Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar.

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Grant Fund Vermont New York City 124

Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Among those with asset sizes over $500 million, DAFs represented, on average, 36% of total assets.

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Grant Foundation Fund Community 59

sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Donor Community Tips Fundraising 84

Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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Problem Participatory Community Philanthropy 119

CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

How can you re-focus, re-prioritize, and get yourself back on track with your social media marketing? The answer to future-proofing your nonprofit is in building a vibrant online community. The COVID-19 pandemic, a polarizing political climate, and overwhelming calls for racial justice have upended the entire nonprofit landscape.

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Social Media Build Community Media 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. It was a time-consuming process that was prone to mistakes, making it tough to stay organized and keep track of everything. This keeps you organized and ensures you don’t miss anything crucial.

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Grant Software Trend Fund 202

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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Support Donor Community Retention 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

When it comes to managing or building communities, online or on the ground, the work can seem overwhelming and sometimes even never-ending. Wherever you are, and whatever the kind of community you are wrangling, there are some general lessons that I recommend. You don’t [really] know your community members.

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Community Management Lesson NTEN 249

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Stacy Fitzsimmons and learn more about budgeting for Community Health Centers when grants are part of the picture. Putting guardrails in place. Using budgeting and expense tracking to tie into performance measures. eBook: Set up Your Community Health Center for Federal Grant Success.

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Podcast Community Grant eBook 82

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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Social Media Media Organization Fundraising 244

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why. There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 217

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

your AMS, event registration system, your community platform, even spreadsheets). While wrangling all of this data into one place for analysis can be quite the challenge, it’s worth figuring out how to do it. Behavior After looking at the analytics, you discover members who engage with your community renew at a higher rate.

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Retention Data Rate Demographics 169

Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

The event’s organizers would collect data about how long the game night took to plan, which supporters and community members were invited, how they spread the word, and the technology needed to allow some supporters to join games virtually from home. Gather a Variety of Testimonials Nothing speaks louder than the voices of your community.

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Case Study Studies Game Sponsor 94

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level. About the Author.

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Action Global Community San Francisco 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Many receive a combination of both.

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Software Guide Award Grant 287

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten. Maybe we don’t need 31 Flavors. What if vanilla is the one? But the power of simplicity is often overlooked and under-appreciated. When you focus on what’s iconic to you, you can find deeper meaning in life and work.

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Ideas Sponsor Associations Director 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why. There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 184

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. What does donor funding make possible for your community? Here’s how to start. 4) Focus on the Benefit.

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Communication Fundraising Hints Test 284

Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2024

Special software called CRM (Customer Relationship Management) can help them track and analyze all sorts of data, from how often a donor gives money to telling donors how a person’s life has changed because of the nonprofit’s work. Think of it like a super-organized notebook where nonprofits can keep track of everything they do.

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Data Measure Nonprofit Track 84

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Let’s start at the most fundamental place for this conversation. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community.

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Build Community Technology Org 220

Association Analytics

MAY 17, 2021

your AMS, event registration system, your community platform, even spreadsheets). While wrangling all of this data into one place for analysis can be quite the challenge, it’s worth figuring out how to do it. After looking at the analytics, you discover members who engage with your community renew at a higher rate.

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Retention Data Associations Rate 192

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Because engagement is critical to retaining members, many associations are using a member engagement score to track and build loyalty. A number or “score” is assigned to a member based on how they interact with your association, e.g., attend meetings, take classes, participate in your community, volunteer, read your content.

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Aggregator Associations Active Activities 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Social media is the perfect place to talk about their experiences and share their stories. 5) Build an engaged community on social media. The most important part of social media is being able to build a strong community. There are a few ways that you’ll be able to build a strong community; Pose questions and ask for responses.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 336

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets! With a fund accounting software system designed for nonprofits, you can fully track all your grants, especially restricted grants, in one place.

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Grant Fund Report Software 102

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Popular Event Formats In-Person Events In-person events occur in a specific place, such as a community center, park, or hotel. Virtual Events Virtual events take place entirely online. They make it easy to collect and track attendee data. Do you have a large international community of supporters?

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Work Poll Virtual Audience 98

EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here !

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Donor Gift History Virtual 179

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. That’s why advocacy organizations and activists organizing their local communities toward action can be such a useful way to drive positive change on LGBTQ+ issues.

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Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

But it also means tons of content for you to produce and tons of sources to track. Ways to observe : Keep track of purchases, follow member-generated content like community posts, or track what content and individuals members engage with. Today’s digital world offers tons of channels to share your content, which is great.

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Taxonomy Content Data Strategy 169

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

You’re tirelessly working to grow your nonprofit’s impact, nurture your community, and raise funds—all while managing all the other day-to-day tasks. Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause. Email allows for personalized and detailed communication.

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Data Marketing Donor Mail 59

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Readiness to manage : In order to manage a grant project, you need to have a certain level of infrastructure in place. Do you engage in long-range planning and have a current strategic plan in place? Do you have a strong track record? Do you have a good reputation within the community? Do you have fundable programs?

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Grant Organization Proposal Evaluation 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community. In its recent survey on the State of Nonprofit Cybersecurity , NTEN found that nearly 70% of nonprofits do not have policies and procedures in place in case of a cyberattack. So, don’t let them!

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Data Plugin Internet Policy 235

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic. 6) Use web-based tools to keep everyone on the same page and all the information in one place. 8) Consider offering a pin flag sponsorship.

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Practice Tips Fundraising Sponsor 243

sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2024

Finding long-term donors requires connecting with your community. Implementing Effective Data Collection Now, you may be thinking, “I don’t have that kind of information in my CRM,” and if that’s the case, now is the time to put systems in place so that come your next event you’re set for success!

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Donor Strategy Channel Method 89

Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

billion social media users nationwide, it is safe to say there is strong potential to engage, inform, and recruit volunteers within your local community. Recruit Volunteers to Help Social media has many moving parts including strategy, content creation, community engagement, and analysis. It is a win-win.

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Social Media Volunteer Media Social 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

Habitat for Humanity partners with communities all over the globe to help build homes, with the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. On the local level, affiliate organizations work with trusted partners and residents to improve communities and build strong neighborhoods. Organization Snapshot.

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Chicago Case Study Goal Time 201

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

They need to feel good about your track record and the impact your program is having. It’s called mission drift, and it can fragment your nonprofit’s focus and make it nearly impossible to explain to people what your organization does because your programs are all over the place. We had a client like this once.

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Grant Time Fund Sponsor 105

Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. Repositioning the call-to-action to a more prominent place in your email can help address this issue.

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Analytics Data Spam Fundraising 98