The Agitator

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

So I was pleased to receive this recent showcase of ‘ brilliant fundraising products ‘ from SOFII, several of which are designed to support monthly giving programs. But there are 15 other products to look at as well.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential Program The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program is the only nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management. Renz wrote is the fourth edition of the bestselling nonprofit management reference and text called the “Big Green Book.”

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The Agitator

APRIL 2, 2013

Which should be more important to your fundraising … efficiency or productivity? If you said productivity … gold star! Or, more productively, read this piece by Tom Hurley at DMW Direct. Efficiency or productivity? If you said efficiency (sometimes expressed as ROI) … go to the back of the class!

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Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions / mike crum Free and Affordable Nonprofit CRM, Donor Management, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement Software Solutions Nonprofits are infamous for tight budgets.

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Affnetz

APRIL 23, 2024

In this article, we will explore the definition of nonprofit donor management software, discuss the importance of effective donor management for nonprofits, and provide an overview of how donor management software can streamline operations and increase fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 6, 2013

As we head into October, most fundraisers are probably focused on technique and implementation. This is the time to go with the tide — to rake it in, using proven tactics of the past, not navel-gaze over strategy or lifetime value or, god forbid, the ‘product’ Act, don’t think. peak donation period).

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The CNP program’s curriculum ensures that these leaders are well-versed in nonprofit management, leadership, financial stewardship, marketing, fundraising, and the latest trends shaping the sector. Effective leadership is crucial for these organizations to thrive and continue to serve their communities.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals. You’ll also build an invaluable network of nonprofit leaders you can consult anytime. Nonprofit Management Series (Begins in February).

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Today, I’d like to tell you what it actually takes to be an effective fundraiser. 5 Innate Qualities and Strengths of Effective Fundraisers: E-I-E-I-O The outstanding fundraiser is similar in many ways to a farmer (aka ‘Old MacDonald’). The effective fundraiser must embody all of these qualities.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As a fundraiser, you’ve surely run into obstacles during fundraising campaigns before. Maybe you’re still a few hundred dollars away from your goal during your most important fundraiser of the year, but it feels like you’ve totally run out of donor opportunities. Text-to-give.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Is my nonprofit’s logo clear and easy to read?

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Affnetz

APRIL 15, 2024

Our goal is to equip small nonprofits with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in their fundraising efforts with the help of nonprofit donor management software. Here’s a few things fundraising tools should specifically help you with: Promotion: Your fundraising tool should make it easier to promote campaigns.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 20, 2011

I’m both an opera fan and a commentator on fundraising, so I eagerly read the NY Time s article a week or so back on the spectacular recent fundraising success of NewYork’s Metropolitan Opera. Perhaps three fundraising insights here. The quality of the product matters. Eat your heart out!

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The Agitator

APRIL 21, 2014

The Chronicle of Philanthropy sheds light on this question, publishing a report on salaries of about 430 fundraisers from about 280 nonprofits with $35 million plus in revenue. The Chronicle relied upon IRS 990 forms filed by nonprofits in 2011. Two fundraisers — for Sloane Kettering Cancer Center and Columbia.

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GiveGab

JULY 26, 2022

This means going above and beyond for our fundraising partners to make sure they feel supported and are set up for success. To us, Customer Success is having dedicated, responsive, and knowledgeable team members engaging in an open and welcoming dialogue with everyone using our platform to support them in their fundraising endeavors.

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Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

With features like online voting, task management, and document sharing, board members can collaborate more effectively, make informed decisions, and stay engaged in the organization’s mission. Onboarding Costs: As a nonprofit, you do not want to spend precious resources on onboarding costs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofit managers working on annual reports most frequently ask these five questions. You don’t need a beautiful, full-color, glossy 40-page production, but you do need some sort of accounting of the organization’s work over the past year. Follow this link to download your customizable nonprofit annual report template today.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

The initial organizational meeting of your Board of Directors will be incredibly productive. Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Establish an annual budget for your nonprofit based on operating expenses, including salaries. . Get ready to start fundraising. .

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Take your fundraising game to the next level. BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed  by Joshua M. Birkholz and Amy S.

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The Agitator

JUNE 27, 2018

Whenever I’m at a loss to describe a problem I turn to the dog-eared volumes in my fundraising library for help. More and more nonprofits (47% more in the past decade) are in need of “fundraisers”. But fewer and fewer trained or experienced fundraisers are available. But these days that’s not practical.).

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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 Agitator

JUNE 25, 2013

.” She goes on to discuss a variety of situations where, in deference to sacred cows, “nonprofits choose their own interests over what is best for their supporters” Recommended reading! So, within the organization, a fundraiser should be a constant voice questioning the efficacy of programs.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

To continue generating a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve, you and your staff members need to adopt a mindset for continuous learning, whether that’s researching cryptocurrency donations or exploring how to inspire birthday fundraisers on your nonprofit’s behalf. Higher employee engagement.

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The Agitator

JULY 14, 2014

As a result, far too many organizations and their consultants set their sights far too low, settling for the average given in a benchmark like Giving USA , which year after year, for the past 20 years, has estimated the growth of giving at 2% of Gross Domestic Product. The first of the Easy Excuses arises from benchmarking.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 6, 2012

But as he answers with respect to all marketing in his post, The circles of marketing , Seth Godin would say … The Product. Of course, not all fundraisers have the opportunity to shape (much less invent) the ‘product’ they’re selling. Well, not entirely, The Agitator would still give you a B+.

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The Agitator

JUNE 19, 2018

This is why we’ve begun devoting substantial time and space to exploring more productive metrics and feedback , as you’ve seen so far this week and will see again tomorrow and on Friday. Are you a modern or medieval fundraiser?

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 3, 2024

However, nonprofits have one thing in common: slim budgets and scarce resources. million nonprofits, 1 million have annual revenues under $50,000, which must be used on supplies, fundraising, paid staff salaries, and marketing. Of those 1.5

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Getting started: The nonprofit tools you need to set up shop and grow your organization TechSoup is a global nonprofit organization that offers discounts and technology solutions as well as IT consulting and courses to nonprofits. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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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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The Agitator

MARCH 24, 2013

Announcing the latest international fundraising metric: Two all-beef patties + special sauce + lettuce + cheese + pickles + onions + a sesame seed bun = 1 Big Mac®. Just as fascinating to me is the fact that this is an experiment in crowdsourcing among the global fundraising community. I kid you not. He didn’t mention fries.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

It is no wonder some boards are finding it difficult to be productive due to this bickering, eye-rolling, microaggressions, bias, silence, or absence. But when conflict is clouding the board’s ability to be productive and focus on mission, something must change. . Soooo… having a nonprofit board with beef is good thing!

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The Agitator

MAY 16, 2010

Last week in my Promise Me post, I urged nonprofit fundraisers to connect your "asks" as much as possible to specific goals. Then I noticed a comment about SMART goals in an unrelated Social Citizens article , reminding me of this basic "project management" goal-setting approach.

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The Agitator

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

TrueAppend was developed in the lab of our partners at TrueGivers as part of The Agitator’s Data Liberation Crusade. The goal of this effort is to make actionable fundraising data easily available at a fraction of the cost charged by conventional data vendors. TrueAppend breaks that wasteful mold. They’re standing by to help you.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? The results have me rethinking how mission statements affect a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. based nonprofits from Candid that serve the homeless population. This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does.

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The Agitator

MARCH 23, 2015

Production Manager, Direct Mail). Corporate Parterships Manager. Director of Direct Response Fundraising. List Manager. Manager for. Donor retention / loyalty / commitment Nonprofit management premium' Typical titles include: Director of Development. Director of Planned Giving. Copywriter.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2019

Nonprofit Hub is excited to announce Hub Radio, our new Hubcast series aimed at covering the ins and outs of nonprofit management in a holistic way. Each episode will feature a different guest with a different expertise, in hopes of providing a topic-by-topic look at the nonprofit sector.

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