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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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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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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2017

One of my colleagues, Nada Hamzeh , a nonprofit capacity building consultant from Lebanon, tagged me when sharing this striking image that depicts how can easily develop a behavior addiction to our mobile phones. My colleague, Meico Whitlock (aka “ Mindful Techie “) has more suggestions as does this recent post.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. Would you be available this week or next for a phone call? For a phone call, you can literally have these in writing in front of you.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Make sure you equip people to take down credit cards so you making giving easy and immediate for donors. Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

It not only helps generate buzz and excitement but also provides a compelling reason for individuals to mark their calendars. When people can understand why they should attend, what they can expect, and how their participation can make a difference, they’re more inclined to take part.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

This connects very nicely to the leadership development for emerging leaders that I’ve been working on lately. As nonprofits become networked and different departments work across silos, we need to connect with more people than ever. It is called the Four P’s: Planning, People, Priorities, and Being Present.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. While organic traffic helps, targeted ads reach more people. Do you want to encourage people to donate to your organization?

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While online tools and resources give the sense that people are more connected than ever, selecting the right communication vehicle, visibility, form, and timing for what you’re trying to accomplish is vital to achieving true connection and mutual understanding. Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And yet the most charitable giving that happens in all of the calendar year is December 31st. So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. Hopefully, you can connect with other people who are in the chat and get a mentor. Try to build relationships and just connect with people. ” Right?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. According to the calendar, we’re supposed to start counting our blessings around Thanksgiving and work our way up to total and complete joy by New Year’s Eve.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many of your donors will be thinking about end-of-year donations to your organization. This last pathway – direct marketing – can require very intensive data manipulation in order to create the relevant list of people to send to.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

The first stage of the volunteer recruitment process is finding the right people for the right roles. Keep these considerations in mind when developing your schedule: Determine the types of shifts you will offer. For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Highlight your major accomplishments and tell stories about the people or communities you’ve impacted. Find stories from people and communities your nonprofit has served and include them in your letter. Give statistics about your most successful fundraisers and provide updates about projects donors have helped to fund.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. People who work in the social good sector world are busy people, flitting from task to the next text or email. We focus more capturing the sunset on our mobile phone to share on Facebook , than simply enjoying it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

His definition of the problem is that it gets in the way of sustained mindfulness in order to get something meaningful done. What is the solution? Algorithmic: These tools find sources and people to follow or of interest based on your past choices and use a mathematical formula. Technology Approaches. It really helps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 5, 2022

I lost a few important people in my life: my best friend who took his own life; my father to Parkinson’s and Dementia; one of my mentors, David Stern, who passed away suddenly and way too soon. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. I love people and being part of a team. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2021

I lost a few important people in my life: my best friend who took his own life; my father to Parkinson’s and Dementia; one of my mentors, David Stern, who passed away suddenly and way too soon. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. I love people and being part of a team. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the calendar turned to 2021, we all knew COVID-19 was not going to disappear. After each call, I added the volunteer’s information to a running list of current, new and future opportunities (such as writing thank you cards, making phone calls, becoming an MS Ambassador, etc.) It’s not easy! Step 4: Put Your Volunteers In Action!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Or do you push it out of your mind? You can expand programs and serve more people or animals. Remind yourself that you have plenty of time to make adjustments and additions to your fundraising calendar to catch up. What has worked?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. I was seeking a way to combine my interest in technology and helping people. However, now I’m bringing a new tool to my work in the form of mindfulness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 28, 2021

I lost a few important people in my life: my best friend who took his own life; my father to Parkinson’s and Dementia; one of my mentors, David Stern, who passed away suddenly and way too soon. other words, you need to be there mind, body, and soul. I love people and being part of a team. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. It is a must download!

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

I tested PocketMirror, CompanionLink, Go Contacts Sync, gSyncIt, Google Calendar Sync, and Evernote. Calendar: Google Calendar Sync. gSyncIt would probably be fine, but I already had Google Calendar Sync working before I found gSyncIt. The apps I've installed include: Google Calendar Search. Notes: Evernote.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

. — Did you know that nearly 90 million Americans use their phone to read email ? If you’ve been been putting off accepting the growing reality that people read the messages your organization sends on mobile devices, stop right now. Just stop it. Stop and accept. and your own results may vary.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

If you're a community-minded developer with an itch for apps that serve the greater good, then circle the February 28 deadline. on your calendar and get cracking on the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000. Best Overall Windows 8 Phone App: $15,000. Image: wwarby.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

” What this means is being able to see and experience first hand the impact of your organization’s programs and how those programs transform people. Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Additionally, Microsoft recently announced its YouthSpark initiative, which aims to create opportunities for 300 million young people over the next three years. These apps encourage young people to get involved in civic and political issues. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education.

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Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

Managing checkout, allowing guests to pay for their phones. Item Procurement Team: You’ll want multiple people whose sole focus is procuring items for your auction. meetings throughout the process, maintaining an overall planning calendar, and setting benchmarks to make sure everyone’s hitting their goals. productive. !)

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Formally, your mind begins organizing, “Study for this long on these dates, write paper one at this time and on this date, and so on and so on.” Organizing the Calendar. I tend to write my processes out on a piece of paper or occasionally log important or reoccurring tasks in a Google Calendar entry.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

In a survey of 200 nonprofit organizations, Freewill found that nonprofits using virtual technology plan to steward major donors as follows: Phone conversations (21.6%). At a minimum, try a mix of three channels (email, social media, phone, etc.). People want to be recognized. Emails (19.9%). Direct Mail (19.2%). Events (13.9%).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. People are busy around the holidays. Don’t choose something long and complex that people are bound to forget.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing technology, they make it easy to manage all aspects of your next event right from your phone. This app is what allows people to find events near them and purchase tickets for what interests them. Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Which by the way, if you work at CCS, this is pretty serious people if you know that agency. So I’m going to pipe down because people don’t want to hear from me, they want to hear from you. And when people ask why I do the work that I do, I like to share my own mission. She works over at CCS.

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