sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Volunteer Management Best Practices Cover topics like onboarding, training, communication, appreciation, and recognition programs.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Their stories explored the value that credibility brings to every relationship and the most stressful situations. Because the extent of the governor’s legal authority was questionable, the messages were mixed and confusing. We quickly pivoted to answering every question, whether callers were members or not.” “To

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Celebrate Success. Tell a Compelling Story. To bring the facts to life, tell stories. Mentors can contact new directors before the meeting to review the agenda, discuss norms for behavior, and answer questions that might be awkward in a more public setting. Don’t limit announcements to your website or a newsletter.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To highlight member accomplishments at your organization, ask yourself the following questions, how many of your members have: . Enrolled in continuing education or training courses? . Ask if any will submit a story or picture to showcase their success. Here’s how to get started: . Member accomplishments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Kaplan explains that over 100 years ago, we established IQ (Intelligence Quotient) to predict success. While you can't change the past, your unique experiences and stories contain hidden strengths and untapped potential for the future,” explains Kaplan. Question: What can help advance one's XQ awareness and abilities?

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Short anecdotes about your organization’s successes and challenges can help the potential funder connect with your work on a personal level. Aim to make your pitch a dialogue rather than a monologue by being interactive and open to questions about your work. Here are some steps to get started.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

This begs the question: What should community college completion look like, and what measures of attainment equate to success in this higher education sector? An expanded overview of two-year diploma acquisition at three years and beyond increases traditional completion rates, but only minimally.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As you are noshing and the other volunteers trickle in, you’re invited to take a live quiz on Slido asking you several questions about yourself, what inspired you to volunteer, and what skills you might like to contribute to the organization. Communicate the impact of their work through personal stories. Thank their family.

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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. In this section, you can highlight your nonprofit’s accomplishments, staff’s expertise, and track record of success in your community.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When asked an open-ended question about how they supported nonprofits, 71% cited social media sharing. On Facebook, for example, the goal would be followers using “Share to feed” with a quick story about why your nonprofit matters. Whereas on Instagram, you’d want them to share your content to their Stories.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It provides recreation, resources, and training to parents and caregivers, educators, first responders, clinicians, and others. These parents came together to share their stories and exchange resources they had discovered. Pathfinders for Autism provides support in three areas: recreation, resources, and training.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. What has been Drew Dyson’s recipe for success? It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? Drew Dyson is a minister by training. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I won’t bury the lede.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

The story you are about to hear is true. What has been Drew Dyson’s recipe for success? It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? Drew Dyson is a minister by training. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I won’t bury the lede.

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Donor Classes New Jersey Leadership 105

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The tour consumed most of the time available for the visit, with a few minutes left over for questions. They staged a Zoom visit for a funding opportunity using a virtual background photo of a renovated commercial kitchen, which serves as a vocational training site for constituents hoping to improve their culinary skills.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

Machine learning technology uses these patterns to train predictive algorithms that will measure specific propensities and make predictions. While your historical fundraising data tells a complex story about your donors and how they’re likely to behave in the future, you still need a human touch to engage with them successfully.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This summer, we asked a simple question on Facebook: Does a nonprofit need to produce an annual report? That said, we believe that the annual report is a key tool for inspiring donor confidence by telling a compelling story to demonstrate your impact. Do you have to produce an annual report? and significant print and mailing expenses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The project includes face-to-face training , webinar , as well as one-on-one coaching provided by the expert team at SpitFire. I realized that from participants reflections and questions that they’re already curating content – especially as policy analysts, but may not be integrating and sharing through social media channels.

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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 Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 12, 2021

How will your organization promote, recruit, register, train, communicate with, and engage virtual volunteers ? These are questions to consider when exploring technology to support your virtual volunteer initiatives. Finally, training is key when recruiting virtual volunteers. Promote Your Virtual Volunteer Opportunities.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

The Governance Committee, responsible for ensuring the board can fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities, should work with the Finance and Fundraising Committees to create an Education and Training Plan with consistent opportunities for board members to learn about finances and fundraising. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

By curating resources, developing workshops, and assisting with research, my goal is to help Philadelphia nonprofits find the information and data they need for responsible nonprofit management and successful fundraising. Angela credits her organization’s success to the help and guidance she received at the Free Library.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You throw away your backup plans and your push forward, no longer bogged down by the infinite ways in which we hedge our own successes.” Matt Higgins Today, Higgins shares these insights with us: Question: What is the ‘Burn the Boats’ philosophy? Question: You say you can predict CEO failure based on one thing. What is it?

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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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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Covenant House International and Barker & Scott Impact Powered by: Donor Engagement Nonprofits Digital communications & marketing Fundraising ideas Project QUEST This interview with Project Quest chief program officer Lelani Mercado discusses why they invested in a case management solution and the impact it made.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. Question Everything. Stay Mission Centric.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

cost-effective staff training tools. is a question that has been investigated by numerous studies and surveys across many industries. Strategy Officer Frances Hoang emphasizes that the key to successful nonprofit fundraising and AI is teamwork. Fundraising & Marketing. streamlined supporter & donor communications.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

Your volunteer onboarding process should include standardized training, help cultivate meaningful connections, and reinforce why your organization does what it does through its mission. Share success stories and create social connectedness. What volunteers like and disliked about your organization’s training program.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day? Develop a standard Library Giving Day pitch and train your staff and volunteers to share it. Host a tutorial about the campaign page for your team to prepare them to answer questions about giving online. Word of mouth can be powerful promotion. Be realistic.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2016

When it comes to successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns , the more support your non-profit can give your fundraisers, the better. But the one thing that is not often provided is a tool to help fundraisers tell their personal story. They have to formulate their personal story, or as Marshall Ganz has termed it the “story of self.”

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Consider lived experience and amplify community voice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

My favorite chapters are: Know Your People Tell Stories Create a Culture of Advocacy Build Loyalty and Engagement from the Middle Bring People Together Ask “What If?” I’ve found great success in developing programs like our year-long Leadership Academy for middle managers or our six-month program called Employee 100 for front-line staff.

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