The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

I am absolutely loving the conversations I’m having with my guests, some of whom are clients, while many are not. This sounds so unbelievably obvious, but it makes sense. For example, Lindsay Currie of CUR has a Board that practices anticipatory planning and has an innovation fund. What are some of the themes that are emerging?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. If that sounds like your organization, don’t discount the power of organic reach! This is obviously more effective for conversions than marketing to everyone and hoping for the best. You want your conversion rate to be as high as possible.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

LLMs are meant to produce conversational human language responses. That’s why it’s important to have internal conversations about how much data your organization feels comfortable sharing and what data is proprietary and should not be used with public AI tools. The results?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And, now, years later, I can get the results I’m looking for with an appeal or a fundraising email, because I developed the skill through practice. Write like you are having a conversation with a donor at your kitchen table. You can practice on friends and family members. Writing marketing copy is a skill. How did I learn?

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

They may associate words like “fantastic” and “great” more with white-sounding names versus Black-sounding names. Examples in Practice Let’s say your nonprofit wants to use an LLM to help field questions on your website’s chatbot. Have frank internal conversations about priorities.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

I am absolutely loving the conversations I’m having with my guests, some of whom are clients, while many are not. This sounds so unbelievably obvious, but it makes sense. For example, Lindsay Currie of CUR has a Board that practices anticipatory planning and has an innovation fund. What are some of the themes that are emerging?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. Conversation starters that link alumni to the current school experience can spark tons of engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. For more information on monthly giving, check out 7 Best Practices for Automatic Monthly Giving. Forms with the highest conversion rates are the simplest forms with the fewest clicks required for your donors to contribute. First impressions are essential.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2013

Sound familiar? If you haven’t digested or implemented all of your takeaways from the conference—or if you couldn’t make it, and are itching to connect with fellow nonprofit techies—you may want to check out the NTEN Communities of Practice (CoPs). Imagine you’re meeting the group members in person. What would you hope to discuss?

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

they lead the way to new territory and keep the conversation going: Examples: What do you hope to achieve with your philanthropy? Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? Covey said, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”. Tell me about your life.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. ChatGPT can create natural-sounding responses to virtually any prompt due to its reliance on deep-learning. Because it produces human-sounding responses quickly, ChatGPT can be a huge asset for nonprofits looking to streamline email communication.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The new space was phenomenal—from outdoor climbing and obstacle courses, interactive exhibits that spanned life-size light-up games, to aeronautics with flying balls, to roller coaster physics, to water play with sound bowls. Adults had as much fun as the children. ” So, what’s the secret to turning members into passionate donors?

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Media Cause

JUNE 2, 2024

5 Tips For Creating Shareable Content 1) Create Visually Appealing Graphics 2) Provide Valuable Content Your Audience Will Want To Access Again 3) Write Compelling Copy 4) Employ SEO Best Practices 5) Make Sharing Easy! #1 Create a keyword strategy and then employ best practices for the type of content you are creating.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Does this sound familiar? Related read: How to Engage Your Board of Directors in Financial Conversations ] Let’s inspire your board members, keep them engaged and boost their productivity! You’ve come to the right place for ideas to jazz up board meetings.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2024

It sounds like a weird one to start off with, but I have seen more than one person’s day cut short due to blisters and pain. I keep a little note in my notebook about our conversation at bbcon so I can follow up. It’s a great way to practice your public speaking skills and share what you know with others. Don’t be shy!

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. ChatGPT Prompting Best Practices for Optimal Results As illustrated by the examples above, how a prompt is phrased affects what ChapGPT puts out. Be specific!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. Practice, Practice, PRACTICE — And Then Practice Some More. The best way to dominate your donor visits, get more funds and create real, lasting connections with your nonprofit … is to PRACTICE every aspect of your ask.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. A good listener is involved in conversation with committed participation. It involves a conversation.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Crafting digital experiences for institutions thought of as “in-person” or “hands-on” may seem like a challenge, but it’s a practice we relish at Forum One. Watch a conversation with NMAAHC leaders about this collaboration. Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

This process will allow you to learn about your audience, gain feedback through conversations, provide support to your community when needed, and build one-on-one (or one-to-many) relationships on social media. Below is a list of best practices to keep in mind when building your community management process: Consistency is key.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. A good listener is involved in conversation with committed participation. It involves a conversation.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” ” Any of that sound familiar? Practical/tactical stuff like processes and systems is easy to fix. Well, have no fear.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. The solutions to improving donor retention aren’t rocket science.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. A good listener is involved in conversation with committed participation. It involves a conversation.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn. Most people have plenty of room to practice and strengthen new learning behaviors. 3 learning strategies to practice Today I’d like to focus on three modalities I’m using in an intensive course I’m taking from Tara Mohr about how to love well.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Studies have shown that adding videos to your landing page can increase conversion rates by 80%! That sounds amazing. A slow page can lead to decreased conversion rates. Each additional second of load time decreases your conversation rate. Donation form and landing page best practices.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Best practices of what makes for an effective email continue to evolve. Among those are clickthrough rates, response and conversion rates, and opt-out and unsubscribe rates. If it reads and sounds like spam to you, it’s probably going to look like spam to other providers,” McClelland said.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Professional education associations are sounding the alarm. Make DEIA practices so essential to your organization that they become second nature to everyone. Through those conversations, you can determine what they want for their futures and decide how you can help them get there. It’s in the news and on your campus.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

While that may sound like a lot, it still has not recovered to match inflation from donation highs in 2021. Explore these missteps in detail to find practical solutions to steer your fundraising efforts in the right direction. Many donors appreciate the personal touch and opportunity for conversation that comes with a direct ask.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In practice, everything is not as frightening as it might seem at first glance. It sounds a little confusing, doesn’t it? Simplify the Conversion Process. For your audience to engage with your organization willingly, the conversion process should be simplified. Otherwise, you will not receive the desired conversion.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This might sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t have to be. Make sure your online community offers these members access to information that matters most to them, such as details about professional development opportunities your organization provides as well as the latest reports on best practices and key issues affecting the industry.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

It sounds straightforward, yet many nonprofit organizations struggle with the strategic planning process, especially when not knowing why, where, or how to start. This is why it’s helpful to understand the frequent ways strategic planning can go wrong upfront.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

While this scenario represents a best practice for major donor portfolios, there is no one answer to the question of when to disqualify a prospect. Using proposals in the cultivation stage, with intentionality and planning, results in 60% higher gift sizes and 5% more active conversations, or documented plans for solicitations.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This could be practice, memorization, motivation, or something else. An activity where learners must demonstrate understanding of the steps followed by feedback about their choices can help change a practice. Language and conversations that reflect the learner’s experience. Design a course that targets that change.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them?

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Of course, as you already know if you’re actively working to keep your organization compliant, this can be more complex than it sounds. Not sure how to have a conversation with your colleagues or vendors to assess how you’re doing on compliance? Legislation grows increasingly rigorous each year.

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