EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

People tend to experience heightened generosity and are increasingly motivated to make charitable contributions, which explains why so many nonprofit fundraisers refer to this period as the year-end giving season. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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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. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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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. Don’t let “out of sight” become “out of mind.” If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. What hours are people expected to be “on the job”?

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Three —Mind the Calendar + Communicate Precisely The months nearest to the election, October especially, are going to be some of the toughest times to reach your audiences.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

My API Journey It was the summer of 2020, and I was sitting in my office as one of fewer than a dozen people on campus. Back to that summer of 2020, I had a calendar script running that populated student and teacher Google calendars with their class schedules. Stale” calendars or no calendars? “No It wasn’t great.

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Media Cause

JULY 29, 2022

People often ignore their own creativity due to a lack of confidence and a misunderstanding of what it means. If you have an open mind for trying new things, your creativity will expand and grow. Your creative “products” might be saving 30 minutes on your calendar or coming up with new, unexpected ideas. Sharing ideas is key!

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. For smaller associations, one or two people can wear multiple hats to move this initiative forward. an invite-only event or scholarship-based subgroup), or are at the end of your membership journey (i.e.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

In fact, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media decide to support them in some way. Millions of people participate in Giving Tuesday, and billions of dollars are raised annually. In order to prioritize the right people, it’s imperative that you know who they are as people and where to find them.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

I am amazed how many people just say, “We’re going to raise as much money as we can!”. How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? You see, lots of fundraisers wear people out: you, your volunteers, and your donors. You still have 999 people who believe in your work. Just get out and talk to people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. Without an agenda, it’s also very easy for one or two people to dominate the meeting, which means that not everyone will get a chance to share their ideas. Members can view their calendars and see what meetings they need to attend directly on the app.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. While nurturing relationships with nonprofit supporters in a hybrid world may seem daunting, LinkedIn is a great platform to reach many of the busiest people. Check out our last installment here ! Drink more water!

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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. For most nonprofits, the lion’s share of money comes from the smallest group of people. Not to mention being asked to give by people who they know, like or admire. TIP: Reframe fundraising in your own mind.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

One reason many people prefer to work from home is the potential for better work-life balance. 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. One study found that U.S. employees are willing to give up 8% in annual pay for a remote job.

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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, established donors might like to hear about how your fundraising initiatives are going, whereas people who are encountering your nonprofit for the first time might be more interested in your backstory.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

How to find the right people to connect with When looking to network with funders, it helps to know who holds the purse strings and has decision-making power at their organization. Many organizations publish a calendar of events on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. This report also represents the number of people you can rely on to take action in the future. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Consider daytime events during the winter; many people prefer driving during the day instead of risking the icy roads at night. Psychologically, people are more concerned about their personal finances just before and just after they have paid their taxes. Take a look at the calendar and map out all of the big sporting events.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

But long term, you can’t run an entire organization from the generosity of only a handful of people. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. You NEED the support of people who are excited about the work your nonprofit will do.

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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. All you need is a large enough bucket of water and a lot of apples — and enough people who are willing to get their hair wet! This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. But you look at your overflowing email inbox and overloaded calendar and wonder—When?! Review your calendar and see how many meetings you have scheduled next week and their combined length.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Once your physical space is sparkling and your mind is clear, maximize your productivity so you can use every minute to the fullest. What if you can’t change up your physical workspace?

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

This makes sense because people are generally in a giving state of mind at year-end, and you often see a higher return on your ad spend. However, focusing your advertising budget on the end of the calendar year comes with several challenges. Keep in mind that your ads don’t have to ask for money.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Good stories show a dramatic difference in the ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and move people to ask questions, make a donation, or get involved. Long blocks of text will run people off, so avoid it at all costs!

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This could also help you justify implementing an email calendar across your association. This information will help you predict what might happen next based on characteristics, previous behavior and overlap of other people’s behavior. Duration – looks at how long people stay on certain pages in your site.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

In addition, fundraisers continue to be more mindful about reaching out to diverse audiences. The other ways people are giving small donations, such as GoFundMe, crowdfunding, and Facebook fundraisers, could also be contributing to this decline. It’s not necessarily whether people are still giving small gifts, but how they’re giving.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

You have influencers on social media who call themselves content creators, posting videos and content online, and people like myself who consider themselves content writers, because, well, we write for a living. Great content will help inform your audience and provide critical resources to both supporters and the people you serve.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is the messaging that everyone in your movement or coalition should be using (and it should be focused on people —not getting into any deep legal weeds!). An editorial calendar— so you can keep track of and plan for big moments in advance, like oral argument and amicus brief deadlines.

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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. This is the perfect time to start introducing your year-end campaign to your supporters, and you definitely want to put your nonprofit into their minds before November 30. Ah, but it’s not.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Don’t make them Google your information.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? People get tired when an organization repeatedly asks without giving them a reason to keep giving. People aren’t sure how their money’s being used (lack of transparency). I’ll show you. What is Donor Fatigue? How Often Can You Ask for Donations?

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In order to hit your end-of-year fundraising goals, you need to get your asks in front of people when they’re feeling especially generous. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers, and nonprofits. People miss a lot of emails. Encourage people to be proactive about their giving. .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Deciding to hire a virtual assistant can be hard for people who are used to doing everything themselves. Keep in mind that you are not committing to a full-time hire.

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