Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2021

Just because you're selling partnerships for a nonprofit doesn't make rejection by a prospect any easier. It hurts when you get turned down, right? I asked Dan Cohen (aka "The Grand Poobah of Persuasion") for a salve for you wounds. Here's what he said. "All great sales people share one quality: Resiliency," said Dan. "If you don't have the ability to bounce back after rejection you'll never survive in sales.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 15, 2021

TOP Vegan Jokes and Memes that’ll make you LOL. Do you love Vegan Humor? Check out these top vegan jokes and memes that’ll make you LOL. Can I tell you a vegan joke? I promise it won’t be cheesy. Sprinkling Veganism like a pro. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram Een bericht gedeeld door Maria Rojas ???? ?? (@the_vegan_goddess) op 11 Jan 2018 om 4:49 (PST) Vegan : Try this apple.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Much has been written about the extraordinary grant making of businesswomen, MacKenzie Scott. With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge. When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. My approach to philanthropy will continue to be thoughtful.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

If efficiency, technology, and smarter fundraising have been on your nonprofit’s radar, you’ve almost certainly encountered artificial intelligence (AI). . It’s been a big buzzword for years now, but AI has moved beyond buzzword status—it’s an accessible and increasingly common tool for nonprofits. AI can completely change how nonprofits engage donors and prepare for fundraising appeals.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

We work really hard to make sure we have the tools you need to succeed whether you have just started out or you’ve been a nonprofit communications pro for years. If you have just gotten into to the wild world of nonprofit marketing, check out the resources below to get you started off on the right foot. (If you already have a Free Membership with us, then you can access these resources on your Student Dashboard.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

Every nonprofit wants to attract younger donors. That’s why it’s very exciting that monthly giving is so appealing to these younger donors. Why? Because they can support those organizations, they care about in a very easy way with a small amount that absolutely fits their budget.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

Last week we asked you what topics you’d like more training on in the coming year as we at Nonprofit Marketing Guide start working through our 2022 planning process. As you can see from the word cloud of responses, the job of a nonprofit communications director involves A LOT of different and disparate subjects. Here are some of the standout topics in the graphic: Data analysis, measurement, and reporting dashboards.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2021

When you think about the list of things Generation X has been excluded from, targeting them for nonprofit donations doesn’t usually come to mind. And yet the generation is being swept to the side by nonprofits more interested in courting their wealthier parents or their younger siblings — the Millennials.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

This is part five in a six-part series. Read part one , part two , part three , and part four. . In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online user experience and messaging. Mastering relevant content marketing. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value.

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Mission Minded

AUGUST 17, 2021

Learn what brand messaging is and the four reasons why your organization may benefit from embarking on a brand messaging strategy. The post How to Know When Your Organization Needs a Brand Message Strategy appeared first on Mission Minded.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

We are often asked to recommend nonprofits and other smart folks to follow for your own professional development. So every now and then, I write a post called “Big Brains and Cool Kids.”. Big Brains are interesting, leading thinkers in any area of study that connects in some way to the work of nonprofit communications professionals. That can cover a lot of ground, from in-sector topics like nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and volunteering to the larger world beyond, including work-life, produ

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way. What he said is that the investment in a major gifts officer (MGO) was not worth the result in revenue in the first two years of the MGOs tenure — and that those donors were better off just being communicated with by direct mail.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2021

This is part one in a fundraising auction two-part series. . When executed properly, a fundraising auction can be an incredibly effective way to raise money for your nonprofit. In this blog post, I’ll cover five tips for nonprofits looking to throw their first auctions and how you can start planning for one that will wow your guests and inspire them to take action and support your mission.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 17, 2021

How Nonprofits Can Start An Online Magazine And Engage Donors. Are you looking to engage your donors more? Starting an Online Magazine for your Nonprofit might help. See why and how to get started. Before we go into what an Online Magazine exactly is and how to get started, let’s first go into why Nonprofits should look into adding magazines to their Marketing Strategy.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our mission at Nonprofit Marketing Guide is to help you: Learn Your Job. Love Your Work. Lead Your Team. We focus a lot on the top two, so today I wanted to share some tips, research and advice about effectively leading your teams. Our past research shows that 75% of nonprofit communications teams are organized in one of four ways based on how the workload for the team is created.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2021

For these organizations to truly succeed, these organizations must set concrete goals that can be achieved, be willing to constantly ask for money, take big risks and adapt to successes and failures, plus master organizational rules.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of life on hold, your nonprofit hasn’t stopped operating. You and your staff have worked tirelessly to keep your organization afloat through 2020 and 2021, fundraising for your cause and maintaining good relationships with donors. . And, with a few exceptions, the government hasn’t stopped expecting nonprofits to adhere to its rules, either.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 17, 2021

What’s more important than engaging more corporate volunteer groups? Ensuring that their goals align with yours. It’s tempting to hastily say “yes” when employees from a reputable company inquire about volunteering. The excitement in some cases may even override one’s decision-making process when determining if this inquiry can work. I can understand all the reasons why; this is an opportunity to connect with a company’s employees on an emotional plane.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

Acre. Auburn, AL. Not that he reads our blog, but shout out to our Dad on his birthday! And a very merry un-birthday to the rest of you. Let’s celebrate with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how to make a TikTok, a new podcast to listen to, fundraising tips, social media monitoring tools and more.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2021

We've known for years that there has been grumbling about the nonprofit sector. Among themselves, nonprofit professionals have confided in each other stories of abusive bosses, entitled and non-diverse boards, lack of vision, chaos, and dysfunction. Unfortunately, these rumblings are causing a brain drain in the industry.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises. . Dear Charity Clairity, What kinds of questions would you suggest asking donors to help them feel heard—without making promises about acting on their ideas?

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Elevation

AUGUST 16, 2021

Your donation page is inarguably among the most important components of your nonprofit organization’s website. This is where future donors land when they’ve followed a link to participate in a virtual fundraiser or after they’ve navigated through your compelling nonprofit website. At this point, your potential donor might give comfortably, generously, or not at all.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2021

If the idea of wellbeing is difficult to imagine in today’s uncertain times, you’re not alone. It is no secret that the mission-driven nonprofit workforce often leads with the scarcity mindset. This is the idea that time, money, resources, or mission delivery are an ongoing race requiring self-sacrifice and superhero endurance. Some days the world really is on fire, and the nonprofit sector is charged with directly responding to physical, financial, and human resources even in preced

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2021

The combined transaction value for the three Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the social good sector reached $2 billion, which Apax cited as the largest merger and acquisition deal ever in the social good software sector. NonProfit PRO spoke to EveryAction CEO Stu Trevelyan about the deal.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 18, 2021

With everything that’s been going on over the last year and a half, you may not have had time to keep up with certain things. That includes making sure your website is in good shape. You don’t want to neglect your website. The internet is still most people’s go-to place to get information. Unlike social media, you control your website. You want it to be up-to-date, easy to read/scan and navigate, welcoming, and audience-centered.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

Many organizations make the fatal mistake of asking their donors for gifts over and over again without a break for other types of communication. However, when you don’t vary the type of communications and engagement opportunities with your supporters, your donors may start to feel like an ATM, always giving funds but receiving little in return. Instead of continuing this vicious cycle, nonprofit professionals have started to realize the value of focusing on relationships with donors and how they

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 20, 2021

Best CRM for Nonprofits: Balancing Data and Donors. Do you want to get more data, work more efficiently and get more donors for your nonprofit? Check out how a great CRM can help. What is a Nonprofit CRM Software? . CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. It is software that helps nonprofit organizations track and organize data related to their constituents. .

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2021

It's important to get an overall picture of how your constituents interact with your organization and vice versa, as well as gather and analyze data about past peer-to-peer campaigns and events. Your ability to accomplish these things depends heavily on your peer-to-peer fundraising software’s ability to integrate with other key systems.

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Candid

AUGUST 20, 2021

A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $31 million to healthy cities program. August 19, 2021. Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $31 million investment in the Partnership for Healthy Cities and the addition of six cities to the initiative to create safer and healthier urban environments: Bucharest, Romania; Cairo, Egypt; Córdoba, Argentina; Dublin, Ireland; Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; and Warsaw, Poland.

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Concord Leadership

AUGUST 17, 2021

In addition to interpersonal skills, helming an organization requires preparation for the administrative side of leadership as well, like knowing what to expect when expanding the organization to a new state. Dr. Stephen Urich has 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and in his role as the CEO of Labyrinth, Inc., assists charitable […].

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 17, 2021

Many organizations make the fatal mistake of asking their donors for gifts over and over again without a break for other types of communication. However, when you don’t vary the type of communications and engagement opportunities with your supporters, your donors may start to feel like an ATM, always giving funds but receiving little in return. Instead of continuing this vicious cycle, nonprofit professionals have started to realize the value of focusing on relationships with donors and how they

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Participation and motivation Homelessness Medical Values 52

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2021

For New York City-based Smile Train, the largest cleft organization in the world, its year-end efforts last year presented challenges, yet valuable lessons learned that it will utilize as it moves forward. The COVID-19 pandemic halted its work around the world, but it soon found its voice, urging supporters that its work is still needed. Now, capitalizing on last year’s fundraising success is vital.

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BDO

AUGUST 16, 2021

Over the past year and a half, many nonprofit organizations were faced with a difficult combination of challenges: a major change in demand coupled with the inability to interact with key stakeholders – both constituents and donors – face-to-face.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 16, 2021

10 Trends in Education Technology That Will Have A Major Impact. Technology allows us to integrate and apply modern approaches to learning. Find out what technologies are already being used in schools and what their impact is. Modern educational trends are looking for new ways to interest students in the process. If before it was enough to use new technologies, now they do not surprise.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s crucial to understand the best practices that ensure data security for all nonprofit engagements. Data breaches are common in our online world today, and if one were to happen to your organization, it could harm your reputation and ultimately mar your community’s trust. It also makes your supporters extremely vulnerable to identity and financial theft.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2021

Will charitable giving continue to grow at this pace? Our Giving Outlook ebook sheds light on the latest & most critical fundraising insights. You’ll learn: how 2020 impacted charitable giving across the nonprofit landscape, current economic conditions and precautions to keep in mind, and strategic recommendations for 2022.

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