Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

If there’s an awareness month all nonprofits should have on their radar, it’s Global Volunteer Month! The first official volunteer awareness week was launched in Canada in 1943 to pay tribute to the many women who contributed to efforts during World War II to collect supplies and help wounded soldiers.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Self-awareness— is the ability to assess your own skills and to understand your personal emotional landscape. Being self-aware helps us to acknowledge our fears and deal with the negative emotions that surface when we have to adapt to new circumstances or learn new skills. There are plenty of online and in-person courses.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

When that’s the case, content personalization becomes a crucial part of your membership experience. When your members open up an email or log into your portal, you want them to feel that the content they see has been designed and served with them in mind. But diving in at the deep end isn’t the only way to get involved.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

First, please stick with me for a short personal anecdote. If the idea of welcoming this cause-minded but still developing age group to serve in a board capacity boggles your mind, answer these questions: Have you considered the vast (decades-long) giving potential of Gen Z, like my cousins who have recently launched into the workplace?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On the contrary, my personal experience suggests they are meant for each other. But when I think about what distinguishes an association from a for-profit organization, it’s still the idea of belonging to a group of like-minded people. Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, it’s important to keep in mind that members of Gen X and elder Millennials are rapidly increasing their giving, and younger donors like Gen Z are forming their preferences for giving as we speak. Silent Generation donors value personal connections and traditional forms of communication.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

CEO’s job is to be the most inquisitive person in the room. To succeed, you’ll need these skills: self-awareness to understand what you don’t know, curiosity to study the business landscape, and humility to learn from unexpected teachers. Make them think you’re reading their minds. ” That is profound wisdom.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

You could assess how people were communicating, determine where the vibe registered on the stress meter, and take the opportunity to connect personally with employees. The desire to be fully aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your team drives this type of evaluation. Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.”

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Step 1: Build the top of your funnel SImply put, building the top of the funnel means participating in activities designed to create awareness about your association. When it comes to building awareness for your association, you may not have to look too far, starting with your email list.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs Some of my favorite leadership lesson takeaways from the book, written in an easy-reading, conversational and friendly style, include: Successful people are self-aware enough to avoid the following three impediments to effective leadership : The belief that you’re right, no matter what. Only one person talks at a time.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Make sure your tax letter is followed with a sincere, personalized thank you. Then stay at the top of their minds by liking and commenting on their posts, or even sharing their posts with your network. Building habits like these around consistent and personal supporter engagement can lead to greater payoff for nonprofits down the line.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2011

Synchronistically, later in the week I listened to a free call with Jennifer Louden , Bridget Piloud, Marianne Elliott , Tara Gentile, and Tara Sophia Mohr , about Self-Care, Mindfulness and Social Media. Tara Sophia stays aware that social media can be addictive. My number one mindfulness tip is to be aware of social media envy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2016

In my newest book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , the first half of the book addresses how nonprofit professionals can assess and become more self-aware about the symptoms of burnout and begin to practice self-care to avoid burnout. What is your personal craziness index? You can sign up here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. Start With the Right Profile Type.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person they’ve encountered in their workplace. So common that author Amy Gallo identifies eight archetypes , each representing a common type of “difficult” person likely found in most workplaces. “We Be aware of your biases. Your perspective is just one perspective.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. Constantly be on the lookout for personal and professional connections who may want to learn more about the organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

As a marketer, you may need to supply more personalized marketing materials or help the development team adjust your case for support to align with the donor’s preferences. Keep in mind that this process is rarely linear. Send personalized communications. Continue sending tailored messages to keep the donor engaged in your work.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Besides the obvious fundraising power, golf events spread awareness about your organization, build and advance partnerships, and provide meaningful donor stewardship and outreach. Influencer marketing can be a valuable tool to spread awareness about your nonprofit and your event to new audiences who otherwise might not have known about it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

Noble/Kauffman : We believe the world needs more Real Time Leaders – to us this means being even more effective at driving outcomes, and also developing personally to become even better people. Cultivating character strengths like kindness, perspective and curiosity are factors that unlock personal fulfillment and create followership.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. Most businesses are trying to sell something with their marketing campaigns and don’t need as much of a personal connection with their audiences as a nonprofit would.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube. 10-Year Thinking – Shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in ten-year time frames. Doing them is harder.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2023

And, this process proceeds along a continuum–from awareness… to interest… to education… to involvement… to investment. But, with someone who’s been giving to you consistently for a period of years, they’re already aware, educated, involved, and even invested–just not quite at the level you’d hope for. If he’s not ready, he’ll tell you.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

With that in mind, when should you hold a nonprofit focus group? Establishing how far public awareness of your nonprofit reaches into the community. If you’re gathering in person, you can host up to two dozen people. Other things to keep in mind. You might want to hold one when doing things like: . Criticism is valuable.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences. Generate momentum with a hashtag on social media to boost awareness of your cause and drive traffic to your campaign page. . Continue Learning: Learn how to boost awareness for your cause with these hashtag tips. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

This transition has also brought new risks that nonprofits should be aware of. Ensuring Your Nonprofit Funds are Protected We all know that offering a payment method that allows for online and in-person payments via different methods is essential for nonprofit organizations. Was your solution designed with nonprofits in mind?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 10, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Facebook makes donating easy for its users, and you can exponentially increase the funds raised at the event by encouraging your guests to share the fundraiser on their personal page.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Begin your campaign with ads to increase awareness about your organization and the work you do in October. Created in November of 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire generosity around the world.

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Achieve

MAY 5, 2023

Your organization can use peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage event participation, spread awareness for your mission, or simply raise more! There are a variety of P2P fundraising formats to choose from, ranging from awareness campaigns to online challenges or even ambassador-style campaigns. Choose your peer-to-peer campaign format.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a yoga and mindfulness practitioner who is deeply invested in concepts of reparative justice, I also know my instinct is wrong from an empathetic standpoint. How can I reconcile the angry feminist, the budget-aware fundraiser, the yogi, and the activist? As a fundraiser, I am not allowed to do that.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. Send a personalized thank you New and repeat d onors will feel appreciated when you include a personal touch in your asso ciation’s thank you.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Personalize your fundraising. Online fundraising is most effective when it's made personal. Personality and passion have to shine through in any type of fundraising effort. Making the campaign personal gives your cause credibility. Personal connections motivate people to give more than the cause in and of itself.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Won’t move people along a continuum of connection with you – from awareness… to interest… to engagement… to investment. The average person has 1.75 Many folks have a professional account, a personal account and an ‘extra’ account they use to sign up for stuff. Won’t improve your branding. And guess what? email accounts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

You can host a silent auction either in person or online. With an in-person event, attendees browse items displayed on a table and place bids on their favorites using paper bid sheets or a mobile bidding platform. Spread awareness of your nonprofit’s mission. Determine whether your auction will be in person, online, or hybrid.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

With that in mind, it’s time to start thinking about your millennial engagement strategy. From the earliest days of the personal computer to the latest smartphones and cloud-based applications, millennials have been using advanced technology for their entire lives. Get to know the millennial generation… They are digital natives.

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