iMarketSmart

MARCH 13, 2022

The post 4 big ideas Dr. Russell James got from scanning donor brains with neuroimaging equipment appeared first on MarketSmart. Related Resources: Donor Story: Epic Fundraising eCourse. The Fundraising Myth & Science Series, by Dr. Russell James. LIKE THIS BLOG POST? SHARE IT AND/OR LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS BELOW!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These individuals must be able to build relationships and persuade others to take action or adopt new ideas, even if they don’t have the authority to command them. In the rest of this article, we’ll cover the 3 big mistakes you’re making around influencing others and how to overcome them.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Soul Media CEO and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Emily Ghosh Harris says the key to building a brand that leaves a lasting impact is to look at the big picture and align your personal and organizational brand. Ideas are endless! Capture this idea and share it by constantly revisiting your why. Keep a running list of yours.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Need cheap fundraising ideas – and fast? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you have the world’s tiniest budget or fundraising efforts have fallen flat, every organization can benefit from low-cost fundraisers that bring maximum results.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 27, 2021

When the nonprofit held a contest for new and big ideas to grow the program last year, Louisiana State University suggested a new mobile app to replace its existing solution.

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Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2023

When I open the cover of my new planner each year and see the empty pages, my brain fills with ideas of all I’d like to accomplish. I love the idea of planning the work and working the plan. It helps spot any conflicts early on and make sure nothing big is missing. After all, there are only so many hours in a day!

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 27, 2021

When the nonprofit held a contest for new and big ideas to grow the program last year, Louisiana State University suggested a new mobile app to replace its existing solution.

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Jeff Brooks

MAY 8, 2024

They make the big picture visible and give you the power to make things better. Sure, revenue is the big deal, but other things matter too: response rates, open rates, click-through rates tell you what’s working and what’s not working on the way to that revenue. And based on this other metric, here’s a new idea we could try.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Instead, they are actively shaping the present landscape through their innovative ideas, relentless dedication, and unwavering commitment to creating immediate, tangible impact. They’re making a big impact in the nonprofit sector, inspiring change and encouraging others to join in creating a better world right now.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 13, 2024

They make the big calls on the hardware inside your devices, which means they’re all about making things faster, tougher, and smarter. From Idea to Blueprint The journey from a concept to a blueprint is all about schematics. From Idea to Reality: Prototyping and Testing The first peek into future tech comes from prototyping.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

So we started writing the book, and the idea that kept popping up is the concept of Open Community. And when the time comes for the big push, you just need to add extra fuel to that fire. Here’s the gist. We would love you to share examples of any nonprofits doing this well!

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Clairification

MAY 16, 2024

As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resources I believe will be most useful to you. It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MAY 11, 2012

According to John Hagel and John Brown, turning a grand idea into reality requires five critical concepts. The title of this post comes from a new article at the Harvard Business Review blog which provides some solid pointers for people like us. Here is my paraphrase of those factors, along with my thoughts. Create a Compelling Shaping View.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 31, 2021

Second, here are 11 ideas to reactivate your email list and re-engage your subscribers. ?? Chief Development Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters , Atlanta/Tampa/Remote 2. You're dreaming too big and it's making you miserable. If this is an idea to unstuck a ship in the Suez Canal I could be persuaded to take a beach day. ??)

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Show your gratitude with these creative ideas. A big part of such relationships is thanking donors and partners for their continued support and generosity. Consider these appreciation ideas to thank your donors in a new and memorable way. Another idea is to tie storytelling into your nonprofit’s charity auction.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s a great tool especially when you connect your email engagement work to your nonprofit’s big mission goals. You also want to work on your email list health well ahead of big emailing times of the year. Ultimately, the most strategic way to use email is to work towards good email metrics.

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Clairification

MARCH 7, 2024

As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resources I believe will be most useful to you. It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed. So, scroll down.]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner. Here are some essential tips to kick off your project successfully: Meet with whoever will be impacted by the project (staff, stakeholders, supporters) to integrate all ideas and opinions at the start.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 28, 2023

That's a great idea. Their new fundraising idea: The CEO Soak. Tried and true ideas are why we have over a dozen other movies inspired by the 1976 blockbuster Rocky. I have your next big fundraising event: A bouncy house for adults. that got me thinking about agreements and contracts. Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge ?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

One big key to your organization doing well is how involved and dedicated your board members are. Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This makes the banquet a powerful example of acknowledging efforts in action.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 29, 2023

Check out these books, all recently excerpted in SSIR , that share pioneering ideas about boosting your entrepreneurial instincts, technology in the nonprofit workplace, and more. The authors write: “Dreaming big is often belittled as unrealistic or naive. Need something a little shorter?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 26, 2023

There’s an expression in the fundraising world: “Big money follows big ideas.” I’ve seen this validated many times and have witnessed many missed opportunities due to a lack of innovative ideas. While it takes a measure of humility, the outcome is transformational. Always be ready for the call.

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Last week I gave you five great costume ideas for Halloween. I also challenged you to share your own costume idea for cause marketers. My Selfish Giving logo won't be as big as Captain America's shield on your shirt! How to get big results from small content marketing teams. She's a one-woman cause campaign!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Need some help coming up with ideas for your August social media updates, blog posts, or newsletter articles? These writing ideas for August come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Give a big shout to friends and supporters of your cause or highlight staff, volunteer or client friendships.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

AI in Social Sustainability Big changes are happening in education because of AI. Making it easier for everyone to go to school is a big step toward staying alive in society. Economic Sustainability Through AI Big changes are happening in education because of AI. It makes things easier for kids with disabilities.

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Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here’s the reality: while a seven figure donation from a famous philanthropist is a big deal that dominated the minds of insiders for weeks, and was in the news for a number of days, it was not top-of-mind for many donors. A large percentage of them had no idea (or heard and then forgot) about it.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. There are lots of reasons why this approach is not good in the big picture.

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Jeff Brooks

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The only time you make an effort to seek new ideas is when you’re facing some kind of problem. You decide whether an idea is good or not based who proposed it. You think every idea is incomplete or bad until it has your input. You ridicule new ideas when you think they’re bad. You insist that all new ideas be proven.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Approach this with a learning mindset, vowing to find at least one thing you’ll do a bit differently (if not today, then tomorrow; save the idea and put it on your calendar so you’re sure to revisit it at the appropriate time). It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

We’re also getting feedback from our users to test big ideas and in the process avoid costly and time-consuming initiatives that aren’t needed. This is the kind of feedback we’ll integrate into product development to ensure our tools are enhanced with usability top of mind.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What you write in your about section on LinkedIn can play a big role in encouraging or discouraging your major gifts prospects from wanting to talk with you. The idea here is to demonstrate how great an experience donors have when working with you. Not even close. Your LinkedIn profile should not feel like a resume. You have a job.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

While the stakes are high and the idea isn’t to throw caution to the wind, it’s an opportunity to approach things with a sense of play. For instance, if you’re resource-constrained, work on ideas that require less effort. 3) Narrow down your fundraising ideas. Some ideas just need a little work and tweaking.

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GiveGab

JUNE 20, 2023

Giving Days are a niche fundraising event, and it is critical that we create an environment in which ideas can be shared and unique challenges can be addressed. Our network is unique because partners willingly share their ideas and secrets without competition. So far, over 100 ideas have been shared by GiveGab users!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Looking for social media or newsletter ideas for October? Psst, you can also use these writing ideas for blog posts, videos and more. These writing ideas for October come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Vent away or provide some ideas on releasing frustration in a healthy way. We have them!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Five Big Trends in 2022 for Nonprofit Social Media by Kivi Leroux Miller. Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for March 2022 by Kristina Leroux. These posts were top performers the month they were published, but didn’t quite make the cut for the year: No Idea What to Post on Social Media? by Rachel D’Souza-Siebert.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As always, a big thank you to my sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the hours of time hunting, gathering and choosing the resources I believe will be most useful to you. It is my sincere pleasure and honor to help you find the ideas, strategies, templates and tools you need to succeed.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Big-money alternatives like Amazon Handmade or the new Michael’s Marketplace are even less friendly to artisans than Etsy. After the 2022 strike, the idea began to be discussed all over the internet on social media posts, with many people coming to the same conclusion.

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