Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. The nonprofits that thrived were those that embraced adaptability, creativity, and quick thinking. Do you have one in place? Or you’re stuck.

Collaborations 94

Collaborations Environmental Energy Culture 94

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? Actually, it has to do with everything. If you don’t learn new things, you slowly wither. And with today’s rapid pace of change, confident learning has become critical to adapting, adopting, and feeling connected to the world we inhabit. If not, might there be a better way?

Values 91

Values Governance Leadership Fundraising 91

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . After all, an average customer retention rate for for-profit businesses range from 54% to 84% , which is well above the nonprofit average of 43%. .

Retention 141

Retention Non-Profits Values Foundations 141

Beth Kanter

JANUARY 5, 2022

Update & Review My Work-Life Balance Plan: In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience through life-work balance and self-care. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur.

Nonprofits 89

Nonprofits Health Foundations Activism 89

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 10, 2024

AI and machine learning are the new buzzwords in the prospect identification field proposing yet another solution to the challenge of building caseloads of major donor prospects. But in addition to that, it builds on its previous efforts by incorporating new data as it comes in. Let’s start with understanding what we’re talking about.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Values 59

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But a nonprofit is not just a fundraising organization. Effective fundraising culture isn’t just different from the rest of the nonprofit. Story conflict. Advance the donor’s hero story. In major gifts fundraising, this works. It works for the donor. The donor is the hero. It works for the fundraiser. This hero story is powerful.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofits 136

The Killoe Group

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. Unlike the lesson from “Field of Dreams,” just because an event is built, doesn’t mean that contributors will come or that donations will flood in. But they can also consume resources.

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Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 7, 2019

Al Rosenberg Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. She is also a board member at Mishkan, a spiritual community in Chicago reenvisioning Jewish life and engagement. What’s urgent?

Communication 57

Communication Nonprofits Activism Marketing 57

Getting Attention

MAY 8, 2014

We’ve all seen them: social media pages or websites for grassroots nonprofit agencies that appear to have been designed by a student or a well-intentioned volunteer. More often than not, the lack of investment in nonprofit marketing is fueled by a lack of resources: financial and talent. To attract volunteers. New logo design.

Marketing 94

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Advertising 94

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Here’s what’s happening at Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com this month…. Learn more and buy your pass now. FREE Live Webinar – December 12: Preview of 2013 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. December 19: Creating a Nonprofit Annual Report People Will Actually Read. Rethinking Your Nonprofit Newsletter.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

If you’re serious about raising money for your nonprofit, there are times when you MUST say No. Your priority is building relationships with your donors and nothing else. . Being a class Mom for your child’s classroom. Anything else that takes up your time during the business day.

Fundraising 63

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Activism 63

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Here are your Mixed Links for this week. For only $365 you’ll get training your nonprofit needs for the entire year. See all the changes we’re making to the All-Access Pass next year and get yours today! Pamela Grow hosted this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival on cultivating an attitude of gratitude.

Marketing 67

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Foundations 67

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Or is V-Day not really your thing? I’ll be doing this not only in my personal life, but professionally too — watch for a blog post on the 14th. The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards program is now taking submissions for its annual video contest. ” Write your blog post and submit it to Marc by February 27th.

Communication 69

Communication Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 69

Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

If you have not read Beth Kanter and KD Paine's awesome new book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , then you must check out Care2's webinar on December 4th at 2PM ET led by Beth, Ashley Boyd of MomsRising, and Ryann Miller of Care2. How to build your organization's capacity to be networked one small step at a time.

Psychology 65

Psychology Universities Nonprofits Recruitment 65

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 28, 2023

Creative School Fundraising Ideas [+ AI Fundraising Idea Generator] Are you looking for Cool and Creative Fundraising Ideas for your School or University? Let’s help you set up a plan by sparking your creativity with a lineup of cool Fundraising ideas. Unleash the true potential of your brand with the help of AI.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Environmental Collaborations 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2022

The fundraising landscape is changing rapidly and the way funders want to work with nonprofits is too. Mallory Erickson will help you start your 2022 off fundraising in the right way. If this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Mallory, I got 1 p.m. Mallory: Do it. Steven: All right.

Energy 85

Energy Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising 85

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2022

The fundraising landscape is changing rapidly and the way funders want to work with nonprofits is too. Mallory Erickson will help you start your 2022 off fundraising in the right way. If this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Mallory, I got 1 p.m. Mallory: Do it. Steven: All right.

Energy 70

Energy Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Administration and Development 70

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

At the end of 2021, your organization went through many painstaking weeks and months drafting (and re-drafting, and re-drafting) an organizational budget that is fiscally responsible, grows capacity, and allows mission fulfillment. Below, we have compiled a list of areas to prioritize when planning your marketing investments.

Marketing 60

Marketing Marketing Non-Profits Technology 60

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Gail Perry knows how to fire up a board! Gail shares what she looks for in a enlisting board members. If you want to learn more, this Thursday Gail will join us for a Pass Holder webinar called 7 Steps to Enlist and Build Your Dream Team Board. Let’s hope your new board members are already donors.

Energy 80

Energy Recruitment Universities Leadership 80

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

For the month of April, I’m hosting the nonprofit blog carnival. How has it transformed your work? I also invited readers’ best single piece of advice for people who work at nonprofits. I also invited readers’ best single piece of advice for people who work at nonprofits. Here are your answers!

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 97

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But just asking questions isn’t enough. To be Socratic, the questions must guide toward a goal. In fundraising, the “one big thing” is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. Socratic fundraising can do this. The hero story steps. In the universal hero story (monomyth), a guiding sage often kicks off the hero’s journey. Challenge → Victory.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Universities Values Participation and motivation 52

The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. because this tool has transformed my life as a nonprofit fundraiser, and I believe it will do the same for you… Have you ever been faced with writing something and wished that you had an assistant to do the work for you? was the nonprofit. Fundwriter.ai Fundwriter.ai

Activism 52

Activism Fundraising Fundraising Education 52

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Marketing and fundraising at a nonprofit is tough. . You’ve got a tight budget, a small team, a handful of tools, high expectations, and lots of people who want your organization to succeed. . But knowing which channels to tap, what your messaging should be, and how to diversify your marketing mix can be overwhelming. .

Marketing 72

Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 72

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2022

How do you grow your mission without chasing the money? Are you a nonprofit leader struggling with how prioritize revenue to avoid the trap of money becoming the mission? Curious about how you can be sure a new revenue stream is a great fit for your organization? Why your earned income sources MUST align your mission (9:34).

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Values Foundations 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 19, 2012

Nancy Schwartz asked, “ What are your dreams for nonprofits ?” ” My dream for your nonprofit is that you decide what you are really all about — what makes you different — and that you be that organization, and forget the rest. The same goes for your business nonprofit.”

Construction 77

Construction Energy Technology Marketing 77

Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

Building the nonprofit board of your dreams is a deliberate process that can significantly benefit from the wisdom of Peter Drucker , often heralded as the father of modern management. Building the nonprofit board of your dreams is a team effort.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Governance Leadership 92

iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

The noble dream Small nonprofits have needs. And besides, the struggling nonprofit is doing good things; it deserves a big gift. Suppose a friend asks for your help. You sigh and continue, “Look, I may not know much about your business. Often, it’s obvious. The furnishings are a bit ragged. The space is cramped.

Values 89

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Altruism and Helping Psychology 89

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Black mother within each of us —the poet—whispers in our dreams: I feel, therefore I can be free. Y ou walk through the door, so happy to be able to receive care at a community birth center right in your neighborhood. You, your partner, and your children are greeted by name, maybe even with warm hugs.

Health 115

Health Healthcare Public and Social Policy Ethics 115

iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

The noble dream Small nonprofits have needs. And besides, the struggling nonprofit is doing good things; it deserves a big gift. Suppose a friend asks for your help. You sigh and continue, “Look, I may not know much about your business. Often, it’s obvious. The furnishings are a bit ragged. The space is cramped.

Values 52

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Altruism and Helping Psychology 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 19, 2023

“RULER OF THE EARTH” BY YUET-LAM TSANG Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” How do social movements come to make the language of economic systems change their own?

Public and Social Policy 73

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 73

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Up to this point, legislation for most worker co-ops was not a priority; federal policy wasn’t even a pipe dream. Federation of Worker Cooperatives convened a press event to commemorate the passing of the Act, rallying our grassroots around the possibilities for scaling this field by building stronger advocacy chops. Until it was.

Public Policy 72

Public Policy Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 72