sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. PRO TIP: Comb your active funds and assign them with a category and type, conforming to CASE reporting standards as closely as possible.

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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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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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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 8, 2024

Your most precious resource is time. If you had more time, you could get more done. More time to get organized. More time to plan. More time to respond to emails and voicemails. More time to THINK and not rush through everything. The problem is that time is a limited resource. Talk about a time suck!

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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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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

It’s always a great time to think about experimenting with your emails. It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. So, make sure that every email has a really clear goal. That said, load times are also a big thing. Tip #1: Experiment. How many people click through?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. When it comes to adopting innovative technology to advance your organization’s goals, it’s crucial to understand your role in the process.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. We are all responsible for defining the goals, doing the work required, and being part of the solution. The foundation of this skill set is the ability to give and receive feedback.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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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 changed? The result? What was the turning point?

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

But you don’t have the time to bring another staffer up to speed. When I began my career in associations, activities were more seasonal,” Sharon observed. Their jobs depend on successfully leveraging teams and translating goals into tactics. Lack of fulfillment in your day-to-day activities. You could delegate.

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License Podcast Associations Director 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Prioritize authenticity over perfection. Host live events.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities.

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Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. What has changed over time? Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. Integrated goals, objectives, and tactics keep everyone on point. Data is an important connector.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. The objective is to identify strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements that advance your strategic goals. It’s a stealthy liability that grows over time.

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Technology Attitude Evaluation Digital 221

Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Surveys, engagement scoring, tracking online community activity, even just bugging people via phone, there’s so much. We know that people who went to a wine tasting twice probably did so because they enjoyed the first time. But this leaves a lot of other activities ignored. What’s Their Role, What’s Their Goal?

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Generation Associations Phone Course 169

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge ! I think the last time we did this event, in 2019, we maybe raised $5k?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. And one thing you absolutely, positively MUST DO if you want to stay at the top of your game is take time off. To succeed at a fast-paced job that requires hard work and focus … you have to regularly take time off from work.

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Time Work Fundraising Columbus 133

NonProfit PRO

MAY 20, 2022

As my team introduced the activity, a board member spoke up and said, “We’d like to focus on strategies and goals. Why should we take the time to focus on organizational values?”. At a recent strategic planning session, I was working with a nonprofit to create organizational values.

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Strategy Fundraising Activities Activism 259

Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Whether your nonprofit has a two-person team or a staff of 200 employees, every opportunity you take to improve your daily operations can make a difference in reaching your fundraising goals. HOPE Atlanta did just that with the integration to create more time for donor stewardship. “As Gain a 360-Degree View of Donor Activity.

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Integration Benefit Time Atlanta 98

Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

It’s always a great time to think about experimenting with your emails. It’ll help you find out the impact different variables have on your goals for email engagement. So, make sure that every email has a really clear goal. That said, load times are also a big thing. Tip #1: Experiment. How many people click through?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Flexible hours to accommodate personal time.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Timing and Competing Priorities The “we’ll do it later” mentality is a common trap. While timing concerns are legitimate, indefinite postponement means missing out on valuable insights. Building a precise plan is vital, building toward a goal is a must. ” But sometimes, it’s more an excuse.

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Analytics Associations Data Analysis 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Maybe it’s time to conduct some personal outreach!

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Chapter Registration Data Education 294

Classy

AUGUST 11, 2021

Boost your fundraising efficiency with a list of actionable time-saving opportunities to implement right away. . More time means more focus on impactful campaigns. Overall, refocusing your time makes a world of difference to supporters and beneficiaries. . 6 Ways to Save Time for Fundraising Efficiency.

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ROI Time Fundraising Template 109

DonorPerfect

APRIL 12, 2021

Sometimes, in the day-to-day activities of fundraising, you can lose sight of your overall fundraising goals. Using DonorPerfect’s fundraising metrics Dashboard, available in Reports > Dashboard, you can quickly determine how effectively your organization is achieving your goals at a Read More ».

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Track Trend Time Fundraising 59

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

If Skip the resolutions and let’s talk about goal setting for your nonprofit. July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. From WHY comes strategic planning and goal setting.

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Goal Phoenix Arizona Nonprofit 61

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country. Issue awareness campaigns and messages can be directed at existing or potential supporters, with the goal of educating them about a specific issue.

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Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regular updates keep your audience engaged and informed about your activities. Here is how to do it: Set Clear Goals : Establish specific, measurable, and achievable goals for your social media campaigns. Remember that building a strong online presence takes time, so be patient, stay committed, and be consistent.

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Social Media Media Social Influence 330

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity. It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Okay, now that we’ve shifted your thinking, it’s time to refine your Ask.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 28, 2023

Did you find it easy to juggle your team’s schedule along with fundraising activities? Fundraising can feel like a full-time job, and balancing it with your team’s practices, games, and tournaments presents an added challenge. Or, were there fundraising tasks that took far longer than they should have?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

It’s the middle of the year, and although many of you still haven’t even taken summer vacation, the time has arrived to begin planning for your 2024 state legislative campaigns. This is the time to answer questions like: What states will we be targeting?

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Volunteer Campaign Advocacy Nonprofit 195

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Like with our own organizational campaigns, they’ll set a goal. Facebook will show a progress-to-goal within the fundraiser, and they can modify it if needed once active.) How should they set a fundraising goal? I also encourage volunteers to ask for a specific amount of money. Find them and give them a way to help.

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Facebook Money Volunteer Raise 85

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response.

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Advocacy Nonprofit Train Training 207

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. So every time someone had a good idea for a mailer, they sent one out. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization.

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