NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Who gets to make the decisions about where philanthropic dollars go? This seems to be the start of a trend: another article taking similar aim appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy in January. Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com This article was co-produced and co-published with Proximate. Just Trust Whom?

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

If you want your organization to get on board with this and start winning the biggest gifts from more donors, now’s your chance to learn everything you can from Dr. James’ research. The idea here is to get the donor to start thinking about how much of their life is intertwined with the mission and work of your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

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. Maybe we should all STOP doing what no longer works and START doing things that bring us a huge return on our investment of time, energy, and money. We make a difference.

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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. Recently, Amanda Natividad of Sparktoro shared her experience of starting out as a marketer, and what she said was so legit! billion people across the world use social media. And, that’s pretty much it!

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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. I started to see a lot of coverage that was blaming the co-morbidities that Black Americans are much more likely to suffer.”

Health 88

Health Medical Education Education 88

Selfish Giving

JUNE 14, 2023

‍♂️ Activity matters. Again, being realistic matters. More nonprofits should experiment with 'dogfooding.' Don't start by trying to convince everyone - or the skeptics. Start with this group instead. Just how old are you getting? Just make you are comparing ? Marketing Your Cause 1. Use this to find out.

Retail 130

Retail Activism Leadership Education 130

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. All you have to do is start telling your story —confidently, proudly, and honestly. .

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success. Donors who give endowment gifts get plenty of benefits, too. How to create an endowment and accept endowment gifts Ready to start boosting your financial sustainability with endowments?

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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! What Do Your Donors Experience When They Give? Do they get a tax receipt?

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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.

Ethics 52

Ethics Technology Retail Healthcare 52

iMarketSmart

MARCH 1, 2022

In my previous article , I explained what fundraisers get wrong about storytelling. This post is about why stories do matter. They built dramatically larger settlements and started the earliest forms of commerce. It is positive, helpful, friendly, cooperative and socially acceptable behavior that helps us get along with others.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you don’t have a roadmap to help you get started and set yourself up for success every step of the way, silent auctions can feel overwhelming. While silent auctions have traditionally been done on paper, switching to mobile bidding software can transform managing bids and payments and give everyone a better auction experience.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. . And by getting comfortable with our stories and sharing them, we can make a great deal of difference both personally and professionally. . Please hear me when I say this: Your life matters. Your experiences matter. Your opinions matter.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

You’ll likely start seeing some patterns that will help you craft a more robust plan. Experiment with shortcuts and side trips There are a few reasons you may want to experiment. Around 1-3 months is often enough time to get data you’ll need, but also not so much that it’s potentially wasting your time.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Education Education Technology 98

Beth Kanter

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences. How are you experimenting and learning?

Ethics 98

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Pam Moore

APRIL 7, 2024

Cultivating Innovation: 9 Tactics for Getting Your Team to Hug AI and Innovation Are you ready to infuse some innovation into your team's DNA and hug AI and innovation like never before? Today I am sharing 9 strategies you can start implementing immediately! Communicate the Why: Paint a vivid picture of your vision. Don't wait!

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Culture Technology Collaborations Education 78

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 4, 2023

No matter how big or small your passionate non-profit team is, it can still be tough to have all team members on the same page on marketing strategies and campaigns, especially if you have team members working in different offices. Chat, meet and talk over the cloud-based business collaboration tool to get your daily work routines done.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. Your plan should also include what you’ll do when you’re NOT asking for money like donor communications, stewardship, and warm touches — all designed to give the donor a GREAT experience. You started yours to make a difference.

Fundraising 111

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 10, 2023

How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023 Want to make good use of the power of influencer marketing to promote your nonprofit, charity or social enterprise? Ultimately, influencer marketing aims to build an emotional connection between a non-profit organization and the target audiences, through experiences.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

By Katie Smith Milway & Susan Wolf Ditkoff The research is clear: diverse teams get better results. They talked about what could get in the way of creating a shared commitment and how to overcome those barriers and work through dissention as counter-insights arose from diverse experience. At World Vision U.S.

Nonprofit governance and management 101

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For him, the journey truly started after he became curious about his son’s humanitarian and missionary work in Africa. Inturn, this would create more opportunities for the individuals in Africa to go to work, experience community engagement, and much much more. Can you imagine walking miles every morning, just to get water?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you have yet to experience virtual reality (VR), your first adventure into the metaverse using an Oculus Quest will provoke many self exclamations of awe and amazement. The first-time experience is very unique and shouldn’t be rushed. Get comfortable with your new Horizon Home. So, before opening the box: ?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors. Leverage A/B testing.

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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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Leadership Culture Health Values 66

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Paul Cann Current global estimates suggest that 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation, and 5 to 15 percent of adolescents experience loneliness. Health workers are trained to explore the question, “What’s the matter with you?” They also need to ask, “What matters to you?” for every £1 invested.

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Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 118

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 10, 2024

Video Idea Generator – Powered by AI [Start for Free] Having a great Video Idea is more important than having great Video Editing skills. Here’s why great video ideas matter more than ever: Capturing Attention : With the human attention span shrinking, catching a viewer’s eye in the first few seconds is crucial.

Culture 52

Culture Marketing Marketing Education 52

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. What follows is a long and sometimes draining process of getting that idea out of their head and into the wider world. For staff, working in a start-up nonprofit is often an exercise in mindreading.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

No matter where you are in the process of creating more effective communications and marketing for your nonprofit, you can always do more. But that means it is very easy to get overwhelmed! Take the free quiz to get your level and our recommended training. Level 1: Beginner. Level 2: Capable. Level 5: Expert.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I’ll start there. You make the donation, you get a small token gift. Their study describes a series of experiments that showed — contrary to expectations — that rewarding contributors actually cuts donations in most circumstances. The lesson is that quality matters more than quantity.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

While a strong retention strategy encompasses more than just pay and benefits, you may want to start by re-evaluating your compensation philosophy and approach with the help of an experienced compensation consultant. FAQ #1: Why does my approach to compensation matter? So, what do you do? Let’s dive in! Research potential candidates.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 21, 2023

We’ll break down how apps contribute to digital marketing and help you understand why they matter so much in this field. So, let’s get started. Creating a Seamless User Experience User experience (UX) is the cornerstone of successful digital marketing.

Marketing 90

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Three Common Challenges With Data Standardization Fundamentally, when data and information become standardized, they tend to reflect and normalize the lived experience of those in power. Candid has been experimenting with this approach with our Demographics via Candid campaign. It will not be simple, fast, or easy.

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Universities Values Culture Associations 69

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 7, 2023

Fortunately, savvy nonprofit leaders will be able to harness the power of AI to maximize their impact on the causes that matter to them. Personalization and Donor Engagement Artificial intelligence can also provide a better user experience for critical funders and other partners who work with your nonprofit. Get the free guide!

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 4, 2024

While we leave the earth-shattering predictions to the dreamers and entrepreneurs, we do not doubt that AI will change how e-commerce businesses function and that it may become a competitive factor as it gets more generally adopted. Let AI support you in that, providing white-glove service to each and every visitor to your site.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. It takes much more than just opening your doors to get donations to come your way. Look, fundraising is about connecting people who care with work that matters to them. When I focus on donors, it’s a matter of which program they want to support.

Children 122

Children Education Education Homelessness 122

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Leveraging data during uncertain times will help you lead more confidently and succeed no matter what happens. What kind of performance matters to your organization? In that case, you may need to examine who attended this program and how many people comprised their household to get to the metric of family members.

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