Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. Without a plan, you’ll spend your time in the Cycle of Reactivity and Panic or CRAP. Be prepared to spend some time on this if it’s your first plan. And that takes time. I’ve been there.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Yes, there will always be times when spur-of-the-moment posts are best. The best way to make sure you’re saying the right things at the right times is to create and use a nonprofit social media plan. Mix Up the Content Now that you’ve figured out what your audience wants, it’s time to plan your content. Not sure what to post?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Here is a sentence structure you can work with when creating impact goals: Help us ACTION (such as serve, build, house, feed, educate, etc.) during TIME (such as this winter, this week, this year, etc.) Help us build 4 new homes for homeless veterans in need this winter by supporting our Shelter from the Strom Campaign !

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. Every month, Barbara’s team had to do hours of detective work to find a missing pledge payment, or correct coding errors, or ask Alan’s team multiple times for reports on event sponsorship purchases.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

But trying to be everywhere for all your donors and prospects can take time and effort—and being present in every channel isn’t always the best strategy. It requires a mindset shift and a commitment from your organization to make structural and programmatic changes to do it well. Adopting omni-channel practices is a long game.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

presents a groundbreaking approach to reducing workplace stress and building resilience through conversation. ways to build unwavering resilience that elevates their emotional well-being. The book demonstrates for readers how to: Address timely topics relevant to today's business and personal challenges.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Given the research-validated outcomes and demonstrated financial impact belonging offers, organizations should make cultivating belonging a personal leadership imperative across the world,” says Brad Deutser , author of the new book, Belonging Rules: Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity and Foster Performance. Listen without labels.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Change is hard and building a strong internal controls structure in your nonprofit when there has not been one previously takes time. That’s why I want to spend some time talking about building habits and values throughout all levels of the organization to increase organizational buy-in. Baltasar Gracián.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2023

Everyone has some ideas about what a capital campaign is—how it’s structured, what it accomplishes, how long it should take, who it should involve, and more. When you invest so much time and energy into taking your mission to the next level, the campaign must be tailored to your unique needs and goals to generate meaningful returns.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. Foundation does, including our calls for funding proposals and how organizations are invited to apply.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Associations are facing an issue of an increasingly digitized membership, and need to roll with the times to make sure their messaging and content reach the right eyes and ears, at the right time. Take Advantage of Content Automation Delivery Time is any content marketer’s greatest asset. This is where automation comes in.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

The book is structured into 15 insightful chapters, each focusing on a unique aspect of power and influence. My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly. Share the lessons with your team.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore why upskilling is critical for associations, the key areas to focus on, and how your organization can start building a learning culture that fosters innovation and growth. Building resilience and agility within your workforce is key to a successful transition to a more tech-driven environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2024

We have a choice of where to invest those dollars – our time – and we want to invest them in the activities and tasks that produce the most returns. Try this simple trick to build a brilliant career: Forget about achieving “balance!” Focus instead on how to optimize your time investment. Instead of asking: “How do I balance?”

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Here are five tips to build more engaged remote teams. Now that virtual meetings dominate calendars, the last thing most employees want to do is spend unstructured time staring at Zoom boxes. This offers another structured way to build awareness of preferences and how teammates can best work together.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

It is our bible for sustaining quality over time. Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge. Build Resilience Along with innovation, resilience is a key asset in the Association 4.0 Excellence revolves around value.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nonprofit tech projects have trouble getting off the ground because they rarely have the consistent funding needed to make the project the full time focus of an experienced developer team. It costs millions to build a tech platform. Ultimately, tech platforms require too much time and care to be just a side-project for most nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You agree to reconvene once they have a chance to think about it, but the conversation fizzles out over email, and the donor ultimately turns you down the next time you ask. You can’t build trust in a new program if you can’t speak to it effectively.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether you’re working to end sexual violence or advocating for unhoused residents, the first building block of a successful digital advocacy campaign begins with telling an impactful story. #1. Once this is determined, it’s time to get researching. Identify Your Own Story What ignites your passion for an issue?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the same time, the organization is approaching the end of their contract with their previous CRM. Timing seemed perfect to engage the entire staff in building a new CRM with clean and current data. Generating reports was time intensive and took a lot of effort and manual input.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. It is important to note, however, that the M&G rate varies across organizations depending on their cost structure.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One tried-and-true method that has stood the test of time is the brick fundraiser. Identifying an Engraved Brick Supplier Before setting your pricing structure, it’s imperative to find a reliable brick engraver or supplier. High-quality engraving ensures the messages remain clear and legible over time. So why wait?

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s trust-building. Finally, once trust is lost, it is expensive and time-consuming to rebuild among donors, employees, and the community at-large. . Next, is there a structure of responsibility and authority in the organization? Building Trust Through Relevant Internal Controls . The best intentions become irrelevant.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you’re running a marathon to raise money for mental health or you are a nonprofit considering hosting a peer-to-peer birthday fundraiser , building an effective personal fundraising page is the first step towards creating positive change in the world. This allows nonprofits to widen and deepen their network of support.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. Volunteers could join at any time during their service. Trust can be quickly lost, and that confidence takes a long time to rebuild.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: What is a relationship? Much like the structure of a story, setting or place for origination is critical in how both sides establish the relationship. Okay, welcome back. Did you struggle a bit, as I did?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Tournament Set-up and structure Once you choose an activity, you’ll have to choose the structure of the tournament. Game Guarantee: Teams are guaranteed a certain number of games to ensure enough play time. Once you choose your activity, it will be easier for you to determine the most useful structure for your event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 31, 2017

The question then turns to this: how can nonprofits structure their governance based on their organizational and lifecycle needs? Challenging as it may seem, the payoff that comes from structuring governance according to organizational and lifecycle needs is well worth the time and effort. 378) (Brown, 2005, p. 1996, 370-73).

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Three recent examples from Forum One’s work with mission-driven organizations show how centering online community engagement allows direct service to key constituencies and builds upon what digital tools can deliver. These experiences offer lessons for organizations of any size to re-imagine what it means to build community online.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Here’s how you can build that board. This is time wasted on so many levels and a clear signal that this board lacks a clear understanding of their role in financial stewardship. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. Beware the true cost of ignorance. Start at the recruitment stage.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

As a non-profit professional, it’s essential to come out of the weeds of individual storytelling so that you can be strategic with what you tell your audience over time. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself. Building audience engagement over time as you reach the climax of the story arc or campaign.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 22, 2022

When the time comes to introduce new prices at your association, transparency is key. How to brainstorm and build a communication plan?. Because association members will bear the brunt of pricing changes, they will need time to adapt to the increase. Notify long-time members. ? Change is never easy. Register now.

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. Candid recently debuted two webinars on nonprofit boards: How to Build Your Board and Your Board and Fundraising (to be offered in 2025.) How do I find board members?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 2, 2022

Episodic volunteers can sometimes be easier to find since you’re not asking for a big time commitment. In this article, we’ll show you how to build, train, steward, and replace your committee when it’s time. The structure the committee provides also makes succession planning easier in the long run. The sooner the better!

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

The existential need for philanthropy indicates that structures exist that fail to meet basic human needs. Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2021

When disaster strikes, timing is everything, and the best kind of relief is the kind that comes fast. Can employee relief become a team effort, giving employees across your organization the opportunity to support one another in times of need? What will government entities and insurance companies do, and where will they leave gaps?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes Building a Strong Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Profit Planning Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your non-profit faces? Here’s a thought: attempt building a skyscraper with no ground work—it’s a disaster waiting to happen. You’re not alone.

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