Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

F for “Focus and Format” Explain what to focus on and how you would like the output presented, such as “Focus on our organisation’s mission, programs, finances, and output in a table…” P for “Persona” Describe the ideal persona or role for the task, e.g., “Act like a strategic planning expert with vast experience (..)

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Policy Analysis Language Nonprofit 334

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Every non-profit wants to build a strong major donor program, but many organizations aren’t sure how to put a system in place for finding and engaging new major donors and asking them to give. This e-guide includes sample fundraising asks, sample major donor funding proposals, and more. Bonus Item!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the study, we examined practices from hundreds of organizations that have participated in L4G’s feedback capacity-building program to identify which practices most helped organizations to gain new insights and bring about programmatic and organizational changes. Are the ratings worse in certain programs or locations?

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

We also know that most nonprofits don’t have funds available to divert from their programs and services to further invest in fundraising. Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding.

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M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

Here’s a small sample of what you’ll find: Average online revenue declined by 1% in 2023, while direct mail revenue fell by 6%. About a quarter of nonprofits had active peer to peer mobile messaging programs in 2023, driving event attendance, recruiting volunteers, and generating donations and advocacy actions.

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Benchmark Studies Ireland Metrics 69

The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

Event and pre-event naming opportunities Inclusion in press releases and event programs Signage at the event Recognition by event speakers from the podium Press availabilities Recognition on the organization’s website Event Benefits – What event benefits can you offer your sponsors in return for their sponsorship?

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Benefit Sponsor Fundraising Calendar 332

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Join me for a chat on #GivingTuesday, December 3 at 9:00 am PST on my LinkedIn Influencer blog with NTEN CEO, Amy Sample Ward. It’s programs help nonprofit techies like me connect and learn how to effectively use technology for mission-driven work that is transforming our world. You can sign up for the chat here.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The program, ironically named CATS (Canine Airport Therapy Squad), was of great interest to all of us at the table but, after grilling the patient volunteer coordinator from the airport about the fascinating world of airport volunteer programs, we finally got down to the business of recognition brainstorming.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Jane and Amy shared insights about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into marketing programs. I would look for surveys that have been conducted recently and that have a large sample size. But as no-code programming becomes even easier, customized analytics are certain to be just over the horizon.” “The

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. But a lack of access to new technology or the resources it takes to set up and maintain these programs is a barrier for many nonprofits. That’s where RoundUp App comes in. Conclusion.

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Effective Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 278

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

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Utah Project Lesson Fundraising 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

For the example below, we’ll be building out a sample Facebook Live co-branded series. Think about a direct program, service or area in your nonprofit you could really focus on highlighting + the partner’s donation will go towards achieving or providing impact in that area. 82% prefer live video over traditional social posts. .

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M+R

APRIL 27, 2023

The interdependence of email and digital ads programs has never been more clear. We will also sample the key findings, answer your questions, and share a bit about how the Benchmarks sausage is made on a special Benchmarks release webinar TODAY, April 27, from 12:00–1:30PT/3:00–4:30ET. Email generated 14% of all online revenue.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. That custom data is the best way for you to craft an effective fundraising program. If you’re new to the concept of tipping, check out my post on this subject.

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Tips Donor Attitude Platform 95

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Without an annual budget, you’re swinging in the dark, and could easily overspend, winding up deep in debt or worse, unable to continue your programs. We had a client a while back with expenses over $600,000 a year for programs…. Here’s a sample budget from a horse rescue: Document your assumptions and calculations. Guess what?

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Guide Money Sample Grant 98

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But, what if you’re the kind of fundraiser who is expected to complete your annual giving program “off the side of your desk,” with no fancy agency to guide you on the latest trends, no idea what your donors really respond to, no current data segmentation strategy to contend with? Plan for your year.

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Data Giving Work Test 92

Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Then we used a random number generator to select which of those records would be pulled into our nonprofit mission statement studies’ sample. . Two studies conducted with a sample of 200 of the thousands of nonprofits in America is hardly grounds to re-work your fundraising and communication strategies.

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Donation Language Homeless Statistics 137

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

To help do that they’ve launched a special scholarship program which has a entry deadline of … Sunday, October 31. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. A More Detailed Exploration. The SXSW Interactive Festival wants to help more non-profit groups attend their event. Stacey Monk talks Epic Change, Tweetsgiving and more ….

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

Social impact bonds (SIBs), also known as pay for success programs, are not actually bonds. Despite this small sample size and lack of evidence for success, the concept has captivated politicians and Wall Street alike. Pay for success programs elicit passionate reactions from all sectors.

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Program Management South Africa Evaluation 58

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While not a representative sample of institutional funders, it’s one of best avenues for detailed exploration and benchmarking of salaries. While these new CEOs represent a relatively small sample (15), their organizations vary in size, both in terms of dollars granted and total staff.

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Ratio Survey Sample Report 105

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

She compares AI with traditional rules-based programming, where you define exactly what should happen in a given scenario. Then, you provide an algorithm with examples in the form of sample data, and you allow the algorithm to identify the best way to get to that outcome. It will do so based on patterns it finds in your sample data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

But what about using social media as part of program delivery. . Ooutreach or educational program delivery. Crowdsourcing ideas for program development. I'm also tagging Amy Sample Ward , Nina Simon , Britt Bravo and Allison Fine who can point us to some of their posts on this topic or even share some current thoughts.

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Social Media Program Media Social 82

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer science field aiming to create programs capable of mimicking cognitive functions and automate tedious tasks. The three main types of AI you should know about: Generative AI are programs that can use your input to create new content, from images to texts to music. How can charities use AI?

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Fundraising Nonprofit Analysis Donor 97

Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

Although the first DAF was established nearly a century ago, their exponential growth began in the 1990s, when large financial institutions such as Fidelity and Vanguard began establishing DAF programs, with community foundations following suit to add more of these funds to their portfolios.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. We found out about them through our Show Your Impact Program in which nonprofits describe how they’re using technology to support and further their work. They’ve made good use of TechSoup’s donation programs. Orphans Getting an Elite Education in India.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Sample Google Drive Structure Available for Download. Because members do not typically serve on boards to do the paperwork, but rather to support a mission, virtual collaboration frees up more in-person meetings to focus on program issues and less on administrative tasks. 3) Conserve Resources. 5) Display Tech Savvy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Check out the sample of the book club below!) Additionally, an ongoing program like this increases the likelihood of supporters spreading the word (peer-to-peer again!). This will help you create a more compelling and meaningful campaign. 4) Think of each fundraiser as a test.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Ideas Virtual 353

Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Among those who increased giving, here is a sample of their responses:  “More need and granting from our non-endowed funds and donor-advised funds (DAFs.)” “We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.”

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Foundation Grant Survey Award 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Note from Beth : This is an ongoing series from the Organizational Effectiveness Program team at the Packard Foundation about developing their program funding strategy in an open way or what has been dubbed “Learning In Public.” The OE program works with grantees around the world to build their capacity in these areas.

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Effective Program Work Review 96

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

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Utah Project Lesson Time 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we cross the milestone of having 1 million Trailhead badges earned, now is a great opportunity to reflect and share key takeaways on what our team learned through the process of designing and implementing a learning program on Trailhead. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. More on the results in a moment.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. Amy is a blogger and trainer focused on supporting and educating organizations and changemakers in the use of evolving technologies that cultivate and engage communities.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Similarly, to take the guesswork out of what to say in survey outreach, our sample email invitation language includes information about why demographic data matters and how respondents’ information will be used. Our new course, Four free ways to access Candid’s demographic data , provides details on each access point.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

Here is just a sampling of what we have collected so far. We found out about them through our Show Your Impact Program in which nonprofits describe how they’re using technology to support and further their work. They’ve made good use of TechSoup’s donation programs. Orphans Getting an Elite Education in India.

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Map Local Program Impact 65

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2010

The presentation focused on 4 strategic steps, 3 sets of best practices, and a few case studies for creating programs, services, content, and campaigns in a community-driven process. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. View more documents from Amy Sample Ward. View more documents from Amy Sample Ward.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Next, take a look at our Proposal Budget sample documents (a free Candid Learning account is needed to view them) to see how other nonprofits have formatted their budgets and what was included. . Organization-wide operating budgets that account for everything your organization spends to administer all programs and activities.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

A budget combined with a fundraising plan can help you make sure there’s always money to pay for the things you need to operate your programs. Decide on program activities for this year. It’s time to ask yourself some questions about the programs and services your new nonprofit will provide this year. Not a fun place to be.

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