M+R

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If you’d like to join the fun, please review and fill out the consent form here. This sounds like a lot of work (and it is! The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is our annual spin through the world of nonprofit digital programs – web traffic, email, advertising, social media, and more. Mostly for us!),

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. You’ve done the hard work of making sure you’re asking for only the information you need to make a sound decision, but that can still be a lot to review.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Offer to draft, edit, review and improve the acknowledgment emails or letters the organization sends to donors. Offer to review organizational materials and offer feedback on how it could adapt or improve its talking points. It’s easier than it sounds.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Accountants Content moderators Legal Assistants Proofreaders Entry-level stock traders Transcribers Graphic designers, where creativity isn’t a priority Customer service representatives Soldiers Writers, where quantity is a greater concern than quality I reviewed several of these lists. The nominees varied depending on the publication.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S. Having a sound business continuity plan helps. Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. It’s helpful to make the distinction between the things we can control and those we can’t.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Sound familiar? Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Nonprofit Fundraising | Making Your First 100 Days Count Prioritizing Donor Retention: 4 Tips for Small Nonprofits Crafting a Fundraising Letter That Gets Results: The… Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing… The post New to Fundraising?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Strengthen Transparency and Communication: Documenting moves management within your donor database and reviewing the plans regularly can strengthen transparency and communication with fundraising staff. Are there existing moves management coding in place that needs to be reviewed or realigned? Getting Started. Step 5: Train Your Team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate. The financial manager, in conjunction with the organization’s audit committee, should be continually reviewing the impacts of external pressures. Embedded workflow proces s that restricts access across the data as well as requires appropriate review.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I know this sounds like extra work, especially after an intense event like a conference when everyone is exhausted, but it will pay your organization back by improving results. It isn’t just about writing it down, it is also reviewing what your captured with your team in an “ After Action Review.” The Process Steps in Detail.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Review and refine: ChatGPT isn’t going to get it 100% right. Be sure to review (and fact-check) what’s put out and polish as needed. To that end, it’s wise to use it judiciously and to always review generated content. Having a human voice ensures content that doesn’t sound cold, clinical, or insensitive. Be specific!

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

They extensively reviewed literature on the subject of effective boards, and conducted a series of interviews to get to the bottom of what exactly makes one board more effective than another. While this sounds fundamental, clearly defined roles on a board is all too often overlooked. What they found might surprise you.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? This eBook will review some great donor discovery steps, best practices, and questions you should ask to build rapport with and understand your donors with a donor-centered approach. Is that good or bad?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Now, this might sound a little strange, but it’s true. According to a recent study published by the Harvard Business Review , a “trust chemical” is produced by your brain called Oxytocin, when you meet new people who you can identify as trustworthy. Your brain loves a good story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

According to Jonah Berger , the author of a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychological Science , arousing emotions are more likely than non-arousing emotions to spur engagement and social sharing. You’re going to want to turn the sound on for this one.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! . That may sound strange, but let me explain: Consultants and others often advise nonprofits to focus on business objectives such as streamlining departments, minimizing overhead, and creating a results-focused organization.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 22, 2017

It may sound scary and a bit daunting, but consider adding a content and SEO “audit” to your list of regular maintenance tasks. This means looking through your content and reviewing what’s working and what isn’t i.e. what are your visitors looking at and what are they ignoring.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

If at this stage you’re thinking something like: “wait a second, strengths sound like potential weaknesses and weaknesses seem like they are also threats, but threats are opportunities,” don’t worry – you’re not alone. Monitor and review Monitor the progress of your chosen options and make any necessary adjustments.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Q: How does it sound? Does this sound or look like a policy briefing? I won’t rehash the whole thing here, but one helpful tip is to review your lede, or your full copy, and highlight the places where the elements of effective creative show up. Is the call to action clear? How does it look? Wonky language and jargon.

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NetWits

MAY 24, 2011

It sounds cheesy, but you complete them. This isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Review the dashboard together every time you meet as a committee or with them individually. They are well connected. They show up early. They stay late. They are the constituents in your database with the segment or constituency: indispensible.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

No need to duct tape on a separate piece of software to manage your outside reviewers or get more in-depth reporting. While it sounds alluring to have something tailor-built just for you, doing so incurs continual and unexpected costs, most of which are mentioned above. Much higher total cost of ownership.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

If this sounds like your organization, you are not alone. Need to review your volunteer program? Chances are, volunteers play an important role in your organization. Leveraging volunteerism can, and probably is, helping your nonprofit fill critical roles and take steps towards obtaining its mission.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Now let’s look at the original photo which I have seen before when our friends were on a text chain doing a fashion review on a text chain for how amazing Kendra looked on election day when she was out celebrating with communities since she was the person who topped the ticket in the district that day. It’s not their story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. And it could… if nonprofits didn’t need to write anything good.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

While ChatGPT is a great starting point, you still need to edit and review everything written by AI to guarantee the accuracy of information, double-check grammar, and add a personal touch. Use this prompt: “Write an urgent-sounding fundraising email under 300 words for [Your Organization] to [Donor Segment].

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 15, 2011

But you still need a clear strategy, a sound plan of attack, and a method of evaluating your results. She has contributed to the Stanford Social Innovation Review with monthly posts on the Opinion Blog. Topic : Building a Social Media Strategy. Amy has spoken at numerous conferences, including SXSW Interactive.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. You can review nonprofits’ tax returns on GuideStar to find out more about their budgets, expenses, and how much top salaried employees are paid.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Is this sounding like your month-end scramble? Not only can a Purchase Card provide a singular place to review all spending, but it comes with added benefits like custom credit ceilings and individualized transaction controls. Lost receipts, multiple tracking spreadsheets, and unchecked spending, oh my!

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Measure donor engagement: Review donor retention rates, average donation amounts, and overall satisfaction of your donor base. That sounds much more reasonable and impactful. Ready, (Re)set, Go!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Start by reviewing your current thank-you letter. This sentence has one job – to get people reading and move them to the next paragraph. Don’t use “On behalf of the Board and staff of…) Element #3: Warm and sincere tone. Write your letter like you talk.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. That’s why we recommend reviewing the mission, to be sure goals are aligned with the overall purpose of the organization. What are long-term goals?

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, check out this webinar, led by fundraising and leadership expert, Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising). Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide, was also given a 5 star review by Nonprofit.About.com. Her latest book, Get the Job! Space is limited! About Author.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

A national panel of judges was engaged in reviewing all entries based on creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design, and overall impact. This year, Forum One took home three gold, two silver, two bronze, and one merit award in the website, apps, and interactive, and annual report categories.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This might sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t have to be. Be sure to have a plan to regularly review feedback and incorporate it into your online community strategy. Your online community is already a powerful tool for providing a great member experience. Learn more about Nimble Communities.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 24, 2020

If you don’t want to get ignored in the overcrowded inbox of your subscribers — or even worse, get backlash from your subscribers for sounding inappropriate and profiteering — you should take a look at various do’s and don’ts of email marketing to consider during a crisis. . Review your automated emails.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I know this sounds like extra work, but keeping a journal can help you remember exactly what worked really well or what you’d like to tweak or improve the next round. I was chatting with Dana Nelson from GiveMN , one of the longest running giving days who tell me she and her team are always “writing it down as they go.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 13, 2021

Sound can also be a factor. Try to look for the catering reviews as well. Tell the event planner and staff what you intend to do throughout the evening as early as possible to rule out any venues that aren’t a fit. . Or parking. Or set up/arrival time. . Many venues have a specific caterer they contract with.

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