Achieve

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Do you feel like you’ve been on the receiving end of the same marketing advice for years? Whenever someone offers marketing advice like this, my first impulse is to ask: “Do you have a study you can point me to that offers evidence in support of that claim?” Stop sounding like other nonprofits. You know what I mean: 1.)

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? I just don’t know how to proceed. .

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

(To dive into the conversations about Causes, visit my earlier post , or posts by Marshall Kirkpatrick , Ivan Boothe , Beth Kanter , and Joe Solomon.). The most important parts of the conversation around Causes do not actually focus on Causes, specifically. If this sounds interesting to you, just come by ideablob.com.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . To figure this out, look at your website analytics, email analytics, conversion rates, social listening, and more. . So, first you need to figure out what data you want to collect.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

(To dive into the conversations about Causes, visit my earlier post , or posts by Marshall Kirkpatrick , Ivan Boothe , Beth Kanter , and Joe Solomon.). The most important parts of the conversation around Causes do not actually focus on Causes, specifically. If this sounds interesting to you, just come by ideablob.com.

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Myspace Award Platform Advice 165

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Don’t just ask them to help with providing some support materials.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

You’re looking for people who care about and will support your nonprofit’s mission and are interested in the event you’re hosting. 27% of Millennial respondents wanted to see updates about the causes they support on social media. Ask supporters to share your event. Determine who your audience is.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. The majority of your funding likely comes from these major donors, so you should have specific strategies aimed at acquiring these key supporters. Referrals from current supporters and board members. Tips for cultivating major donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

One core belief has driven the Organizational Effectiveness program for nearly 30 years: Organizations are more effective at meeting their goals when they have thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, and sound management. We have set up a Web site, [link] , to share information and conversation about the ongoing review.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 17, 2014

For advice on how to get your board excited about social media, we turned to one of the top nonprofit social media pros out there: Socialbrite partner Caroline Avakian. Sound familiar? The conversation today should be about your organization’s expressed programmatic goals – with social media being the means, not the end.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. Sound inspires me.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

If outsourcing the work sounds like an offer you can’t refuse, take the time to find an agency that offers the exact services and expertise your team needs. However, you’ll want to log in more frequently to make necessary adjustments and maximize conversions. Google recommends you log in at least 1-2 times a month.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

That can be more difficult than it sounds, especially when you may have various stakeholders wanting you to fill roles yesterday , but trust me when I say that it’s much better to put the work in on the front end to do your best to find the right person. What matters is that you should be prepared to have difficult conversations when needed.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

This sounds so obvious, but not planning ahead is easily one of the most frequent mistakes I see organizations making. If you’re like most of our clients, you probably have some time and some money – which means you may opt to complete some tasks in-house while hiring outside help to support your efforts. . Volunteers?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Think of your donation receipt as an ambassador for your nonprofit, thanking the donor for their support. A warm, conversational tone: Your donation receipt, like all your donor communications, should have a casual, personal tone that makes the reader feel like they are having a conversation with you or reading a letter from a friend.

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Achieve

APRIL 4, 2017

to actively join in doing good for an issue), other uses of the word sound much more negative. Want real insights, advice, conversations and more about how to inspire action for your cause? While the cause sector often uses the word “activist” as a call to participate (e.g., And above all, choose your words wisely.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Conversation starters that link alumni to the current school experience can spark tons of engagement. Notice the the conversation is about the application deadline. Engage Alumni in Professional Conversations Related To Their Careers. Celebrate the Accomplishments of Individuals in Your Alumni Network. ” 3.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on finding potential supporters for your nonprofit organization. Chad: Sounds great, Steven. We are here to talk about where to find potential donors to support your cause. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Chad, I got 2:00 Eastern. I’m Steven.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I’m facilitating a peer learning leadership development group for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders supported by the Packard Foundation. There is lots of advice out there about how to design and facilitate meetings. The quality of listening and attention in the room shapes the quality of the conversation.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

In this nonprofit marketing roundup, we assembled the best of our nonprofit marketing advice, going from a broad view all the way down to the nitty-gritty details. If you do it well, your website will support your nonprofit for a long time coming. Four Ways to Increase Online Giving Conversions. So get cookin’! Email Marketing.

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Library Marketing Nonprofit Podcast 51

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I’m here to support you. Does that sound good? And I don’t want this to just be a one-way conversation. If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. If you’re ready to have uncomfortable conversations that are momentary. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

One of my favorite things about writing a blog, are the conversations in the comments and sidebars (private email conversation). I learn so much from those who have share their stories and advice. Does this sound like you and your nonprofit organization? Flickr Photo by Eqqman. Interactions that lead towards a goal are.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the pandemic, I fielded calls from colleagues asking for advice on a range of issues. Motivation— supports developing strategy, setting goals, and staying focused. These games are a springboard for further conversation around emotions, empathy, collaboration, and relationship building. Start slowly.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

The second installment of the weekly TweetChat series offered some useful advice on nonprofit Twitter use, a tool that can be difficult to understand for many nonprofit leaders. Action can be thought of as creating conversation. The chat kicked off with the question, "What makes a great tweet?"

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Learn how to convert social media fans and followers into donors and long-term supporters with Julia Campbell, Nonprofit Social Media Expert. Why you should attend: You’ll get hands-on advice about how to get the grant and how to use it most effectively for big results. That’s the big question, isn’t it?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

This may sound like a no-brainer,but, the digital world is full of larger than life personalities and sometimes these personalities clash. The agency should feel the client will be able to appreciate and respect their expertise and advice, whilst being able to communicate their online goals clearly and succinctly.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

With that in mind, we asked you for your advice for monitoring online feedback as part of this month's Net2 Think Tank: Topic: What are your best practices for effectively monitoring online feedback about your organization, cause, or enterprise. position simply observing and finding the conversations. in those conversations."

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Supporters of your nonprofit have busy schedules, so you want to ensure your event offers them value that is worth their investment of time. . JP’s top advice for a successful virtual event production? During this phase: Check audio to make sure speakers sound loud and clear. Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 31, 2017

Thanks to Alice Antonelli, Director for Advisory Services at NFF, for her great advice! Unrestricted revenue typically comes from earned revenue such as fee-for-service, ticket sales, or membership income; it can also come from general operating support or temporarily restricted revenue in which the restrictions have been satisfied.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

When asked about what I think the future of fundraising looks like, my best advice? It might sound like I am just trying to be confrontational by giving this advice, but I assure you this approach is rooted in the very fabric of philanthropy. This sounds overwhelming, but stay with me. STOP FUNDRAISING!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising platforms allow individual supporters to create donation pages on behalf of your nonprofit. Though each page can be branded to your organization, the supporter has the opportunity to customize the page to reflect their personal connection to your cause. Peer-to-peer fundraising. Text-to-give functionality.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

And by "your", we mean your supporters, because with Social Media, they're the ones extending your brand. The Rapleaf Business blog also has some great advice on incorporating user generated content instead of working from scratch. That sounds about right. But that's why we helped start We Are Media !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

And how can they use those communications to retain their supporters? Knowing your donors means understanding three basic things: what inspires them, why they support your work, and how they want to interact with you. Your donor database is full of information about the people who support you. The short answer is “no.”

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2016

To help my own clients do a better job at this I am attending to gain valuable advice. I’m bummed I can’t attend this session (I am presenting at the same time), it sounds amazing. Communications Mythbusters: Best Practices vs Bad Advice. Diversity in Giving: Exploring the Changing Landscape. This topic is so very needed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

ASU’s program conducts an annual face-to-face scholarship campaign for financial support to attend the Institute fondly called AMI. Don Lindner and I met at the Paradise Bakery Café to further discuss his support with the Alliance. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our donors.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

When it comes time for them to give, incentives can show supporters that their donations are valued at your organization. After all, once supporters join a group of philanthropically-minded people who care about your organization, they’re likely to replicate that behavior. Incentive-based fundraising puts your donors first.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2009

Being me, I tweeted throughout the webinar, which also sparked a couple great conversations. As he said in a later tweet: "Where I come from IT = Leadership, sounds like we have some work to do across the rest of the sector." This sounded familiar to @gartrell , who responded simply: Story of my life.

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