Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

If you are working to master the messaging of your mission to share with the public, start by looking within. But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Have a coherent mission. Mission statement. Vision Statement.

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2021

Today's article covers an integral project for all nonprofits - creating and refining mission and case statements. These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. Assess if Your Mission has Changed.

Disaster Relief 105

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. And how do you tell a good story? In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 23, 2020

How to write a Strong Nonprofit Mission Statement [Template + Examples]. Do you want to learn how to Write a Strong Nonprofit Mission Statement? Branding is key to nonprofits , but how do you ensure your communicate your brand messaging the right way?

Poverty 94

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. You have an inspiring mission in mind, people you want to help, and the drive to do whatever it takes to make an impact. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

Finance 98

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Thanks to a combination of the storm’s effects and outdated technology, Southwest Airlines (SWA) started canceling the first of what would become almost 17,000 flights over the next week or so. Now think about your nonprofit and what you could face in the future. Keep reading to learn more. What happened?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL. Use Cases We discussed different use cases beyond productivity for writing tasks and processing email.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? .

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 22, 2023

Writing an Impactful Cover Letter for Nonprofit Organizations Writing an impactful cover letter for nonprofit organizations requires careful attention to detail, customization, and a genuine passion for the cause. When seeking a job in the nonprofit sector, crafting a compelling cover letter is paramount.

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Ann Green

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether we’re sharing them out loud, in writing, or with pictures, stories unite us through empathy and understanding. Because of this, storytelling is an essential skill for nonprofits to master. While effective writing is vital to sharing your organization’s stories, images can enhance your message by conveying what words cannot.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Live auctions can become signature, annual events for nonprofits. Plus, if you release your auction catalog in advance, it’s an effective event marketing tool. Live Auction Catalog Content Tips Prominently Feature Your Nonprofit’s Mission Generally speaking, there are two main groups of people who attend nonprofit auctions.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. How will you raise money?

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 30, 2022

Do you need to write a coherent and compelling Resume Objective? When creating a resume, you may notice the tendency on resumes to include an “objective statement.” ” As of late, this has become less common; however, if your resume is lacking an objective statement and your job search requires one (i.e.,

Culture 52

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Then the question came: ‘How many military families struggle with the same issues?’ The nonprofit exists today to provide a central network for America’s Heroes to find volunteers willing to board their pets during times of service or hardship. One for writing code and the other for running a 501(c) (3) organization.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that running a nonprofit isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what challenges await you in the coming months. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. Let’s look closer at the challenges nonprofits will face in 2024–and how to solve them!

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. This could mean handling tasks from donor communications to procurement to event planning to accomplish everything that needs to be done to further the organization’s mission. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Guest post by Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang Every year, nonprofits are required to file Form 990 with the IRS to provide financial information and maintain tax-exempt status. That’s why many nonprofits also choose to create their own annual report to provide more context for supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. And concerning.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. When job seekers lean into the falsities, they write off positions they could succeed in. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 25, 2021

Today’s article covers an integral project for all nonprofits – creating and refining mission and case statements. These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. Let’s get started.

Disaster Relief 40

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From the Washington Post Guild strike to the mission of nonprofits like the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, media workers are insisting not only that company executives can change course but are also setting the record straight by telling their side of the story. This work matters,” said Nelson to the strikers. “It

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The Charity CFO

MAY 8, 2023

What nonprofit fundraising strategies are you using to keep your organization healthy? As nonprofit organizations rely heavily on donations to support their operations, programs and missions, fundraising is an essential component to their continued success. Individual Giving This is the most common form of giving to nonprofits.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Communication Committee.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 2, 2021

How to Create Engaging Short Videos for Social Media. Creating a brand-new video can get extremely thought-provoking than writing or posting a blog or even designing a picture for your social media account. Therefore, to help them, here is a brief guide on how to create videos online for social media platforms.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

” The report , Grassroots, Black & Giving: How Philanthropy Can Better Support Black-led and Black-benefiting Nonprofits , is based on a survey of over 200 such organizations conducted by YBGB. YBGB executive director Ebonie Johnson Cooper tells NPQ.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Your nonprofit is growing. Capital campaigns are a great reason to talk about the work your nonprofit does. It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions: Does your nonprofit have the structure in place to manage your growth and the additional work that will come with your realized dream of a new building? It’s a big deal!

Public and Nonprofit Management 75

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The Charity CFO

JULY 13, 2022

This article will summarize the principal criteria the top 3 charity watchdogs use to evaluate your nonprofit organization. Charity Watchdogs is a term used to describe various organizations attempting to measure the quality of a nonprofit organization. Trust is the name of the game when it comes to fundraising. Donor-Advised Funds.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Welcome to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Sarah is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, leverages over 18 years of experience to guide organizations towards success. Specifically about how nonprofit organizations can handle budgeting for the next fiscal year. Today our guest is Sarah Olivieri.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

While working for various nonprofits throughout the past twenty years, I always had such high aspirations for having our End Of Year (Annual Campaign) strategized by May, planned by August and ready to deliver by October. . We all know how hard it is to complete the endless task list for your Annual Campaign in November. Keep it tight.

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NextAfter

APRIL 27, 2023

And we’ve experienced our fair share of “aha” moments, forehead slaps, and unexpected learnings along the way. But first … The 5,000th experiment is … An instant donation page experiment (shown to pledge signers) that took the bold approach of reducing gift array options to exactly one : $10. The result? A 120% lift in instant donations!

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Thirteen years ago, fewer than a dozen digital news nonprofits led the charge to shift news to a nonprofit model. Now, there are more than 400 digital news nonprofits nationwide , supported by an ever-growing coalition of philanthropies that include the Walton charities. Journalism is welcoming the new infusion of philanthropy.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 9, 2023

A well-worded call-to-action (CTA) can encourage your nonprofit supporters to engage with your cause in a myriad of ways. Calls-to-Action (CTAs): An Overview A call-to-action (CTA) is a short statement or phrase that compels someone to take a specific action. Learn more about CTAs in this guide!

Children 52

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Fundraising Coach

MAY 23, 2016

Can you recite your nonprofit's mission statement? Your nonprofit's mission is vital. Giving your mission statement a makeover In a recent Movie Monday , Lynn Harden, executive director of the Regence Foundation, describes her experience with a small nonprofit women's center helping survivors of domestic violence.

Education 68

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’re a volunteer coordinator looking for some effective and easy fundraising ideas to support your volunteer program, you’ve come to the right place! With a strategic and well-thought-out plan, you can increase the effectiveness of your organization’s fundraising initiatives, making your volunteer program more resilient over time.

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