Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Many of us want to get promoted at work, but dont often stop to consider what that means. Moving into the executive ranks often means leading the very people you once worked alongside. In those cases, Id wait to ensure that this high performer is making an effort to work on leadership quality, including their peer relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Nonprofits can easily track in-depth information regarding the number of meetings, relationships ties, and giving history.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

Remote work was the pandemic’s big gift to employees. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. walk, remote work came with some not-so-fun trade-offs. Relationships that had been tenuous in the office became untenable in the remote environment. Empathy— is the basis for all productive relationships.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” This year, our executive director worked personally with the county’s development director to craft the MOU for the coming fiscal year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

That said, the fact that we still see so many of them on the web indicates that they can work for website owners when done well. For nonprofits, a well-executed pop-up can increase engagement, procure donations, and build email lists that can foster long-term relationships with potential activists or donors.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Do you feel stuck navigating office politics, micromanagement, or being overlooked at work? Its about taking control of your own work experience. Were working in a world of hybrid teams, instant messaging, and four generations collaborating side by side. to How can I partner with my boss to achieve my goals and theirs?

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) I once worked at a non-profit that held one major dinner per year. It was so much work!

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

But in my experience working with senior executives as an executive coach and organization design consultant, bad leadership is often manufactured by an organization designed, albeit unintentionally, to produce bad leaders. When leaders work at cross-purposes with other leaders, it signals to those they lead to put their own agendas first.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. This approach projects a polished image but limits donors understanding of the nuances and complexity that underlie the work. This may seem counterintuitive. Address power dynamics.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Data from our most recent report with Edelman Data and Intelligence highlights what many nonprofit and philanthropic leaders already know to be true: Trust is built from strong relationships, and it thrives on proximity—that is, how closely and directly we’re involved with an issue and work with the people who are affected by it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The mystery that stumps some organizations is how to strengthen their corporate relationships so they grow over time. It can be tough to know how to move forward since your donors have different communication goals than your nonprofit. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. Just show up to the office every day, and more likely than not, colleagues would know your name and what youve been up to at work. Visibility used to be easy.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work. Give multiyear unrestricted support: Engage in trust-based philanthropy and provide organizations with operational support.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Whether in relationships or the workplace, real appreciation is built through consistent, meaningful recognition. How employees work is just as important as what they achieve. Ensure recognition is visible and equitable Its easy to default to recognizing the employees who are the most vocal or who work on high-visibility projects.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Invest in creating visually appealing graphics and videos that showcase your work. Here’s how to make it work for you: Identify Relevant Influencers : Find influencers within your niche who are passionate about your cause. Build Relationships : Approach influencers with sincerity and a genuine interest in collaboration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

You may think that monthly giving or pledges must be time-consuming or require a lot of administrative work. The payment is automatically processed each month and requires no additional administrative work. Once these programs are set up, they only take minimal administrative work to keep them running. The opposite is true.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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. Offer exclusive tours and access Invite donors to experience your work firsthand. You want to inform, but not annoy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

These posts provide both an emotional connection for the audience and a material demonstration of the impact the nonprofit’s work is having. Doctors Without Borders uses Instagram to show off the work their doctors are doing in the field. Work With Influencers. Other orgs take different approaches.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. They will only get more generous with age as they earn more disposable income, which is why it’s crucial for you to build relationships with new and existing donors.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Image: Otter] The tool can also be connected to other sources of information, like company knowledge bases or customer-relationship management (CRM) software, and its abilities will only grow over time. Its some simple tasks, but pretty soon, it can do more and more complicated tasks, Otter CEO Sam Liang says.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Keeping donors can undoubtedly be hard work but, a loyal donor base is vital in sustaining the work you do and furthering your mission. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Set up a drip email to do the work for you. Don’t let it stop there.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We But the relationships we cultivated over years were critical in the early days.”

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. The less focused your nonprofit is, the less likely you are to achieve your goals because the organization is spread too thin.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations. This has allowed for smoother and more efficient audits.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement.

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Volunteer Management Tips Nonprofit 283

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. Content Inventory : Determine whats working, whats outdated, and whats missing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. To satisfy this empirical tendency, an organization should share monthly or annual financial reports with their supporters, highlighting funding goals, campaign successes, progress made, and donor impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recently, the challenges of the work, like race and gender biases, imbalanced power structures, and increasing political polarization have left me exhausted. This has often translated into unhealthy habits: sacrificing sleep, prioritizing work over my own health, and internalizing the pressure to succeed.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Often, these relationships develop informally. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships? My personal goal is to make opportunities for the future leaders at AIIM. To change that, we came up with a structure that allows for on-demand project work in blended, cross-functional teams.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket? By the way, if you’re NOT a new nonprofit but you’ve been struggling a bit with fundraising, make sure you have everything buttoned up in Stage 2 and Stage 3 (or working toward knocking everything off this list). Where do you start?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many organizations to change more than usual; to pivot and regroup. Choose people that have different understandings and relationships with your (new) organization and whose influence with their peer group is notable. Soul Searching as a Launch Pad.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Trying to have a relationship with a high-maintenance CRM system is exhausting, not to mention it keeps you from your true love: advancing your mission. You just want a system that’s easy to work with… one that “gets” you. It’s a relationship and pricing you can count on, so you can focus on what truly matters.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2025

Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers. Some managers may view Gen Zs desire for meaningful work as a form of entitlement, but dismissing it can be costly. These are self-knowledge, adding value, and relationships.

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