April, 2022

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Newsletter: How to Use Twitter for Partnership Prospecting ; Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises $20M on ‘Day of Giving’ ; Alopecia Orgs Newsjack Chris Rock’s Oscars Joke

Selfish Giving

Last week I shared an article on Twitter and added that if enough of you showed interest in the research - by clicking on the link! - I would explain how it changed my thinking on using Twitter for partnership prospecting. The article had nearly 60 "clicks" and was the fourth most popular link in my newsletter last week. So here's my explanation! Let me begin by saying that Twitter is a vastly underused tool for prospecting.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you! Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Are You Misappropriating Your Nonprofit’s Funds? A Look At Restricted Donations

Foundation Group

The post Are You Misappropriating Your Nonprofit’s Funds? A Look At Restricted Donations appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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3 Ways to Personalize the Donor Experience

NonProfit PRO

Donor engagement can be complicated. Donors are engaged in multiple ways, frequently with different appeals and solicitation amounts. This fragmented donor communications experience is a pernicious problem in the nonprofit industry.

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5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward.

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Five Big Trends in 2022 for Nonprofit Social Media

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Earlier today, we presented a new webinar on the big social media trends that are most important for nonprofit communicators to see and embrace. Here are those five trends. 1. Video or Flipbook Content (Carousels and Stories) as the Primary Format. Across all social media (not just nonprofits), the most engaging type of content is short-form video. In many cases, that video is someone speaking directly to the camera.

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Newsletter: Musk Buys Twitter: Why Nonprofits Need to Act ; How to Prioritize Partners to Maximize Effectiveness ; This Toilet Sponsored By… Have We Gone Too Far?

Selfish Giving

Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter will be bad news for the platform and the world. This is too bad because you all know how much I like, use, and recommend Twitter. Like you, I would also like to see a better world. With the election in 2016 with the pandemic in 2020 I said the same thing: "It won't be so bad." No more pollyanna for me. I'm preparing for the worse, and you should too.

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Leann Malone: Working in Nonprofits is a Calling

Blue Avocado

Leann Malone, the Executive Director of Lancaster County First Steps, talks to Blue Avocado about strong business acumen, retaining qualified staff, and keeping the eye on the bottom line. BA: What advice do you have for a young person considering working in the nonprofit sector? LM: If you’re serious about it, working in nonprofits is […]. The post Leann Malone: Working in Nonprofits is a Calling appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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5 Steps to Start Developing a New Technology Plan for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy. But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization.

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Measuring Donor Engagement

Ann Green

By Ally Smith. Donor engagement is vital to nonprofit success. By donating, volunteering, and spreading the word about your organization, donors fuel your nonprofit mission. . As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. .

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Nonprofit Audit Checklist (+ Free PDF Download)

The Charity CFO

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. But an audit doesn’t have to scare you or your management team. The most important thing you can do is be prepared.

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Newsletter: Cut Through the Noise with 'Least-Crowded Inbox' Strategy ?? ; Krispy Kreme taps ‘Strategic Doughnut Reserve’ for a Cause ; Is It Time to Kill the Paragraph in Your Writing? ??

Selfish Giving

I got two great questions last week. ???? Regarding my post on case studies , several readers asked: "Should I put my case studies on my web site?" Yes! Last week, I pointed out that case studies help mostly in the middle and at the bottom of the sales funnel. However, when you post them on your web site they are now helping at the top of the funnel (i.e. the awareness stage) because the case studies are discoverable via Google search and by web site visitors.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money.

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Two years later: how our fundraising strategy changed overnight 

Candid

It’s been just over two years since the world shut down on March 13, 2020. Looking back, I vividly remember how it felt when life was put on pause and in-person activity was not an option. Adding another layer of fear and uncertainty was the fact that our organization, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (LOHR), largely depended on in-person events to survive.

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4 Reasons Why Donors Don’t Give

NonProfit PRO

One of the most crucial parts of nonprofit fundraising is finding donors. If a donor doesn't give, your organization can't adequately serve its mission. But creating a potential donor portfolio isn't always easy.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities.

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5 Warning Signs of Nonprofit Cash Flow Issues

The Charity CFO

Cash flow isn’t just an issue for small nonprofits that depend on donations to meet payroll each month. A lack of cash on hand impacts nonprofit organizations of all sizes. Take this example…. A few years ago, we were working with a fully-funded nonprofit. . This organization’s revenue was secured by government contracts and a few key foundations.

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Newsletter: The Role Case Studies Play in the Sales Funnel ; Are Store Openings Part of Your Cause Marketing Strategy? ; Close More Partnership Deals with Affability & Authenticity

Selfish Giving

These days I'm writing a lot of case studies for partnership teams that are eager to use "social proof" to recruit more corporate partners. It's a wicked smahht strategy. Again and again, case studies come up as the #1 way to engage prospects - especially in the middle (evaluation) and at the bottom (conversion) stages of the sales (aka partnership) funnel.

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How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Images of massive tank columns, hollowed-out buildings, and refugees on the move are eerily familiar to those seen in the European Theater of World War II. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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3 Commitments Nonprofit Leaders Can Make in Times of Great Uncertainty

NonProfit PRO

The overwhelm can seem close to immobilizing. Leaders always need to make decisions. But this year, the amount of decision-making required to lead feels crushing. So much so that many nonprofit leaders are delaying big decisions.

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Donor Management Software: Buyer’s Guide + 16 Top Solutions

Bloomerang

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Another coworker quickly took over and showed that donor to another seat right up front. Why was this such an egregious mistake?

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Top 5 Nonprofit Financial Red Flags According to a CPA

The Charity CFO

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Looking at that many balance sheets, you start to identify trends. And while some issues are evident to anyone, others only stand out once you know what to look for. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

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The Next-Gen Major Gifts Fundraising Metrics Your Nonprofit Should Be Measuring

iMarketSmart

If you looked up suggestions for which major gifts metrics and KPIs your organization should be measuring, most of what you’d find would seem fairly reasonable. The typical metrics measure activities quantitatively, such as number of calls, number of visits, number of solicitations, number of gifts, and so on. But there’s a problem with most of those metrics.

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Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors

Blue Avocado

The stronger the relationship between the board and chief executive, the better they work together for a planned transition. I’d love for the board of directors to be my close friends. Who wouldn’t? They are thoughtful, funny, interesting people. Yet in my role, that won’t happen. I am a nonprofit CEO, and these good people […]. The post Transition Tips for Chief Executives and Boards of Directors appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

Candid

On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE , joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity ( available to watch now on YouTube ). Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Can you please tell us about MEASURE and its mission?

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Budgeting for Equity: 3 Steps to Creating a Framework for Lasting Change

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are one of the most powerful forces for good in our world. They feed the hungry, house the homeless, stand up for those too often not heard and so much more. However, even with the best intentions, nonprofits can sometimes fall short of realizing their mission. One reason for this is failing to budget for equity.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. Additionally, millions die every year from alcohol abuse and one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide. And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. .

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Cybersecurity: 5 Ways to Better Protect Your Nonprofit Data

The Volunteer Hub

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. It is crucial to protect your data and the constituents that provide it. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for May 2022

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Looing for ideas for your nonprofit’s newsletter articles, social media updates, blog posts and more? Use the following writing ideas from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 5/1: National Mother Goose Day.

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[Case Study] First-Time Golf Tournament Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Habitat for Humanity of Chicago

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organization Snapshot. Habitat for Humanity partners with communities all over the globe to help build homes, with the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Globally, Habitat for Humanity has worked in more than 70 countries and helped more than 39 million people with improved living conditions since 1976. On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods.

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How to Improve Nonprofit Culture Through Mission and Values Realignment

Blue Avocado

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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4 Steps to Build a Powerful Donor Engagement Scorecard

NonProfit PRO

Today it’s not enough to simply have a great product or mission, great organizations must be intentional in creating a positive customer experience. Customer experience is how customers perceive their interactions with your organization, which greatly influences their loyalty and likelihood to recommend or evangelize the organization. .

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Bloomerang Named a Leader in the G2 Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising

Bloomerang

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has been identified as the leader in the Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising by G2 , the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. This recognition is based on the responses of real uses for each of the Grid® Report related questions featured in the G2 review form. “We take great pride as a company in providing stellar customer service

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How a New Era of Volunteer Programs Is Embracing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

Twenty Hats

… Read More The post How a New Era of Volunteer Programs Is Embracing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion appeared first on Twenty Hats.

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How Often Should You Post on Social Media

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Ahead of Thursday’s BRAND NEW webinar on Social Media Trends for Nonprofit Communicators in 2022 , I did some research on “best practices” for how often your nonprofit should communicate on social media. This is how often experts say you should post on the major social media platforms: Facebook. Post between 1 and 2 times a day. Brands average 5.5 posts per week.

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5 Ways to Better Support Your Volunteers in 2022

The Volunteer Hub

If you want volunteers to keep volunteering, your organization must support them. Here are 5 ways to better support your volunteers and drive the most value from them in 2022. One of the best ways to get the most value from your existing volunteers is by making sure that they are engaged, empowered, and supported. Providing a high-level of support to volunteers should start from the beginning and stretch the entirety of their experience with your organization.