Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I think you know how I feel about the latter, so let's go with the former. But I think we need one more costume. I like to follow what's happening in retail and you should too. The 24-year-old who’s tracking every broken McDonald’s ice-cream machine in the US with McBroken.com. Please try again. SUBSCRIBE.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 19, 2024

Pakarina trails a few feet behind her mother as they climb the pathway up the mountain, her ten-year-old legs sturdy and accustomed to the climb but not as long and strong as her mother’s. In a moment, like a lightning bolt, she thinks of the tourists—a strange thought that enters her brain, something that almost feels intrusive.

Children 52

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

That’s when you’ll need to get creative and think outside the box. Anytime you see or feel a hurdle in front of you, look for options. There’s an old saying that “if you want to go fast, go alone. You see, people want to help and they want to feel like they’re a PART of something that matters. Think in terms of action.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This place…it feels familiar. Thinned drawn-in lips filled out again as they curled into a smile. “Of She looked at Mikala and patted her granddaughter’s hand again. Mikala looked around again. The city’s heart throbbed again. >Good. The old woman had lost a lot of weight. Thank you, Brother Lion.”

Homelessness 60

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

This may seem overwhelming, but having a strategy can help you feel more in control of your communications. This is a marketing truth as old as time itself. Try not to be too broad here as niche marketing is far more effective then the “spray and pray” method of trying to reach everyone. Newsletter. Social Media. Live Events.

Communication 127

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NextAfter

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If you are old enough to remember the TV show Fantasy Island— think that kind of vibe. We all looked around in silence thinking the same thing, “I’m not getting off—you get off.” I think the a/c was still running but everyone began to sweat. The PA system clicked on again. This is when the anxiety began to build.

Fundraising 60

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The day before, we had lain nauseous on boards in the ocean, feeling the Atlantic nudge us out and reel us back. We could only feel around us and imagine the world flipping and unfolding in the dark. The ground, which had always been locked beneath us, suddenly seemed to feel The Wave and think that it, too, was liquid.

Children 60

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Have supporters create art based on how your cause has helped them or how you make them feel. Make your supporters feel a little better about paying up by knowing how it helps you. Write about something you’ve been thinking about, but have been too afraid to share. Create or share a funny meme or video.

Children 87

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It's time to dream big again and push our lives and businesses to new levels of success. Look for good patterns too! How does it feel to be successful at smashing those naughty limiting beliefs? How does it feel to stand certain and proud of all that you and your team has accomplished? trillion U.S. What are you doing?

Culture 148

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It's time to dream big again and push our lives and businesses to new levels of success. Look for good patterns too! How does it feel to be successful at smashing those naughty limiting beliefs? How does it feel to stand certain and proud of all that you and your team has accomplished? trillion U.S. What are you doing?

Culture 147

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

W e’re living in a new time of disruption , Solis argues, making old ways of doing things obsolete. Old dogs must learn new tricks to keep getting rewards. We looked at problems associated with “status quo” management and thinking. Your donors have experienced strong emotions too. — Brian Solis.

Nonprofits 135

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Many of you are immersed in your year-end appeal, but if you think you can rest easy once the letters have gone out, think again. I write a lot about the importance of thanking your donors, but I think this bears repeating. I write a lot about the importance of thanking your donors, but I think this bears repeating.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If you don’t have a website, people think you’re not a real organization. At a minimum, you’ll prevent people from bouncing away from your site because it’s too old or clunky. The newsletter signup should be easy to find, and again, the process for signing up should come up in one click and be simple and easy to complete.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

That nonprofit found itself struggling to make up a $750,000 loss, and it was almost too late! It’s easy to get too comfy when you have a big stream of money coming in. However, many young and small nonprofits do too many little events, which is exhausting for you, your supporters, and the community. That’s when they called us.

Fundraising 126

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

VR and blockchain are gradually becoming game-changers, too, so keeping an eye on them is best. Chapters The importance of innovation in engaging supporters and maximizing fundraising efforts Think flashy, engaging, and personal when you’re fundraising today. Old ways of doing things are out. What can they do to help?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The key here is to think about buying donor management software as an investment in your future success. . Think about it: Your resources are valuable. You know that old saying about it being better to be safe rather than sorry? Again, it’s not just about the money you’re spending on this software. if you wait. .

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Ann Green

MARCH 1, 2017

Do your donors know how lucky you feel to have them support your organization? In fact, if you ignore them or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. Donor relations should be easier than raising money, and it can be fun, too. Also, I bet you can freshen up some of your stale old thank you messages.

Communication 63

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 25, 2023

They give for many other reasons too, but their final critical decisions regarding which organizations to give to, and how much to give, are linked very closely to their personal identity. The biggest gifts, the most transformational gifts – these happen when a donor can see and feel how giving will advance their personal hero story.

Values 52

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

I imagine many of you are beyond busy working on your year-end appeal, but if you think you can take a deep breath and relax once the letters have gone out, you can’t. Take a few minutes to think about this, because most of the thank you letters I see don’t reflect that. Make your donors feel good about their donations.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

If you asked Meghan Wood, Director of Development at LCRF, or Sam Rogers, Senior Director of Development, about why I feel a strong connection to their organization, I feel confident both could share my story with ease. I lost my mom to lung cancer at 21 years old. How beautiful is this? How to apply this at your organization.

Foundations 59

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Most nonprofit professionals can relate to the idea of wearing many hats, some of which we don’t always feel super confident with, which is where a quick, no-nonsense guide to nonprofit storytelling can come in handy. Many times, communication is something people don’t feel is their strong suit. Act Two – Confrontation .

Nonprofits 110

Nonprofits Children Communication Non-Profits 110

Ann Green

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In an appeal from a college-age woman who attended a theater’s program for 14-20 year olds, she writes “Donors help advance the theater’s mission…” I doubt that’s language she would use. Make your donors feel good about donating to your organization. Again, make them feel good about being a donor.

Communication 102

Communication Fundraising Fundraising Foundations 102

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2023

In the decade following, Mattel tried hard to clean up its image, but came under fire again for its overseas manufacturing standards in 2007, recalling 19 million toys —including Barbies—that contained lead paint and strong magnets. The specialty was: We make items. Now we are an I.P. company that is managing franchises.”

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Culture Production Technology 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 11, 2023

MW: I feel like you’re giving space for creative people to produce valuable assets, to practice exercising our voices; and in doing so, the platform is giving credibility to an entire group of people for whom the sector didn’t provide the same kind of entrée. We don’t have to think in just these tiny little buckets of time.

Construction 94

Construction Leadership Philanthropy Culture 94

NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Right now, it feels like the world has been turned upside down (and just like that, the song from Hamilton is playing in your head). That said, the overwhelming theme that emerged from the day was a drive for attendees to think bigger. Tammy threw the traditional partnership model out like it was day-old takeout. Not with Julia.

Values 56

Values Leadership Communication Marketing 56

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

After a donor’s first gift, you have a chance to make them feel not just like someone who gave your organization some money, but rather, a valued member of your philanthropic community. Some prefer emails, others like texts, and some still like good old-fashioned snail mail. Don’t Ask Them to Give Too Often. Make Use of Surveys.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 82

Nonprofit Administration and Development Values Communication Universities 82

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 13, 2015

It’s a facial expression that’s become way too familiar. It’s not just a feeling that lets you know you should be in touch with your donors more often. Think about that. Jay Love, the CEO of Bloomerang, tells us the top reasons donors who could afford to give again, don’t : Thought the charity did not need them - 5%.

Communication 103

Communication Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 103

Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It's time to dream big again and push our lives and businesses to new levels of success. Look for good patterns too! How does it feel to be successful at smashing those naughty limiting beliefs? How does it feel to stand certain and proud of all that you and your team has accomplished? trillion U.S. What are you doing?

Culture 78

Culture Technology Energy Universities 78

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

But now you’re probably thinking, “How do I convince people to give over and over and over again?” Getting the message just right will save you from feeling nervous about asking for money, rambling when you talk about your organization’s work, and boring your audience. So that’s the math. Very good question. Current volunteers.

Nonprofits 128

Nonprofits Recruitment Participation and motivation Children 128

NextAfter

DECEMBER 14, 2022

So, I’m curious, Megan, what do you think is the defining ingredient in chili? I think it’s interesting you say that. That’s the first thing I think of. I think I’ve eaten chili maybe one or two times in my entire life. And we’re asking a bunch of people fundraising feud questions.

Non-Profits 92

Non-Profits Education Education Advertising 92

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

I think a lot of times when we have the stories of what people of color with wealth, or BIPOC donors, focus on or what they care about, they’re not actually acknowledged and legitimized within institutional philanthropy. (And People think that? “I So, that is a space that we’re hoping to do some thinking, some collective action, on.

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Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Foundations 99

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Get Ready to Write a Stellar Fundraising Email Before you write your fundraising emails, stop and think. Think about having a conversation with a person who has made a donation in the past and might make another donation. Washing machines are very old and will need to be replaced soon. #1 What makes your program unique?

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 12, 2023

Not exactly a response that makes the gift officer feel good about their job. Wealth screeners, in theory, can come in after the RFM and confirm that the donor who gave the large gift actually does have capacity to give such a gift again. You need qualitative data too, which we’ll say more about later.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Values Education Education 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But most importantly, please feel free to send in any chats or questions or comments along the way. And I’m really excited about this topic too. Really cool conversations, lots of different topics, social justice, criminal justice, I think you talked about last week. . I’m like, this is too much.

Participation and motivation 76

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 76

iMarketSmart

MAY 29, 2019

If you’ve relied on RFM for decades now, you might find yourself feeling perturbed. You might be thinking, “Who is this guy telling me my beloved RFM doesn’t work?” ” Don’t get too hot! Again, I think this could yield some benefit for narrowing down direct response lists.

Finance 53

Finance Technology Children Fundraising 53

The Agitator

DECEMBER 12, 2012

True] … “Don’t sit too close to the television you’ll hurt your eyes.” [Not Lots of myths, aphorisms and the equivalent of ‘old wives tales’ Some true, some not, and many for which there’s little proof one way or the other. The debate has started again (don’t think it ever stopped): is shorter vs. longer copy better online? .

Retail 80

Retail Fundraising Fundraising 80

Ann Green

MARCH 22, 2017

If you’re feeling reluctant about taking on these so-called cumbersome tasks, just think how happy you’ll be once they get done. If they’ve donated in the past, is it likely they’ll donate again? Have you been using the same stale, old templates for years? Don’t put it off too long. Let’s get started!

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