Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Not MarTech: Tools that marketers use to go about their workday, like Google Calendar, Slack, or Zoom, are usually not part of MarTech and would only be a part of the marketing technology landscape if used as a conversion action. What Is MarTech, and What Isn’t? What Are the Critical Components of a Marketing Technology Stack?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

IJM shared key recommendations around how to get your board of directors to invest in technology projects, including: Invest in the building of the board. Slack and Nonprofit Cloud Case Management helps case managers improve service quality and collaboration for each client regardless of caseload size.

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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.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

So, you started a new job during a pandemic. You open your new organization’s mode of communication – Slack, Gchat, Teams – and you sit there thinking, ‘ oh no, my old job and coworkers were so familiar and now I know no one and I might never even physically meet these people–what have I done!?’ Get to Know Your Intranet.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

This is a guest post by Lauren Montella, Senior Recruiter at Classy. Loyalty, trust, and a strong understanding of the product offerings are some of the main factors that influence a customer’s decision to work with a certain company, and that starts with one of the first people they meet, an account executive.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. However, we’ve seen that when it comes to free fundraising software, you often get what you pay for. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Over the course of the last year, it has grown from 12 to 300 members with an active Slack group, monthly meetings, and a recently launched website. . It’s a community that’s not afraid to get things wrong, seek feedback, and work without hierarchy. But the practice’s recent popularity has not occurred through circumstance alone.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Or, as our mothers put it–what starts well ends well! Start off your volunteers’ journey right. Where do you start? Before you get into the nitty gritty of training resources (like these nonprofit webinars rounded up Nonprofit.Courses ), start with these 10 tips for onboarding all types of volunteers!

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Classy

MAY 18, 2021

This is a guest post by Dina Rulli, the SVP of people operations at Classy. Since its start, Classy had traditionally been a primarily San Diego-based company, and we’d been were proud of it. We re-evaluated the tools we were using in order to get coverage in new locations. Optimized Our Tech Stack. Trained Managers.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event. You can always provide post-presentation handouts with links for your audience if they want to dive further into the weeds on a particular topic. Experience Our Nonprofit Event On-Demand.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. Use a google document (or create a Slack channel or What’s App group) so your team can capture during the event.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2017

One of the most difficult components of starting and maintaining a nonprofit is learning how to take advantage of the resources at your disposal. We’ve written before about how much we love Slack , and we’ve only grown to love it more since then. Best of all, Slack is free for organizations that hold a nonprofit status with the IRS.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

This doesn’t mean you need to be talking to your coworkers all day long, but knowing that everyone has a common tool to brainstorm, ask questions, and post notes is crucial. There are so many communication tools these days, but our favorite is Slack. Invest in a communication tool. Don’t be afraid to use it and use it often.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s a lot, so we’re breaking it down into two posts. Today, we’ll tackle how to start building out your communication plan once you know that your issue is going before SCOTUS. This is the messaging that everyone in your movement or coalition should be using (and it should be focused on people —not getting into any deep legal weeds!).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Worse is the impact of siloed organizations on nonprofit audiences – cuz really, how many emails can you get from the same organization before you go a little nuts? Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto share why.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

Automation can make sure the right message gets to the right person on the right channel. A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Which of those communications could be automated?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

It’s totally normal to feel super exhausted after a particularly rough day—but if every day is starting to feel rough, you might be close to burning out. Warning sign #1: You’re feeling weary and small things are starting to really (really) irritate you. Your energy dips at work more often than the post-lunch crash.

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Classy

JULY 8, 2021

Start by making a donation to your own fundraising page. Make sure you tell them why you are getting involved and what your connection to the cause is (it doesn’t have to be long). Getting your “inner circle” to donate to your page will help you build up some momentum. Getting Started Action Items.

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

In the same way that 5 years ago it was hard to imagine that you’d be using tools like Slack and ZOOM daily, we see this shift as inevitable. In the future, they will get even better at helping you with style and tone. As AI writing tools get better, they will become increasingly essential for anyone who wants to be a better writer.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2021

Candid’s staff and board showed a real commitment to getting the sector timely information to help navigate these challenging times. At town halls, via public blog posts, on group Zoom calls, and on Slack channels created to provide a space for staff to be together in community, we saw folks come together in shared humanity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Frank Brown, operations manager at AA21, shares, “It was frustrating and exhausting work — but worth it as we started racking up “wins” every time one of the Afghans we were helping was able to get out on a flight.”. When the Afghanistan government fell to the Taliban just days after the U.S. Meanwhile, back in the U.S.,

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To do so effectively, however, it all starts with a solid understanding of corporate philanthropy and what it means for you. Corporate philanthropy is a key component of corporate social responsibility , which is a category of initiatives held by businesses to improve society in some way. Corporate Philanthropy Best Practices. Let’s dive in!

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Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

Post by Julia Miashkova. By looking at all mentions of a name or organization, as well as the sentiment behind them, nonprofits can get an instant and reliable assessment of their reputation. What kinds of posts resonate best with local communities and beneficiaries? Social Data Analyst, Awario. Community outreach.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Here are a few ways to get started: Set board goals quarterly for volunteer hours, attendance, donations, or facilitating new connections. . Use a Slack Channel to communicate with boards in a designated channel where they can also interact with each other. . It’s a tricky business. Set Some Expectations.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you detect rumblings of economic instability in the future, don’t wait until things take a nosedive to start ramping up fundraising efforts. The time to start building a cushion for the organization is now. It’s also important to plan how you’ll pick up the slack if you have to downsize your staff.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 4, 2021

Here are a few ways to get started: Set board goals quarterly for volunteer hours, attendance, donations, or facilitating new connections. . Use a Slack Channel to communicate with boards in a designated channel where they can also interact with each other. . It’s a tricky business. Set Some Expectations.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

After the first few long dark months of lockdown, I hired babysitters and was starting to find actual stretches of time to work. We had finally shed our old skin, InterfaithFamily, and stepped boldly into the light as 18Doors. After over a year of hard work, we were ready to celebrate. We all know versions of this story. and Canada.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 28, 2021

” “To me, Pride is all about honoring our queer ancestors, and the hardships they endured to get us to where we are today. ” “To me, Pride is all about honoring our queer ancestors, and the hardships they endured to get us to where we are today. That’s not the case. Icons like Marsha P.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2017

One of the participants mentioned that they were going to start regular walking meetings with staff, to ensure they keep moving but also build community. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your nonprofit staff walking their way to more productive work. To get started, make a list of all the meetings you typically attend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Allison Fine and I originally published this blog post on the Candid Blog here. An AI-powered tool can accomplish it in minutes—and doesn’t get interrupted for meetings or a phone call or a birthday party for Toby the newish office manager who just turned 27. Register for the webinar. We are often asked, “What’s the next big thing?”

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

In this post, we’ll share our favorite free and affordable software options for nonprofits on a budget. Though it’s not as ideal as investing in an integrated software solution, these options will certainly help you get by until you can invest in one. There are plenty of free tools you can use instead. Our only caveat? Salesforce.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

The juxtaposition of two conflicting actions—being an activist and, well… slacking. Say what you will about slacktivism, but even with a very small cost (sharing a post), Sue is still inviting her friends into a conversation about how to help kids on reduced lunches. Ah, slacktivism. What is slacktivism? Viral movements.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

When those same people realize how fictionalized that image is, they often give up on the daydream and get back into the thick of their work. But if you haven't tried walking one before, you'd be better off watching how more experienced walkers approach getting across to safety. Get another! Laci Lester. Public Allies Arizona.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

This guest post is written by Golnar Tahriri, senior recruitor at Classy. . This begins with management that focuses on developing their people, pushing them to think about their career aspirations and the steps to get there. As we looked to support the wellness of our team, we first looked at what wellness really meant. In the U.S.,

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 25, 2011 Research Friday Guest Post: "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" posted by Angela Francis , Senior Associate Nonprofit Finance Fund Welcome to Research Friday ! Or will we start having tough conversations about the limits of an incredibly resilient and resourceful sector?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. To set your organization up for success, we’ve put together this guide with the basics of virtual fundraising and some event ideas to get the gears rolling: What is Virtual Fundraising?

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