Charity Village

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you missed the live session, don’t worry – you can catch the recording here. Now, let’s dive into the valuable lessons we learned and explore practical examples […] The post Turning event attendees into long-term donors: 3 simple steps to raise more for your cause appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2024

Headless, Composable, Jamstack, MACH, and API-First are just a few of the terms commonly used to describe the approach of decoupled software architecture. All of the above benefits aside, Composable Architecture isn’t a silver bullet. Let’s take a deeper look. What is Composable Architecture?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By strategically leveraging engagement during your event, you can lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships and unlock hidden fundraising potential. Keep the Spark Alive: Donor Cultivation Beyond the Evening Don’t let the connection end with the last dance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

In the digital age, where information travels rapidly and online interactions shape public perception, nonprofits that prioritize their online presence build trust, attract support, and foster long-term engagement.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals.

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DonorPerfect

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Contributed by Mallory Erickson Many new nonprofit organizations start out on the wrong foot by focusing on obtaining donations without the long-term plan of retaining donors. Securing a healthy relationship with donors who are willing to donate from year to year and quarter to quarter is pivotal in the success of any nonprofit.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Stop and take a breath, but don’t stand still. Break It Down Robert Voltmann, CEO, National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (former President and CEO, Transportation Intermediaries Association Critical Questions Could you break your association’s long-term vision down into short-term assignments? For your staff?

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 15, 2022

“[T]he fruit tree yielding fruit after its kind, whose seed is in itself…” – Genesis 1.11 Lack of leadership development will hamper the health and long-term sustainability of the organization. Article In Brief: The Problem: Creating new nonprofit leaders is not an automatic process.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

However, it’s an increasingly uphill battle to build long-term relationships with donors. Because pledge fulfillment rates are typically in the 80-90% range, multi-year giving provides a predictable revenue stream, allowing nonprofits to plan and implement long-term projects with greater confidence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

The breakdown of campaign/source/term/medium used as UTM parameters is a tried and tested structure for understanding acquisition. Create a document to track them if you use obscure terms (or just keep them simple). Term (utm_term). You might not use term, but it can be handy. Term (used especially for search ads).

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Building these relationships early on can be instrumental in your long-term success. Start reaching out to donors (for frontline fundraisers) Don’t wait to dive into frontline fundraising. Embrace the learning curve, stay positive, and don’t hesitate to seek guidance from your experienced colleagues.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Change the terms of the debate and change the culture Nonprofits have always played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and cultural norms. By actively engaging in advocacy, nonprofits demonstrate their deep commitment to the causes they champion and create the conditions for long-term impact. Embrace advocacy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

This technology has been around, in various incarnations, since the 1830s , but it wasn’t until recently that it started to emerge as a commercial option anyone could purchase for personal use. The best thing about this tool is that you don’t even have to invest in expensive virtual reality headsets. Google Cardboard.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Developing an E-A-T Content Strategy. In 2021, Google continues to place a greater focus on the quality of content as a ranking factor- that’s why we’ll keep on hearing the term ‘E-A-T’ when it comes to SEO. So, what does this term mean? A-T stands for expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels. A 2013 article from The Guardian suggests that using negative emotions such as guilt doesn’t lead to long-term giving, but reward emotions such as pride or belonging do, as they enable people to enjoy giving. Do you need revenue short term?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

On the concern side; 60% of the nonprofit leaders say they don’t trust the decisions that AI is making instead of them making them. She also used the term “Red Teaming” where you test the technology to try to break it so you feel confident that it will do no harm. In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution. So, how can your nonprofit increase and maintain volunteer engagement for the long term? Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Remember, this isn’t about promoting yourself but shining the light on others.) Here’s what they said.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

And if you aren’t transparent about how you track and store data, you also squander an opportunity to build brand trust. All of this is done not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because it’s an approach that will build trust with audiences and help build long-term relationships.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. Skipping this analysis can lead to missed opportunities for adjustment and improvement, potentially causing long-term financial issues.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 21, 2022

If the people reading your resume feel you don’t understand the importance of considering other people and their needs, they might not want to hire you. For example, “master” has been used as a derogatory term for people who are Black, so avoid using it in your resume.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

What a re the d ifferent t ypes of b usiness a nalytics an a ssociation c an t ake a dvantage of? . How c an a ssociations l everage a ssociation m anagement p latforms in t heir b usiness a nalytics? . Without analytics to bring together this raw data, it wouldn’t be of much use to your group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact. This keeps you organized and ensures you don’t miss anything crucial. In terms of new technology and features, we could see some cool stuff.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

But isn’t the way the organization spends its money just as important? Sure, the software companies that provide cloud-based solutions aren’t 100% secure. If they were continuously hacked or breached, they wouldn’t be around for very long. No one—not even our largest government and financial institutions are.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your staff should feel valued and satisfied so that there is a long-term investment in your nonprofit that leads to the highest value output from your employees. Focus on both short-term and long-term ROI. What is your nonprofit doing to generate long-term ROI? Tell us in the comments!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A comprehensive report on philanthropy was released by Giving USA , stating: “During the high inflationary period of 1972-1975, giving fell by almost 9 percent in inflation-adjusted terms. Don’t Wait There’s an old saying: failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

If your nonprofit doesn’t, then either decide not to use Twitter or tweet minimally with low expectations. Don’t use uncommon abbreviations and always use proper punctuation and grammar. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Positive mentions and replies on your tweets shouldn’t be ignored.

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NTEN

JULY 27, 2021

Digital transformation that actually works requires putting the right people on it and understanding what their job is — and isn’t. It won’t, and they can’t. Great technology doesn’t happen by itself. It won’t work as an afterthought or a low-priority side project. You can get there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In simple terms, it’s about being a decent human being, not an “a **e,”” as Joan so eloquently puts it! ( Empathetic leadership isn’t just about being nice; it’s about forging deep bonds with our teams. Empathetic leadership, to us, is about seeing through the eyes of others.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I can’t tell you how many places I have read discussions and debates about so-called “visibility projects” How do you replicated them? Do they distract donors from developing longer term relationships with the sponsoring charity? It’s like winning a lottery that you don’t remember playing.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This isn’t just a backend shift, nonprofits will need to agree to new terms and now acknowledge that donation processing fees will be now be deducted. Nonprofits must review and accept updated Charitable Donation Terms and switch to PPGF before October 31 to avoid losing access to some fundraising tools.

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Kindful

AUGUST 30, 2021

Segment your donor database to find “long-term loyals.” “Long-term loyal” donors are much more likely to write you into their will than any other type of donor. This isn’t just conjecture. ” If your nonprofit has donors who have been giving for many years, you have legacy prospects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Accept the new Terms of Service for brands. According to HubSpot , the new Terms of Service clarify: You can only open an account on behalf of a company or brand that you’re allowed to open an account on behalf of. Visit business.pinterest.com and select “Convert your existing account.”

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 22, 2023

Well, first of all, it’s breaking the Facebook terms of service to use a profile to represent anything other than yourself (i.e., Caution , if you are hoping to click a button and move all your friends to a page with likes it isn’t going to work. Why would I need to convert a Facebook profile into a Page? your nonprofit).

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

As stewards of this trust, understanding and upholding data privacy is crucial for maintaining positive relationships and ensuring long-term sustainability. By prioritizing data privacy and transparency, you can build trust with your donors, foster ethical fundraising practices, and ensure the long-term success of your organization.

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Forum One

JANUARY 24, 2023

Headless, Composable, Jamstack, MACH, and API-First are just a few of the terms commonly used to describe the approach of decoupled software architecture. All of the above benefits aside, Composable Architecture isn’t a silver bullet. Let’s take a deeper look. What is Composable Architecture?

Digital 70

Digital Experiment Drupal API 70

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Follow up with non-donors Don’t forget to follow up with individuals who didn’t donate on GivingTuesday. If they haven’t, invite them to join so as to encourage their long-term support. Optimize for mobile Make sure your fundraising efforts are mobile-friendly , as many people donate online and with mobile devices.

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