Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? People have different values (some want to help children; others animals; others education, the environment, the arts… and so on). Most people want to join your community, make their mark, leave a legacy, or see their values in action.

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2024

Reflect on their Girl Scout memories Only a few fundraisers have a pool of constituents as wide and deep as the Girl Scouts, much less a group with their own cookies, traditions, songs, ceremonies, awards, and celebrations! The post What The Best Girl Scout Fundraisers Do Differently appeared first on Bloomerang.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Think about the people who want to see your team go far. Team members can personalize their efforts.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

This guide will help you understand the two main ways of using Facebook: a page and a group. What is a Facebook Group? If you want a place that people can connect together and have discussions, create a Facebook Group. Also similar to your personal profile, people may comment on your updates.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

“A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence. Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In fact, according to Gallup about 85 percent of people in the global workplace are either not engaged or disengaged. Maybe one reason people aren’t happy at work is because they don’t expect to find happiness there. One of the reasons people are eager to work from home is because it is a place where they are comfortable.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Peer Support Groups are among the many ways that Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001. VQ: Tell me about your role and the peer support group prior to the pandemic. We are a family.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Meet one of Qgiv’s newest partners, The Alford Group. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Q: What makes The Alford Group different?

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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. Here’s how Greg describes the group. The first group is punks who are masquerading as “suits.” They are executive leaders of large organizations who are wired differently. We call that type of change innovation.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We’ve watched over the last four-plus years as the makeup of the industry has shifted dramatically, the needs of members have changed, and even how they get reached is different than it ever was. Use A-B testing to see how different groups respond to messaging around it. How will that change next year, or in five years?

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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. We’ve learned that our differences are strengths that can be used to spark innovation and expand perspectives.

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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?’ It would be run very differently. These organizations are trying to sell membership to a group who may not be ready to buy. Don’t listen to people who say the membership model is dead. Tom advises.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 31, 2022

We need to collect and share individual stories that highlight our organization’s impact and show the difference we’re making in the world. Yet, in this context we are holding space for people to share some truly special or important moments in their lives. I tell other people’s stories for a living. That’s not a bad thing.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. And you don’t need famous musical groups either: Local acts with local fan bases are a great way to attract audiences and put on a great show.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

Inspiration has struck and you have an amazing, world-changing idea for a public good group that you would like to make a reality. Is a 501(c)(3) determination the only option for people who want to start a group with a vision and mission to help others? Research the reasons why many people start nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Your donor database is full of information about the people who support you. Your donor database is full of information about the people who support you. Use that data to paint a picture of the different groups of people who are passionate about your cause. Here are some ideas!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail. Lots of people do. People don’t like to work hard to figure out what you want.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nobody seems to notice that the same initiatives dressed in different costumes are masquerading as something new. A different perspective is needed. It’s a shift that many groups struggle to implement. We’ve incorporated the structure that many groups say they want. The faces change, but the concepts are entrenched.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 17, 2022

There’s a big difference between making a pledge and making a donation. For some people, it’s simply a matter of convenience. Another reason people make pledges is that they want to show their support for the cause without necessarily having the means to donate right away.

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NCE Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The nice folks at Wolfram Blog have created a set of charts identifying how people talk on Facebook as they age. Wolfram Alpha allows people to donate access to their Facebook feed so that they can study how we use technology. More than one million people have done so to date. source: Wolfram Blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

This time around, my topic was Crowdsourcing vs Community-Sourcing, answering questions about the difference is and what the opportunities are for organizations looking to get connected outside their organization. Here are the definitions I use in my work and when talking to groups I work with. Community sourcing vs Crowdsourcing.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. Think: asking people to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar.). Donors like to know how their gifts will make a difference. People will sometimes give if they see that the goal is within reach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

That said, before mailing out that postcard campaign, ask yourself: Would people like or share this on social media? The point of postcards in 2024 is to do something different with the design and QR codes—not all QR codes need to link to a donation page! 4) Being kind on social media [and human] People on Threads are nice.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When you’re working with limited resources it can be a struggle to both get new people in the door and then keep them there once you do. Target new audiences – We focus on member experience, satisfaction, and retention, but what about the more tangential groups we touch as an organization? What’s slowing these association’s down?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The second type of storytelling that your non-profit will engage in, and our focus for this article, is telling the stories of the individual people and groups that are involved with your organization. If you want people to share their stories with you, you need to ask them to do so. Rule #2: Make a Direct Ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Organizations use their Google Grants in a number of different ways. Small nonprofits are eligible for Google Grants and they can often reap the same advantages that a larger organization can reap such as additional donations, increasing their audience, and encouraging people to take action. How Can You Use a Google Grant?

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 17, 2024

But many people just don’t see making time for data cleanup a priority. The most successful associations take a different approach to data maintenance. You may start to look at bounces on special interest groups. The post Transforming Data Cleanup into a Strategic Opportunity appeared first on Matrix Group International.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2022

Startup nonprofits, nonprofit newbies, umbrella organizations, community foundations, mentors… there are a lot of ways people may think about or refer to fiscal sponsorships, even if they’re unfamiliar with the term “fiscal sponsorship.” What is fiscal sponsorship? Fiscal sponsorship helps organizations stay on mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? Their outreach messaging is cohesive, but doesn’t speak to the interests, needs, and experiences of supporters who have a different reason for donating. In summary, the researchers found that donors give for different reasons.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi The first ever Martus users group meeting took place earlier this month in Chiang Mai, the capital of Northern Thailand. It was surreal and incredibly exciting to see these inspiring people, my colleagues and friends, assembled in one place to launch the next generation of Martus.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 27, 2017

Growing harassment and threats directed toward leadership and staff have led watchdog database GuideStar to remove its flagging of 46 suspected hate groups as defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) — at least for the time being. The removals will take place this week. Annotations were put in place in February.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 27, 2017

Growing harassment and threats directed toward leadership and staff have led watchdog database GuideStar to remove its flagging of 46 suspected hate groups as defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) — at least for the time being. The removals will take place this week. Annotations were put in place in February.

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Our 40% commitment to Native-led groups: Listening, learning, and growing Many years ago, a series of frank conversations with Native communities revealed we needed to show up as allies with a deeper commitment to their work. It’s an expression of solidarity with groups led by and for Native communities. But take the first step now.

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