The Agitator

JANUARY 25, 2015

It got me thinking about the parallels between the decline of the fast food industry and a lot of burn-and-churn, business-as-usual fundraising. Fundraising philosophy/profession Nonprofit management premium' fast-casual dining) versus the incremental changes favored by the traditional companies who largely ignore new trends.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 28, 2014

Sometimes even fundraisers need food for the soul. Fundraising philosophy/profession Nonprofit management premium' Tom and I serve up over-sized portions on techniques, strategies and tactics, and other helpful (we hope!) stuff to help you with your job. We’re a bit light on the broccoli equivalents.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

Higher costs affect nonprofits on two sides: Higher overall expenses for the nonprofit itself Lower revenues from decreased donations Say you run an animal shelter. The cost of cat and dog food is going up, so your expenses are higher to feed the animals in your care.

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The Agitator

JULY 1, 2014

. “Fundraising companies and their suppliers have the duty to disclose all payments made to themselves and other fundraising agencies, consultants, and suppliers or anyone else in the food chain. accountability charities direct mail fundraising nonprofit management nonprofits transparency premium'

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Food Nonprofit Management Management Fundraising 63

CNPE

MARCH 3, 2022

You know how sometimes your favorite food will get a new packaging design and it will say “New look, same great taste?” The Center for Nonprofit Excellence has unveiled some new packaging, but in our case that’s not all! Yes, we still have great classes on fundraising and nonprofit management.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Education 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2022 Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) will focus on opportunities to bridge the divides that exist in society. Foundations Can Unlock a Food System to Feed the World by Meredith Storton and Jennifer Astone. By SSIR Editors.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

And so it was with delight that I read the news release from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) noting that attacks by its nemesis the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) against the fast-serve food chain Chipotle are backfiring.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Although the expenses associated with hosting an in-person focus group vary, most nonprofits find themselves having to rent an event space, provide incentives for people to attend, pay for expenses like travel costs, and offer food and beverages. .

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The Agitator

APRIL 2, 2018

Angel Aloma , the executive director at Food for the Poor , has created a true “donor service organization.”. Food for the Poor not only called me first thing the next morning, but followed up regularly with friendly “can we provide any additional information” notes. Tom and his wife are donors to Food for the Poor.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 6, 2010

If your “portfolio&# includes any responsibility for your nonprofit’s online presence, there are plenty of good ideas here to cherry-pick from. UN World Food Programme. The Nonprofit Association of Oregon. Project Hope. Children’s Hospital Foundation. My Projects (Cancer Research UK). War on Want. MercyCorps.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Whole Foods Market. Sounds simple enough … your nonprofit can deliver on “warm&# , right? Tags: branding communications donor retention loyalty nonprofit management nonprofits research. SC Johnson. amazon.com. General Mills. Top 5 in Social Responsibility. Johnson & Johnson. SC Johnson. amazon.com.

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Retention Universities Food Nonprofit Management 69

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Each nonprofit sector has its own version of this scarcity mindset. Nonprofit management is always prioritizing precious dollars: specific needs take priority over general wants; the tangible is more important than the intangible; and it can be challenging to think about the concerns of tomorrow until today’s crises are addressed.

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The Agitator

JUNE 30, 2010

AUM provides emergency food and shelter, residential recovery programs and transitional housing for men, women and children. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts charities direct marketing donor retention fundraising loyalty major donors nonprofit management nonprofits online fundraising online publishing. Can anyone help me out?

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The Agitator

MAY 24, 2017

Here is a ‘plan’ that would rip to shreds our social safety net; our commitment to affordable, accessible health care; and our protection of the environment, food safety and much more that we expect from government. I’m thinking about the first Trump budget. While enlarging tax breaks for the wealthiest in the nation.

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Care2

DECEMBER 4, 2013

The Nonprofit Times cited a study during the 14 th Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers at the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management that concluded that social media users are quite active with nonprofit organizations. Donate clothing, food or other personal items: 52%.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Food Associations Production 75

The Agitator

JULY 31, 2018

Or if you’re looking for immediate pay back consider this impressive stat from Angel Aloma , Executive Director of Food for the Poor indicating that more than 20% of the organization’s multi-million $ income stems directly to their thank-you letters. Are you undervaluing the value gratitude.

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Retention Psychology Universities Food 63

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 5, 2019

You delete their accounts, restrict their admin access, throw away their food from the office refrigerator. Approach the addition of a new staff member with eagerness and positivity. Don’t sever ties completely. It’s easy to wash your hands of an employee when they leave.

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Food Nonprofits Nonprofit Management Management 74

Top Nonprofits

JULY 24, 2023

For In-Person Bidding During this final stage, confirm your event schedule, food and entertainment, venue details, and seating charts. About Author Kelly Velasquez-Hague Kelly Velasquez-Hague brings over 20 years of fundraising, nonprofit management, and sales/marketing experience to her role as the Director of Content Marketing for OneCause.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 19, 2009

— Houston Food Bank. With simple but effective use of word repetition, the Houston Food Bank clarifies its work and impact. It delivers on two distinct levels—the literal act of putting food on people’s shelves and the emotional payoff to donors and volunteers. Human Services: Filling pantries. Filling lives.

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The Agitator

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Look for Campbell Soups to drop the spoon, update the bowls, and make the food appear steaming hot. I have yet to hear of a nonprofit suiting up prospects in a biometric vest to measure their neurological response to direct mail copy! Become the anthropologist of your organization’s donor community. You’ll be rewarded.

Retention 60

Retention Food Nonprofit Management Communication 60

The Agitator

JULY 18, 2012

International Aid — Food for the Poor. Health — Stand Up To Cancer. Social Service — American Red Cross (some real heavy-hitters in this category). Disability — Goodwill.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Environmental Nonprofits 73

The Agitator

JANUARY 31, 2011

Bonnie Catena of Amnesty USA offered this comment, which I thought deserved your attention … “All great food for thought as we continue to wade through the plethora of media options we fundraisers have for donor communication, stewardship and solicitation.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Depending on the cause you’re working on, as well as the size of your nonprofit, you should include one of these methods to see if you’ve met your goals: Narrowing down the mission statement. Download Nonprofit Hub’s Creating a Mission Statement Guide here).

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The Agitator

AUGUST 26, 2018

And, if you have already locked up your efforts for the final quarter some of this is great year-round advice and food for thought. Consequently, we’ve selected topics that savvy fundraisers can explore to bolster year-end results. Christmas Cheer or Donor Distress?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 19, 2017

She concurrently worked towards a certificate in nonprofit management. I’m a lucky duck and have a husband who rises to respond to our giant cat staring at him for food. Today, though, he slept in and I was able to get dressed without him demanding to be held. to bring the babe to daycare and get myself to work.

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Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 49

The Agitator

JUNE 23, 2011

And here’s how that group plans to cope, expecting continuing rises in food and fuel prices … Only buying necessities: 70.5%. According to the American Pulse Survey , conducted twice monthly across a representative panel of 5,000 Americans, 90% do not expect a pay increase in the coming year. Driving less: 63.4%.

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Retention Food Production Fundraising 58

The Agitator

JULY 13, 2011

Marilyn Borchardt — Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy — 26 years. Bruce Donnelly — Atlanta Community Food Bank — 23 years. Marilyn Borchardt : I have been the development director at Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy since 1985.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

I want this, this struck me because I had a conversation just today about a woman that was starting a nonprofit. She was struggling because she comes from a nonprofit background. Leadership background partner has like a master’s degree, nonprofit management. And she was really struggling. Chyla Graham: ( 02:37 ).

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The Agitator

MAY 2, 2018

It has everything to do with how a dollar can be used for rent or food or entertainment or whatever. You can spend money on anything. That’s why it’s called money. Economists call this fungibility, which has nothing to do with mushrooms. In our minds, though, we hate fungibility.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 8, 2011

Douglas has provided great food for thought here. I wonder if that’s in part because start-ups, with less resources, are more mindful that everything they do needs to pull together to win attention and commitment. Prove your impact — as one of my past consultants emphasized to me … “It’s the results, stupid!&#.

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Recruitment Food Fundraising Fundraising 81

The Agitator

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Tags: You Deserve a Raise donor retention foundations fundraising loyalty nonprofit management nonprofits.

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The Agitator

MAY 23, 2012

” The higher up you are in your nonprofit’s fundraising food chain (and I include CEOs and Board members), the more useful you will find this article. And if you’re down a few rungs, it wouldn’t hurt your standing at all to pass this up the ladder.

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The Agitator

JANUARY 18, 2018

There’s a semi-famous experiment where they gave noted oenologists (French for “wine snobs”) white wine with red food coloring. When confronted with this, the so-called wine experts all resigned their posts and took up the study of nonprofit direct marketing to do something useful with their lives. Pictures.

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The Agitator

MAY 9, 2018

This also will give you some food for follow-up and will generate some great testimonials you can use to acquire new monthly donors. Ask what types of communications he/she would like to receive. Then make sure you follow through on this. Donors love being asked for advice, and they’ll feel valued.

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The Agitator

MARCH 29, 2011

Today we’re commenting on the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN, which includes data collected from 40 US-based nonprofit organizations. A far smaller — but nicely representative — sample, with some good analysis and food for thought nonetheless.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

Tobi Johnson presents Nonprofit Customer Service: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly posted at Tobi’s Nonprofit Management Blog. Which they apply to our food! Check out Bryan’s 7 tips for emphasizing the right marketing materials in the right way to drive donations and champion your non-profit’s cause.

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The Agitator

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Starting a food fight between direct mail and online fundraisers is sure to get attention! However, looking ahead, Tom’s post, Are Online Fundraisers Stealing Credit? is coming on fast in terms of most read.

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