EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. Many companies establish match deadlines that align with the end of the calendar year. One way to bring any organization’s end-of-year fundraising strategy to the next level is a matching gift strategy.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

An open mind and a collaborative spirit are also important. That ownership makes people promote your cause and support your success. If your board could benefit from discovering more effective leadership strategies, book time on my calendar to learn how professionals like Sue and.orgSource can help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Coordinating these channels cohesively – for example, telling one community member’s personal story over email, social media, and direct mail – promotes consistent messaging that reinforces the nonprofit’s brand in the supporter’s mind. Create your year-end campaign calendar.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. Cause Camp 2018. Cause Camp 2018.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Another client created a digital calendar with tips on how to care for a specific disease in each month of the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Media Cause

JULY 29, 2022

If you have an open mind for trying new things, your creativity will expand and grow. You can express your creativity in the way you communicate with supporters, in how you approach challenges at your nonprofit, or the way you balance your calendar. A small step you can take is trying out different approaches to tasks.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Doing so could cause issues with understanding what’s most important to your members in the current moment.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.” If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Part of the task will be to identify whether working from home is the root cause of issues. What are the requirements for calendar and file sharing? Policing remote workers should not be one of your goals.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Disorganization can cause you to lose donors, miss grant deadlines, and fall short of revenue goals. Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. Time-block your week with an online calendar. And if you share your online calendar with your team, they can see when you’re busy or help you set appointments.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Founded in 2012, this global movement celebrates the spirit of giving and encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and support meaningful causes. This engagement can extend far beyond the event itself, driving sustained support for your cause. When is Giving Tuesday 2023?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Research shows that donors are more likely to give when they feel a connection to the cause and are inspired by a narrative.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of fall? It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. Pick a scenic route with the most beautiful trees, and have your participants walk it out to support your cause. This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot. Pumpkin Patch This is another variant on the harvest idea above.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

Increasing Donor Engagement: By creating engaging content, you can encourage engagement, spark conversations, and build a dedicated following around your cause. This information can provide valuable clues about the characteristics of individuals who resonate with your cause. Maria’s content calendar template.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

This allows you to tailor your content calendar to your audience’s or guest’s preferences. For example, a podcast episode spreading general awareness of your nonprofit’s cause would fall into the awareness phase, whereas an episode promoting your upcoming fundraising event would fall in the conversion phase.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. With that in mind, the overhead myth refers to a pervasive understanding across organizations’ support bases, through which donors and funders use the overhead ratio to measure an organization’s effectiveness.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This cohesive approach enables your supporters to contribute to your cause with just a few clicks. Featuring the button prominently and consistently creates a seamless user experience that encourages visitors to contribute to your cause.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Occasionally, funders may explain that your cause falls outside of their grantmaking focus areas. By building a relationship , you’re ensuring that when the next grant cycle comes up, you’ll be top of mind. Many organizations publish a calendar of events open to the public on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. An editorial calendar is basically just a content map or a guide that helps you map out your nonprofit’s content (including social media) for the year. Don’t let this term scare you.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

It takes mental effort to ignore these sirens, and doing so can cause anxiety and distress. Consider blocking your calendar and/or adding your work hours in your email signature as a gentle reminder of when you’re not at work. The constant ping of notifications also takes a psychological toll. tempting us to just keep going.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

Giving people multiple ways to support your cause throughout the year should be a critical piece in your donor retention strategy. Sending out multiple prompts and creating various opportunities within a calendar year for donors to give again or contribute in new ways is just as critical. The answer is simple: Do more appeals!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s not too early to begin planning your fundraising strategies for the fall and end of the calendar year. While you can definitely do it on your own by following the tips below, I often find board members are more receptive and open-minded when an outsider is brought in. TIP: Reframe fundraising in your own mind.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Once you have someone in mind, make the ask by painting a picture of how their gift will make a significant difference. It’s a simple step that can make a huge difference in how much you raise, while also getting your supporters even more excited about their impact on your cause. Let your partner share their story.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

To maximize interest, use a visually engaging countdown graphic or “Add to Calendar” link so attendees can easily mark the date. Your speaker and guest announcement should include: Speaker Bios and Background: Introduce each speaker or guest with a brief bio, focusing on their achievements, expertise, and connection to your nonprofit’s cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Moreover, foster a relationship with them through updates, newsletters, and acknowledgment, ensuring they remain connected and loyal to your cause. in a calendar quarter.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it. Measurable: Ensure it’s trackable and measurable Attainable: The goal must be achieved through reasonable effort Relevant: The goal should match the needs of your cause Time-bound: Set a start and end date.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Worse yet, one with a similar cause and therefore, more than likely, and overlapping donor base. Take a look at the calendar and map out all of the big sporting events. Be mindful during November 21st , 2022-December 18th, 2022 as soccer fans this year will be glued to their television to watch this once in every four year event!

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

But the bigger takeaway here is that February 14 is possibly the biggest untapped day of giving on the calendar. What is the first nonprofit to come to mind? Another quiet little secret is making sure you engage local Girl and Boy Scouts groups who are always looking for ways to engage in socially minded ways. Claiming the Day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

After your nonprofit has crafted a content strategy and created an editorial calendar (Chapter 7), the next step is to start thinking about the tone of voice of your content. When writing and designing content keep those five words at the forefront of your mind and work towards having those five words become synonymous with your online brand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Use that data to paint a picture of the different groups of people who are passionate about your cause. With that in mind, you can: Write a great donation receipt that celebrates your donor’s generosity and shares a little about how their gift will make a difference. Here are some ideas!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

But first, let’s understand more about what it is, what causes it, and how it feels to be a fatigued donor. They may feel desensitized to causes they normally love and even feel numb to requests from their favorite charity. Keep this in mind – the longer it’s been since their last gift, the less likely they are to renew.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

How does Media Cause define that line? Not MarTech: Tools that marketers use to go about their workday, like Google Calendar, Slack, or Zoom, are usually not part of MarTech and would only be a part of the marketing technology landscape if used as a conversion action. appeared first on Media Cause.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. So, by all means, find people who are most likely to care about your cause and give them the chance to give. Many supporters feel a real connection when they send that donation. Are you ready??

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission. Nonprofit marketing content also needs to consistently tie back to your cause and the work you do.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s dive in by starting with the key principles to keep in mind when forming your fundraising strategy. We recommend creating a fundraising calendar to keep you on track and organized in your efforts. Download our Fundraising Plan and Calendar Template: Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits 1. And your donors want to help!

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