and personal life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

This is where we share life updates with friends and family, get inspiration from others, and even consume news. This free nonprofit marketing tool allows you to share your organization’s latest news and updates, promote your latest fundraising campaign, and strengthen relationships with your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. The concept that a new blog post must be published daily is definitely a relic of the past.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. If data is saved on a team member’s personal drive, or worse, doesn’t exist at all, your association’s data is not going to be accessible when you need it. Sound familiar?

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Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The executive director can help the board to see how, by selecting players with a variety of talent, backgrounds, and personal characteristics, they can lead more effectively in a complex environment.

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Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. The good news is that you don’t need to spend hours on end searching for relevant news or updates.

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Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Charity Village

JANUARY 28, 2022

The post Canadian employees seek the flexibility to deal with personal issues when needed appeared first on CharityVillage. The overall mental health score for December 2021, was -10.2 compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark, a slight decline from the previous month (-10.0 in November 2021) and equal to the October 2021 score.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Customer support: Will you have a dedicated support person, or are you supposed to troubleshoot on your own? The good news is that the longer the contract, the better the rate. The bad news is that you may get stuck with something you don’t like. Personal recommendations matter. Will you need to pull in your IT team?

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Application Marketing Nonprofit Evaluation 272

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Positive news about your mission and programs. With so much stressful, depressing news in the world today, positive news stands out. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter can be mean.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A recent Abila study shows donors feel 71% more engaged with nonprofits when they receive personalized communications from the nonprofits they support. This is one of the key reasons that more than 60% of nonprofits already use personalization in their email marketing. Yes, personalization requires data. It’s not a magic bean.

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DipJar

JUNE 23, 2022

DipJar Announces DipJar Online, Extending DipJar’s Leadership in in-person Fundraising to Online and Mobile Channels . New offering will provide nonprofit organizations with a better ability to reach and engage donors online and through mobile channels. . New and existing customers can sign up for early access here.

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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

James Surowiecki pinpoints the moment when social media became an equal player in the world of news-gathering: the 2005 tsunami, when YouTube video, blogs, IMs and txts carried the news — and preserved moving personal stories from the tragedy. How have you used social media for your news source?

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Social Media News Video Virginia 109

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Personal training sessions. The more personal your interactions with supporters, the better. Host a hybrid auction that anyone can attend.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 357

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The good news is that you don’t need a substantial budget to enhance your nonprofit’s social media presence. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

But getting into the habit of regular tweeting, Facebooking, or experimenting with new tools like Instagram is another story. ” There is the occasional personal tweet , but these serve to make him seem approachable and human. Getting Past the Learning Curve. What support and encouragement did your staff provide?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2017

There have been many news articles recently about social media for evil: How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and even Instagram have been abused for coordinated misinformation paid social media or advertising to influence our political system. How is brain hacking of social platforms impacted you personally or other nonprofit professionals?

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Care2

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Organizations were urged to focus on individual direct marketing, especially digital, as in-person events and face-to-face programs were expected to decline. Early predictions suggested that the charitable sector would see fundraising results similar to the last economic recession.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Share statistics, facts, and news related to your cause. Educate and inform your audience.

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