The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The findings, echoed by other internal documents and my conversations with current and former employees, show that Facebook sees its aging user base as an existential threat to the long-term health of its business and that it’s trying desperately to correct the problem with little indication that its strategy will work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts. Groups need to be willing to embrace them to see increasing returns on the health of their development programs. Far too often, I see groups that end here. Gone are the days of list acquisitions and swapping of mailing lists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This is the key to getting noticed by people who will be interested in joining your organization. For example, some people might regularly use forums to meet with others online. It’s important to remember that the type of content that you’re creating will determine the way that people think about your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

3) Conversions : This is one of the most important metrics to analyze if you set up conversion actions in your account. For example, if you set up a conversion action for when someone donates to your nonprofit, you will be able to see the campaign, ad group, keyword, search term, and ad copy that led to that conversion!

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

Until about 15 years ago, many professions were dominated by a single segment of people. It’s not surprising that there was a tendency to pick leaders who looked and thought alike to represent the group. It’s a good idea to include people who can introduce a different point of view. Today we live in a variegated world.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

It happens when smart people with guts and irrepressible creative energy are left to their own devices. I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Here’s how Greg describes the group. The first group is punks who are masquerading as “suits.”

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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

In our conversation with Satonya, she shared these five tips for leading with courage as the philanthropic industry continues to change. It means you made a difference, and peoples lives are better because of the work you did. Have a people-first approach and be clear about the important work people will be doing after the change.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. People benefit from the encouragement and wisdom of groups like.orgCommunity’s Leadership Circles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. This way, people from all around the world could suddenly “attend” through their laptops. Some people want the convenience they’re used to that come with virtual events, while others prefer the social aspects of in-person events. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The solution is a nimble communication platform that is comprehensive, enabling everything from one-on-one conversations to cohesive group threads. Threaded conversations, document management, and simple UI, make it easy for teams to collaborate on a grant proposal, communicate constituent needs, and even organize a lunch meet up. #5

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

We feel at ease with people who are like us. Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. Trust isn’t just about modeling good behavior or making people like you. I promised the group that I would make our vision a reality. Think of them as performance standards for the group.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 17, 2024

But many people just don’t see making time for data cleanup a priority. So often, people view a ‘cold call’ with great trepidation, but a polite inquiry to clarify contact information gets the foot in the door for a meaningful transaction, potentially leading to a conversation or even a conversion. ‘ Yes, verbally.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. Group members always have the option to leave whenever they choose. 2) Information Hub.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2023, creator and social agency Whalar Group announced an ambitious plan to create physical campuses for content creators to learn, make, and collaborate with their peers. Whalar Group also struck a broader partnership with Tribeca Festival to have a vertical within Tribeca dedicated to the intersection of Hollywood and creators.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

To prepare for an uncertain future, begin building competence in areas where people remain the experts. Inspire Creativity Laughter and casual atmosphere encourage people to bring novel ideas forward. An atmosphere of trust is essential both for people to challenge ideas and to brainstorm possibilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers. You can see conversations grouped together by sentiment: positive, neutral, or negative. The same can happen by listening to conversations in your online community.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

I always ask people, ‘How do you think the association would be run if Steve Jobs or Bill Gates was the CEO?’ Explore Future Impacts Tom believes it’s MTI’s responsibility to initiate conversations about anything that might impact the heat metal industry. We’re forcing these conversations, Tom says. Tom advises.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 22, 2021

I’ve been having conversations with my team, friends in the industry and fellow CEOs about what to expect in 2022 and we all agree that next year will be another wild ride. I slept badly on Sunday, got tested on Monday and I’m thankfully negative BUT I know scores of people who have tested positive. It’s December 22, 2021.

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TechCrunch

JULY 15, 2022

With her new startup, Granitt — with Sandvik as its principal — aims to help at-risk people, like journalists and activists but also politicians, lawyers, refugees and human rights defenders, from threats they face doing their work. Sandvik is also a renowned hacker and security researcher and, as of recently, a founder.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. Most groups navigated the unusual challenges and got work done. Today, the idea is more mainstream. For every advantage, there is a trade-off.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

There’s always a magnet for attention in the room–that individual surrounded by a group of eager listeners. Some people just understand how to click with others. The associations that capture an audience and keep them coming back for more, are the groups that connect with their members. You have found your tribe.”

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.orgSource

JUNE 19, 2024

Strategic IT Focus The people side of technology is one of Thad’s current priorities. Thankfully, at AGU the culture is very strong and very people-centered. I need to ensure that we have open conversations, and that people are comfortable challenging ideas and concepts. We listen and learn from each other,” Thad says.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The second category , external self-awareness, means understanding how other people view us, in terms of those same factors listed above. Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’ve participated in a website redesign or AMS conversion, you know it is not always an easy process for either the experts or the novices, especially when teams are unaccustomed to working across disciplines. You hold grudges and have difficulty moving on after a challenging conversation. Be honest about this.)

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This was a familiar conversation in our small association where a handful of key employees worked well into many evenings compiling data from multiple sources. We had to validate registration member rates against current memberships to ensure members were receiving the appropriate discount or group rate. It was always the same story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2018

By Nate Andorsky , CEO of Creative Science , a digital agency that aligns behavioral science with design and technology to help nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven companies rethink the way that they engage with people. Essentially, behavioral science is the study that talks about how and why people make the decisions they do.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.”. Respect for the group and their time. Set Expectations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By Joe Frye , Account Group Director, Nonprofit and Cause at Town Hall Agency – a full-service marketing & advertising agency built to serve organizations that do good, shape futures, and make the world a better place. Personalization requires people who are willing to commit to it over time. It’s not a magic bean.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s a shift that many groups struggle to implement. We’ve incorporated the structure that many groups say they want. It’s not a coincidence that trust is a frequent topic of these conversations. Although there are still groups that look too much alike, every association is a brighter rainbow than it once was.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

The best way to find out is to ask them directly: Schedule regular check-ins with board members and personal conversations with donors, especially new ones! These categories can be presented as personas or identities; that is, the types of identities or groups where donors wish to belong. Conduct online donor surveys.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

As the tech problems subsided, people became better at communicating through the small screen. But it is particularly valuable when people don’t have access to behavioral cues, like body language, that are plentiful in face-to-face situations. It can also help you evaluate your group’s current strengths and weaknesses.

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

More fortunate groups avoid meltdowns by using data to predict future scenarios. Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge. They should be ready to honestly assess the organization’s status. I encourage you to read the full article.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or doctor’s office, people create that five-star experience. Podcast , I talked with Sarah Mitial, Founder and CEO of People Architecture Group. People Architecture inspires and builds innovative HR business solutions one client at a time. On a recent Association 4.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

Hybrid meetings are where some participants participate remotely through a video conferencing platform like zoom, while the rest of the participants are gathered together in a conference room in an office or several in-person group clusters. It means creating a meeting environment where people feel valued and heard. Center Inclusion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Schedule tweets in advance.

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