NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

When someone we love faces a difficult diagnosis or our community is hit by disaster, we come to more deeply understand the value of time and care. To practice active hope, we do not need to believe that everything will work out in the end. As Macy and Johnstone write, Active Hope is a practice.

Participation and motivation 139

Participation and motivation Activism Environmental Energy 139

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 246

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 246

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 1, 2024

Team-building activities can be instrumental in fostering relationships among team members. Encourage new employees to actively participate in learning opportunities and provide them with comprehensive resources, including online portals, course materials, and training materials.

Management 52

Management Participation and motivation Culture Construction 52

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 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 117

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 117

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

On the organizational level, you will build a skilled workforce prepared to meet your constituents’ evolving needs, and on an individual level, employees will feel engaged , valued, and committed to your cause. However, they also expect employers to value them as individuals, recognize their contributions, and invest in their futures.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Using incentives to encourage donor engagement Motivating your donors to invite their friends requires creative incentives. These offerings can appeal to both your current and next-gen donors.

Participation and motivation 77

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 77

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.

Environmental 140

Environmental Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation 140

iMarketSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

These donor discovery strategies work because they deliver value. They offer attractive and engaging experiences and opportunities that mean something to the people who request them and participate. Otherwise, they wouldn’t request them or participate. It’s like a report, but requires the reader to become a participant.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Values Activism Fundraising 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Fortunately, an approach that is resonant with nonprofit purpose and values already exists, even if it is overlooked. The drive for efficiency can undermine values and relationships. Worth includes value but also taps into meaning, tradition, sentiment, and even spirituality. It is the ethos of a gift economy.

Volunteerism 91

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 91

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

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 2, 2024

Analyze demographics, pain points, and motivations to tailor your script effectively. Utilize resources such as social media , company websites, and industry reports to gather information about their business or personal needs, recent activities, and pain points. Setting Clear Objectives Define clear objectives for each cold call.

Insurance 52

Insurance Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism 52

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 107

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 107

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. organizations** 25.9%

Participation and motivation 98

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Participation and motivation Public and Social Policy 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A 2015 Randomized Controlled Trial showed that participants reported increased quality of life in 60 percent of cases and reduced suicidal ideation in 80 percent of cases. These range from arts, cultural and heritage activities, financial guidance, physical activity, and nature experiences, each of which fosters social connections.

Health 126

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 126

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 26, 2023

7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. Enhancing your communication: you need to effectively communicate your mission, values, and impact to inspire and motivate your supporters.

Nonprofit Organizations 98

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Participation and motivation 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Pre-boarding activities can familiarize employees with their roles and provide them with information. To ensure integration into the company, it is important to organize an orientation session to introduce new employees to the company’s culture, mission , values, and goals. It is crucial to ensure they receive a welcome!

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Activism Foundations Retention 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Many crafts, such as sewing and quilting, were considered “women’s work,” allocated as much value as doing the laundry. Using a community-powered verification system that doesn’t rely on bots, artisans moderate the marketplace themselves, motivated and incentivized by the cooperative business model.

Public and Social Policy 125

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Manufacturing 125

iMarketSmart

JUNE 7, 2023

Pack in more activity metrics! Yet fundraisers have told me stories about reprimands they received for failing to achieve the activity goals assigned to them while others got encouragement and praise. Here’s why: “High performers ask with confidence because they understand the donor’s connection and motivations. More meetings.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 98

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Highlighting the impact of donor gifts on your organization’s activities. Invite donors to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives , volunteer opportunities, advocacy campaigns, and other activities. Give your supporters a variety of activities that strengthen their bond to your cause. .

Retention 111

Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 111

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 6, 2023

1: Gamify your fundraising efforts: Create a game or challenge that encourages supporters to raise money and compete with others to reach a goal Gamification can add excitement and intrigue to your fundraising efforts, encouraging supporters to actively participate while competing with others to achieve a common goal.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Collaborations Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One example is an arts program that is based on the well-established concept that arts participation relieves stress, boosts academic success, and provides healing through self-expression and socioemotional learning. About seven years ago, UCC launched Living Arts , which is open to youth of any culture or race, ages 14 to 24.

Race and Ethnicity 115

Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 115

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Do you have a difficult time motivating them to participate in this essential activity—one that helps your nonprofit carry out its mission? . Furthermore, if they don’t want to fundraise because they see that it’s something that you have trouble with, it’ll be even more difficult to motivate them!

Fundraising 93

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Values 93

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Public speaking and active listening are also fundamental to working with donors, both individuals and institutions. Finally, the act of donor solicitation requires bringing all these skills – storytelling, writing, public speaking, and active listening - together. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When a company provides something of value to its clients, employees, or prospective customers, it activates a sense of obligation. Consequently, such can result in a more engaged and motivated team. Beyond being mere free items, corporate giveaways also harness the psychological principle of reciprocity.

Psychology 52

Psychology Participation and motivation Production Associations 52

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 4, 2023

. ” Lori Severson, owner and leadership coach of InspirAction Ink, leads “Creating More Harmony at Work: A Journey for All Leaders,” will deliver tools to review harmonic leadership pathways; assess where participants are personally, determine where they want to be and then create action for how to move forward on their career journey.

Culture 52

Culture Participation and motivation Leadership Health 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

During the program’s first year, fellows reported a 40% increase in their board governance knowledge and skills after completing the program, and 95% of fellows were invited to serve on a nonprofit board or are in active conversations with at least one organization about board service. Carla Bourne, ophthalmologist — surgeon, James A.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Follow-up after specific activities. This shows your donors that you care about them and value creating an inclusive space for donors of all identities. Past giving history can provide insight into a donor’s motivation behind giving. Follow-up after specific activities. Reference past giving history.

Communication 59

Communication Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention 59

NextAfter

JULY 27, 2022

According to national volunteer research , volunteers most often engage in activities like food collection or distribution (24.2%), fundraising or selling items to raise money (23.9%), general labor or transportation (18.8%), and tutoring or teaching (17.9%). Offer tailored opportunities that are designed to convert.

Management 52

Management Participation and motivation Activism Values 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

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 56

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 56

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

A prime example is The Valuable 500, which aims to raise awareness about the value and capabilities that people with disabilities bring to the workforce and society at large by uniting CEOs from diverse companies, including Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 members.

Nonprofit governance and management 89

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 89

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 113

Marketing Marketing Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 113

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 26, 2023

It focuses on enabling individuals or groups to realize their own potential, fostering autonomy and encouraging active participation. The aura of mystery and intrigue can facilitate clandestine activities, hidden agendas, and the manipulation of power dynamics. Get your tickets now as they are going fast.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Leadership Ethics Activism 52

iMarketSmart

JUNE 8, 2022

But to surface a formula you can use, you’ll need to first recognize that people choose to make gifts because their social emotions (emotions involving others): Get activated. First, Why Must Social Emotions Get Activated In Philanthropy? You could do the same exercise with just about any motive for giving. Me neither.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Activism Philanthropy Values 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year. The USDA relaxed the rules for those who can participate in the programs, allowing for-profit restaurants to join and allowing meals to be packaged and consumed off-site. . Billing Fraud. Dishonest staff. Pressure from funders.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 98

Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, mail flyers to former volunteers, active supporters, and members of the community. It serves as an attractive recruitment tool, drawing in potential volunteers who are motivated by the prospect of their contributions resulting in both immediate impact and additional funding.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Participation and motivation Nonprofits Healthcare 52