NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. A somewhat different perspective.is

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process. Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner. Talk to peers about their experiences with similar projects.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Portraits of Us centers the experience, accomplishments, and collective wisdom of over 200 Black women deeply involved in philanthropy, including CEOs, executive directors, and other executives overseeing millions of dollars in philanthropic funds. And that’s really what the book is about.”

Philanthropy 112

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Who gets to make the decisions about where philanthropic dollars go? Unfortunately, in making their argument the authors reveal what happens when so-called experts make assumptions about an issue rather than consulting those closest to it—in this case, trust-based and participatory grantmakers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 5, 2023

The Power of Authenticity in Social Media Marketing: Why Being Real Matters Authenticity is not just a buzzword. Instead, behave like a human – talk to your audience about random things too, reply to their DMs, and help & engage with people in your network, just like any human would do. The best part?

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 24, 2024

What kind of giving experience are you providing? It’s not about privilege. It’s about alignment with what a major gift represents. A Caveat about Major Donor Stewardship Experiences One of the challenges with this topic is that the definition of ‘major donor’ differs depending on the organization.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 12, 2021

Creating an exceptional digital content experience is important, but promoting it appropriately is the key to engaging your audience. We recommend identifying 3 to 5 reasons why your digital edition matters and then tell your readers about them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. Make eye contact with your audience.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. WHY are they involved in your organization?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

You don’t have to explain nonprofit marketing to anyone, justify your job, or always talk about it in the context of fundraising. You’ll get notifications about the events and conversations you care most about. That means we have thousands of posts on just about everything. We are here for you!

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Even with a diagnosis, African Americans are far more likely to experience worse care from health care systems filled with bias and discrimination. We know the biology matters. We know the genetics matter. All of these health inequities were not things that just happened overnight. These were generations in the making.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

Major giving is ultimately about the donor and the story they want to tell about their own lives. Find out more about the eCourse , which can be taken by you as well as others on your team. Tell me about your journey This question needs to be adapted to fit your specific context. It’s personal. That’s a fringe benefit.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. And how they feel about their experience of giving to your nonprofit determines whether or not they stay in the relationship. It’s critical to donor experience! It’s about an equal exchange of value. You build it on purpose.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To learn more about selecting the right tech for your nonprofit, go to www.jcsocialmarketing.com/bonterra We know that organizations with healthy member engagement thrive, so how do we increase this engagement when environmental factors work against us?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. Details really matter, which is why it’s helpful to mention how the contribution was, or will be, allocated. When an organization is transparent about how funds are allocated, it builds trust.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

How AI Will Improve Customer Experience in 2024 The year 2024 marks a significant milestone in the evolution of customer experience (CX) , mostly due to the progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They can sift through queries quickly, identify issues, and provide solutions or escalate matters without delay.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Lots of nonprofits draw a line in the sand about a particular issue and speak frankly about it. The work we do in the nonprofit world matters. Often, they have a mission that matters, but they’re stuck being disorganized, unfocused, and scattered. You must stay in a state of curiosity about your activities.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 1, 2022

In my previous article , I explained what fundraisers get wrong about storytelling. Mostly they tend to think stories about what their organization does can inspire and motivate giving. This post is about why stories do matter. About 20,000 years ago, humans suddenly began cooperating a whole lot more.

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Fundraising Leadership

APRIL 7, 2023

But it was a summer research experience at Tuskegee University when she was 14 after her freshman year of high school that ignited her passion for science. Three weeks of an internship in a research lab doing microbiology experiments to identify ways for astronauts to live on the space stations,” was the project she worked on.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this post on limiting beliefs, I want to talk about a common one I hear from nonprofit professionals: the fear that their story doesn’t matter. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters! . Say it out loud: My story matters. Maybe you’re worried about how your story will be received.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

By showcasing our team’s knowledge and experience, we enhance our credibility and draw more people to our cause. Reciprocity is about mutual exchange. When we acknowledge donations, no matter the size, we encourage a cycle of generosity. And framing – this is all about how we present our message. Thaler and Cass R.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

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. With careful record keeping and data management, you are likely able to make the case that your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI) is acceptable no matter the number. .

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2023

Thus, need or impact matters. In experiments, giving increases when the donor and recipient share Political views Religious views Sports-team loyalty, or even Music preferences.[7] That’s why some similarities matter and others don’t. In one experiment, people could donate to rebuild after a hurricane.[8] Race mattered.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 20, 2024

App performance, user experience and overall project success are all heavily influenced by your choice. It’s imperative to look for businesses that have a track record of developing iOS apps, preferably with experience related to your sector or specialty.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The plaintiffs in Held testified about environmental degradation including wildfires, shorter winters, and drought, and said such events had eroded their emotional wellbeing and sense of safety. This was climate science on trial, and what the court has found as a matter of fact is that the science is right.” They may be working.

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Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

We argue for the necessity of organizations to initiate a cultural transformation that fosters positive experiences for future generations of female leaders, recommending a shift in focus from improving outcomes for specific groups to creating an inclusive leadership culture,” the report shows. Speak up about your accomplishments.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By strengthening the alignment between development and financial teams, growing nonprofits can spend time on what matters most: managing fundraising revenue across multiple platforms without sacrificing time spent on building donor relationships. Additional Resources: Learn more about Bloomerang’s QuickBooks Integration.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve all heard the criticisms about using AI (artificial intelligence). Yet, 93% of nonprofits do not have an internal policy about using AI. Taking the heart and lived experiences out of organizational messaging. Staff relying on AI rather than on their own subject matter experts.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This work matters,” said Nelson to the strikers. “It It matters to a free society. It matters to democracy.” ” Jon Schleuss, president of the NewsGuild-CWA union, addressed the crowd with an energetic message about the NewsGuild’s growing mass and militant action. The Post Guild action made it 35.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL. The worry about a steep learning curve is more of a mindset change, from letting go of doing the work from zero to 100% and shifting to focusing on the 80-100%.

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MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

Craft persuasive messaging and materials to support advocacy efforts and present to key audiences on public policy matters. Successful Candidates will have: Proven experience in public policy advocacy with some experience in lobbying. Flexible working hours $65,000-$75,000, depending on experience.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. As you define your goal(s), also think about how to measure it. Experiment with shortcuts and side trips There are a few reasons you may want to experiment. Run your experiment.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

Most experiences that customers have at hotels are forgettable. I’m speaking from experience. Be honest: What kind of memorable and meaningful experiences are you creating for your donors right now? It doesn’t matter if that was a month ago, a year ago, or five years ago. For free. . Few are remarkable.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. . In order to do that, you need to challenge the limiting beliefs you’re telling yourself about who you are and the work you do. . In today’s post, I want to talk about the limiting belief that success is selfish. Your experiences matter.

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Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In fact, while global burnout levels have hit record highs for everyone since the Covid-19 pandemic, women disproportionately experience its negative side effects. These can include: Providing flexible working hours – As long as work is completed within the required time frame, does it matter what hours it’s completed in?

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 23, 2023

A responsive website design can make all the difference in determining whether your supporters stick around to learn more about your organization or leave because of a poor user experience. Bullet points are easier to read, visually engaging, and less overwhelming to new site visitors simply hoping to learn more about your nonprofit.

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