Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. Your donor pool.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward. Evaluating Your Existing Volunteer Program.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. Personal training sessions. Offer a monthly giving program to retain donors. Upon signing up, be sure to include your logo, photos and message to show them what you’re all about, then promote your program via email, text and social media. Custom artwork.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 354

Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

For the past two years, associations have been working harder than ever to adjust to disruptions and reimagine member programs and events. Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, if you know which supporters interacted with your issue awareness campaign and learned about your work, you might then ask those specific supporters to contact their local library boards and express support for the drag story time bill currently in committee.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2021

The organization’s volunteer program consists of 200 volunteers per year who fill a variety of in-person and remote roles including coordinating adoptions, website development, photography, working in the shelter and food pantry, conducting community outreach, providing animal transportation, and much more. Need for community support.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

Here are 5 ways to support your volunteers in 2022 and set them up for long-term success within your volunteer program. The organizations that do the best job communicating volunteer impact are the ones who humanize their programs. Invest in Training. Keep in mind, training should be an ongoing process.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Raise your visibility online and beyond Effective fundraising requires more than providing meaningful programming and presenting a well-written grant proposal. Shadow your program team or read testimonials from the people your programs serve, so you can speak knowledgeably and passionately about their work.

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Relationship Effective Fundraising Linkedin 111

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase. In life, there are few certainties, one in particular which you will be exposed and subjected to is compliance training. Compliance training as we know it is meant to be a boring and highly regimented experience. The same concepts can be applied to Compliance Training.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

A strong volunteer program is the backbone of many nonprofits. What to Include in Your Volunteer Orientation for Board and Committees The Power of Volunteers Highlight the impact volunteers have on your organization’s mission and showcase success stories. Why is Volunteer Orientation Important for Leadership?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Its mission is to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for fellow vets. He earned his degree in assistance dog training, an idea that is at the core of WCC’s work. As he developed this idea and approach, Rick approached a Veterans Affairs facility in Menlo Park to pilot the program.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

While most university-bound students apply to their four-year school of choice with the intent of completing a program of study and attaining a degree, a community college student’s “why” is typically neither as clear nor as linear. Simply put, should community college students be expected to complete or not?

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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. Thank you TechSoup!”

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Cloud for Good has launched Talent for Good , a large-scale talent apprenticeship program designed specifically to benefit the Salesforce ecosystem. This new program responds directly to the urgent need for ready-to-hire talent in the Salesforce ecosystem. Tal Frankfurt (TF): What makes a great apprenticeship program?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Successful mid-level donor programs are all about providing donors with a personal touch while maintaining the analytic discipline that allows you to scale your programming. Once you’ve identified your mid-level donors, it is time to start developing a mid-level donor program. Brand your Mid-Level Giving Program.

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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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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

With this project came the task of establishing personas that the organization could use in telling stories that attract and retain a strong base of volunteers, donors and wish referrers. Push your organization to start telling new stories. But stories that focus on the nonprofit often fail to drive constituents to action.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Abilities rooted in a deep understanding of human behavior remain essential for success in business and life. Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 26, 2021

Besides providing the community access to its museum and exhibits, Holocaust Museum Houston is also invested in outreach through its Educator in Motion (EIM) program , a program focused on promoting the development of individual and civic responsibility. Expansion led to an increased need for volunteers and software.

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Houston Museum Volunteer Help 98

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat. You can manage 10 social media accounts, but if you are not telling great stories and cutting through the online clutter, your audience will not engage.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Celebrate Success. Tell a Compelling Story. Formal orientation programs are great. To bring the facts to life, tell stories. To maximize the initiative, offer training on how to support mentees and advance your organizational values effectively. Don’t limit announcements to your website or a newsletter.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Personally emailing your annual report to donors or funders and describing how their support was central to your success. Find out if you qualify for a free year of Foundation Directory as part of our Go for the Gold program.) Researching professional development certificate programs to grow your skills and career, like the CFRE.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Director, Information Technology (right) Emergency nurses are trained to expect the unexpected, but they weren’t prepared to be stretched beyond their professional and emotional capacity. But COVID reinforced that lesson.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They tell people’s stories, they help them be seen, and create community. Ballet Lubbock’s success isn’t solely about fundraising and infrastructure. Nick underscores the transformative impact on students: “Our students gain confidence and discipline through dance training just like in sports.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

This year, we’re back with two incredible community stories featuring Boys & Girls Club of America and European-based organization, Mary’s Meals. Reason #3: Learning Labs & Hands-On Training. So we’re excited to invite you to the second day of programming, designed for networking, hands-on training, and deep-dive workshops.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

His story of loss and commitment has inspired millions of people across the world to make promises to themselves and others. Alex Sheen’s experience turning personal conviction into a global movement will inspire nonprofit attendees to grow their fundraising programs and reenergize their passion for the organizations they serve.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

As we come together to honor their stories, your nonprofit has a fantastic opportunity to foster unity and support immigrant communities. Sharing stories of immigrants’ experiences and successes Storytelling Night : Host an event where immigrants share their stories. Ready to make a difference?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud-based Solutions Amazon SageMaker offers a comprehensive suite of tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning models. I’ve highlighted this story before, but it’s a perfect reminder of the best reason to explore data. It’s free with limited usage. And what might that be?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Build your fundraising program around retention. And that includes a strong monthly giving program. Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. Can you say bland and uninspiring?

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 12, 2021

How will your organization promote, recruit, register, train, communicate with, and engage virtual volunteers ? Finally, training is key when recruiting virtual volunteers. Your organization can use LMS to create, deliver, and track online education and training programs. Leverage Technology. Final Thoughts.

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Virtual Volunteer Tips Retention 57

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A tale of two volunteer programs Have you ever showed up early in the morning to volunteer on a cold Saturday morning having skipped coffee or breakfast, only to be asked to wait awkwardly with other strangers making small talk? Communicate the impact of their work through personal stories. Thank their family.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Bring this nonprofit’s hybrid event success to your benefit gala—during and after the pandemic. Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!) Read the full client story here to explore some familiar challenges and learn about their unique solutions!)

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In this section, do your best to succinctly peak the prospective funder’s interest in your specific project by incorporating data-driven insights and human stories that bring your need to life. This is where you can showcase your mission, organizational history, as well as the impacts of your other programs and/or services.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the time, the Salesforce Admin certification had only just been introduced and was beginning to gain momentum, there wasn’t a Trailblazer Community (we had a few “community boards” and Google groups), and it was nearly impossible to find training materials. Why aren’t we training new workers on it?” Salesforce is projecting $26.01

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Positive news about your mission and programs. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. It’s a good practice to tweet content relevant to breaking news stories.

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