NonProfit PRO
MAY 18, 2022
Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.” Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 16, 2022
Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Imagine what you could do if you had hundreds or thousands of dollars steadily coming in your door each month…. Here are just a few really good, real life examples: Draft Gratitude relies on their Monthly Giving Team to cover about half of their monthly expenses for the horses.
Candid
MAY 19, 2022
If you work at a nonprofit or have thought about starting one, chances are you’re already familiar with the Form 990. All tax-exempt organizations, including foundations, must file some version of Form 990 with the IRS each year to comply with federal regulations. Because of that, they’re chock full of vital information about a nonprofits’ and foundations’ finances and operations. .
The Charity CFO
MAY 20, 2022
As a nonprofit Executive Director, the amount of time you invest with your board of directors can vary wildly depending on your organizational culture and the time of year. But make no mistake: Nonprofit board development is critical to your success. And it’s becoming increasingly important to your funders too. . Foundations want to know that your board is doing its job and doing it well.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 18, 2022
Spring is here, and with it comes spring cleaning. Now could mark the perfect time for a little spring cleaning for nonprofit organizations — specifically sprucing up an organization’s board of governance. To evaluate whether adjustments need to be made, nonprofits should first consider these seven best practices and tips for building a strong board of governance.
Blue Avocado
MAY 15, 2022
Imagine executives from the six largest school meal programs in the country, sitting around a table discussing how, together, they could make a difference in school food. By leveraging their buying power, they can change the industry. They decide to be the founding members of a 501(c)(3) and set off to put their passion into […]. The post Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Candid
MAY 18, 2022
About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. We loved seeing this unique piece of our past and wanted to learn more about the object and exhibition. .
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2022
Why is it we keep looking for some new way to do something when we know the exact steps it takes to get it done? Because the new thing feels so much better. And it looks so good and is easier. You just have to listen to it all, feel good and apply what you can. And, certainly, since it feels so good, it must work.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 19, 2022
The effective accounting, donor management, and data analysis of donor activity has become essential as nonprofits have embraced online fundraising, virtual events, and fundraising on social media in recent years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are adopting CRM systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and help your nonprofit raise more for your mission.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 17, 2022
In order to effectively use social media, you need to know how it’s used and who is using it. Let’s break down some important data about social media and specific channels like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and more. Social Media. 4.62 billion people use social media worldwide. The average social media user engages with an average of 6.6 various social media platforms and has 8.4 social media accounts.
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
MAY 20, 2022
Guest post by Sarah Fargusson . It seems like we use the internet for everything nowadays. Shopping, connecting with friends and family members, and watching tv (or more like, binge-streaming the latest hit shows) all happen over the internet. It’s easy to see why supporters would turn to the internet to engage with your nonprofit, as well! Your nonprofit’s website is a key channel to connect with supporters, receive donations, and raise awareness for your mission.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2022
A nonprofit organization is created with the best of intentions. It is a way to address the service gaps in the marketplace and to uplift the planet. When we forget the key element, that this is a business, we can do more harm than good for those we can be helping.
Bloomerang
MAY 18, 2022
The post Finding & Living in Your Zone of Genius appeared first on Bloomerang.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 19, 2022
You are using an editorial calendar to manage your nonprofit’s communications. Awesome! Now let’s make that tool even more strategic. Here’s one way to do that: Embed the existing communications capacity of your team into the editorial calendar and work from that as your baseline. What Most Nonprofits Do with Their Editorial Calendars.
Foundation Group
MAY 16, 2022
The post Philanthropy’s New Model: Takeaways from the Siemer Institute appeared first on Foundation Group®.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 19, 2022
A colleague of mine recently asked me, “Can you have multiple monthly donor programs?” She and I both work with an organization that has multiple monthly donor programs, with the total revenue making up about 60% of all giving.
Bloomerang
MAY 17, 2022
————. The post AFP & Charitable Gift Planners of Indiana appeared first on Bloomerang.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 20, 2022
Helena, MT. I hope you all had a good week. Ready to wrap it up with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have free email templates, TikTok and YouTube news, should your board members donate, mistrust of nonprofits, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 11 Achievable Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website’s Accessibility.
NextAfter
MAY 20, 2022
What makes for good copywriting? As non-profits, we understand that our copy has to be engaging and compelling enough to urge people to donate to our cause. While there isn’t an all-encompassing formula giving us everything we need to know about writing “good copy,” we have an idea of what works and doesn’t work to produce the best results.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 17, 2022
I have used the phrase, “We’re building the plane while we fly it,” as part of my mantra. Initially, I thought it was a professionally acceptable way to say, “We have no idea. We’re making it up as we go and we will get there with a solid outcome,” but most recently I realized what it means, and I discovered why it is a good line of thinking in the current landscape for nonprofit leaders.
Concord Leadership
MAY 20, 2022
You probably have heard of SaaS – Software as a Service. What would happen if you saw follow up as a service? Follow Up isn’t about “needing” the other person” I admit, following up can be tedious. One thing that makes it worse is the feeling that you “need” them to act. People tend to […]. The post Follow up as service?
iMarketSmart
MAY 20, 2022
“We don’t have the right people in our database.”. A Director of Development told me this a few months into a job. Of course, I disagreed, so I started asking how many of their top donors he had met with. This uncovered that he’d never met with the organization’s largest donor. Of course, I recommended to go see him, but the director told me that that donor was angry at the organization because of a failed project he had funded.
Mission Minded
MAY 19, 2022
Every organization has a brand, but cultivating a strong brand pays you association dividends. Here are severn reasons why. The post More than a Membership: Why Associations Need Strong Branding appeared first on Mission Minded.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 20, 2022
Join CharityEngine on June 1st for an insightful webinar detailing what a peer-to-peer (P2P) campaign is and how it fits into any overall fundraising strategy. Using real-world examples from Wounded Warrior Project and other clients, we'll show you how a nonprofit of any size can amp fundraising by using this often-overlooked tool with actionable next steps.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MAY 18, 2022
Why an Artsy Touch is Vital in Interior Design. Interior design is one of the most important aspects of home decor. Learn how art can give your house a personal touch to help you create a space that meets your tastes! Interior design is a profession that includes many different things such as architecture, art, graphic design, and others. The imperative element of interior design is creating a balance between the inside and outside of a building whether it’s a living space or a workplace.
Nonprofit Productive
MAY 16, 2022
I’ve produced a number of podcasts over the years. I noticed that I got bored after about 25 podcasts so when someone suggested I take NPP into the podcast space, I was hesitant and decided to wait. Now, several months later, I’m excited to announce the first five episodes of the Nonprofit Productive podcast. In this first burst of episodes, I talk about nonprofit fatigue and what you can do about it.
iMarketSmart
MAY 16, 2022
Use your words. Story starts with words. Word choice matters. It matters for fundraising story. For example, Simple, conversational, family words work. They match the social, emotional, empathy system. This encourages giving. Formal, contract, finance words don’t. They trigger the math, logic, error-detection system. This can block giving. A powerful fundraising story starts with the right words.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 17, 2022
As nonprofits emerge from pandemic-related challenges, data has become critical in preparing for what's next. Data Lake for Nonprofit Cloud, Powered by AWS, is a new open-source solution designed to make it even easier for organizations to leverage their Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud data.
Anedot
MAY 16, 2022
Honoring 98 outstanding Sonoma County community leaders, volunteers, youth volunteers, and nonprofit organizations. SONOMA COUNTY, CA, May 12, 2022 – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2nd t Annual Heart of Sonoma County Awards. “Our mission with the Heart of Sonoma County is to celebrate the hard work and dedication of nonprofits, volunteers, and community leaders,” said Linda Jacobs, CEO at CVNL. “2021 continued to be a challengin
Bloomerang
MAY 19, 2022
————. The post Add Donor Search appeared first on Bloomerang.
The Charity CFO
MAY 18, 2022
Financial oversight is one of the primary roles of your nonprofit board of directors. . Every nonprofit is required to have a board of directors. According to the National Council of Nonprofits , the board has a responsibility to “steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies.”.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 20, 2022
At a recent strategic planning session, I was working with a nonprofit to create organizational values. As my team introduced the activity, a board member spoke up and said, “We’d like to focus on strategies and goals. Why should we take the time to focus on organizational values?”.
iMarketSmart
MAY 18, 2022
You Might Be Wondering Why a Fundraiser Needs to Care About Archetypes. Fundraising is all about storytelling (and story listening ). Sometimes a fundraising story will be focused on how an organization or institution is helping make the world a better place. Other times it will be about the donor and how they found meaning through support of a cause or initiative.
Ann Green
MAY 19, 2022
An online fundraising page is crucial for a crowdfunding campaign’s success. Follow these seven best practices to attract donors and deepen engagement. . By Missy Singh. One of the crucial elements of building any crowdfunding campaign for a nonprofit is setting up a crowdfunding page online. A well-designed crowdfunding page allows your campaign to stand out and reach an audience far beyond your immediate supporters.
CNPE
MAY 19, 2022
When we know better …. By. Christen Boone. , President & CEO, Boone Group. , and Board Chair, CNPE . At The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, we have named equity as one of our core values – along with love, learning, and courage. . In particular, we have vowed to apply an equity lens to everything we do. We on the board have also asked each other to apply an equity lens to our own lives and our own work.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 20, 2022
I constantly relate work and leadership to coaching. I had a lengthy career working and coaching boy’s baseball at all ages as a hobby. I learned years ago that satisfied players perform to the best of their abilities. Employees do the same.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 19, 2022
When people ask me about the benefits of collaboration, my first instinct is to say it’s a no-brainer. In my experience, thoughtful collaboration with nonprofits, clinicians, research partners, government agencies, and even companies in the private sector only leads to good things.
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