Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

The great Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” Foundation does, including our calls for funding proposals and how organizations are invited to apply.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? Cultivating new leaders is an initiative that requires you to see beyond immediate gratification. values or a growth mindset, continuous feedback, and open communication, you will foster an environment that encourages employees to support one another.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today. Companies often make the mistake of trying to sell through the lens of what’s best for them, versus what’s best for their audience. So how do you begin to tap this new resource? But I have learned a few things about each of those topics.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

You probably won’t become a billionaire and I don’t see any of my readers going to jail, but there is one fact about your future that I can guarantee. If you are destined for success, you will make mistakes. Bold moves can mean colossal failure. And so can you. Attend meetings where you aren’t expected.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 28, 2021

We asked: What does Pride mean to you and how does Accelevents foster the value of Inclusion in the workplace? “Pride is about feeling empowered to be authentically you. It is about advancing society to a place of equal rights, and respect while dismantling any prejudice and social stigmas. .”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. I’m a firm believer in “no means no,” and I hate to be rude, so I generally take them at their word. That’s what I’m good at! Can you suggest another approach? I support you.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

While configurable solutions and customized solutions are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences that you should understand before you make a new software investment. What is the Difference Between Customized and Configured Software? Below I’ll break down my reasoning for you.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What Is Social SEO and Why Is It Important for Your Nonprofit? Now what exactly does it mean when we talk about social SEO? Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or a digital novice, SSEO (social search engine optimization) holds the keys to a more visible and influential online presence for your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

You wear a lot of hats and it’s easy to feel like the Lone Ranger. There are so many things to do and some of them are outside your comfort zone, making your heart pound like you’re being chased by an axe murderer! It can be really nerve wracking to stand up in front of a group of people and explain what your nonprofit does.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Maybe we should all STOP doing what no longer works and START doing things that bring us a huge return on our investment of time, energy, and money. We make a difference.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When you remind donors of these opportunities, especially at year-end, they’ll often end up giving more than they would otherwise have considered. When you remind donors of these opportunities, especially at year-end, they’ll often end up giving more than they would otherwise have considered. What are they? IRA distributions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. You build it on purpose. If you want to win at the game of building donor relationships, your communications with donors should invite a response — showing that you welcome their questions, comments, and feedback.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

How does the SDLC process for low-code applications differ? What processes and procedures should low-coders be aware of while creating low-code workflows? To protect them and your organization, you must get cybersecurity right for your low-code and no-code projects. Your organization needs to cultivate a security-first mindset.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We’ve shared past blogs highlighting important figures and resources on Hispanic Heritage Month , and this year, we sat down with a few of our employees to share their personal stories about their Hispanic heritage and what the month means to them. Can you share a bit about your own cultural identity?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign? Women for Women International does a good job of keeping their supporters updated with stories of women impacted by their program.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You’ve likely heard about the importance of search engine optimization (SEO), but do you know what it means and how it matters for your nonprofit? What is SEO and why does it matter? What is SEO and why does it matter? What is a search engine ranking? . How can you improve your SEO results?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is Nonprofit Storytelling? If a subject sees that you’ve described their story as sad, lucky, heartbreaking, or helpless, you may end up hurting that person’s feelings and damaging that relationship with your client. This is especially true when your subject has opened up to you about a traumatic moment in their life.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Or people simply chipped in what they could.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

” Essentially, it says the human brain compares subsequent options with one that came first and uses this as a means to make judgements. So, if people are willing to make a gift, and you ask for a larger gift initially, you’re more likely to ultimately secure an actual gift at a higher level than were you to begin low.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you stuck in chronic performance? You are if you: Are always racing to check tasks off a list. Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. All too often, it just leaves us exhausted.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. And you know what? So, what EXACTLY should your Board be doing? And what should they NOT be doing?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

In my book, I show you the tools that will boost efficiency in all three of these domains and I provide you with a detailed blueprint for the most effective ways to use them,” explains Sonnenberg. Nick Sonnenberg Play special attention to the Three Key Takeaways and Pro Tips that expertly summary each respective chapter's teachings.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

We understand what it takes to empower teams of supporters, and using our firsthand knowledge, we’ve pulled together several volunteer engagement ideas and strategies for maximizing your team’s impact. Here is a list of topics covered in article: Volunteer engagement: What is it and why does it matter?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. But, you need more than just a volunteer handbook to make sure your volunteers have a positive experience and want to continue serving.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you’re wondering what the future holds for fundraising, you’re not alone. So much of what we thought we knew about the world has been turned topsy-turvy. What might this mean for philanthropy and fundraising moving forward? What did you do? And what should you do over the next several months?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

In my book, I show you the tools that will boost efficiency in all three of these domains and I provide you with a detailed blueprint for the most effective ways to use them,” explains Sonnenberg. Nick Sonnenberg Play special attention to the Three Key Takeaways and Pro Tips that expertly summary each respective chapter's teachings.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2022

When such a designation happens, you must precisely record the gift in two places: Fundraising database. As the fundraiser, your job is to reflect back to the donor, via thank you letter and subsequent reporting, how their money was spent to create the impact they envisioned. for a capital campaign. . — Conflicted and Conflated.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

If you follow Forum One as a company you will soon see a fact we talk about a lot: we are an ESOP. Perhaps this term doesn’t mean much to you, or maybe the term is familiar, but the particulars are a mystery. Even if you are an ESOP expert, ours is unique in some ways. What is an ESOP? Forum One’s ESOP.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Meanwhile, we also continue to see cross-generational blaming that, frankly, can undermine an effort to understand and respect varied workstyles and priorities. Meanwhile, we also continue to see cross-generational blaming that, frankly, can undermine an effort to understand and respect varied workstyles and priorities. Clarity is Key.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2021

How do you define employee engagement? Employees aren’t a begrudged necessity in that kind of company – they’re what makes it possible. How do you believe the pandemic has impacted employee engagement? What do you recommend a leader do to help ensure home-based employees are engaged and feel a part of the company culture?

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Certainly, safety needs to be a priority but that does not mean that your in-person or hybrid event has to be an isolating affair without meaningful networking opportunities and plenty of social interaction. . With a little careful thought and consideration you can help foster social connection and bring people together!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

So, it begins… your year-end-campaign message writing session: You stare at the blank page, open last year’s materials for inspiration, type a few sentences… delete them. You open LinkedIn to see if any other organizations you respect have shared new messages (“Am I already late to the game?”) Ever been there?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2021

Naturally, as event hosts, you want to make sure that all of your hybrid event attendees enjoy the experience. They also have a physical presence, so you will need to accommodate them at the event venue, follow COVID-19 precautions , and help them with their lodgings, if applicable. However, you may have to provide more.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As your nonprofit starts to blossom, don’t be surprised if you are conflicted over how much to spend on nonprofit administration, especially fundraising. But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. You may find yourself spending money on the tech tools. You can’t raise the kind of money you need for free.

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Today, continually learning more about your donors, constituents, communities, and how they all engage with you can generate a lot of data. An attorney knowledgeable about data privacy matters will always be your best guide when navigating these rules, but there’s still plenty you can do to familiarize yourself with the landscape.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

We are living in an age of radical transparency, powered by movements like #metoo, it is beginning to shine a light on toxic nonprofit workplaces for all to see what was once hidden. This means activating a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace is even more important to avoid turnover and attract top talent.

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