Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. Why is that?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

If you want to learn how to more effectively embrace change, read Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Building audience engagement over time as you reach the climax of the story arc or campaign. Next, let’s talk about the steps you can take to build a story arc for your next fundraising campaign. . 3 Steps to Build a Story Arc for Your Next Fundraising Campaign. 3 Steps to Build a Story Arc for Your Next Fundraising Campaign.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Because the time needed for each software implementation project will vary, be sure to build a timeline with input from all stakeholders (including your software vendor and implementation partner.) Development —this phase includes configuration of the new system, including data mapping and web development.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

But while it may seem tempting to toss your organization’s own time and money into that pool, what does it mean to build an app? As a reader of this, you’re probably in a decision phase around how to build out your nonprofit’s mobile strategy towards impact. PS… Don’t build that (Donation) App.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. More than likely, you’ve been using your fundraising technology to collect data and build detailed donor profiles in your CRM.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Today brings the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Within the New Normal phase , lead the charge to change.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Yes, having that new building would make your job SO much easier. 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 reality check time. But be careful what you wish for.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A few months ago brought the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Why Nonprofits Love It: Extended digital exposure builds even more value into sponsorship packages , making it easier for businesses to justify their support. Why Nonprofits Love It: In the planning phase , simply send the link to your event website when making your sponsor pitches.

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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2023

The Prince’s Trust Canada is in the development phase of a new Youth Employment Program. Through this program, equity-deserving youth aged 18-25 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) build skills and gain the valuable work experience needed to help launch their careers.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In my mind, the optimal time-frame for your year-end fundraising strategy is about 6 weeks – you spend the final two weeks in November laying the groundwork (building on the cultivation work you did all year) and then make your asks during the month of December. This phase will constitute the “meat” of your year-end fundraising campaign.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, like our clients All In , the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. . #1. We call this process of information-gathering the “discovery” phase. Identify Your Own Story .

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

It’s incredibly common to use a capital campaign for physical spaces, whether that’s building a new building or renovating an old one, but you can also use them for equipment, starting up a new program, or to meet any one-time need in your organization. The Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. Let’s take a look at each one.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

When you started researching to build your nonprofit’s first website, what did you encounter? At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofit organizations to custom-build a site that meets their unique needs. These services are often out of range for new nonprofits building a site for the first time.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2017

The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter lifecycle : Step #1: Getting to Know You. For places of worship, this is the phase where a potential member attends services for the first time, or comes occasionally, while still attending another parish most weekends. Step #3: First Gift. Step #4: Donor Stewardship.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

While each nonprofit is different and each donor relationship has its own intricacies, there are three general phases that define the donor journey: cultivating, soliciting, and promoting stewardship, and in each phase, there is the opportunity to promote a strong fundraising culture. The Cultivation Phase.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

Two weeks ago I shared a couple reflections that I had on a recent #4change chat about community building – the major output from that chat and the follow up blog post was the call I heard for a regular opportunity to talk about community building. What: Community Building Across Platforms. has twitter integration, 3.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. The Public Phase. At each of these phases, understanding exactly who your audience is and how you should connect with them will be essential, especially after a year of pandemic challenges and distractions.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter life cycle: Step #1: Getting to Know You. For places of worship, this is the phase where a potential member attends services for the first time, or comes occasionally, while still attending another parish most weekends. Step #3: First Gift. Step #4: Donor Stewardship.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In relationship building, trust is the place to start. A participant at.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB event* made this comment about the importance of building confidence with your constituents. We had a roadmap for how to advance the organization and prepare for the next phase of growth.”

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The capital campaign lasts for a set period of time, and is generally broken up into multiple phases. Phases range from courting big donors in the silent or “quiet” phase, to spreading the net wide in a public phase to include small and individual donors. What is the public phase of a capital campaign?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Strategies to diversify nonprofit boards can be divided into three broad phases. Phase 1: Triple A’s - awareness, attitude and action. This awareness may need practical steps such as diversity trainings and workshops to build empathy and understanding for the need of the community. Phase 2: Implementation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

As with any technology moving from emerging to mainstream phases, it takes time to become fluent and this might lead to new job requirements, skills or even jobs. As people begin to use these creator tools in different fields and jobs, including fundraising as the example in the Chronicle piece illustrates, there are some benefits.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

By asking the right questions , clearly advocating for your organization’s needs, and building a clear roadmap , you can make sure your board understands your situation and supports your ultimate goal of helping your teams work more efficiently and effectively through technology. Let’s dive in.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Throughout countless different phases and stages of life as a human being, we know that things will always be changing. As Socrates says, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”. According to the ADJAR Model, there are three phases to change. Phase 2: Manage Change.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Once you’ve set your goal for non-profit storytelling, you’ll get to work building out your foundation and storytelling systems. This includes: Audience research – Here’s my guide to audience research and how to build an audience persona for your storytelling work. Your goal in this phase is to optimize your storytelling work.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

They generally last between two and three years, sometimes longer, and consist of these phases: Pre-planning - 3-12 months: This is when you’ll establish your campaign’s objectives and goal. For a deeper dive into each of these phases, explore Capital Campaign Pro’s ultimate guide to campaign structure and best practices.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1. Value Face-to-Face Interactions Personal meetings are invaluable for building relationships with potential major donors. Spotting Your Potential Major Donors Scrub Your Donor Database The first step in identifying major donors is ensuring your donor database is accurate and up-to-date.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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Candid

JULY 9, 2021

The gift will launch the next phase for the campus and includes support for construction of a 175,000-square-foot bioengineering and applied science research building with core research facilities and flexible lab spaces.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Many AMS vendors use the same basic implementation phases: Onboarding, Discovery, Implementation, and Launch. What’s important, and where the difference lies, is how they approach those phases. We build best practices into the implementation process to make sure you get the most out of your new system from day one.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. To set your next campaign up for success, we are breaking up the process of building a campaign into five simple steps. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases. Rather than finding a new consultant for each phase, you can partner with one consultant who is already familiar with your technology and can ensure your system remains cohesive. Phase 2: Implementing Your Tech Strategy Step 2.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Once your admin builds those grant types into the configuration of your system, team members will be able to catalogue each request you receive. Teams can even build statuses that are specific to grant types. Blackbaud’s Grantmaking tool also enables users to build a list of requests and approve or decline them all at once.

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Forum One

AUGUST 9, 2023

While the bulk of the hands-on work of content migration will happen near the end of development, you should start planning for this phase as soon as the project starts. Build Your Content Team Creating and migrating content to your new website is a team effort. Head into this phase with a marathon mindset.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Some committee members may only attend a few meetings, while others may participate through an entire phase of the campaign. After all, a capital campaign can involve wildly different tasks—ranging from reviewing big-picture development progress down to choosing a color scheme for your public phase marketing materials.

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