Selfish Giving

MAY 4, 2022

"When it comes to cause marketing, if you're not at least trying to land and execute a point-of-sale fundraiser, you're kind of wasting your time. You probably shouldn't be doing cause marketing in the first place." ??This is what I tell people about cause marketing and point-of-sale.?? Why? Because point-of-sale (POS) is where all the money is, folks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management. . Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission. Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

You need money. You’ve got staff, programs, services, rent and a seemingly endless list of costs associated with all the good work you’re doing for your community and our world. Here’s a roadmap you can use to find what methods of raising money are right for you.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 3, 2022

Changes to How Nonprofit Organizations Report In-kind Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets It is common for nonprofits to receive donations and contributions of nonfinancial assets, more commonly known as in-kind contributions. Typical examples of in-kind contributions a nonprofit may receive include but are not limited to: Pro bono legal & professional services Below-market rent payments Donated […].

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? The answer is … maybe!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

In 2022 nonprofits will continue their shift to becoming digital-first organizations. When possible, nonprofit professionals want the flexibility and work-life balance that remote work can offer. Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 4, 2022

The most successful organizations are able to collectively identify and engage around measurable goals. Many of them utilize objectives and key results (OKRs) to achieve these top priorities.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

Have you noticed, in the last year or so, how many nonprofits have rebranded? The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many organizations to change more than usual; to pivot and regroup.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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The Charity CFO

MAY 4, 2022

What role should your board play in fundraising? Do all board members need to donate? And how do successful nonprofits recruit and engage new board members? If anyone has the answers to these questions, it’s Lynda Lysakowski. Linda has trained over 30,000 nonprofit professionals worldwide–from Nevada to Mexico to Egypt–and is only one of about 100 people to hold the prestigious title of Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE).

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. By nature our field hosts a wide array of organizations all in service of good. Centralizing what we can know about each organization is essential to building a field that is effective, efficient and equitable. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2022

Our Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising covers the fundamentals of launching and maintaining a social media marketing and fundraising strategy for your nonprofit. Participants will learn how to use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to engage and inspire supporters and donors. Based on 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the certificate program requires the completion of four webinars.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

The development function of many nonprofits has been lacking for some time, and there are two reasons why. Richard Perry offers advice on the key indicators of donors who are willing to give and how you can better manage officers' time.

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The Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Offering micro-volunteer opportunities can help an organization reach more volunteers and leverage new skills. Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. One of the biggest challenges today, for most people, is limited amounts of time. Between work, family commitments, and other obligations time can be sparse.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. .

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Education Education Children Public and Nonprofit Management 87

Elevation

MAY 5, 2022

From socializing with people to researching topics we’re curious about, technology has transformed the way we live our daily lives, and nonprofit management is no exception. Whether you work at a growing nonprofit that’s looking for scalable solutions or a large organization that’s looking to reduce team inefficiencies, the exact solutions you invest in can impact your ability to achieve your mission.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2022

Though hesitant at first, VanHuss performs a psychology experiment that offers a glimpse into the effects of labeling yourself, or even your organization. Do you consider yourself a thought leader? Perhaps you shouldn't, and here's why.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2022

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Time: 1 pm EST / 10 am PST (1 hour). Presented by: Sharon Cody , Nonprofit Market Manager at Labyrinth, Inc. Cost: Free. Your website and social media channels are remarkable tools that provide boundless opportunities to reach new donors to fuel your mission. But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements.

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Bloomerang

MAY 5, 2022

The post Bloomerang Named As One Of The Midwest’s Best Enterprise Software Companies appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Foundation Group

MAY 2, 2022

The post Fiduciary Responsibility of Nonprofit Board Members appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 5, 2022

Accepting crypto donations is another way to reach your donors where they are. Here are four things every nonprofit should know about this digital currency.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 6, 2022

Splash Bar. Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National. Happy, happy Friday! I am back with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have SEO terms, best fonts for old people, video strategy, Facebook news and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Don’t know the difference between a backlink and an internal link?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The post Starting from $0: How to Raise Money for Your New Nonprofit appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Anedot

MAY 5, 2022

Iconic 5k Fundraiser celebrating Sonoma County nonprofits and their causes returns to a new location in downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma County, CA, May 6, 2022 — On Saturday, May 7, 2022, the Sonoma County Human Race returns after a two-year hiatus. The Sonoma County Human Race is the largest community-driven 5k fundraising event in Sonoma County where local area nonprofits are supported by the funds individuals, businesses and teams raise – together.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

While nonprofit board management is complicated, some of the complications can be addressed through basic common sense. Here are a number of common sense and tested suggestions that may reduce at least some of the complications that can affect achieving nonprofit board success.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 5, 2022

You know it once you are in the middle of it: It’s called Flow. The concept of flow was popularized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jeanne Nakamura. It’s where you become fully immersed in whatever you are doing. The focus can be so intense that it often leads to a natural high, where everything just seems to be, well, flowing. It’s when we are in flow that we are able to be our most creative and to do some really good strategic thinking.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2022

The post Prioritizing Responding to Change appeared first on Bloomerang.

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NextAfter

MAY 6, 2022

It all started with a very complex question… How do nonprofits respond when an international crisis occurs? We have seen our fair share of crises in the past two years. From a global pandemic, a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, to all the wildfires and everything in between, nonprofits have had to pivot to respond to the ever-changing environment.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 5, 2022

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, launched its equity action plan in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. .

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 3, 2022

Does this statement apply to you: “I regularly take all of the paid time off that I am entitled to each year.” If you said yes, then according to our 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report you are in the minority as only 43% of those surveyed agreed with the statement. Ever since we released that report we have been encouraging you to take your PTO (paid time off).

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iMarketSmart

MAY 6, 2022

One of my clients raised over $1 Million in the last 30 days in major gifts. Here are some of the reasons they have been so effective. 1. Clearly defined vision. They have a very specific vision they are trying to make a reality. 2. Cost to achieve that vision. They know exactly how much money they need to make that vision a reality. 3. Deadline. They need to raise the money by a certain date, so there is a real sense of urgency. 4.

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Fundraising Report Card

MAY 5, 2022

Thank you, Shreya Tragad, for this engaging post. Shreya is the Digital Marketing Specialist at InitLive. As a creative content creator, she focuses on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about creating engaging content, writing, and graphic design to help viewers easily retain information.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service reminded tax-exempt organizations that many have a filing deadline of May 16, 2022. Those that operate on a calendar-year basis have certain annual information and tax returns they file with the IRS.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 2, 2022

Market Research for B2B Marketing: Why Is it Important? Are you doing B2B marketing? Then, you need data. Here’s why market research is needed and how you can get started. Did you know that business-to-business transactions, or simply those that involve trading of products or services between companies, are the largest? Yes, they surpass business-to-consumer transactions by far.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 4, 2022

Fundraising is not an operation. It’s a conversation. It’s a conversation that can either build or diminish trust. Trust is the cornerstone in the foundation of every relationship. And it’s especially important for major gifts and planned giving fundraising. However, one conversational element needed for building trust is often overlooked. And that’s too bad because it’s actually your most powerful tool for taking your conversations with donors to the next level.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2022

If you’ve never used WordPress before, knowing how to get started can feel overwhelming. You might wonder what to do with all of the different plugin and theme options, or how you’re supposed to just get started building your site. How do nonprofits go from nothing to a well-developed and engaging website with a robust online fundraising strategy in the blink of an eye?

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