Selfish Giving

MARCH 17, 2021

The Cause Docs are back tomorrow, Thursday, March 18th at 2pm EDT with Russ Holmes , Founder of Sprouts Solutions. Russ will be answering your questions on how you can identify, cultivate and partner with global companies. Russ will be sharing his prescriptions on: Identifying global companies that align with your non-profit's mission How to approach a global company How to build a win-win partnership and what elements to include Russ originates from the UK but is a true citizen of the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2021

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Chuck Spidell , WordPress Security Expert at ILLUSIO. Cost: Free. If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be. It’s hard to stay on top of the site maintenance but in the back of your mind, you know it needs to be done.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 18, 2021

Strategic planning time! Do I hear groans or cheers? In my experience sitting on nonprofit boards and employed as a nonprofit staff member, I typically hear some grumbling when the topic of strategic planning comes up. Volunteers (or very minimally paid directors) are usually not so excited about adding several more hours to their meeting […].

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. It seems like it should be simple. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? But there are dozens of ways it can go wrong. And SO many questions that need answering before you start. Should you use a mailhouse? Recruit volunteers to stuff and stamp hundreds of envelopes?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Much of the success in communications and marketing work is creating smooth workflows and eliminating bottlenecks in those flows. Marketing and communications bottlenecks can look like. People missing deadlines or otherwise not doing what they said they would do. Technology being too slow or cumbersome. Fear, worry, and uncertainty about moving forward.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

When it comes down to it, successful fundraising is about successfully executing the basics. When you want to raise money for something, be sure to do these fundraising basics : Research. Remember, run your dollar goal through a gift range calculator. This helps you know what levels of gifts to be looking for. Engage. Before you ask a donor, you should ask them some interesting questions.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 18, 2021

Dear Rita, Our nonprofit has several employees who provide a variety of direct services personally to our clients, in our offices as well as other locations. We have taken great measures since the pandemic struck to protect both our clients and our employees and to keep them as safe as we possibly could. Now that […]. The post Ask Rita: We Can Require Employees to Receive the Covid-19 Vaccine—But Should We?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

I used to serve on a nonprofit board whose mantra was “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid” ( Basil King ). One of my personal mantras is “Live your life in draft.” (I’m not sure where I got that one.) . But I’ve mashed up these two sentiments into another piece of advice for nonprofit communicators: “Try boldly and try again.” .

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

When a nonprofit organization decides to undertake a capital campaign, it has most likely identified a need and developed a project to address that need. Usually, the campaign is designed to resource the project. For many organizations, information about the project is first shared with key supporters during a feasibility study. A feasibility study when a third party gathers feedback to evaluate the viability of the fundraising goal and then recommends a path forward.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 18, 2021

What does your volunteer engagement program look like right now? Two case studies—League of Women Voters of Oakland and Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County—explored in this article show us that a successful volunteer program blends elements of human resources management and donor management: Recruiting Training Engaging Appreciating Evaluating Retaining No matter what […].

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Foundation Group

MARCH 15, 2021

The post How to Categorize Operations Revenue appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Welcome back to another look into the new hobbies you have picked up over the last year. We’ve looked at: Pets. Music. Arts and Crafts. And today we are looking a couple of people who took up exercising. From Stacie Birchett: Since we haven’t been able to go anywhere exotic, I spend a lot of time trolling the internet and hiking apps to find ways to get outside, get some exercise, and maybe learn something new and see new sights nearby.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 19, 2021

SEO Mistakes You May Have Overlooked And How To Fix Them. Propper SEO is difficult. Professionals that have put more than 10,000 hours in mastering SEO are still struggling. Here are some common mistakes and fixes. Search engine optimization is one of those tools that every business, whether they’re for-profit or not, needs to utilize. When done effectively, it naturally increases brand recognition , allowing you an easier job of completing whatever mission you set out to do.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 18, 2021

Although the number of Covid-19 cases varies throughout the United States, nonprofit leaders are undoubtedly eager to re-open organizations and get back to business. While many continue to allow some staff to work remotely, others choose to or must have employees working in the physical workspace to service clients and stakeholders. In re-opening their physical […].

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The Kindful Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

It may be 2021 now, but that doesn’t mean that nonprofits are back to business as usual. You’re likely still having to adjust your strategies for today’s climate. One of the most obvious ways? Fundraising. Organizations are shifting their fundraising strategies to virtual fundraising instead of in-person. Soon, nonprofits will likely turn to hybrid events to provide multiple engagement opportunities for supporters.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

We’re making our way through the 6 Rs of Relevant Messaging. Today, we look at how to be real time. Let’s review what we’ve talked about so far: Rewarding. The benefits of following through on the call to action in the message are clear. Realistic. Following through on the message is doable, because any obvious barriers are addressed.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week we’ll bring you a new resource that we think could revolutionize the nonprofit sector — or at least your workweek. It may be an app, platform, podcast, or product that will help you do more good. This week, we’re looking at Shift – the new app designed to decrease browser windows and increase productivity for busy people.

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MARCH 17, 2021

I walked by this on a San Francisco street on March 16. Then I heard of the murders in Georgia.

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The Kindful Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re brand new and still waiting for funding or an established nonprofit that needs to cut costs, we understand your budget can be tight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the tools you need to operate your organization effectively. Nonprofit software helps organizations manage their day-to-day functions like administration, fundraising, donor relations, accounting, marketing, and more.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

When it comes down to it, successful fundraising is about successfully executing the basics. When you want to raise money for something, be sure to do these fundraising basics : Research. Remember, run your dollar goal through a gift range calculator. This helps you know what levels of gifts to be looking for. Engage. Before you ask a donor, you should ask them some interesting questions.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 19, 2021

Best online video makers for your business. Video Marketing is booming, but how do you create great videos for your business? Check out our list of best Online Video Makers. If you are an up-and-coming brand , a developing podcaster, or a solopreneur and if you are a savvy internet marketer you will be aware of the significance of video marketing. It is important for all content agencies and content creators.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

Time to wrap up another week with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have video tips galore, the details on Clubhouse, why you should explore virtual training, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Find out What Marketers Need to Know About YouTube Shorts.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. By analyzing the donor data you have available, you can learn volumes about donor motivation and behavior, then use this information to guide your fundraising approach. Donor data can help you with segmentation, marketing, stewardship, and more.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. By analyzing the donor data you have available, you can learn volumes about donor motivation and behavior, then use this information to guide your fundraising approach. Donor data can help you with segmentation, marketing, stewardship, and more.

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