Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

A common example that I have seen concerns the ratio of unrestricted to restricted funds. This seems obvious, but it is particularly vital in this phase that you hire seasoned finance and development professionals — and that you empower them to lead on decision making where the expertise is theirs. That is the test of a true leader.

Nonprofit 85

Nonprofit Children Problem Phase 85

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. They might test email addresses in the file to ensure they are functional, for example. During the prospecting phase, communication is key.

Analysis 96

Analysis Data Donor Help 96

sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. They might test email addresses in the file to ensure they are functional, for example. During the prospecting phase, communication is key.

Analysis 78

Analysis Gift Data Tips 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

At the time of writing the book my hope was that Facebook Community Pages would be phased out, but they have since been given a redesign and now play a significant role in Facebook’s Graph Search. Chapter 4 :: Follow on a 1:1 Ratio on Twitter. Change to “Follow on a 1:1 ratio or at least follow more often.”

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Facebook Community Pages as discussed in the book have been phased out. Chapter 4 :: Follow on a 1:1 Ratio on Twitter. Change to “Follow on a 1:1 ratio or at least follow more often.” That said, for those of you that have bought the book [Thank you!], Chapter 3 :: Facebook Community Pages?

Social Media 247

Social Media Social Chapter Media 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

At the time of writing the book my hope was that Facebook Community Pages would be phased out, but they have since been given a redesign and now play a significant role in Facebook’s Graph Search. Chapter 4 :: Follow on a 1:1 Ratio on Twitter. Change to “Follow on a 1:1 ratio or at least follow more often.”

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 207