NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 2, 2021

Of course, we’re only human and, as fundraisers, we often tend to focus — and agonize — about things that are least important. As someone who’s been working with and on monthly donor programs for almost 30 years now, the order of operations comes up a lot. It often creates a pause or a stop in the growth of monthly donors. But they’re easier.

Giving 306

Giving Course Donor Program 306

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2022

This 10-lesson course will prepare you to create, lead, or upgrade your P2P fundraising program. The course is applicable for CFRE credits. Katrina VanHuss, CEO of Turnkey, and Otis Fulton, Ph.D., Turnkey’s social psychologist, lead you through all the strategic elements of social fundraising.

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Fundraising Social Lesson Course 245

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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Philanthropy Professional Train Training 262

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2022

Far easier, of course, to do something more shallow.”. “True connection is a frightening prospect,” Seth Godin explained in his blog. “.

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Donor Course Relationship Management 263

Association Analytics

JUNE 2, 2021

For example, members who buy a certain book also take a specific course related to the book which leads to them getting a certification. Look at Sales on a Granular Level: You see that online courses are a larger revenue generator. This can help you determine which courses to market more heavily and which to sunset.

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Product Associations Measure Analysis 282

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

With more than 20 sessions scheduled over the course of the event, attendees can expect in-depth looks at various aspects of peer-to-peer fundraising Fridays from Sept. 10 to Oct. 8, starting at 9 a.m.

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Education Course Fundraising 264

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Of course, when you have a lot to do, taking time to think about strategy might seem like a luxury. Establishing a strategy for your peer-to-peer fundraising email communications is critically important. But keep in mind that there’s no point in sending emails just to send emails. They need a purpose.

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email Strategy Fundraising Build 264

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2021

Of course, I’d love to say that most of you are not making any mistakes, but that’s not totally true. I was looking back at some questions posed in a webinar I presented recently, and this was one of them: “What’s the most common mistake you see is made when it comes to monthly giving?”

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Giving Program Course Question 264

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

What do you get when you combine more than 600 nonprofit leaders, 26 speakers and 11 sessions over the course of one amazing day? You get INSPIRED. For those unable to attend the AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference in person this year, the content is now available on-demand. Log-on, listen and share with others.

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Press Conference Course Challenge 244

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 28, 2024

Dive into a fun, relatable course through our 6 AI fundamentals: Reality, Nature, Risks, Benefits, and Responsible Use of AI. In just one hour, AI for Anyone transforms confusion into confidence, equipping you with practical skills to navigate the AI landscape safely and effectively.

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Fun Skills Course Tech 244

NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2024

That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture.

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Train Training Tech Culture 241

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2022

This 10-lesson course will prepare you to create, lead, or upgrade your P2P fundraising program. The course is applicable for CFRE credits. Katrina VanHuss, CEO of Turnkey, and Otis Fulton, Ph.D., Turnkey’s social psychologist, lead you through all the strategic elements of social fundraising.

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Fundraising Social Lesson Course 223

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture.

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Train Training Tech Culture 237

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

Lead-generation ads are an ideal way to engage your audience, reinforce your messaging, and, of course, capture leads to add to your email, SMS, and telemarketing lists. Let’s explore five lead-generation ad tactics.

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Generation Donor Course Audience 246

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2024

Sign up for The Human Stack's AI for Anyone course today. This 60-minute hands-on AI training will get you using AI tools, break down concepts, define the glossary, and teach you the basics. Lessons include the Nature of AI, Reality of AI, Benefits of AI, Beneficial Use of AI, Responsible Use of AI, and Risks of AI.

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Train Training Lesson Teach 230

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These donors take advantage of monthly recurring donation programs, or have a way to steadily give throughout the course of their everyday lives. Most nonprofits recognize that the Holy Grail of giving is connecting with the “everyday donor.” Here is how your organization can gain everyday donors.

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Donor Create Technology Course 246

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Over the course of a decade, she has been making deep connections with donors at Angela Hospice, resulting in her acclaim as Nonprofit PRO’s 2022 Unsung Hero. When a role is created with an employee in mind, you know they’ve made an impact on their organization. For Patricia Squires, that is her story.

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Course Roles Mind Story 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 12, 2020

This includes extended play options, multi-course options, and live online leaderboards that engage a following and keep supporters interested in the event for longer than a single day. What event organizers are realizing is that extending play and opening up multiple courses provides convenience to online spectators.

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Hosting Lesson Fundraising Learning 276

.orgSource

AUGUST 30, 2022

Even if your association is trapped in a sea of competition, you can change course and sail toward possibility. Are sharks circling your member base, eyeing bites for their next meal? Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets.

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Marketing Strategy Associations Course 50

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2022

Of course, it is necessary to lead the people you have been promoted to oversee. Many nonprofit leaders tend to think of leading as something they do to others. But, in reality, leaders need to lead in three areas, not just one.

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Leadership Course People Nonprofit 242

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Talk about your mission, of course, but don’t treat your readers like they are prospects who have never heard of your nonprofit before. 3 – Summarize Your Work As noted above, your annual appeal letter serves, in part, as a summary of the work that your nonprofit is proud to have carried out over the course of the past year.

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Mail Fundraising Database Summary 321

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue. For example, some members might say they want more opportunities to earn CPE credits at your conferences; but when you look at the data, you might find that CPE course completions are low at your events.

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Associations Product Virtual Survey 320

NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

The fact is that nonprofits have a lot going on with their missions, programs and, of course, getting donors to give to their causes. But a vital ingredient for the secret sauce is teamwork, and you get the best of your squad by building a great organizational culture.

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Culture Build Impact Course 242

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2021

Virtual golf tournaments are played over an extended period of time across one or more golf courses, leveraging technology to track scores, provide sponsor exposure, and even to solicit donations. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Logan Foote , Education Manager at GolfStatus.org. Cost: Free.

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Virtual Hosting Free FAQ 296

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2021

The answer, of course, is yes to both. For the past few years, I have been wondering two things. First, is the use of my devices giving me bad posture? Second, are my devices hurting my ability to focus? What to do about it? Being distracted is a behavior. It turns out, behavior is the result of a formula.

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Course Results Giving Education 243

NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

Of course, your nonprofit likely has too much donor […]. Whether your nonprofit is large or small, it can help you identify which donors are most likely to give, and how much they might give, based on their wealth and giving history.

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Benefit Fundraising Tools History 241

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Of course, you’ll need a retention strategy to encourage continued engagement, but the costs of maintaining recurring donors are generally lower than annual givers.

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Donation Retention Gift Philanthropy 342

NonProfit PRO

MAY 14, 2021

In 2019, we made the decision to move our long-standing golf event to the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course. . The Salvation Army Indiana Division had to make several decisions, especially those affecting special events for much-needed revenue.

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Indiana Experiment Course Fundraising 231

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

From exposing your nonprofit to new audiences, expanding your donor base, engaging your loyal donors, and of course, raising money for your cause, peer-to-peer is a valuable, highly effective strategy. In this edition, we talk about peer-to-peer or P2P fundraising.

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Fundraising Course Audience Raise 242

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Direct response is not as sexy as taking donors to the golf course or hosting the annual major donor cruise, but I’m proud of what I do because I have seen the results of the money I have raised over the years. And if someone says to me, “Oh, you do junk mail?” that’s OK.

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Mail Hosting Course Raise 233

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. Candid :: candid.org/find-funding.

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Grant Research Tools United States 327

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Empowerment through Education: NYU’s Digital Storytelling Course As we culminate our exploration of ChatGPT-powered strategies, it’s imperative to acknowledge the educational aspect. Liz’s NYU course, “ Digital Storytelling for Fundraising: Leveraging Emerging Technology for Impact ,” complements this journey.

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Digital Strategy Guide Create 303

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By harnessing the power of learning analytics, decision-makers can gain valuable insights into learner behavior, course effectiveness, and overall program success. Let’s dive into how learning analytics can drive engagement, improve course completion rates, identify gaps in learning programs, and optimize the learning experience.

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Analytics Education Program Impact 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

PDFs, video, and infographics are not crawlable by Google’s search engines beyond the alt-text, and as a result, don’t add much towards the information Google sees on the page (although of course, they can add a lot for the human user!). Of course if you decide you need help managing Google Ad Grants, please reach out — it’s what we do!

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Google Grant Hints Online 328

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Virtual and hybrid tournaments —where play is spread across multiple days and/or multiple courses and scores are submitted through a mobile scoring app to an overall leaderboard—can ensure that events go off safely and successfully. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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Practice Fundraising Sponsor Registration 238

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The most successful virtual formats invite players to participate in the golf outing over an extended period of time and/or at multiple courses, using the right technology to facilitate registration, live scoring, leaderboards, and digital sponsorships. You also may need to go virtual. 3) Send save-the-dates.

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Sponsor Fundraising Registration Websites 290

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

or on-course entertainment (long drivers, beat the pro, etc.) Folks have come to expect an online registration option for fundraising events from galas to walk-a-thons and, of course, golf tournaments. Fortunately, there are a ton of options to build-in revenue enhancers that add fun and excitement without incurring prohibitive costs.

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Trend Fundraising Sponsor Registration 323