Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I just finished an article in the New York Times about a man who wrote a book on his experience reading 27,000 Marvel Comics. According to the author, the secret formula for a successful superhero comic book is: Monsters?? ? Romance?? ? Superheroes??????? ? Topicality? I've been thinking that this formula also works well for nonprofit storytelling. Let me explain.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Now that the year-end giving season is well underway, you’re probably feeling even more pressure to hit your goals and raise more funds than ever. You might be working more hours than usual and trying to meet additional expectations. If you’re struggling to stay on top of everything without burning out , I can see why. . Below I’ll share ten small ways you can take care of yourself during this stressful season.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Let's highlight each generation and its use of social media. And after sharing some insights, I'll include a pro tip to ensure your nonprofit leverages each generation well.

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Boardsource

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In May, the world looked on in horror as a mass grave of 215 children’s remains was located using ground-penetrating radar at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, Canada. It was this circumstance that caused many people to learn about the institution of Indian residential schools, as they are called in Canada, or Indian boarding schools, as they are called here in the United States, for the first time.

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With 4 weeks left in the calendar year, staying focused is more important than ever. Rather than feeling like you're living out a well planned fundraising year, these last four weeks can often feel like you're missing out on everything. That you're falling short everywhere. The 2 Things To Avoid In Year End Fundraising. It would seem that the last four weeks of the year provide a clarity for fundraising.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does. Even without this research, you’ve likely intuited that an effective mission statement draws supporters and donors in and gets them excited about helping you achieve that mission. . I recently presented two academic research papers as part of my graduate studies.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Although it may seem like you are competing with every other fundraiser who is making year-end asks, donors have become more intentional and savvier about how and to what causes they give. It’s a simple fact that has been proven time and again in fundraising studies and research: People give to charity at the end of the year.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Every year in January we release the Annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, and it’s always filled with great data and insights on what’s REALLY going on in our field. All of that starts with YOU completing the Annual Trends Survey. Can you do it now ? It will take about 12 minutes. This year, we are asking some of our usual questions about team size and communications frequency, but we’ve also added several new topics that address questions like.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We are elated to announce that Bloomerang and Kindful users raised $39,298,352.01 on Giving Tuesday 2021, a 40% increase over their Giving Tuesday 2020 donation revenue. Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that occurs every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (United States), saw 35 million adults participate in 2021 in the U.S., a 6% increase over 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The independent sector needs bold, strategic, and flexible leaders to light the way. We already have many such leaders, but we should also embrace emerging leaders with new ideas. The sector can benefit greatly from evolving practices; nonprofits just need to make sure that they don’t lose sight of their missions in the process.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. In it, we examined?available?2019?data on?global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. .

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

I am not sure how it’s December this week, but 2021 is almost over. Take some time during the next few weeks to set yourself up for success in 2022 by completing these tasks: Clean out your desk/office. Unsubscribe from unwanted emails. Do this exercise to reduce burnout and more. Review your work processes to see what works and what doesn’t.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. They know that not investing in such education can result in missing a beat or a donation—or lots of them. That’s because the fundraising world—indeed, the world in general—is changing fast, especially when it comes to communications.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2021

I was there to see a special long-time donor of The Salvation Army Indiana Division receive the Outstanding Philanthropist award. The recipient is 105-year-old Laura Lewis.

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Foundation Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The post Reducing Legal Liability for Nonprofit Board Members appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The following ideas come 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. 12/4: Santa’s List Day. This is the day Santa makes his “Naughty or Nice” list. Highlight those that advocate for your cause and those that are against it. 12/7: Letter Writing Day.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2021

I was seven years old when I first learned about the potential consequences of smoking. . My teacher handed out booklets created by a public health nonprofit in England that clearly laid out how many people die from cigarettes each year and, more importantly, how a person might give up the addiction. . My father smoked a box or two a day. Distressed, I gave him the booklet and urged him to stop.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Due to continued strains on the supply chain regarding paper and supplies, the nonprofit industry is going to face an unprecedented series of challenges over the coming months.

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Concord Leadership

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Please join us in congratulating the first cohort of certified Quadrant 3 Leadership Coaches! These leaders are transforming lives & we couldn’t be more pleased that they’ve added this certification to their credentials! These leaders have gone through a rigorous 12-week process of learning about the practice of coaching, how it can complement a leaders […].

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

7 Awesome Ideas To Improve Recruitment And Selection Processes. When hiring an employee, you need to ensure that you have selected a suitable job seeker that perfectly fits the company culture and is passionate about driving your company forward. A wrong employee can cause heavy costs on your time and money; additionally, it can dramatically hamper your business progress.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2021

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Met Museum receives $125 million pledge for Modern Wing renovation. December 2, 2021. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has announced a $125 million pledge from trustee emeritus Oscar L. Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang to fund the renovation of the museum’s Modern Wing. The largest capital gift ever to the Met will enable the museum to move forward with a re-envisioning of the presentation of modern and contemporary art by creating eighty thou

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Direct response TV campaigns are a tried-and-true fundraising avenue, particularly for nonprofits, but have evolved since their inception in the '60s. Here are three lessons Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals learned from its DRTV pilot using tried-and-true tactics with a modern twist.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday challenges us to rethink how we give during the holidays. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages us to give to charity. It's particularly timely since 'tis the season.the end-of-year fundraising season, that is. And, in order to get people to give, you need to ask. It's as simple as that. Direct Mail Appeals.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Green and Sustainable Shipping Tips for Small Businesses. Shipping your products over many miles does not need to be polluting the environment. Check out how your business can ship sustainably. Businesses owners tend to prioritize the need of their products reaching out to its customer. Have you ever thought of the costs and effects on the environment caused by shipping and delivering products to clients?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s what’s happening in December at Nonprofit Marketing Guide…. Online Training: SAVE $200 off* The Annual All-Access Training Pass. Attend live webinars and workshops (including the ones listed below), watch recorded webinars, enroll in exclusive online courses and access our entire library with templates, worksheets, e-books and more, and join our Private Facebook Group all with one purchase.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change. That all hinges on identifying and implementing solid policies and procedures teamwide.

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Joe Garecht

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Nearly every non-profit uses fundraising letters to raise money. They do that for one simple reason: fundraising letters work. Whether you’re using a snail mail letter sent with a stamp or an e-mail sent with a “donate now!” link, chances are your non-profit is sending fundraising letters to your donors on a regular basis. The truth is, though, that most fundraisers I know worry about writing those letters… they worry that there’s some secret sauce they’re not privy to, or that they need years

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Eco-Friendly Ideas to Increase Sustainability in Hospitality. Sustainability can be achieved in all industries. Hospitality is no exception. Check out our Eco-Friendly ideas below. Running a hotel or other hospitality business can be an expensive and exhausting endeavour, especially if you try to make your company as eco-friendly as possible. Luckily for you, the following compiled awesome ideas will help reduce your environmental impact while saving time and money.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Nonprofit Members Can Now Access The Cause Network for Free! Momentum Nonprofit Partners is excited to announce that we have added some amazing benefits for our nonprofit members. Get ready for full access to Nonprofit Hub's Cause Network (a $74.99/yr value) where you'll find a professional development resource that is ever-growing, refreshed regularly, and provides unified training experiences through your very own private Momentum Nonprofit Partner Channel.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Donors understand that data and technology are game-changers. So, if donors care about a mission, such as the eradication of cancer, ending poverty or high-quality education, they realize the source of fundamental change occurs with the partnership between technology and humans.

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The Kindful Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

What do these scenarios have in common? . An organization in London raised five times its original fundraising goal on a particular project. A fundraising professional from Texas crafted a monthly giving program from scratch. A Nepalese fundraiser started the very first conference for fundraisers in his country. Each of those scenarios provides an example of the power of investing in ongoing professional development for fundraisers and what can happen when education inspires people to step out

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Effective Ways to Use Social Media for Your Business. Do you want to grow your business? Create a Social Media Strategy that fits the size of your company and talents. See how to get started. Using social media is a favorite activity of internet users globally. Statistics show that in 2020, there were about 3.6 billion users worldwide. In 2025, this figure may even reach more than four billion.

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Care2

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Picture this: You’re interested in making a donation to one of your community’s local animal shelters. There are two in the area and you can’t choose which one to give your donation to, so you decide to learn more about each organization.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 2, 2021

What is the impact of the birthday call? One of my clients is a religious organization with an impressive number of monthly donors. It consistently asks its donors and monthly donors for their birth month and year.

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With 4 weeks left in the calendar year, staying focused is more important than ever. Rather than feeling like you’re living out a well planned fundraising year, these last four weeks can often feel like you’re missing out on everything. That you’re falling short everywhere. The 2 Things To Avoid In Year End Fundraising. It would seem that the last four weeks of the year provide a clarity for fundraising.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Five Tips to Hire the Best Medical Freelancers in the Market. Medical freelancers are helping healthcare providers close the critical shortage of specialists. For example, a medical institution does not need to employ a scientific writer. The technical specialist will not have continuous work. But suddenly, it was necessary to publish a scientific article.

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Tech Impact

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The post Tech Impact Receives Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award in Nevada appeared first on Tech Impact.

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