Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. which makes volunteer hours add up fast! And that’s a shame.

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Food Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism 119

Affnetz

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The best way to see if your fundraising goal is attainable is to work backwards. How to Set a Nonprofit Fundraising Goal. Blogs / By Mike Crum. How do you set fundraising goals for your Nonprofit? Do you simply try to raise 10% more than last year? Or, do you worry you might set a goal is not attainable or based in reality?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Contributing memorial donations is a meaningful way to honor someone’s life after they’ve passed away. 8 tips for managing tribute and memorial donations Let’s start by taking a closer look at what memorial donations are and who they come from. Memorial contributions help foster positive change in the wake of loss.

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Management Communication Fundraising Fundraising 106

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. These changemakers are on the ground floor pushing initiatives forward, so you want your work environment to support their growth. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught.

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Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 232

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

Public and Nonprofit Management 83

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Environmental 83

The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Here are eight ways to keep that list growing and working for your school, church, or charity: 1. Write it Down Too many non-profits keep prospect lists “in their heads.” They never write them down. Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team.

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The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. Usually, if a nonprofit is struggling in any way, there’s a leadership issue at the top. Usually, if a nonprofit is struggling in any way, there’s a leadership issue at the top. Without good leadership, everything falls apart.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

When to send it: Tuesday, 12/8. Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Plus, your social media accounts are the easiest way for donors to keep tabs on all of your organization’s fundraisers, impact stories, and events on their own time, using the platform they interact with daily.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors. I KNOW you usually come last, after your nonprofit work, your family, your volunteers/staff, your friends, and your neighbors. Yes, you read that right.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Medical 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

Text messaging remains a surefire way to get more eyes on your communications. Explore the many ways your team can reach all your supporters at once and take full advantage of this powerful nonprofit marketing tool. 2) Seek out volunteers. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer! 4) Keep guests updated on the unexpected.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Management 120

Anedot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership Announces November 19 th – Family Volunteer Day Wildfire Prevention Event on San Pedro Ridge, Marin County. Join CVNL, San Pedro Ridge Fire Safety, and California Climate Action Corps and volunteer to help make San Pedro Ridge safe from wildfire!

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Children Education 52

Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

A first-hand account from a CVA who succeeded in sustaining the connection to volunteers sidelined by the pandemic. Covid-19 has been a game changer for all of us: it challenged my program at the Smithsonian in ways large and small. The best way I thought to keep in touch was to facilitate weekly 45-minute video calls on Zoom.

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Associations Leadership Management Education 76

The Killoe Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. It’s a powerful fundraising approach.

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Recruitment Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 97

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Give a shout-out to those who keep your nonprofit running. Or acknowledge more than just employees today by showering kind words on those that help your organization in some way. Or use it as a way to encourage others to practice self-love. 3/8: Women’s Day. This can go a lot of different ways.

Environmental 84

Environmental Nonprofits Culture Marketing 84

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds.

Fundraising 144

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 144

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 23, 2021

These are simple and effective ways of thanking your donors, but creating Thank You videos can help you show rather than tell your supporters how much you appreciate them. By creating thank you videos for your supporters, you are able to give thanks in a more exciting and engaging way. Keep It Short and Sweet. Make it Timely.

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Technology Values Fundraising Fundraising 135

Jeff Brooks

MARCH 14, 2023

Here’s some help from the Boomerang Blog, at 8 Tips for Managing Your Nonprofit’s Memorial Donations : Involve the honoree’s family. Find ways to let memorial donors be as personal as possible. Keep memorial donation data organized. Highlight other ways to give. That’s why donors do it. Let them know others are giving.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page. Using impactful images that show your organization’s work is a great way to motivate people to give to your cause. Impact statements are another way to tell your donors exactly what their money is going towards.

Nonprofits 83

Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Technology 83

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, it costs five times as much to acquire a new donor compared to keeping existing donors. Here are 10 easy ways for small and mid-size nonprofits to retain their new 2023 donors: 1. Here are 10 easy ways for small and mid-size nonprofits to retain their new 2023 donors: 1. Donor retention merits priority treatment.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Flipping through all the positive comments gave me a boost and encouraged me to keep going! Laurel Dykema Guest Post by Laurel Dykema When I started my nonprofit writing career, I was a new college graduate with a lot to learn about nonprofit communications. But it can also lead to a lack of creativity! Brains need breaks.

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Nonprofits Communication Production Marketing 96

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Management Leadership 89

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2022, contactless methods accounted for 42% of all nonprofit donations in the United States—a substantial increase from the 8% recorded in 2018. They’re using their smartphones, smartwatches, and credit cards to tap to pay for everything from clothes to cars, food to furniture. Discover the payment processor built just for nonprofits.

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Technology Retention Food Philanthropy 103

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To inspire donor generosity and loyalty year after year, you must stop sending stale thank-you letters and having hollow donor experiences, and start thinking of creative ways to go above and beyond to provide donor service and experiences that are “ unexpectedly” pleasurable and memorable. Leave a voicemail if they don’t answer.

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Children Construction Collaborations Fundraising 76

Fundraising Coach

MARCH 30, 2024

Regardless of what your organization is trying to accomplish, you need to find a way to measure your campaign performance to steer your efforts toward success. Over time, you’ll be able to reinforce your strengths and identify ways to boost your crowdfunding results in the future. How will you communicate your goal to donors?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Let’s focus on “saving” money by exploring 8 ways to cut costs that are easy to start today. You may feel stress about keeping your organization’s doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once you have a good understanding of your expenses, consider the following 8 ways cutting costs could help: 1.

Energy 98

Energy Nonprofits Insurance Associations 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

You could keep slogging ahead doggedly, or you could take some advice from the president who led the United States through the Great Depression, helped create the United Nations, and brought you the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination. In fact, we’ve noticed a trend among our leading fundraising customers.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Activism 139

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Keep an eye out for user reviews that could help identify pitfalls and hidden costs. Set goals for individuals to keep them motivated and on a winning path. Educate Your Sellers Keep everyone in the know! Round Up Volunteers/Helpers Many hands make the work light, right? What can you do? She was so right!

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Production Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 94

Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2023

You’ve still got time to send a little love your donors’ way! It costs so much more to acquire a new donor than to keep an existing one. Because of that, on average, nonprofits lose roughly 8 out of 10 first-time donors and close to 6 out of 10 of all donors. You’ll be amazed at how a little love can go a long way.

Retention 69

Retention Nonprofits 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

The overall experience is what elevates a good charity golf tournament to an exceptional charity golf tournament that keeps golfers and sponsors coming back year over year. By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. 2) Sponsors Will Look For New Options.

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Fundraising Fundraising Technology Management 133

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Building a robust monthly donor program is a Fundraising 101 strategy, but some nonprofits keep this strategy on the bench and instead look to events and campaigns for quick returns. They’ll come to your signature event and maybe even volunteer to clean up afterward. Why More Monthly Givers? Let’s look at the math. Click To Tweet.

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Nonprofits Recruitment Participation and motivation Children 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals. Moreover, nonprofits can expand their reach and engage with a wider audience by improving the overall user experience with accessible communications.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . So what are those ways? Nonprofits must raise the money to pay rent and salaries while keeping the lights on, just like a grocery store or a law office. 8 Common Ways Nonprofits Make Money. Let’s take a look….

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more.

Participation and motivation 95

Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Communication 95

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

Management 77

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 77

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

So, if you’re looking to up your engagement game to keep donors giving year after year, you’re taking a great step for your organization. As you’ve probably noticed, not all donors like to be engaged in the same ways. As you know, it takes staff time, resources, and diligence to attract new donors to your nonprofit.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 82

Nonprofit Administration and Development Values Communication Universities 82

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For new nonprofits, learning lessons the hard way is a luxury they can ill afford. When your mission is effecting positive change it’s sometimes easy to overlook that at its heart a nonprofit is still a business model, with all the same ways of failing. Here’s a rundown of twelve areas new nonprofits need to focus on. .

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