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Ep204: How This Restaurant Turned a Dessert Into a $200k Cancer Fundraiser

Selfish Giving

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to co-founders Kevin Finn and Mark Edelson of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant. Along with its handcrafted beers and New American cuisine, Iron Hill is known for its cause marketing. They've raised $200,000 for children's pediatric cancer. Download the transcript. New Form. First Name *. Email Address *.

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Lean Into Their Values

Mission Minded

In a time when so many nonprofits feel threatened, many companies and nonprofit organizations are doing an excellent job of putting their values at the forefront of their work. This type of brand behavior endears you to your stakeholders. It’s important to live your values when things are good. When the beliefs you hold dear […]. The post When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Lean Into Their Values appeared first on Mission Minded.

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2016 Giving Trends: The Warning Signs

The Agitator

The Blackbaud Insitute for Philanthropic Impact has released its Fifth Annual Charitable Giving Report that you can download here. It’s an attractive, interesting read and a chance to do some benchmarking comparison with your own results. It also contains the evidence that should cause us all to continue our professional soul searching and quest to do much better.

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Is there plenty of room on your fundraising island?

Fundraising Coach

As a nonprofit leader, when was the last time you recommended another nonprofit? Plenty of room on the island A while back, Seth Godin wrote about there being plenty of room on the island. He observed that authors regularly recommend other authors even though an MBA program would call them "competitors." It's a great reminder that most of life is not a zero sum game.

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You’re Lucky To Have Your Donors

Ann Green

Do your donors know how lucky you feel to have them support your organization? Take time this month to let them know that and keep letting them know that throughout the year. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up so you could use that as a theme. Luck isn’t everything. Luck isn’t everything, though. You have to work at it. Donors don’t magically keep donating to your organization.

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Do Your Organization’s Values and Brand Intersect?

Mission Minded

Does your brand reflect your values? To be effective, it must. Though brand can be a confounding subject, in its simplest definition, brand is just another word for reputation. Your logo is not your brand. Your mission statement is not your brand, and neither is your name. Your brand is the set of ideas people […]. The post Do Your Organization’s Values and Brand Intersect?

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Is PayPal Really Your Pal?

The Agitator

Earlier this week The New York Times reported a federal class action lawsuit accusing the PayPal Giving Fund of collecting contributions for groups that may never receive the funds. According to the Times , “ The philanthropic website by PayPal, the digital payment company, has become a major player in online fund-raising for charitable organizations worldwide, processing $7.3 billion in contributions last year.

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6 Tips for Launching Your Own Member Month Campaign

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

December is done. Looking for your next great fundraising campaign? Try a member month campaign. For more ideas on raising money beyond end-of-year campaigns, join us in just a few hours for Beyond December: Raise Money Throughout the Year with These Seasonal Fundraising Campaigns. Starts at 1 p.m. ET today so sign up now! Here are 6 quick tips for launching your own member month campaign. 1.

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Your Official 17NTC Local's Guide to DC

EveryAction

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the list below and make sure to read the travel tips at the end! The Dabney.

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Fundraising And ‘Connected Spenders’

The Agitator

Do you need to know the latest consumer spending behavior in Indonesia, Pakistan and Nigeria? Probably not a lot of those addresses on your donor list … nor on any mailing list! But as it happens, by 2025 these three countries will be among the top ten countries on the planet that are home to ‘connected consumers’, joining the more expected likes of the US, Germany and Japan, the only ‘mature’ economies that will remain in the top ten.

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It’s time for the nonprofit sector to stop whining about Donor Advised Funds

iMarketSmart

I’m getting really tired of hearing people complain about donor advised funds. For instance, recently it was reported by the Chronicle of Philanthropy that dollars put into DAF’s grew by 300% in the past 6 years compared to just a 13% increase in charitable giving during the same period. But one thing that is terribly overlooked is the following: If the amount of money being contributed to DAF’s keeps growing but grants aren’t being recommended by the DAF owners, then may

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You Really Need a Fabulous Case for Support

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Whether she actually asks it out loud or not, a donor’s first question is always: “Why Should I Give You My Hard Earned Money?” The answer to that question starts with your case for support. Your case for support explains what your organization does, why you do it, and why others should support you in doing it. With an irresistible case for support , you’ll quickly win donor support for your projects, programs, endowments, initiatives, buildings, renovations, or other bri

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Bylaws Are More Than A Buzzword

Lets Talk Nonprofit

Bylaws. Every nonprofit has them. Have you read yours? Chances are, you haven't. Don't worry, though. A lot of people haven't. In fact, a lot of people join nonprofit boards without truly understanding the. roles and responsibilities of boards or what it means to govern. If you want to be part of an effective board, it starts by being an educated and engaged board member.

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Roger’s Blood Pressure

The Agitator

For months now, I’ve been sensing the steady rise in Roger’s blood pressure. I’ve watched two things in particular get him agitated … First, the glacier-like pace (and that’s me being charitable) with which fundraisers have responded to declining donor retention rates. And second, not unrelated, the apparent diffidence (again, I’m being charitable in my choice of words) with which fundraisers look empirical data in the face … and walk away from it.

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Voting is now open for Care2's eighth annual Impact Award

Care2

The Care2 Impact Award honors outstanding achievements in the nonprofit sector. Members of the nonprofit community nominated their favorite charity initiatives, and the judges have narrowed it down to five prize-worthy campaigns.

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Nonprofit Writing Prompts for March

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Haven’t quite filled in your content calendar for next month? Use these prompts taken from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts Email Newsletter for your blog posts, social media updates or newsletter articles. (If you are all set for content ideas in March, sign up for our Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter and you’ll receive April’s prompts later this week.).

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Social Media for Nonprofits Starter Guide | Pt. 1

NonProfit Hub

The World Wide Web has certainly owned up to its name—it’s huge. The Internet and everything in it is constantly growing, and social media is no exception. With so much growth happening online, keeping up with the latest thing can feel like you’re always running to catch up. That’s why we’re taking a step back to look at the big picture and diving into social media for nonprofits.

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Your Ultimate Final, Penultimate Final, Last Final Renewal Notice. Absolutely. We’re Serious.

The Agitator

In Are You Beggar or a Fundraiser , Tom featured an email appeal from the Democratic Congressional Campaign (DCCC) that exuded the distinct odor of desperation. ‘Desperate’-sounding because the copy — screaming ‘FINAL NOTICE’ in stark black and red type — reminded the donor that “you have 8 missed messages to renew your Democratic membership.

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What’s Going on in March

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Here’s what’s happening at Nonprofit Marketing Guide this month: Online Training: Mar 2: Beyond December: Raise Money Throughout the Year with These Seasonal Fundraising Campaigns. Kerri Karvetski shares creative ideas on how to raise money throughout the year. Starts at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. Pacific) | Registration is $50 or included with an All-Access Pass.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Welcome to a slightly later than normal edition of Mixed Links… As part of a major ongoing study, Sea Change would like to hear from communicators to gain their perspective on creating harmonious and effective relationships across departments. Canva shares 10 tactics for launching on social media and generating buzz, inspired by companies who’ve done it [with free templates].

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Social Media for Nonprofits Starter Guide | Pt. 2

NonProfit Hub

Welcome back to the Social Media for Nonprofits Starter Guide series. We’re back with more social media basics! In part one of this series , we covered the big dogs of social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Now we’re taking a closer look at some other platforms. These platforms reach smaller numbers, but they’re great supplements to the social media platforms we mentioned in part one.