iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Rather, it’s about the fact that giving money away can feel costly to your supporters. The bottom line is that many wealthy people don’t feel wealthy. Rather, 1 out of 5 people with $50 million or more feel extremely financially insecure and 1 out of 10 feel somewhat financially insecure. But those feelings matter.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 23, 2024

Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise. By Dan Goldenberg Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise.

Philanthropy 301

Philanthropy 301

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This group feels like my church," one participant said. By Emily Haynes Organizations are offering the spiritual care and community that many once found in religion.

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Nonprofits 321

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The idea of developing a campaign can often feel daunting. Here is some guidance on what you need to do to create a successful campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Download the report to glean insights from 939 fundraising professionals, benchmark your nonprofit's success, see where other nonprofits plan to invest their budget, learn how the nonprofit sector feels about AI, and more.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The second fiddle. Always the bridesmaid. The step-child. Pick whatever metaphor you like, but Twitter is always coming in as the runner-up to big bad Facebook. But guess who’s there for Twitter, wanting to take it to the prom and even maybe marry it someday? Nonprofit communications directors! Tell us why in the comments! Photo Credit.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

Nonprofits 278

Nonprofits Leadership 278

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Board chairs can often feel like it is just them running the show. In your nonprofit who would you say is the biggest cheerleader of the board chair? Here are some common-sense approaches to make sure the board chair is supported.

Nonprofits 272

Nonprofits 272

NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2022

Because the new thing feels so much better. 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. 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? And it looks so good and is easier.

Management 274

Management 274

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

John Walsh, advocate for missing children and longtime host of America's Most Wanted, said he feels outmanned by criminals all the time — especially in the courtroom. John Walsh, advocate for missing children and longtime host of America's Most Wanted, said he feels outmanned by criminals all the time — especially in the courtroom.

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Children Technology Nonprofits 231

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nataly defines burnout as consistently feeling like you don’t have the capacity to do what’s on your plate or feeling like you’re on empty. That’s why Nataly recommends setting aside time every day to check in with yourself to ask: “How am I feeling?” Be honest and specific with your feelings.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 31, 2023

If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness? Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support.

Management 298

Management 298

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This will reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed by work, helping employees feel more motivated and eager to tackle their assignments. As a nonprofit leader, you know first-hand the value of your work and how necessary it is to help your beneficiaries. You work hard to fulfill your organization’s mission. Let’s get started!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 21, 2022

It feels challenging to plan at a time of so much uncertainty. We may all feel like burying our heads in the sand and waiting for someone to yell, “The pandemic is over!” But because of the shifts of the pandemic, many nonprofit organizations are creating strategic plans.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While many nonprofit employees go into the sector because they feel strongly about certain causes, those charitable efforts aren’t enough to keep them at your organization long term. When people feel respected and supported in the workplace, they’re more likely to come to work empowered to put their best foot forward.

Leadership 224

Leadership Retention Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 224

NonProfit PRO

MAY 22, 2023

Personalization results in emails that are 26% more likely to be opened and donors that feel 71% more engaged. The opportunity to personalize a donor’s experience across your nonprofit’s entire digital ecosystem is huge. Here are some low-cost, risk-averse ways to help your organization ease into personalization.

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Fundraising Fundraising 299

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Creative design and personalized messaging can help donors visualize their impact, see themselves as part of your community, and feel inspired to make their next gift. It’s not too late to engage donors in 2023 with a custom-designed, creative holiday stewardship campaign, calendar year end or winter appeal.

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Fundraising Fundraising 245

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.

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Fundraising Fundraising 277

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

When Advocacy season comes around, many organizations feel like they are starting from scratch when they are starting new advocacy campaigns. It’s easy to feel like there is so much to do, with so little time.

Activism 220

Activism 220

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2024

Image credit: Miriam Alonso on pexels.com Loneliness is “the most human of feelings,” Jeremy Nobel, faculty at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School, said on the podcast Harvard Thinking. But there’s no vaccine for loneliness, and four years on, the feeling continues to surge.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2023

Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.

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Education Education Technology Fundraising 254

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sometimes though, you feel terribly alone. Your nonprofit board is a group dedicated to helping you succeed. There is help. Matt Sharp, about his time as COO with RunningWorks: “During a time of uncertainty for the organization’s future, Turnkey’s Anne Marie Forbes worked with our board to bring us together in thought and action.

Leadership 240

Leadership Nonprofits 240

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you probably aren’t spending much time meaningfully coaching the fundraisers on your team, but that’s nothing to feel bad about. Let’s talk about some tips to help you be a better coach to your fundraisers.

Fundraising 241

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 241

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many nonprofits are feeling the pressure of today’s challenging labor market. How can you attract and retain employees when other organizations have more resources to win talent? Here are four steps to creating an inclusive and robust benefits package to bolster company culture, as well as to attract and keep talent.

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Culture Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 246

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2023

Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.

Activism 264

Activism Nonprofits Leadership 264

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I know it feels hard at the moment, but if I could go back and do one thing differently during this time of year, it would be to spend more time planning what I needed to do in the first two weeks of January.

Fundraising 304

Fundraising Fundraising Management 304

NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 6, 2024

A positive climate supports employees’ well-being and fosters a culture where team members feel valued. When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity.

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Leadership Energy Psychology Culture 147

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

But what happens when the risk is in an area where you feel vulnerable? Despite our best efforts to stay current with technology, many leaders still feel suspicious. Leaders are supposed to be courageous, bold and willing to take risks. Here are some reasons why being afraid of technology is not leadership.

Technology 279

Technology Leadership 279

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 31, 2024

When these things occur, a feeling of scarcity sets in; there are not enough resources, time, or manpower to go around. A courageous leader requires the support of a team to take risks so that they feel comfortable failing without being met with dire consequences. Nonprofit leaders must be courageous because of the work they do.

Leadership 130

Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Culture 130

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

Although there isn't a quick fix to find more time, fortunately, with the use of some tools, making time for strategy and other priorities doesn’t need to feel like such a daunting task. Let’s explore ways to make strategic planning more manageable.

Management 220

Management 220

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2021

You might have mixed feelings about the idea of finding and implementing new peer-to-peer fundraising software. Time is limited, and it’s important that you see all you need to see to make the right selection for your organization and feel confident in your decision. When you’re on the buyer’s side, product demos can be tricky.

Technology 306

Technology Fundraising Fundraising Production 306

Clairification

APRIL 8, 2024

Consequently, giving feels a bit empty. Donors want to invest their money where they feel confident it will be most appreciated and will do the most good. In other words, what are your would-be donors feeling? I find a widespread misunderstanding about the notion of what constitutes being donor-centered.

Fundraising 118

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Psychology 118

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To make sure that everyone feels respected and valued, as a leader of a global organization you must cultivate an environment built on sound principles. To make sure that everyone feels respected and valued, as a leader of a global organization you must cultivate an environment built on sound principles.

Health 233

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 233

iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2024

Truth 1: Many Wealthy People Do NOT Feel Financially Secure A Bank of America study found that only 20% of people with over $50 million in net worth feel financially secure. And 10% feel financially insecure. But, if we take some time to listen and understand why wealthy people might feel this way, it begins to make sense.

Philanthropy 96

Philanthropy Participation and motivation Poverty Finance 96

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Here are a few suggestions to help you stay mindful of your readers’ feelings. If we’re not careful, taking such a clinical approach can distract us from considering our readers’ overall experience of the package they receive.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

The diversity of session will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to innovate through change. Today’s nonprofit leaders need to lead their organizations through rapid change and technological advancements.

Technology 241

Technology Nonprofits 241

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2024

And I feel really strongly about that, because, as we’ve traditionally talked about equity, it never sat with me right. I don’t know how we all feel about incrementalism, but it creates, like, indigestion for me.” View the full webinar here.) People need more resources to be able to pay for the things that they need.

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Governance 99