Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 2, 2024

Here is the tip that I share with all of the nonprofit leaders that I coach : You must say to the person who isn’t performing, “I was expecting you to do X, but you have brought me Y instead. And you certainly need to earn and keep your workers’ respect. What if your employee misunderstood the assignment?

Management 52

Management Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Leadership 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers. The good news is that you don’t need a substantial budget to enhance your nonprofit’s social media presence. Consistency : Consistency is key when it comes to social media.

Collaborations 132

Collaborations Marketing Marketing Activism 132

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause. It’s convenient, and you know exactly what to expect.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Collaborations 102

Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

First, draw up a budget to determine precisely how much money you need to raise for your programs, including the costs of equipment, physical space, and/or personnel. Make sure it matches your budget and identifies who is responsible for securing which sources of support, and on what timeline.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofits Values 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. What is a major gift? Major gifts are the largest donations your nonprofit receives.

Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Management Fundraising 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, here’s a roadmap featuring key fundraising tactics for nonprofits to turbocharge your efforts: Cultivate meaningful donor relationships by engaging and stewarding new donors Your bond with your donors is the lifeline of your organization. nonprofits are at a pivotal juncture.

Fundraising 83

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Nonprofits 83

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 2, 2024

Local nonprofits “are a known person. It’s not someone random who parachuted into your neighborhood a week before the election or some anonymous mailer that you got. It’s the place you drop your kids off for after-school programs,” says Miller. “We We encourage more nonprofits to move into this space.

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Nonprofits Activism Food Education 122

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. There are over 1.8

Public and Social Policy 80

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. In exchange, your nonprofit can provide marketing for your sponsor, making it a win-win for both sides. If you’ve found yourself wishing for an extra support system, we’ve got the solution for you.

Nonprofit Leadership 74

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits Values 74

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Rather than pursuing their mission, the board directs the executive director to look at selling things and renting things in a quixotic attempt to be financially independent. ” What if this seeking of sustainability were all a waste of time? Or is it distracting the staff from your nonprofit’s mission?”

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Culture Nonprofits Production Governance 124

Clairification

APRIL 15, 2024

Do you wish you had a dime for every time a nonprofit board or staff member told you “ We’re the best kept secret in town; if people knew what we do, they’d give to support us.” If I had all those dimes, I could make a nice contribution to your cause. Awareness alone is passive. Nonprofits tell me this all the time! Why should I?

Activism 59

Activism Values Nonprofits Marketing 59

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2024

Successful organizations start with strong leaders, but what defines a good leader? What traits do good leaders possess? We recently interviewed more than 20 nonprofit CEOs and funders to understand what they believe makes a leader most impactful. Someone who thinks independently and goes outside the box when needed.”

Leadership 98

Leadership Culture Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

What should I do? — Opportunity about to be missed Dear Opportunity about to be missed, You’ve actually named the problem in the way you’ve framed your question. Your board members apparently don’t. Your donors probably won’t either. That’s your problem, and it appears you’ve already solved it.

Food 93

Food Homelessness Poverty Education 93

The Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. So, as a nonprofit leader, how do you inspire your volunteers to be a part of your mission?

Values 87

Values Recruitment Psychology Culture 87

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With so much media content in the world, have you ever wondered how your organization can cut through the clutter and resonate with your audience? Commit to your purpose. Source: Brand Builders Group ) Establish trust and credibility by showing up consistently while also authentically sharing your personal “why.”

Leadership 105

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Education Education 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your lapsed donors. Could your nonprofit have done something to drive them away? Perhaps they had a falling out with one of your predecessors or a board member. By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. The second thing you must know is what defines a lapsed donor.

Retention 81

Retention Universities Philanthropy Communication 81

Bloomerang

JULY 8, 2021

Do enough people outside of your organization know what its main contribution is to this world? What your work is leading towards? Do they recognize your personal nonprofit branding and know what it is your organization stands to change? What is the primary reason for our nonprofit?

Nonprofits 119

Nonprofits Universities Marketing Marketing 119

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to deliver thoughtful stewardship to your donors. While your donors may be expecting their partner to recognize this particular holiday, they certainly don’t have any expectations that the nonprofits they support will. Wondering what you can do? For Jenna, you were a lifeline.

Homelessness 71

Homelessness Medical Nonprofits 71

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

In this article, we will explain what donor retention rate means, why it matters, and provide strategies to improve it. This blog offers the process of How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate for your Organization. It’s also crucial to maintain and build relationships with existing supporters.

Retention 104

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 104

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. The Four Categories of Stories You Should be Collecting.

Non-Profits 140

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 140

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 23, 2021

These are simple and effective ways of thanking your donors, but creating Thank You videos can help you show rather than tell your supporters how much you appreciate them. By creating thank you videos for your supporters, you are able to give thanks in a more exciting and engaging way. Emphasize Your Mission.

Technology 135

Technology Values Fundraising Fundraising 135

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds.

Fundraising 144

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 144

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits? A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals.

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the spirit of the season, Festive Fundraiser Dear Festive Fundraiser, Thank you for your letter. In considering your question, it’s safe to say that one of the similarities between your organization and the spirit of the season, is that both aim to make the world a better place. Be warm, heartfelt, and sentimental.

Fundraising 82

Fundraising Fundraising Communication Nonprofits 82

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What would you suggest? — What’s Enough? Dear What’s Enough, Congrats on receiving more tribute gifts, and good on you for considering the best ways to recognize the generous supporters who refer these gifts to you. I’m of the firm opinion you can never thank donors too much, so the real question is “What’s not enough?”

Fundraising 89

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 89

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing. Don’t be that person to your donors. Improve your thank-you letter. Great if you’re sending a thank-you letter.

Construction 105

Construction Values Fundraising Fundraising 105

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Nonprofit organizations offer a unique way for the kids in your children’s ministry to practice life application. Let’s take a closer look at how nonprofit involvement can accomplish this and what you can do to get started. When kids support nonprofit missions, they’ll maximize the support these organizations so desperately need.

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Children Curriculum and Teaching Activism Nonprofits 105

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As a nonprofit marketer, getting your budget items or overall budget approved is a crucial part of rolling out an effective marketing strategic plan but can sometimes be intimidating. For more on nonprofit marketing budgets, join us for Strategic Nonprofit Marketing Budgets: Your Roadmap to Approval and Impact.

Finance 89

Finance Activism Marketing Marketing 89

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. Financial Sustainability For nonprofits, financial sustainability means the financial security to cover expenses and advance your mission. 2024 will be no different.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal. Donors can access the portal from your Bloomerang donation, event, or crowdfunding pages. giving your donors what they want, when they want it. is around 45 percent.

Retention 86

Retention Activism Management Associations 86

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Before you ask, tell your donors the impact they made this year. Your communications are a mirror to your donors.

Food 99

Food Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 99

Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Think about peer-to-peer fundraising as a ripple effect: One person connects their friends, which expands into reaching those friends’ social circles, and so on. Not only does it allow nonprofits to expand their donor base; it also enables them to engage with their existing supporters in a more personal and meaningful way.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Charitable Contribution Recruitment 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Most of these organizations have storytelling as a core part of their missions. That ninth point is: “You have the right to your story. It is yours. Their principles center the narrators themselves more than the production of the story, focusing on the whole person and how that person is the expert.

Ethics 102

Ethics Nonprofits Production Communication 102

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Universities 97

Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many nonprofits, in-person meetings and events are key to carrying out their mission. From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. Instead, they had to get creative to fulfill their missions during this unprecedented time.

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Nonprofits Retention Health Communication 116

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . The donors who are most active and engaged with your organization are your best major donor prospects. . These people are demonstrating that they believe in your mission and programming through their consistent support and loyalty to your organization. .

Fundraising 135

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Communication 135

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 2, 2023

With the right strategy and implementation, nonprofits can make the most of this technology and use it to further their mission. But what are these digital assistants exactly, and how do they fit into the world of nonprofits, charities, and NGOs? Here are a few ways your nonprofit could benefit from using them.

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