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Newsletter: How to Use Twitter for Partnership Prospecting ; Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises $20M on ‘Day of Giving’ ; Alopecia Orgs Newsjack Chris Rock’s Oscars Joke

Selfish Giving

Last week I shared an article on Twitter and added that if enough of you showed interest in the research - by clicking on the link! - I would explain how it changed my thinking on using Twitter for partnership prospecting. The article had nearly 60 "clicks" and was the fourth most popular link in my newsletter last week. So here's my explanation! Let me begin by saying that Twitter is a vastly underused tool for prospecting.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money.

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5 Steps to Start Developing a New Technology Plan for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy. But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

Candid

On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE , joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity ( available to watch now on YouTube ). Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Can you please tell us about MEASURE and its mission?

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How to Improve Nonprofit Culture Through Mission and Values Realignment

Blue Avocado

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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4 Reasons Why Donors Don’t Give

NonProfit PRO

One of the most crucial parts of nonprofit fundraising is finding donors. If a donor doesn't give, your organization can't adequately serve its mission. But creating a potential donor portfolio isn't always easy.

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What if we’ve asked them all?

Fundraising Coach

When I’m being a fundraising coach, I tend to coach nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. One of my primary tasks I try to help them build into their rhythm is for them is to make 5 – 10 major donor calls each week. But since CEOs aren’t managing a large portfolio of donors, what do you do if you’ve already called and emailed your prospect list a few times?

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The Great Resignation Doesn’t Seem to Be Slowing: Remote Work and Pay Big Factors Now

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

I first talked about The Great Resignation back in September of 2021, but it’s apparently still going strong. Federal data released March 29th shows that 4.4 million people quit in February 2022 compared to 3.4 million in February of 2021. And according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson , 53% of US employees are open to leaving their current jobs with 44% actively looking for new places to work.

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3 Commitments Nonprofit Leaders Can Make in Times of Great Uncertainty

NonProfit PRO

The overwhelm can seem close to immobilizing. Leaders always need to make decisions. But this year, the amount of decision-making required to lead feels crushing. So much so that many nonprofit leaders are delaying big decisions.

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Bloomerang Named a Leader in the G2 Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising

Bloomerang

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has been identified as the leader in the Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising by G2 , the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. This recognition is based on the responses of real uses for each of the Grid® Report related questions featured in the G2 review form. “We take great pride as a company in providing stellar customer service

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How to Fill Out a 501c(3) Application for Your Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

Starting a nonprofit organization can be confusing and tricky, especially if it’s your first time and you don’t have any experience filling out a 501c(3) application. However, filling out the application is an essential step in setting up a nonprofit charity with the full benefits of tax-exempt status. Follow along below as we discuss tips on how to fill out your 501c(3) application correctly so that your request is approved and your organization can get off to a great start.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – April 8, 2022

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

El Ranchero. Auburn, AL. Happy Friday! Are you ready for the latest in social media, content marketing and other news from around the world of marketing and fundraising? This week we have marketing metrics, social media benchmarks, DEI in marketing and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Blogging Life Easier. Which Social Media Measurements Matter Most?

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The Importance of DEI in Your Marketing and Communications Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.

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What do Marketers need to Know About Cybersecurity?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

What do Marketers need to Know About Cybersecurity? Security is one of those things that most people don’t think about until it’s too late. Stay safe. See What Marketers need to Know About Cybersecurity. When the talk goes on cybersecurity, most people will instantly think about the loss of privacy or security breaches, which is understandable, yet it also covers aspects like intellectual property theft and protection of your identity online.

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The Most Important Lessons Learned by Retail Clothes Stores: With Obvious Parallels to Fundraising

iMarketSmart

If customers don’t see themselves in what you offer, they won’t come in the store. Those that come in are often “just looking’. If a salesperson is too aggressive, they leave. Customers want to try on clothes without being pushed into buying. If the sales rep gushes and fawns about everything they try on, they lose faith in that rep and, by implication, the store.

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LISTEN: Kivi Answers 20 Questions for Rabble-Rousers and Changemakers

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

The organizers of one of my favorite conferences for nonprofit communicators — Create Good — have launched a new podcast. The Create Good Podcast is a brief conversation with changemakers and rabble-rousers to find out what makes them tick and how they create good. Hosts Dawn and Brian Crawford of BC/DC Ideas pose 20 questions to nonprofit communications professionals so we can all learn from these leaders’ passions, favorite tactical tips, and their ability to push through burnout.

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Board Effectiveness Begins With Recruiting

NonProfit PRO

I have served as a volunteer on and consulted with a variety of boards throughout my career. When evaluating the success of the nonprofit, a key variable is always the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s board membership.

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Why Cybersecurity Master’s Degree is a Great Option for Marketers

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Why Cybersecurity Master’s Degree is a Great Option for Marketers. Are you looking to widen your knowledge as a marketer? Check Why Cybersecurity Master’s Degree is a Great Option. Contrary to a popular belief, getting your cybersecurity Master’s degree can be used in a wide range of disciplines that are not only technical and extremely complex.

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Using Smart Tech to Improve Work and Workplaces

Allison Fine

During November 2021 alone 4.5 million people quit their jobs —the highest number on record. The pandemic work experience encouraged many employees to draw a line in the sand between what’s important (family, flexibility, and free time) and what’s not (toxic work cultures that lead to exhaustion, mistakes and ultimately burnout.) Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) have particularly felt the strain of office life with 97 percent wanting a hybrid or full-time remote working model (compa

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6 Things Your Donors Don’t Care About (That You Assumed They Did)

iMarketSmart

This news can be shocking to hear and might even make some fundraisers and nonprofit administrators fall out of their seats. But it’s true. Donors don’t care about the same things you do. Even more shocking is some experimental fundraising data you’re about to see. It’s a very simple truth to understand, and yet so much fundraising presumes that whatever matters to some fundraisers and most nonprofit administrators must also matter to donors.

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How This Hospital Foundation Leaned on Outside Agencies to Meet Its Fundraising Goal

NonProfit PRO

Tackling a large capital campaign initiative is daunting under any circumstances. But if you can find strategic partners that understand philanthropy, your mission and your unique circumstances, leveraging their expertise and folding them into your processes can make even seemingly insurmountable goals achievable.

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How to Improve Your SEO Monitoring Using Proxies

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to Improve Your SEO Monitoring Using Proxies. SEO has become a fundamental tool for any online business. Here’s how you can improve your SEO Monitoring using Proxies. Monitoring your SEO strategies and erecting a counter initiative if something goes wrong is important for the survival of your business. Many websites, that didn’t take appropriate measures and monitor their SEO strategies, have gone out of business in 2022.

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Brady Campaign: Gun Store Transparency

RAD Campaign

Brady Campaign: Gun Store Transparency. rad_admin. Mon, 04/04/2022 - 15:53. Image. Building the largest database to search gun store violations. As a longtime partner of the Brady Campaign, we transformed thousands of dense ATF gun dealer inspection reports into an interactive and engaging data visualization and microsite to expose bad actor gun dealers.

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Forget Casual Fridays and Instead, Make them “Mighty” for Your Remote Team

Nonprofit Productive

Casual Fridays used to be a big deal in the 2010's. Jeans, no necktie and a more relaxed atmosphere were all the rage. As Covid has impacted all nonprofit teams in some way, more and more teams have gone fully remote or opted for a hybrid approach to work. Dresscodes have become much more casual and, if we're honest, it really only matters what you wear when you're on a video call or in an in-person meeting.

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5 Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Avoid Claims of Wrongful Termination

NonProfit PRO

No nonprofit leader relishes the unfortunate task of ending an employee's employment — be it for performance problems, misconduct or operational reasons. It is a difficult process, and poorly handled and rushed terminations create serious risks, such as a wrongful termination claim. .

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How Can I Make an Extra $2000 a Month?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Can I Make an Extra $2000 a Month? Having extra money in your pocket and bank account never hurt anyone. Here’s how you can make an extra $2000 a month? Are you wondering how you can make an extra $2000 a month? This article discusses six side hustles guaranteed to earn you good extra cash without straining you. Introduction. You most probably have a daily job or a part-time activity that you engage in.

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How to Lower the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Your Supporters Donate Major Gifts of Assets

iMarketSmart

In fundraising, a gift results when motivation overcomes cost. Increasing motivation helps. So does lowering cost. These make the gift easier. But sometimes, these two processes conflict. Number problems. In fundraising, numbers can be a problem. The problem is this. Giving motivation comes from the social emotion system. It comes from story. Introducing math, numbers, and finance can disrupt this process.

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What Is A 501(c)(7)?

Foundation Group

The post What Is A 501(c)(7)? appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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‘Cause of the Year’ Partnership Spreads Positive News About Nonprofit’s Mission

NonProfit PRO

While this partnership is still new, it has been inspiring to see the stories of our programs in more than 70 countries highlighted in a way that shows the profound impact our mission can have for individuals worldwide.

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How to write a donation letter? Guide for a nonprofit organization

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to write a donation letter? Guide for a nonprofit organization. Do you want to write a persuasive Donation Letter for your Nonprofit? Check out our tips below. Writing a letter to donors that encourages them to give is crucial when your organization depends on donations for its success. This article is created to help you if you are new to writing donation requests letters.

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Sonoma County Gazette: Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) celebrates Global Volunteer Month

Anedot

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) joins national affiliate, Points of Light, in celebrating Global Volunteer Month – a time to recognize the impact of volunteering and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges. Introduced in April 2020, Global Volunteer Month was launched as a galvanizing moment to inspire and activate volunteers, in addition to supporting our most vulnerable populations.

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The Pacific Institute Names CEO and CMO to Unleash Growth Next 50 Years Pam Moore and Mark Panciera

Pam Moore

Human Potential Unleashed! Maximizing human performance through mindset empowerment solutions for individuals, teams, and organizations. Hollywood, FL, March 26, 2022 –(PR.com)– The Pacific Institute (“TPI”), a global training and consultancy firm with over five decades of expertise delivering solutions that help companies drive maximum performance for individuals, teams, and organizations, announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team with the naming of Mark Pancier

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Is It Possible to Work With an Arrogant Nonprofit Leader?

NonProfit PRO

Most often, I work with enlightened progressive and donor-centered leaders. And then, occasionally, one shows up that just takes my breath away. That was my experience when I met with one CEO who needed help with his major gift program — at least that is what I thought. .

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How Is A Professional Steak House Better Than An Ordinary One?

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How Is A Professional Steak House Better Than An Ordinary One? Many people choose to go out to a restaurant instead of cooking at home. Some go for a nice steak, while others may opt for seafood or pasta. With so many different options available to people, it’s hard to find the best place. But what if your choices are limited in this regard? How is a professional steak house better than an ordinary one?

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Sonoma County Gazette: Leadership scholarships available supporting Sonoma County black and indigenous executives

Anedot

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to announce new scholarships for its Learning & Leadership 2022 programs. Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, CVNL is offering a limited number of partial scholarships to Black, Indigenous and People of Color who are leaders or managers of CVNL member nonprofit organizations based in or serving Sonoma County, as well as smaller CVNL member organizations with limited budgets.

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Do Nonprofits Use Cash or Accrual Accounting?

The Charity CFO

If you’re like many people, you probably think that there is a single set of accounting rules that every company must follow. . But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Though both systems use the same numbers, looking at those numbers differently can give you a very different perspective on the state of your finances.