Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways. Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

He loves helping employees bring their best selves to a workplace that strives to support their most ambitious goals. The Myers-Briggs Inventory is a helpful tool in strengthening relationships on every level,” Kevin observes. “It Improve communication and relationship-building among colleagues for better collaboration.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our goal was to help association professionals navigate a new technological era or Industry 4.0. If you think you occupy the top seat because you are the expert, you’re traveling down the wrong track. Collaborative relationships are the future currency. Collaborative relationships are the future’s currency. Don’t compete.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals? Social platforms are all about relationships first. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. Each completed application automatically creates a volunteer profile stored in the CRM or constituent relationship management within Givefffect. Open communication will help build long-lasting relationships with volunteers.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

4 Tips to Increase Patient Acquisition and Hit Growth Goals Patient acquisition is vital to your organization’s growth. To draw patients out of the market and establish enduring relationships with them, you’ll need a full-proof marketing strategy that sets your organization apart.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A healthy balance sheet is the source of innovation, impact, and engagement. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Sponsored Post by: Accelerist , a leader in social impact partnership technology, supporting hundreds of brands and charitable organizations in finding and growing their partnerships with each other. The impact that partner (or any kind of donor) retention can have on a charitable organization should be no different.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. What are your dreams? Your challenges? Create clear board descriptions. Communicate the expectations.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. In reality, you should be thinking as much about relationship-building as you do fundraising this time of the year. To win, of course.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Miriam’s Kitchen is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers, engage corporate partners, and positively impact its bottom-line while increasing impact through the software’s integration with Salesforce. The organization, focused on impact , serves an average of 300 fresh meals per day (70,000 annually).

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals. It’s equally important to think about how AI will impact your members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue. The tool can draft stewardship emails, create impactful copy for annual reports, and even generate speeches for stewardship events.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 358

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. Your results can shine a flashlight into areas you may not have considered and be a mirror that reflects how your behavior impacts others.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. Follow up on previously-made and match-eligible donations.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. Include impact stories and metrics in your acknowledgment and stewarding messages that show how far their dollar will go toward making an impact.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. This post will equip you with the essentials of procurement , from building a strategic wish list to tracking donations with ease.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

Even though unrestricted funds don’t have mandates on how they should be spent, tracking and reporting on them is still important for both your donors and for your organization’s financial decision-making. So, the organizations behind the grants use the reporting requirements to make sure the funds go towards addressing those impact areas.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Issue awareness campaigns and messages can be directed at existing or potential supporters, with the goal of educating them about a specific issue. Legislative advocacy and lobbying Legislative advocacy happens when someone contacts lawmakers with the goal of influencing legislation. This is where issue awareness comes in.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

As you’re identifying your targets, your technology should help your supporters connect with the right decision-makers—after all, flooding an elected official’s line with calls from non-constituents isn’t typically the strongest tactic for meeting an advocacy goal. Advocacy forms should include a clear call-to-action—no matter your goal.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Unlocking donor potential: The power of emotional engagement Unlocking the emotional triggers that inspire members to evolve into donors is key to amplifying the impact of any nonprofit. Empowering donors: Creating impact with every contribution Members convert into donors when they realize their power to effect change.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. Where does the organization need to make faster or deeper progress on our goals and mission? This helps demonstrate the holistic impact of the desired shift on the entire organization.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify! Track and analyze your results. Check to see if your constituent relationship management (CRM) platform or email marketing system has the ability to A/B test and let your emails race to the finish line!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Therefore, one of the best ways to encourage donors to make major gifts is by building relationships with supporters and focusing on donor retention and stewardship. Let’s review the key steps of finding major donor prospects, building relationships, and retaining their support for the long term: 1. Set ambitious but achievable goals.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? However, if you find that you’re behind on your goals, don’t worry too much. Get Back On Track (Or Stay on Track!) If so, excellent job!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 10 Power-Packed Summer Fundraising Ideas for 2023 As the mercury rises, so should your nonprofit’s impact! Best Practices for Fundraising Success Start planning early and establish a clearly defined goal for your fundraiser.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

At Virtuous, we believe that the Responsive Fundraising Framework is foundational in helping fundraisers cultivate meaningful relationships with donors that increase generosity. Responsive fundraising is fueled by these signals that equip you to deepen relationships as you move each donor through a journey with your cause.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Encourage each team member to add special, personalized descriptions to their donation page that expand on how being a member of the team positively impacts their lives. How has your time on the team impacted your life?”). Reaching goals is easier through teamwork.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

That way, you can focus your time and effort on the stuff that can’t be done on a screen, like building those in-person donor relationships. Plus, you often get real-time info on how your fundraising’s doing, which can excite your donors to jump in and help you reach your fundraising goals.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. Candidates should also be able to speak to goal-setting and the role of data in informing overarching strategies and identifying risks and opportunities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself. Your organization needs to reach its fundraising goals, so use an innovation mindset to start small with new initiatives, track outcomes, and to use agility to build off successes. You can find it here at the Proven Practices website.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. Cultivation: Next, your team will begin to develop a deeper relationship with the prospective major donor. Stewardship: This stage involves keeping the relationship alive and strengthening your connection with the donor.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

To address these inequities, our goal at Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) is to boost reservation-based programs and projects that address immediate needs and long-term solutions. Building relationships for smarter grantmaking . But this did not emerge overnight. In other words, grants are not for PR but for solutions. .

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