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The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. BRAVE is a leadership framework that helps first-time leaders successfully build their team by uniting them around a shared purpose. First-Time Leader is, as the title aptly describes, for first time leaders, explains Bradt. "It MORE
I recently started going to the Interactive part of the conference and it has been an exciting learning experience every time. Author: Josh Shepherd. I understand that it's August, but I can't stop thinking about March. It's cooler outside and March Madness is going on. MORE
Below are a few items related to timing that you will need to keep in mind when planning your email welcome series. This approach will enable you to control the timing of your messages, as well as your first ask. Experiment with timing. Play around with the frequency, and review your metrics to help you determine the optimal timing. This feature saves administrative time and effort. Author: Jennifer Atkins. MORE
Even in uncertain times you still have a fundraising goal to meet, so this is the perfect strategy. Tracking constituent information is essential for your organization to maintain high-value relationships over long periods of time. Now is a great time to get outside your comfort zone with digital marketing. Whether your event is in-person or virtual, you can work smarter by focusing your time on those who will raise more. MORE
Now it’s time for you to show us YOUR culture! Let me open by saying that I have a prize to give out, but you have to read to the bottom of the post to learn more. In January, Blackbaud employees from all ov the world rallied together to celebrate our cultural customers through our #showyourculture initiative. MORE
Donor software with credit card updater integration allows you to send automatic messages to folks like Susan so that you’re staying on top of the issue without having to chase down donors - not to mention, it keeps those sustaining gifts coming in and saves you a ton of time. MORE
Map Out Your Campaign Narrative— One of the best uses of your time as you prep for year-end giving is to map out your campaign narrative. Carve out time for your regular storytelling workout and you’ll see how consistency pays off by December 31. MORE
"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible. MORE
Time is perhaps one of the most valuable resources that we have, especially for nonprofits. How do you stay productive and make sure that every minute is contributing to the fulfillment of your organization''s mission? These five secrets from successful entrepreneurs and leaders will help you increase efficiency MORE
Nonprofit organizations have moved well past the time when technology and data were treated as standalone entities. Whether you have a staff of one or 100, you will find benefit in taking time away to attend. It's finally here! MORE
Users expect a lighting fast experience on your website, from your homepage to your donation page, and each additional second of loading time costs your organization money in missed donations. This October 31 st , it’s not ghosts and ghouls that most nonprofit fundraisers are worried about. MORE
The experts at the store got me thinking about technique and tools in a way I never considered.Did you know if you pair a thicker roller with a heavier handle and a higher quality primer-included paint you will achieve an evenly colored wall in half the time and in only one coat? I thought “time-suck” was my only option. What I realized that with a greater investment up front—of both my time and money—I would be better educated and better equipped to handle the job ahead of me. . MORE
It’s a special time of year following consumer-driven Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, when people around the world rally behind the missions that speak to their hearts. And it’s time to talk strategy. MORE
Organizations that can’t hire as many employees as their for-profit counterparts turn to volunteers who give their own free time without expecting financial compensation Volunteers are the lifeblood of most non-profits and charitable organizations. MORE
The chart below illustrates the fluctuations in average donor retention over time: Nonprofits continue to lose donors at an alarming rate, catching them in a losing cycle of constantly spending time and money on costly donor acquisition, only to lose most of that investment. The time that you spend on donor stewardship pays off with donors that stay with your organization for the long run. As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. MORE
With campaigns that will be on your calendar year after year, you’ll spend less time planning your schedule and more time fundraising. Big recurring campaigns anchor an annual fundraising schedule, allowing you to fill in the time between them with smaller one-time campaigns. MORE
If you're looking for a better way to fill out time sheets, here are 11 easy-to-use (and free) time tracking software tools that can completely automate the process for you. Time-Tracking MORE
Make a detailed plan for all of the outreach you’ll do throughout your Giving Tuesday campaign efforts - putting the time into writing it all down ahead of time will save you from scrambling at the last minute or forgetting anything important in the campaign rush. MORE
If I’ve learned anything in my 35 years in fundraising it’s that there really isn’t enough time. Enough time to test before investing the entire budget on a “great” idea. Enough time to learn how to maximize the new ideas that promise to revolutionize fundraising. Enough time to train and mentor new hires and “employees with potential”. Enough time to explore all the features of new technology. Dreamer: You will never find time for anything. MORE
Once your board understands how their help fundraising connects to the success of the organization and you’ve provided clear support, it is time to start working. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. MORE
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it might actually be a great time to fundraise through direct mail. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success MORE
If you haven't yet had time to dig into the full report, here are some of the top highlights that we think are important for nonprofits to know: 1. Nonprofits gain more long term revenue and donors can spread out their giving, often giving more over time. Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. MORE
Are you a first time visitor to this blog. Please leave a comment. Thanks for stopping in and we hope you will return MORE
The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. First-Time Leader is, as the title aptly describes, for first time leaders, explains Bradt. "It MORE
We are excited to continue to drive innovation in the nonprofit space, this time by bringing the fundraising insights of the DonorTrends team to the 15,000 organizations that use EveryAction. Built and supported by nonprofit experts, EveryAction’s tools allow nonprofits of all sizes to optimize interactions with supporters and prospects, enabling fundraisers to raise more money in less time. Predictive Analytics Fundraising Product Fuels EveryAction’s Rise in Nonprofit Market. MORE
Building out an email list is a science; each factor from your subject line to the length of your email body, to the timing of your send can contribute to your list growth. MORE
With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. Successful fundraising campaigns come in many shapes and sizes, and not every tactic works for every organization's audience. Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base. MORE
Other individual widgets on the landing page provide critical, real-time insights about various aspects of your fundraising program - from major gifts, to telemarketing and direct response plans, follow-up tasks, and monthly giving. Each individual widget links to different reports and searches to allow a deeper, real-time analysis of the data you rely on. MORE
As the season has continued, some organizations still waited to make decisions on whether to hold their events, while others made quicker decisions and had more time to develop online events. Moving into the fall, we have more time to prepare. My favorite features: Their authenticity – Kendra Albers and Samantha Courter have assembled something wonderful in a very short period of time in a way that’s savvy, yet relatable. MORE
It’s a busy time for fundraising, which means you’re competing with a lot of other nonprofits and causes for their attention and support. The year-end giving season always offers a unique opportunity to engage with your members, donors, and volunteers. MORE
These are questions with unpredictable answers, making time savings and flexibility more crucial than ever. Here’s how to leverage technology to plan a golf fundraiser in these uncertain times. Another key benefit of an event website is that it allows you to eliminate paper registrations and the costs and time spent printing, sending, and processing them. This also makes it easy to handoff information to staff at the golf facility at any time. MORE
Taking a little extra time to add a personal touch can make all the difference, for political campaigns and nonprofits alike. MORE
Almost one quarter of time spent on the computer is for social networking. That’s a 43% jump in time spent on social networking in just one year. How much time have you spent on social media yourself? Tags: Research Tools socialmedia time nielsen MORE
What can I write about to help them through this crazy time besides end-of-year fundraising? This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. Last week, I had the ear of a brilliant nonprofit guru and jumped on the chance to ask her for some advice. Me: I know our readers are up to their eyeballs in work from now until January. MORE
Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. We recommend the following strategies to boost your first-time donor retention rate to see the greatest impact on retention: . MORE
Now that you need more volunteers, it is time to share your vision and let it be contagious. When people see their friends make time for your organization, they’ll be more likely to pick up a shift, too. Respect their Time. MORE
Use a welcome email series Marketing automation is more than just a buzzword for nonprofits today, it is a necessary tool, saving valuable staff time that can then be spent on more valuable tasks. For most nonprofits, email is the backbone of their digital fundraising program. MORE
Email deliverability is an important metric for nonprofit fundraisers and digital staff to track, especially in the time leading up to major digital fundraising days, such as Giving Tuesday. MORE
Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and thought it might be time for a change ? Wherever you are in your organizational timeline, if you’re experiencing one or more of these criteria, it might be time to consider a brand refresh—or a comprehensive rebrand. MORE
Leadership During Times of Change. Listen in to hear Eddie Thompson, Founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates, Mark McCampbell, Senior Vice President of Advancement Resources, and Betsy Chapin Taylor, CEO of Accordant, talk about the challenges of leadership during times of change, why purpose and values are central to good leadership, and the importance of reconsidering strategy right now to lead your organization into a successful future. MORE
Monthly giving offers a more comfortable donation amount that can be broken up into small chunks ($10 per month versus a one-time donation of $120). Improving your website donation pages is the single best way to raise more money during the year-end giving season. MORE
Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. This data will give you real-time knowledge of confirmed attendees, and help you follow up with supporters to make sure you get as many attendees as possible. MORE
Mid-level donors are well-worth your time and attention. Once you’ve identified your mid-level donors, it is time to start developing a mid-level donor program. Once you’ve named your program, it’s time to determine what perks you’ll share with these donors. MORE
Custom reports offer a real-time picture of your supporters across all channels. Track ROI of a given ad campaign over time, and pull custom, robust reports to measure success. #16. Save time with marketing automation. MORE
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AUGUST 2, 2010
Almost one quarter of time spent on the computer is for social networking. That’s a 43% jump in time spent on social networking in just one year. How much time have you spent on social media yourself? Tags: Research Tools socialmedia time nielsen
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Nonprofit organizations have moved well past the time when technology and data were treated as standalone entities. Whether you have a staff of one or 100, you will find benefit in taking time away to attend. It's finally here!
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VolunteerMark
MAY 6, 2014
Time is perhaps one of the most valuable resources that we have, especially for nonprofits. How do you stay productive and make sure that every minute is contributing to the fulfillment of your organization''s mission? These five secrets from successful entrepreneurs and leaders will help you increase efficiency
EveryAction
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Now that you need more volunteers, it is time to share your vision and let it be contagious. When people see their friends make time for your organization, they’ll be more likely to pick up a shift, too. Respect their Time.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Mid-level donors are well-worth your time and attention. Once you’ve identified your mid-level donors, it is time to start developing a mid-level donor program. Once you’ve named your program, it’s time to determine what perks you’ll share with these donors.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Use a welcome email series Marketing automation is more than just a buzzword for nonprofits today, it is a necessary tool, saving valuable staff time that can then be spent on more valuable tasks. For most nonprofits, email is the backbone of their digital fundraising program.
EveryAction
JUNE 6, 2019
We are excited to continue to drive innovation in the nonprofit space, this time by bringing the fundraising insights of the DonorTrends team to the 15,000 organizations that use EveryAction. Built and supported by nonprofit experts, EveryAction’s tools allow nonprofits of all sizes to optimize interactions with supporters and prospects, enabling fundraisers to raise more money in less time. Predictive Analytics Fundraising Product Fuels EveryAction’s Rise in Nonprofit Market.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Once your board understands how their help fundraising connects to the success of the organization and you’ve provided clear support, it is time to start working. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and thought it might be time for a change ? Wherever you are in your organizational timeline, if you’re experiencing one or more of these criteria, it might be time to consider a brand refresh—or a comprehensive rebrand.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Make a detailed plan for all of the outreach you’ll do throughout your Giving Tuesday campaign efforts - putting the time into writing it all down ahead of time will save you from scrambling at the last minute or forgetting anything important in the campaign rush.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Now it’s time for you to show us YOUR culture! Let me open by saying that I have a prize to give out, but you have to read to the bottom of the post to learn more. In January, Blackbaud employees from all ov the world rallied together to celebrate our cultural customers through our #showyourculture initiative.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 25, 2020
Leadership During Times of Change. Listen in to hear Eddie Thompson, Founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates, Mark McCampbell, Senior Vice President of Advancement Resources, and Betsy Chapin Taylor, CEO of Accordant, talk about the challenges of leadership during times of change, why purpose and values are central to good leadership, and the importance of reconsidering strategy right now to lead your organization into a successful future.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2019
The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. BRAVE is a leadership framework that helps first-time leaders successfully build their team by uniting them around a shared purpose. First-Time Leader is, as the title aptly describes, for first time leaders, explains Bradt. "It
Connection Cafe
MARCH 25, 2015
The experts at the store got me thinking about technique and tools in a way I never considered.Did you know if you pair a thicker roller with a heavier handle and a higher quality primer-included paint you will achieve an evenly colored wall in half the time and in only one coat? I thought “time-suck” was my only option. What I realized that with a greater investment up front—of both my time and money—I would be better educated and better equipped to handle the job ahead of me. .
EveryAction
MAY 15, 2019
If you haven't yet had time to dig into the full report, here are some of the top highlights that we think are important for nonprofits to know: 1. Nonprofits gain more long term revenue and donors can spread out their giving, often giving more over time. Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Users expect a lighting fast experience on your website, from your homepage to your donation page, and each additional second of loading time costs your organization money in missed donations. This October 31 st , it’s not ghosts and ghouls that most nonprofit fundraisers are worried about.
AFP Blog
AUGUST 20, 2013
Are you a first time visitor to this blog. Please leave a comment. Thanks for stopping in and we hope you will return
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 2, 2018
The First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in. First-Time Leader is, as the title aptly describes, for first time leaders, explains Bradt. "It
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 12, 2020
Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. We recommend the following strategies to boost your first-time donor retention rate to see the greatest impact on retention: .
EveryAction
AUGUST 29, 2018
With campaigns that will be on your calendar year after year, you’ll spend less time planning your schedule and more time fundraising. Big recurring campaigns anchor an annual fundraising schedule, allowing you to fill in the time between them with smaller one-time campaigns.
EveryAction
MARCH 5, 2019
The chart below illustrates the fluctuations in average donor retention over time: Nonprofits continue to lose donors at an alarming rate, catching them in a losing cycle of constantly spending time and money on costly donor acquisition, only to lose most of that investment. The time that you spend on donor stewardship pays off with donors that stay with your organization for the long run. As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Donor software with credit card updater integration allows you to send automatic messages to folks like Susan so that you’re staying on top of the issue without having to chase down donors - not to mention, it keeps those sustaining gifts coming in and saves you a ton of time.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 29, 2018
It’s a special time of year following consumer-driven Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, when people around the world rally behind the missions that speak to their hearts. And it’s time to talk strategy.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
"Stories strengthen communications and presence for leaders," explains Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence. She recommends you consider adding stories to your communications when you : Want to motivate others and paint a picture of what's possible.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 28, 2020
These are questions with unpredictable answers, making time savings and flexibility more crucial than ever. Here’s how to leverage technology to plan a golf fundraiser in these uncertain times. Another key benefit of an event website is that it allows you to eliminate paper registrations and the costs and time spent printing, sending, and processing them. This also makes it easy to handoff information to staff at the golf facility at any time.
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Other individual widgets on the landing page provide critical, real-time insights about various aspects of your fundraising program - from major gifts, to telemarketing and direct response plans, follow-up tasks, and monthly giving. Each individual widget links to different reports and searches to allow a deeper, real-time analysis of the data you rely on.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 4, 2018
With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. Successful fundraising campaigns come in many shapes and sizes, and not every tactic works for every organization's audience. Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Building out an email list is a science; each factor from your subject line to the length of your email body, to the timing of your send can contribute to your list growth.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
If you're looking for a better way to fill out time sheets, here are 11 easy-to-use (and free) time tracking software tools that can completely automate the process for you. Time-Tracking
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Monthly giving offers a more comfortable donation amount that can be broken up into small chunks ($10 per month versus a one-time donation of $120). Improving your website donation pages is the single best way to raise more money during the year-end giving season.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 7, 2015
What can I write about to help them through this crazy time besides end-of-year fundraising? This time of year, the only thing nonprofit pros need more than fundraising ideas is more time and money to implement them. Last week, I had the ear of a brilliant nonprofit guru and jumped on the chance to ask her for some advice. Me: I know our readers are up to their eyeballs in work from now until January.
EveryAction
AUGUST 28, 2018
Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. This data will give you real-time knowledge of confirmed attendees, and help you follow up with supporters to make sure you get as many attendees as possible.
Connection Cafe
MAY 19, 2020
As the season has continued, some organizations still waited to make decisions on whether to hold their events, while others made quicker decisions and had more time to develop online events. Moving into the fall, we have more time to prepare. My favorite features: Their authenticity – Kendra Albers and Samantha Courter have assembled something wonderful in a very short period of time in a way that’s savvy, yet relatable.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Taking a little extra time to add a personal touch can make all the difference, for political campaigns and nonprofits alike.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
If I’ve learned anything in my 35 years in fundraising it’s that there really isn’t enough time. Enough time to test before investing the entire budget on a “great” idea. Enough time to learn how to maximize the new ideas that promise to revolutionize fundraising. Enough time to train and mentor new hires and “employees with potential”. Enough time to explore all the features of new technology. Dreamer: You will never find time for anything.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Email deliverability is an important metric for nonprofit fundraisers and digital staff to track, especially in the time leading up to major digital fundraising days, such as Giving Tuesday.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 20, 2010
I recently started going to the Interactive part of the conference and it has been an exciting learning experience every time. Author: Josh Shepherd. I understand that it's August, but I can't stop thinking about March. It's cooler outside and March Madness is going on.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 20, 2012
Below are a few items related to timing that you will need to keep in mind when planning your email welcome series. This approach will enable you to control the timing of your messages, as well as your first ask. Experiment with timing. Play around with the frequency, and review your metrics to help you determine the optimal timing. This feature saves administrative time and effort. Author: Jennifer Atkins.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it might actually be a great time to fundraise through direct mail. Here are our best tips for making sure your campaign is a success
Connection Cafe
MARCH 12, 2020
Even in uncertain times you still have a fundraising goal to meet, so this is the perfect strategy. Tracking constituent information is essential for your organization to maintain high-value relationships over long periods of time. Now is a great time to get outside your comfort zone with digital marketing. Whether your event is in-person or virtual, you can work smarter by focusing your time on those who will raise more.
VolunteerMark
MAY 17, 2016
Organizations that can’t hire as many employees as their for-profit counterparts turn to volunteers who give their own free time without expecting financial compensation Volunteers are the lifeblood of most non-profits and charitable organizations.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
It’s a busy time for fundraising, which means you’re competing with a lot of other nonprofits and causes for their attention and support. The year-end giving season always offers a unique opportunity to engage with your members, donors, and volunteers.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Map Out Your Campaign Narrative— One of the best uses of your time as you prep for year-end giving is to map out your campaign narrative. Carve out time for your regular storytelling workout and you’ll see how consistency pays off by December 31.
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