NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 11, 2024

Well, boys and girls, festival season is officially upon us, meaning that the sponsorship activations are coming hot and fast. We’re also getting into summer movie season, so there are lots of fun examples of how brands used sponsorship to promote themselves. Here are my favorites from May 2024. SHEIN at VELD VELD Music Festival […]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

We will outline how to leverage technology to empower your board members to become active fundraisers and stewards of your Giving Tuesday campaign (and beyond). This free webinar will explore strategies to engage Board members based on their unique skill sets, personalities, and networks.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2023

This feature is designed to help organizations energize their constituents and raise more with a mobile-first gamified activity-tracking and peer-to-peer fundraising experience. Blackbaud has announced the availability of Good Move, a new expansive feature for Blackbaud TeamRaiser.

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The Sponsorship Collective

APRIL 17, 2024

As I did last month, and the month before that, I want to take this time to assess which activations made the largest splash in March and why. […] There was so much fun along the way, such as SXSW 2024 in Austin, which is always a good time.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 7, 2024

The sponsorship activations are heating up, which leaves me with the itch to share some of the most inspiring examples that occurred throughout April. If you’re reading this, it’s officially May, which means we’re nearly midway through the year already.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A data brief by Fidelity Charitable, shows that nearly 3 out of 5 people plan to participate in charitable activities in all forms at year-end.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 6, 2024

Between the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star 2024, and New York Fashion Week, this month was jam-packed with events that presented many opportunities for sponsorship activations. Just like that, February is over in a flash. With so much cool stuff happening, you won’t miss spring and summer festival season. Let’s take a look at what […]

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The Sponsorship Collective

AUGUST 6, 2024

There have been plenty of red-hot sponsorship activations all July long that you have to see to believe. As always, my goal is to help you realize what kinds of activations can be […] It’s not just the temperatures that are sweltering right now. And that’s exactly what I’m here to help you do, see them!

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 22, 2024

When done properly, activation, fulfillment and renewal will make you stand out above all others in the sponsorship space and will also help you close more revenue […] How nice would it be to open your next fiscal year with 80% of your sponsorship dollars already confirmed?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2022

BNY Mellon Wealth Management released its 2022 Annual Charitable Gift Report, which found that charitable giving started to rebound in 2021 after declining in 2020, with the number and total dollar amount of gifts increasing 10%, and the average gift size also increasing (27%).

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

While traditional events still have an important place in the fundraising calendar, activity-based fundraising events now encompass a diverse range of experiences, from yoga to pickleball to kayaking and more. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors? That means more donors and more dollars.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 2, 2024

Take some time to recharge your creative batteries, because activation is a must-have component of your sponsorship […] After taking the time to dream up assets and then painstakingly valuing and sorting them into properties, you might be feeling creatively spent.

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Cadmium CD

MAY 18, 2023

Educators know that tailoring teaching approaches to meet the unique needs of individual learners is crucial for keeping them engaged in the learning process. The same is true for associations offering professional development courses to their members.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2020

Activate one or modules as needed. Selected by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD). Our disaster team is ready to help, and now with new non-congregate care and COVID-ready solutions so we can support disaster response during a pandemic. We offer the nation's leading disaster relief platform.

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Charity Village

JULY 2, 2024

Ontario Community Changemakers is a leadership and micro-grant program for people with bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their communities. The […] The post Apply for Ontario micro-grants to activate public space and foster social inclusion appeared first on CharityVillage.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A nonprofit Statement of Activities (SOA) is a report used by nonprofit organizations to highlight their financial performance over a specific period, typically a fiscal year. What’s included in a Statement of Activities? Statement of Activities Example Let’s look at a real example to put everything together.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 13, 2024

Fundraisers starting with page 35 – titled Moving Past the Barriers – are presented with five solutions for activating donors. By providing a mental path to limiting options, fundraisers can spur activity. ** Burdensome and tedious tasks. These barriers include: ** Too many choices. For some, donating is as simple as writing a check.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change. Here are three suggested things to try to inspire grassroots activism: 1. But that view is built on an outdated bias against activities in the virtual world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. But many international nonprofits/NGOs are unaware of the extent of the available funding, and many do not know how to effectively access, attract and activate U.S.-based Please follow Ms. based donors.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 22, 2023

2023 has been an incredible year in sponsorship activations already, and it’s only about halfway over! Being on the cutting edge of activations can set you apart and drive more sponsorship your way, so what kinds of activations are getting all the headlines this year?

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The Sponsorship Collective

AUGUST 15, 2022

You also need activations. A lot of sponsorship seekers tend to go wrong when planning activations. They assume that an activation has to be epically, unspeakably cool and that that’s what matters most. The activation also must be expensive so it […].

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Data Axle Nonprofit announced the launch of new email data in the company’s robust omnichannel cooperatives, Apogee and DonorBase.

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Big Duck

AUGUST 7, 2024

Explore how change happens in networks, the role of communications, and get tools and activities to incorporate into your nonprofit work.

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The Sponsorship Collective

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Sponsorship activations are simpler than they seem, even though first-time sponsorship seekers usually vehemently disagree with that assessment. Once you know what it takes to put together a successful activation, the ideas begin coming to you one after another. However, I stand firm. Okay, so what exactly does it take?

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Charity Village

JULY 13, 2023

Many organizations would like board members to be more involved with their organization’s fundraising activities. But how do we get board members involved in […] The post Fundraising 101: Encouraging Active Board Participation and Leadership appeared first on CharityVillage.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

I’ve seen two truths: People want to help those in need and be part of a movement. Giving Tuesday offers both opportunities in one day — Nov. 29 this year — which is why your organization should start planning a Giving Tuesday appeal now.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Each year, Alberta Blue Cross awards $50,000 grants in Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, rural […] The post Built Together Program: Building spaces for active living appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the digital age, social proof has more importance than ever. The fear of supporting an organization that doesn’t make an impact is a primary concern for donors. So, the concept of social proof counters those concerns.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan. This means sending out regular emails each week that are specially made to say “thank you” and recognize the board members for taking an active role.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 5, 2023

This is why nonprofits, particularly those supporting marginalized communities, must become active players in the landscape of advocacy. The post Join the Movement: Activating Nonprofits for Lasting Change appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Activity trackers, such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, have revolutionized the way we approach physical fitness and they’re also dramatically changing the way we approach fundraising events. Peer-to-peer activity-tracking events have emerged as a game-changer for nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Do you have an event, program, or opportunity on the horizon but are struggling with activations? Almost all events are back to being in person unless companies have developed a preference for hybrid or entirely virtual events. Let me help you by showing you […]

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Faculty engaged her both inside and outside the classroom by providing feedback on assignments, encouraging her to step outside her comfort zone to acquire new skills, recommending extracurricular activities, and checking in on the progress she’s making towards her goals. What was the turning point?

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 25, 2022

Whether you’re hosting a major music festival, a smaller community festival, or any other type of event in between, no festival is complete without activities. What kind of activities should you plan to incorporate into your festival? The post What Activities to Have at Your Festival?

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