Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. Fundraising consultants. Website review.

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The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

I had already posted yesterday’s piece on the importance of thinking bigger and better when I received Marc Chardon’s view of the “Key Non Profit Sector Trends in 2013.”. Nonprofit’ is increasingly being viewed as just a tax status, not a business model. Marc is the CEO of Blackbaud. His views are important.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Nonprofit Management / #AMI2019 / @NPL_Alliance. Nonprofit Management.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

iMarketSmart

AUGUST 15, 2022

Fundraisers aren’t even allowed to tell the donor’s hero story. For the nonprofit administrator, the compelling story is the administrator hero story.[1]. Fundraising with the administrator-hero story. Fundraising messages in the administrator-hero story may vary. And the fundraiser? Fundraising is dirty business.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Retention Management 98

The Agitator

DECEMBER 5, 2012

But how willing, really, are nonprofits to innovate? Here’s Seth Godin’s take on that subject — Non-profits have a charter to be innovators. Non-profit failure is too rare, which means that non-profit innovation is too rare as well.” ” Godin urges: “Go fail.

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The Agitator

MARCH 4, 2012

By that I mean the dots between ‘concept’ and ‘practical or applied tactics’ that fundraisers can put to work immediately to raise more money and build stronger donor engagement. Donor Attitude” is the far too long-neglected, yet equally valuable, flip side of the fundraising coin.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Retention 70

The Agitator

MAY 8, 2011

On May 19 th my colleague Kevin Schulman and I will host a session titled “ What’s Next in Mobile” as part of the Fundraising Success Virtual Conference and Expo. The answer is somewhat unsettling when it comes to the nonprofit world. Very, very few non-profits are doing any exploration of or experimentation with mobile.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Construction 79

The Agitator

APRIL 14, 2011

I’m reproducing Stephen Best’s entire response below, not because I necessarily want you to stop acquiring donors, but because he absolutely nails it in terms of the attitude and approach nonprofits should bring to engaging with donors. The reward, in his organization’s case, a phenomenal 70% retention rate for new givers.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Nonprofit Management / #AMI2018 / @NPL_Alliance. Nonprofit Management.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fundraising metrics can’t do everything. So, let’s look at some hard stuff when it comes to fundraising. Fundraising math v. fundraising emotion. In both sports and fundraising, the emotions don’t match the math. 20] But fundraisers are rewarded only for starting this process. The right metrics.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

How you should think about money as a nonprofit leader (11:13). The #1 behavior you should adopt from for-profit entrepreneurs you need to learn from for-profit entrepreneurs (17:06). The ONE thing that all financially sustainable nonprofits have in common (24:36). I love that non-negotiable and wish list.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 31, 2011

I’m hosting this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival , where the theme is quirky, kooky, and off-beat nonprofit marketing and fundraising ideas. Being nimble enough to capitalize on pop culture and current headlines is a great way to be off-beat, simply because most nonprofits aren’t that nimble.

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Marketing Marketing Non-Profits Fundraising 85

The Agitator

MAY 18, 2011

Says Facebook: “This Page is a resource for non-profits and other organizations for social good. Facebook empowers non-profits by enabling them to mobilize communities, organize events, increase fundraising, reduce costs with free online tools, and raise awareness through viral networks.&#.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released its Quarterly Fundraising Report covering the first half of 2017. I want to make an important digression about the data set and the collaborative process behind the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. It shows a drop in US giving of 6% below 2016’s mid-year level.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

’ Besides their impact through purpose, nonprofits usually need the same tools to function that any for-profit business does, including: a team that works on promoting the cause. Here are some of the points you may want to cover: current status of your nonprofit (including startup costs). an income statement.

Finance 66

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 66

The Agitator

APRIL 20, 2011

So fundraisers who focus on trying to build relationships with donors are wasting their time. … Most non-profits have compelling stories to tell. The media’s need for story and many non-profits’ wealth of them make for a convenient marriage … Consider any “story” that appears in any media as the “appeal”.

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Non-Profits Participation and motivation Retention Advertising 74

The Agitator

JULY 24, 2012

One message in particular–from a clearly bright and equally frustrated fundraiser– got me thinking about why the “Winds of Change”, the theme of this year’s Bridge Conference, are so often little more than a listless weather front of ho-hum doldrums. Parkinson’s Laws At Work in Fundraising. Sound familiar? Product/Offer.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Fundraising. Jeff Brooks of Future Fundraising Now posted the assertion that “Fundraising is good, not bad, when it’s ugly.&# Over-designed, fancy fundraising is not necessarily better fundraising, he says: The best fundraising design is emotional, readable and authentic.

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The Agitator

DECEMBER 13, 2017

One non-profit (who wishes to remain anonymous) segments by animal, whether the donor enjoys nature inside versus outside, and whether she involves her children in their nature activities. A nonprofit looked at high-commitment versus low-commitment donors and the difference between 0, 6, or 12 introductory non-ask communications.

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Non-Profits Retention Medical Communication 74

The Agitator

APRIL 30, 2012

Nevertheless, one finding did stand out to me, even though I’ve seen it replicated numerous times … Four out of ten non-donors agreed with this statement: “Any gift I could afford to give to a non-profit organization really isn’t enough to make a difference.”. Yesterday, I emphasized relevance.

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Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 83

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. At Amnesty, 11% of our income is Web-sourced.

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Chris knew it because non-profit leaders were telling him every time they asked him for advice or help. I’ll still be doing fundraising training and keynote & conference speaking. Learn how you can set up a brand new fundraising program, or re-tool your existing fundraising, to raise serious money for your cause.

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The Agitator

MARCH 11, 2012

Here’s what he says about that one, making explicit points about fundraising and nonprofits: “The most important takeaway is that this overwhelming pop is unlikely to ever happen this way again.

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The Agitator

JULY 13, 2011

— to find the Senior Fundraiser on the Planet — a fundraiser who has served (lasted?) the longest time at the same charity or nonprofit. In other cases, fundraising per se might have ebbed and flowed as the person’s primary responsibility. Barbara Dougherty — The Met (NYC) — 35+ years.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 4, 2009

If a non-profit had $500,000 to spend on acquiring new supporters, how much would an experienced, prudent fundraiser allocate to various media including new, new social media? For most organizations, social media is fundraising snake oil. " This report is post hoc fallacy at its worst. Here’s a thought.

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The Agitator

MAY 24, 2018

Subject lines from organisations, for-profit and non-for-profit, were more alike than different ( “your tick…” sound familiar?). To be fair, there are some exceptions – mostly in the commercial but also in the non-profit world. What’s worse? The email copy doesn’t vary greatly, and it’s completely uninspiring.

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The Agitator

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The question then, is how much time and effort does your non-profit/consulting firm/widget factory spend on pre-purchase transactions and how much do you spend on trying to simply close the sale?" We counted ourselves lucky if our issue or cause was "hot" (i.e., Any disagreement … at least from a list broker or two?

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The Agitator

MAY 24, 2010

Among the tidbits of raw meat tossed into the WSJ piece: “When your favorite nonprofit isn’t busy saving the whales, chances are it’s making a serious behind-the-scenes effort to know you better — using increasingly sophisticated technology. Within hours vigilant non-profit researchers responded.

Public and Nonprofit Management 72

Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Non-Profits Philanthropy 72

The Agitator

JUNE 15, 2010

Well, fundraisers currently face much the same problem because, until now, virtually all publicly available information used to measure charitable giving and fundraising performance appears far too infrequently. Some like Target Analytics’ Index of National Fundraising Performance only on a quarterly basis. Small Is Beautiful.

Non-Profits 63

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Collaborations 63

The Agitator

MARCH 15, 2010

Today’s fundraising has its own ‘flat Earth’ beliefs, and as we look at the obstacles and changes fundraisers have faced in the past five years, perhaps it’s time for some changes in our navigational systems. The same dynamic is now occurring in the field of fundraising. Now I know why.

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Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Activism 87

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Commenting on our article yesterday, Finding Stories for Fundraising , Jay Love asked: “How about suggesting the NPO actually share the outcomes or results of their day to day work. Such reporting is every bit as vital as an income statement and balance sheet in the for profit world. Or order-to-shipping times.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 30, 2023

But it also leads to fundraising conversations. questions In Socratic fundraising, we often want to know the “Why?” Fundraising tasks In fundraising, we aren’t trying to get people to admit improper acts. Is it difficult to get profits out due to tax concerns?” “Do Suppose the future plan is to sell.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 4, 2010

Sandy has said many times: ‘Reach into your heart and unlock your passion around fundraising.’ She gained practical experience the last four years as a management executive at a large, faith based nonprofit managing a multi-million dollar budget with diverse programs around the East Tennessee region.

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Non-Profits Philanthropy Management Nonprofit Management 40

The Agitator

JANUARY 28, 2013

In a moment we’ll give you a chance to vent confidentially with an Agitator Survey on CEOs, Boards and other horrors in your fundraising life. Over the past decade the number of nonprofits has shot up by 47% to a whopping 1,056,000 organizations. Embrace the importance of fundraising across organizations. Hold your horses.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Socratic fundraising can still work. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] 1] First, the fundraiser must have a valid reason to ask questions. 20] In fundraising, “victory” is about the impact of a gift.

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Psychology Public and Social Policy Environmental Participation and motivation 52

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Earlier this week we reported on our survey of fundraisers’ appraisals of the fundraising prowess and commitment of their CEOs. Our fundraisers gave their CEOs pretty low grades! Warned one pundit: “They haven’t figured out how to accurately and fairly rate non-profits, I wouldn’t sic them on CEOs.”

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The Agitator

APRIL 14, 2011

Thanks to those of you who have responded so far to our simple survey question: What percentage of your nonprofit’s 1st time donors make a second gift? Hey non-responders, is the answer too embarrassing to confess?]. Only today and the weekend left to take the survey here. Most deal with how to treat donors once acquired.

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