Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

23, 2025 (Photo by iStock/EyeEm Mobile GmbH) Sometimes the simplest tools bring the most value. 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.

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 RFM analysis model is a method of measuring engagement levels by scoring donor contributions across three dimensions: recency, frequency, and monetary value. . Monetary Value of Donations. Fundraising Participation Rate .

Participation and motivation 275

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 275

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. When you speak from a place of genuine passion for your cause, donors are more likely to connect with your message.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

First-Time Donor Program: Don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a first-time donor program. Impact Storytelling: Hopefully, you’re having conversations with your donors and seeking to uncover their motivational triggers for giving to your Nonprofit.

Retention 130

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 130

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By recognizing and addressing their unique requirements, you create an environment in which they feel valued and invested in your organization’s mission. Acknowledging efforts: Expressing appreciation and value Board members within your nonprofit seek validation for their contributions, much like individuals in personal relationships.

Activism 114

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 114

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

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. When members hear about a specific person who overcame adversity because of their help, it paints a vivid picture of the impact and value of their contribution.

Psychology 105

Psychology Participation and motivation Retention Technology 105

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

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. The District of Columbia has a tenant majority of 60.3 Building the coalition is not easy, but it can be done.

Public and Social Policy 131

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

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. Group Buys: Here, individuals pool money to buy or build things with social value (e.g.,

Nonprofit governance and management 94

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

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 103

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 103

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

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

Encourage participants to share their stories. During onboarding, teach participants how to customize their pages so they can show off their unique personalities and earn more donations. Some of your participants may want to forgo writing their stories and instead share them through photos and videos. Issuing daily challenges.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Production Fundraising Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively deploying these strategies can turn routine tasks into motivating challenges. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Production Activism Retention 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

If nonprofits or community organizations want to grow their volunteer base, they must actively market their opportunities in smart, effective ways that inspire action. They are motivated by a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. Pro Tip: Nonprofits can motivate participation by incorporating creative incentives.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Participation and motivation 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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.” TIP 9: Make it easy for people to participate on their terms. Begin thinking of donors as beneficiaries too.

Civil Society 114

Civil Society Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

Participation and motivation 132

Participation and motivation Altruism and Helping Activism Volunteerism 132

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. Continuously improve skills by reading educational nonprofit blogs and participating in fundraising workshops, webinars, and conferences.

Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 246

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

Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

For example, a dance studio might collect testimonials from students, parents, and alumni to show the value in signing up for classes. When participants post about your event, encourage them to pair it with your dedicated hashtag. For example, a subject line like “Don’t Miss Out On Our Annual Halloween Fundraiser!”

Marketing 289

Marketing Marketing Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 289

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

First-Time Donor Program: Don’t overlook the incredible value of implementing a first-time donor program. Impact Storytelling: Hopefully, you’re having conversations with your donors and seeking to uncover their motivational triggers for giving to your Nonprofit.

Retention 264

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

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

AUGUST 12, 2024

The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support. This behavior is not just disappointing and frustrating—it is a betrayal of the mission and values of the organization, and a disservice to beneficiaries and funders.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

To provide education, which has been strongly associated with salary levels, employment rates, participation in civic activities, and perceptions of self worth, it takes the almighty dollar. Converge Consulting conducted a national study of 2050 alumni to examine donor attitudes, motivations, and behavior.

Education 173

Education Education Non-Profits Participation and motivation 173

Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Mission and Values: WMCS supports programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in West Marin. The organization is guided by the values of human dignity, social justice, equity, inclusion, and comunidad (community). Enhance board expansion, participation and training.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

They purchase from companies that align with their values. . B2B companies are starting to understand the value of corporate social responsibility. For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . One of their top priorities is eco-friendliness.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As a matter of fact, a non-profit employer must make an effort to convince talented people to work for their organization and showcase the true values of doing so. alone participated in some kind of volunteering job making it a 25% of the country’s population. In fact, between 2014 and 2015, 62.8 million people in the U.S

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. 16 hours per week.

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. The current estimated value of an hour of volunteer time is $33.49. This will help you re-engage them and can be the first step in converting them into active supporters and donors.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 59

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2025

For example, people who know your board members or executives have likely heard of your organization and may share similar values. Individuals with personal motivations to support your cause may talk about their experiences and opinions online. What motivates them to participate in these conversations online?

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 66

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. Relevance: When we know who our audience is and what they value, and use our creativity to connect to that identity, we display relevance. Actively promote voices that must be heard.

Non-Profits 144

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 144

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Active readers? For those long-term donors, you could instead share a survey asking for their feedback on why they first donated to your cause and what motivated them to continue supporting your mission. . Participate in community events. Interests or hobbies. Are your audience members animal lovers? Engage with your community.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

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

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Participants sit at one table and—unlike the typical dinner party—guests are encouraged not to engage in one-on-one conversations with their partners on either side. Tap into their motivational drives Get to know what makes each board member tick. Spend time learning about their passions, interests, and career goals.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Construction Values 111

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2025

More than older generations, younger donors engage with influencers regularly and value their opinions. 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. Offer value-based shopping opportunities. Partner with influencers.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Values Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. Even though many boards and senior management teams buy into the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 133

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 133

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

While GlassPockets has served to steadily motivate participating funders to share more information publicly, with only 112 participating foundations, the reality is that most funders opted not to participate. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Foundations Philanthropy Values 111