Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Think about what changed for you, your nonprofit, and your constituencies. . Did you host virtual events ? . What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies? What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies? 2021 will be the year of transition.

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Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2021

How do you simulate the thrilling, contagious energy of an in-person, live appeal when some guests are behind a screen? Even with groundbreaking advances in technology and streaming, virtual events still bring an inherent distance between the action and the viewers. Live vs. Silent Auctions in Virtual Events.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

Old dogs must learn new tricks to keep getting rewards. What must your organization do now to position your mission to thrive, not just survive, once the threat from the current pandemic has been vanquished? And why forecasting for “going back to normal” is not a good business plan. Change happens fast, and we must adapt or die.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Virtual fundraising requires more creative thinking to pull off.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? What classes are best?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

You have to: Find people with the right skills and a commitment to your organization’s mission. Look, even when you have a wonderful team of volunteers, it is hard to grow your organization and realize its full potential without paid staff. So where do you start? Let’s define what you need. At the beginning!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

You can give your campaign its best chance at success by keeping up with advocacy best practices and figuring out how to strategically apply them to your own efforts. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends. Nonprofit advocacy campaigns require focused planning and robust software solutions and outreach resources.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

So be glad of your weaknesses now, they are the beginnings of your strength.” – Claire Weekes What is a SWOT Analysis and Why Do One? She shared that a SWOT analysis “provides insight to align your professional goals with the needs of your team and organization.” And where do we go from here?”

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON).

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2021

For companies all over, finding the right software that helps you manage your corporate giving online is essential. For companies all over, finding the right software that helps you manage your corporate giving online is essential. Why This Corporate Giving Software Stands Out. Why This Corporate Giving Software Stands Out.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

I hope by reading it you felt a little bit more like the ROCKSTARS that you are. Learn how technology can make the DBA’s job easier. . The simpler you can make something , the more likely it is to be followed, remembered, and understood. Throw up the current process and break down its parts. Did you go?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Granted, the positives do outweigh the negatives, but it is important to step back occasionally and take a critical look at how social media is impacting nonprofit technology at your organization as well as your digital staff. If you’ve been using Twitter for awhile, then you know the best response is to block and ignore.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun. 2) Luncheons/dinners.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Good morning if you are on the West Coast, I should say. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

Fundraising guru Gail Perry shares them all with us in this week’s guest post starting with donor loyalty, something we should all be working harder at! Top 10 Fundraising Trends and Predictions for 2016. Times are changing, and fundraising is evolving too. Here are the issues that YOUR nonprofit needs to address for 2016.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2019

The New Year is a great opportunity to remind each of your board members what you appreciate about the unique gifts they bring to the table – and not just the financial ones. They need to know they are part of a larger community who is passionate about the same things. Show Gratitude. Paint a Bigger Picture.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

This year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC, had a lot to offer for the nonprofits in attendance, and TechSoup was no exception. Here's what we learned from the experts about the technologies that can help nonprofits like yours achieve your mission. You can enter to win on this site. Data Health.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

As the first generation to grow up with modern technology so easily at our fingertips, Millennials have reengineered the way information is delivered and consumed. For reasons such as this, we’re often coined “Gen Why?” We’re the future of your volunteer and fundraising programs. million Millennials in 2015. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As we plan for 2023 fundraising and all that the year might bring, we know that diversified revenue streams mitigate the risk of losing any single source of funding. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising. You may think that monthly giving or pledges must be time-consuming or require a lot of administrative work. Major Gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. I’m so glad you’re here. Good afternoon, good morning, no matter where you are.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2018

But navigating information channels is trickier than navigating TV channels, especially if you don’t have the right information. With the rise of technology has come a proliferation of giving channels nonprofits can, and arguably should, utilize to fundraise. But direct mail has also experienced the sharpest decline in donors.

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Greater Giving

JULY 6, 2022

In the absence of in-person events, fundraising was challenging, particularly engaging donors without face-to-face meetings and stewardship events. In the absence of in-person events, fundraising was challenging, particularly engaging donors without face-to-face meetings and stewardship events. Online giving. Event management.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. The following books ask you to rethink your assumptions, consider new approaches, and act on your best ideas. From the Ground Up: Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits .

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For nonprofits working with limited resources and staff, the prospect of adapting a new practice or technology can seem extra intimidating—even if it promises to make everyone’s job easier in the long run. If you adopt this approach, your mission, your constituents, and your staff will all thank you.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . Record keeping. Why bother if you’re already established? . This will help you stay focused on your goals and avoid getting sidetracked by other priorities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 13, 2021

As the world begins to reopen, organizations must take advantage of technology to engage digitally with supporters and program participants. As the world begins to reopen, organizations must take advantage of technology to engage digitally with supporters and program participants.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Now, CRMs for nonprofits are the technological hubs that connect disparate functions and strategies into a single, unified platform. If you have no interest in CRMs for nonprofits then, frankly, you might have taken a wrong turn somewhere. What Should You Look for When Shopping for a Nonprofit CRM?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If you’re looking at your technology budget and wondering whether you’re getting your money’s worth, join Digital Strategist & Technology Coach Maureen Wallbeoff and learn exactly how to harness the power of your technology to help your organization grow. Thanks to all of you for tuning in. ” I love it.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

How can I make sure I find the right fit for me, with a salary that meets my needs? Well, good afternoon, everyone if you are on the east coast. We got a really fun panel discussion for you all around what you should do if you happen to find yourself out of the job in the fundraising and nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 15, 2023

To secure essential revenue, you’ll need to motivate members to renew their memberships, contribute to fundraisers, purchase branded merchandise, and attend conferences—all things that engaged members are more likely to do. Use technology to personalize member experiences. Encourage member-driven content creation.

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Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Why two statements? Nonprofits need both statements for two complementary reasons: Guide the current and aspirational work of the organization. Board members need clarity about the work of your organization. For more on motivating board members, see Boards on Fire: Igniting Passion for Joyful Fundraising.)

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2021

Begin with the why. If you don’t, you’re likely to work very hard and not achieve much of value. Because you didn’t begin your endeavor by asking yourself: . Why am I doing this?”. Answering the why question requires two elements: knowing what and who something is for. You don’t die. So fundamental. .

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So when their day job employer, the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM), decided to start using CauseVox for their peer-to-peer fundraising, Zephyr was all in. Here’s where it gets juicy: Zephyr sat down with CauseVox and dished some of their top tips and tricks for fundraising through CauseVox.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%.

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