The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

As a fundraiser, your job is to understand the perspective of potential donors by shifting the lens of authentic attention via listening and open-ended questions — at the right place and at the right time — to become partners and allies in improving the world. Rather than focus on differences, focus on what you have in common.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

The returns were less than mind-blowing. I asked them the following question: What are the top reasons that email appeals get ignored?? For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “

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sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

This is a continuing series of 5 Questions for experts from across the nonprofit sector: 5 Questions for Geoff Livingston. Geoff Livingston co-founded Zoetica , a social enterprise that provides superior communication consulting, training, and strategy to help mindful organizations affect social change. Are they doing it well?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? This is increasingly important now, at a time when companies are being challenged to make tough choices and corporate social responsibility is top of mind. What is a purpose-driven business?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

Working in a white-led nonprofit agency that serves seniors has led me to question what efforts can be taken to improve our outreach to diverse neighborhoods, and I have been connecting with others in my community to inquire what they are doing to intentionally engage with members of minority communities.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Ask a question. (“How Renew your membership Meet our cancer warriors Become a donor When you write your call to action, remember that strong action verbs can be effective, but so can nouns. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Personalize it. (“Joe,

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Ask a question. (“How Renew your membership Meet our cancer warriors Become a donor When you write your call to action, remember that strong action verbs can be effective, but so can nouns. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”) Personalize it. (“Joe,

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Ask yourself the following questions about your donors’ giving histories: What amount did the donor give? For example, if a donor only gives to nonprofits dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, then you know that’s something they’re personally invested in. Allow donors to specify a gender-based title, such as “Mr.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2022

But, the need for breast cancer research and support services didn’t stop just because there was a global crisis. These fundraisers brought together a group of like-minded individuals— Komen’s supporters— to complete a quick, fun task together while raising funds for a cause they care about. You can share: .

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2018

To generate ideas for a tagline, start by asking yourselves a few questions to see if the answers point to a solution: Why should people donate money to your organization? The goal is to be memorable: plant a seed in people’s minds, not a full-grown Redwood. The latter is generally the most fertile ground for memorable messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Keep in mind that you can always raise or lower the fundraiser goal at any time. The title “Help Us Cure Breast Cancer!” This will leave no question among donors about who is handling the funds. We recommend determining exactly how much funding your nonprofit needs, and then setting a realistic goal that will be attainable.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Before even getting started, be clear on what you want to achieve, starting with specific goals and KPIs in mind will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the next year. Here are 3 super quick tips just in time for the big day on November 29th: 1. What’s Your Goal?

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

Be sure you let your potential supporters know that you’re available if they have any questions! Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness! Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness know exactly how they’ll receive their merchandise before they even look through the items! Sell branded merchandise. Check out this example from St. Watch your wording.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Keep in mind that the IRS requires a minimum of three board members, but you may select more based on your organization’s needs.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

But as any fundraiser worth their salt will tell you – planning is something you need to do, without question. If you start working on something in the year that doesn’t feed into this goal, then you need to question whether it’s worth doing. Be mindful of remaining “strategic” (have we used this word enough?),

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Likely Questions Anticipate questions that will come up in people’s minds. Inputs: Organization : Los Angeles Cancer Center (LACC) Mission : Our mission is to serve as a regional destination for oncology services that ranks with the best major treatment centers to ensure we deliver superior care to our patients.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

She's also the co-author of Living with the End in Mind: A Practical Checklist for Living Life to the Fullest by Embracing Your Mortality. Knowing that, when Peytonasked a question, instead of answering it right away as Erin used to do, she asked, “How do you think we can figure this out?”

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 13, 2015

Creating an immaculate visual brand—specifically within your website—for people to connect with is the way to stay top-of-mind when faced with the question, “Where should I donate?”. Keep in mind that these two things aren’t exactly mutually exclusive. If 85 percent of millennials are giving to NPOs, where are they giving?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By bringing together like-minded individuals to take direct action in supporting a cause they care about, you drastically enhance the supporter experience. Ask questions and share surveys to learn more about your supporters. Rather than fundraising alone, they’re fundraising with 100+ new friends. About the Author.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

When analyzing your email data, be sure to keep the ask in mind. . At our organization, we learned that 80 percent of our volunteers aren’t passionate about fighting cancer generally, they’re passionate about fighting the cancer that impacted them. Each question has a different answer and neither is 10%. .

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 20, 2014

So the logical question for fundraisers is, how do we use something so accessible to raise money for our organizations? However, charitable giving on iPhone and Android was still surprisingly hard, with very few apps specifically designed with the donor’s giving needs in mind.”. Take a look around you.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2018

So, with that in mind, here are eight tips for that great first date* (i.e. This isn’t the time for essay questions. At the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) , we have a volunteer structure that includes a lead volunteer in every state and each congressional district. Tip # 3 : Make it simple .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Breast Cancer awareness month (October) is just around the corner! And here's another clever online fundraising strategy for breast cancer. If you go to Purina Cat Chow's web site & take a test on your knowledge of breast cancer they will donate $1. Komen Foundation to support breast cancer research. to the Susan G.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2016

But the real question is, how are you the right fit for them? You may not mind helping their socially responsible branding, but not if they need you in order to recover from a scandal. Does he have a personal connection to cancer or diabetes that would help him write compelling fundraising appeals? If folks know about it—great!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2017

You could either think, ‘That is way too big for me to wrap my mind around,’ or you can say, ‘That’s a big goal, and I can do something to move the needle, even by one tick.’. We will be best positioned to answer the question, “Are we making progress?” Let that sink in for a moment. It’s a big statement, a big goal.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. Remember, too, that many supporters wouldn’t mind the chance to re-live their prom days in an inclusive space that didn’t exist when we were pinning on corsages and renting limos. Cats with Purrr-pose.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2014

So if nonprofits are more convinced email campaigns may work outside of December, the next question will be “What should the campaign be about?” And if Mother’s Day is still fresh in your mind, you may realize holidays are also good themes to create campaigns around. Honor dad with a gift to prostate cancer research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Which is why Twestival Local hopes to challenge city organizers with two important questions with their selected cause: (1) What will the not-for-profit do with the funds raised? . I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Lisa is a leader on the MiHIA Thrive ACE’s initiative steering team and has worked with nonprofit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. Be mindful not to put the concept of overworking on a pedestal. Don’t Miss the Chance to Hear From Them live. Get Registered Now for Free.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A volunteer recruitment letter is a more formal way of soliciting volunteers, but you can have your current volunteers personalize them for the prospects they have in mind. For example, an organization seeking to support those with cancer might see if local cancer care clinics are willing to post flyers advertising your program.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By bringing together like-minded individuals to take direct action in supporting a cause they care about, you drastically enhance the supporter experience. Ask questions and share surveys to learn more about your supporters. Rather than fundraising alone, they’re fundraising with 100+ new friends. About the Author.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2015

I have to admit; my mind tends to wander. The question is: are you telling them? When I think of meaningful marketing, the next thought that comes to mind is storytelling. We’re great at sharing survivor stories, but what other stories could we be telling about the impact of cancer on someone’s life? Did you catch that?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Imagine asking a question and being able to experience the answer in 3D or, using augmented reality to let an archaeology student participate in a dig in the classroom. Lastly, being able to use our bodies and minds in new ways stimulates innovation. AR is a powerful tool for interactive learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

That's not a real question, just the idle thoughts of a slightly exhausted airline passenger stuck on a runaway on a Virgin America flight who can't use the wifi to get back to the clouds to summarize the rest of the of learnings/advice about social network analysis that came from Twitter while I was live tweeting. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

for every hashtag mention to cancer charities. We opened with a question about what we thought were the most innovative approaches in contests. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives.

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