Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Then in 2022, our volunteer Allocations Committee , comprising a group of people diverse in age and identity from inside and outside the sector, began conducting one-on-one conversations with prospective grantees. This “Request for Conversation” process has reduced time spent on applications from an average of eight hours to two.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers. Begin planning your member engagement strategy by hitting on these five vital areas with your volunteers : 1. You’re not alone! Online community.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

I use this analogy because I believe every nonprofit is sitting on untapped potential: the volunteer. It doesn’t matter on what scale your nonprofit runs, the goodwill and talents of volunteers are the jet fuel to growth. Too often volunteers become people offered the menial jobs. Put your ego aside. .

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Retired since 2019, she's now a volunteer advocate and coach who focuses on what she describes as transnational fraud victim assistance. what to replace that behavior, relationship, or reason to get up in the morning [with]," Deem says. Others find renewed life purpose in new activities or hobbies that make them feel useful or special.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Advocacy and volunteering emails As you well know, donating isnt the only way your audience members can show their support for your mission. Advocating for your cause and volunteering help spread mission awareness and ensure your programs run smoothly. No one likes generic emails clogging their inbox.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Sign up to volunteer. The reporting is done for you so you can get to work in building a meaningful relationship with your donors. First impressions are essential.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether youre a nonprofit, educational institution, healthcare organization, or a socially responsible corporation, a well-designed website sets the stage for stronger donor relationships, more engaged volunteers, and deeper community trust. Scholarly and formal? A consistent voice ensures your message resonates with authenticity.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 6, 2022

Your volunteer program should create value for your organization and volunteers at the same time. Are you building long-term relationships, or, are you missing opportunities? Creating the most impactful volunteer program is all about fitting to the needs of your organization. Identify Volunteer Needs.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. When the conversation begins, follow the donor’s lead. Understanding them. .

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. Focus on Mentoring Sue is a relationship builder. Whether it’s coaching professional staff or volunteer leaders, I find joy in watching people grow and excel.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Strong relationships are central to successful advocacy. Connections — with other nonprofits, volunteers, board members, and policymakers — unlock access to resources, information, allies, and approaches that nonprofit leaders might not otherwise have on their own.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: What is a relationship? There’s a good bit of research focused on the intersection between two people; research on the relationship between a person and an organization is a bit sparse.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. Incorporate testimonials from satisfied donors, volunteers, or community members to add credibility and authenticity to your donation request letter. Include authentic testimonials or endorsements.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

So if the question is not should you include personalized communications, it has to be how do you use personalization in your email marketing program to enhance your relationship with your supporters. This means that using CTAs to show the recipient how to expand their individual relationship with you can increase conversions.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

At Whole Whale, we see too many nonprofits with a too narrow approach to digital marketing that misses out on building long-term relationships and sustainable support at scale. Engaged : They take meaningful action with your orgdonating, volunteering, attending events, or joining a campaign. Committed : They stick around.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

While the big names like The Red Cross and Make a Wish have the headlines and the brand recognition, most nonprofits are bootstrapped organizations filled with passionate workers and volunteers doing what they can with limited resources. And while that may sound simple in practice, you need the right tools and the right plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

Today, text messaging platforms enable instant, direct interaction with wider audiences, facilitating greater fundraising, awareness campaigns, volunteer coordination, and real-time updates during crises. For example, messages can be customized for first-time voters, long-time supporters, volunteers, or those in key geographic locations.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. Think back to the first time you volunteered to help a nonprofit. Use a thank you message when they sign-up to volunteer.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

At.orgCommunity’s March 13 Leadership ColLAB, the group discussed how to use technology to put HEART into our relationships with our members, staff, and constituents. Empower— Provide staff, volunteers, and members with the skills and motivation to realize their potential as a team, an organization, and individuals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Social media is known for its generous donations, enthusiastic volunteers, and passionate advocates. Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tracking all communications in your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system helps your nonprofit stand out and avoid repeating requests. Mention the last engagement opportunities they took advantage of, whether donating, volunteering , or attending an event. After all, volunteer time is valued at over $33 an hour !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Social platforms are all about relationships first. In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Let’s zero in on three impactful political marketing strategies you can apply to your own campaigns, whether you’re looking to recruit volunteers, acquire new supporters, or engage current donors. Political campaigns often use political texting software to enable volunteers to take the lead in initiating and managing text conversations.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. In relationship building, trust is the place to start. As I’ve said before, without trust, you may have volunteers but you don’t have a team. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

As you investigate, be sure to ask specific questions about setup, like: Do you have an onboarding team devoted to delivering full data conversions? Phone support is also helpful when you want to tackle a complex issue that requires a conversation. How long is the onboarding process? Know you’re not alone.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The journey doesn’t end on Giving Tuesday; it’s a gateway to fostering deeper relationships with new and existing supporters. This connection is the first step in cultivating long-term relationships. Here’s how your organization can keep the momentum going and turn a day of giving into a year of incredible impact.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Often the process takes great amounts of time, energy, and money, it strains relationships, and, in the end, doesn’t really strengthen the organization and nothing really changes. We also had hard conversations about mission (why we exist) and vision (what kind of world we’re working toward). Reassess everything. Put trust to work.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Line up any volunteers or campaign leaders. Send thank-you emails to volunteers, board members, and community partners to express appreciation and wish them a happy Thanksgiving. Or conversely, you could send all three messages on December 31 with a 2-3 hour gap between each one. What was our retention rate year over year?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Our books “Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption” and “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” summarize those conversations. Is your relationship with the board effective? Are you creating the best possible experience for volunteers? What could you do to enhance the volunteer experience?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

You need a digital fundraising strategy that builds trust, deepens relationships, and turns curiosity into generosity time and time again. At Whole Whale, we see too many nonprofits apply urgent appeals and one-time campaigns that activate new donors without the infrastructure to nurture long-term donor relationships. Or volunteer.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Your nonprofit can use the online landscape to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. Join broader conversations and expand your reach by participating in popular trends or awareness days that align with your cause. This helps build an active following. Keep up with trends.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Whether youre a small nonprofit or a large organization with a national or even global reach, SMS messaging can elevate your fundraising strategy, help build deeper donor relationships , and increase the ROI of your online and offline campaigns. Volunteer recruitment and coordination. What Is SMS Messaging? Help us reach 100% today!

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Consumers want a relationship with a brand. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 81% of consumers want a relationship with a brand. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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