The Killoe Group

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer campaigns and events that really stand out offer compelling experiences to participants and donors.And while traditional run/walk/ride events are still powerhouses for peer-to-peer fundraising, there are lots of ways to create unique experiences within these types of events. Make the most of your participant portal.

Participation and motivation 96

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 96

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

When I teach systems-led leadership to students, organizational leaders, and budding social entrepreneurs, I sometimes take them through a “triple why” activity as a means of surfacing values, root causes, and barriers to their goals. Either question will surface the particular motivations and interests of those answering.

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Increasing donor engagement can motivate a donor to give a second gift and keep them donating. The highest frequency scores are assigned to your most consistently active donors. Fundraising Participation Rate . There are many ways to measure donor engagement beyond just tracking donation activity. Social Media Metrics .

Participation and motivation 275

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 275

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Including labor , faith , and racial equity groups can help increase homeowner participation in housing justice coalitions, and several are reaching out to homeowners facing housing precarity and involuntary displacement. Additionally, it will train developers, property managers, and other owners on co-governance models.

Public and Social Policy 131

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 131

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. Plan the logistics. Promote your fundraiser.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4%

Nonprofit Organizations 102

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

The interim also participated in the early stages of the permanent ED search, helping the boards executive committee to jump-start the process. The outgoing ED may even actively participate in the search for an interim and/or the permanent replacement and all key staff and stakeholders can be involved in a collaborative manner.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 93

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members. Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan.

Activism 113

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 113

Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about.

Psychology 105

Psychology Participation and motivation Retention Technology 105

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

Impact Storytelling: Hopefully, you’re having conversations with your donors and seeking to uncover their motivational triggers for giving to your Nonprofit. Identifying a donor’s motivational triggers and then segmenting your communications to donors based on their deepest interest is essential to keeping a donor’s attention.

Retention 264

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Valuable board members have a true sense of fiduciary responsibility — making the organization stronger being the primary motivation — while keeping mission-focused to deliver quality services to its “customers.” Your Voice Matters!

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When I suggested to a Girl Scout troop that they might want to mention other leadership and community service activities targeting school-age girls in their city on their own Facebook page, there was an uncomfortable silence on the phone, followed by throat clearing and a quick change of subject. Pre-order now and you can save 33%.

Participation and motivation 228

Participation and motivation Universities Leadership Education 228

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Here’s how I define content marketing for nonprofits: Content marketing for nonprofits is creating and sharing relevant and valuable content that attracts, educates, motivates, and inspires your participants, supporters, and influencers so that they can help you achieve your mission. Content Crossword by BigStock.

Marketing 195

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Recruitment 195

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. They are motivated by a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. By Melaina Chromy , Sr.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Participation and motivation 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Games like Freerice (noted above), Sea Hero Quest (over 4 million players whose activities contribute to Alzheimers research), and Foldit (over 600,000 players who solve protein-folding puzzles to contribute to disease research) have all accomplished this. Such deep collaboration during adversity can yield effectiveness, solace, and even joy.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 94

Top Nonprofits

MAY 19, 2025

Ideally, these fundraisers should inspire not just participation in the initial fundraising push but continued support long after. This way, participating team members can easily conduct the whole fundraiser online without worrying about going door-to-door or managing inventory. Set a deadline.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Production 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. The Generosity Commission Report suggests incentivizing participation by “offering perks such as service hours or free promotional items to engage younger generations who may be motivated by immediate, tangible rewards.”

Civil Society 113

Civil Society Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 113

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2025

During an a-thon fundraising event, participants engage in a specific activity or challenge while collecting funds from friends and family who want to show their support. The process typically involves these basic steps: Participants sign up for your event. Participants collect donations. How Do A-Thon Events Work?

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 130

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Emergency Assistance & Case Management: Financial and resource support for crises. The ED is responsible for leading and managing all functional areas of the organization, including financial management, staff leadership, program oversight, community engagement and fundraising. Implement the goals of the strategic plan.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Other duties assigned, including donor relations.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

They actively engage with the community, providing services, collecting donations, and working to help the nonprofit achieve its mission and goals. Your case for support should detail the impact volunteers can have through their participation and the personal benefits of volunteering. Clear role descriptions.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 59

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. A strong management strategy can combat these issues and make your volunteer program a more positive and productive experience. Invest in volunteer management software. Offer positive, engaging experiences.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. Additionally, choose team members devoted to participating in Earth Hour and promoting eco-friendliness across the organization.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 6, 2025

Participants at a recent Chicago PrideFest parade. If people feel unsafe to be out at work, the board, CEOs, managers and employers can make sure people know that at every level of your organization, prejudice and discrimination won’t be tolerated,” NHS Employers reports. This includes 49% who say they’ve participated more than once.

Leadership 52

Leadership Participation and motivation Culture Universities 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In doing so, my job is to write and design to connect and motivate my audience: be it to volunteer, donate, sign a petition, engage, et cetera. is a philosophical approach in which community members actively participate in highlighting and addressing issues that matter to them. Actively promote voices that must be heard.

Non-Profits 144

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 144

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

Manage nonprofit data better. Look at your current membership management solution and ensure you’re doing all you can to engage your online community. This is a good way for you to organize and manage your various nonprofit member committees. Boost engagement among current members. Offer online learning opportunities.

Nonprofits 157

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 157

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’ll also look at how popular fundraising activities can be adapted to these different galas and what online platforms you can use to help build a better fundraising strategy. And they motivate people to give more — either through monetary contributions or volunteering. Advantages of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Fundraising.

Participation and motivation 118

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 118

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Use tools such as your nonprofit’s donor management software and online giving platform to collect basic information about your donors, such as their contact information and donation history. Active readers? Participate in community events. This will make your relationship-building efforts more personal and genuine.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2024

These 10 tips can help with managing workplace stress. Therefore, managing your stress effectively should be non-negotiable, as doing so maintains your well-being and helps you achieve your professional goals. “ This helps you manage stress by creating a clear path forward. Develop Time Management Skills.

Construction 104

Construction Health Leadership Entrepreneurship 104

Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and inspire climate funders to grow their giving. In addition, they are using the Pledge as an opportunity to create a supportive learning community.

Participation and motivation 104

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Values Management 104

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2025

Gen Z is motivated to support causes they believe in , and they want to know that their contributions make a real difference in their communities. As ThriftCarts donation tax receipts guide explains, Providing receipts builds trust by clearly documenting each donation and demonstrating how contributions are managed. Be transparent.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Values Management 52

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 17, 2023

In this short guide, we’ll walk you through a few strategies that will help you boost participation at your next virtual event, and make it more memorable: Invest in the right tools for virtual events. Class or workshop: This type of event can be especially engaging, as attendees can participate, rather than passively observing.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Marketing Marketing Production 52

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While Nancy is among the 10% of Americans working within the nonprofit sector; she has never played an active role in raising resources for the shelter. As a leader of a nonprofit organization, you must create sustainable systems for managing the organization and the expectations of employees. You want to motivate an employee?

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Recruitment 104

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2024

Maximizing Impact with Volunteer Management Software: A How-To Guide Volunteers play a significant role in organizations, including non-profits , community groups, and corporations. Effectively managing volunteers can be challenging, but thanks to advancements, volunteer management software has transformed the game.

Management 52

Management Participation and motivation Non-Profits Activism 52

The Agitator

MAY 27, 2013

The 2012 Charity Dynamics/NTEN Donor Engagement Survey asked participants how they support their favorite charities and found that: 38% Volunteer. 34% Participate in fundraising events. Provides an excellent acquisition channel for new (and clearly, motivated) donors. 27% Fundraise for charity. 27% Sign online petition.

Participation and motivation 97

Participation and motivation Technology Activism Nonprofit Management 97