Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising. The Role of AI in Fundraising Utilizing AI in Charities At its core, AI in fundraising uses AI to analyze data. AI tools and predictive analytics are new.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. There are role-playing exercises, and the final activity is a cultural fit session. The IT wiz will not be effective if no one wants to listen to him. Trust me, it’s worth it.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Chantal Forster, executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), discusses the top 3 areas where grantmakers can make the most impact in 2022 and how technology can help them achieve that impact. Topics discussed in this episode: Who are the members of TAG and how do they impact philanthropy?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

To keep this crucial team effective, here’s a step-by-step guide crafted specifically for nonprofit leaders like you, using insights and tools from Bloomerang to ensure your board remains as dynamic and driven as the day they joined. Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted. Change the terms of the debate and change the culture Nonprofits have always played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and cultural norms. The post Looking for long-term impact?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Integrate Strategy Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Be clear about accountability.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. To make a positive first impression for visitors who land on your website, seek to introduce your nonprofit by highlighting its mission-driven work and tangible impacts in the community. Impact stories.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Art of Event Promotion Through Media Relations As an event organizer, one of your primary goals is to ensure that your event reaches its maximum potential in terms of attendance and impact. To achieve this, an often overlooked but crucial aspect is the role of Media Relations on your event committee.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. This coordination ensures that volunteers are assigned to relevant roles, optimizing their skills and interests to contribute meaningfully.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. So you can see why having the right CRM was so particularly important.

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Greater Giving

JULY 27, 2023

Among the key players in the event committee, the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Chair plays a pivotal role in securing sponsorship and fostering partnerships with corporations. We’ll discuss the importance of their role in event planning, and provide valuable tips to excel in this position.

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Greater Giving

JULY 13, 2023

One key member of this team is the Event Planning Chair, a crucial role responsible for orchestrating the intricate details that make an event truly remarkable. Job Description The Chair plays a pivotal role in the event committee, assuming the responsibility of managing the logistical aspects of the planning process.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? You probably learned that not everyone needs to be in your office to effectively carry out their jobs. Most importantly, with all of these changes, your team’s roles changed, too. But are you ready?

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Role of a Data Warehouse. Keeping older giving transactions can consume extra data storage capacity and impact your Salesforce report performance. Data warehousing can allow you to better leverage the data that you are collecting to provide better experiences for your donors and drive more effective fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Create clear board descriptions.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Then, reverse the roles. It’s a “one-to-one” conversation that can make a significant impact on the constituents that you each care about. Has anyone ever asked you, “I just don’t get it.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here are a few actionable strategies to help you create an effective retention plan. The steps that your nonprofit takes to retain volunteers can have a big impact on the value that your volunteer program is driving for your organization. For example, do you have a volunteer that has filled the same role for a long time?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. They also play a key role in ensuring that donors feel valued and appreciated for their support.

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2024

This post is adapted from a presentation at DrupalCon Portland 2024 , where Forum One and Metro showcase Drupal’s role in driving long-term digital modernization and multi-site integration. This modernization project’s success is thanks to effective collaboration and a clear vision of what issues we are solving. How did we do it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. Effective pro bono volunteer programs — also known as skills-based volunteering — are built upon this idea. It’s one of the most effective ways for companies to achieve social impact goals. Nonprofits and Schools Access Skills and Resources.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. In our fifth annual report, we highlight how our customers are using the resources provided by Salesforce.org and our partners to create and amplify their social impact. Our customer impact is our shared impact.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2021

And from healthcare to poverty to racial justice, social good organizations are looking to find new solutions that meaningfully impact these important issues. However, as with any big social impact initiatives, that will require that organizations embrace learning from the inevitable failures along the way.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

This has a negative impact on your staff and your members. Navigating change and effectively communicating with your teams during the process will determine success and avoid the challenges. Read our blog for three best practice strategies on how to effectively communicate and implement a vision at your association.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. That’s why we recommend contextualizing your impact numbers with a powerful story.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Over the past few months, we’ve been discussing the core elements of effective creative and how to incorporate them into your direct response creative. It will be focused on issues and actions that make sense given who the organization is, how they effect change, and the relationship they have with the audience. Source: SEIU.

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Qgiv

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to planning an effective nonprofit event, communication is key. A successful event requires a well-thought-out communication plan that effectively engages and excites your guests before the day of the event. The first email you send should be a “save the date” style.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need. Check out just a few of the sessions our partners are delivering: Demystifying Impact Measurement and Management on Salesforce.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this post, I’ll share how we design these retreats so you can run effective ones of your own. With that in mind, here are the seven principles that we use to design and lead impactful strategic planning or board retreats. In the assessment, we ask about board roles, as well as board composition and the path to equity.

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