Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. Joan has been an executive director, board member, donor, and volunteer – so she brings to her consulting and educator practice so much perspective and wisdom.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. This is both an ethical practice and a legal necessity.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? 7 steps to start a major gift program Major gift fundraising tools Let’s start by reviewing the basics of what these key donations are. Check out this buyer’s guide.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Practical steps to curate a guest list Your goal is to assemble a diverse and influential audience that contributes to the event’s overall success in fundraising, support, and overall impact. Whether raising funds, increasing awareness, or celebrating achievements, your goals will guide your guest list. Identify key supporters.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The goal behind Salesforce change management isn’t just to implement the changes correctly, but to ensure staff, members, and customers are guided through the change so that they are properly prepared. This might simply be a case of taking a step back quarterly or bi-annually to review what could be done more efficiently.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

A funder’s personal and meaningful connections with nonprofits play a pivotal role in guiding their giving decisions. The post <strong>4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders</strong> appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In this insightful and empowering guide, Brian Saber taps into the unique strengths of introverts, transforming what might seem like an intimidating task into a fulfilling and even enjoyable experience. The post Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Whether you’re crafting an emergency plan to react to unexpected external circumstances or creating your strategy for the next two to five years, this guide will help your nonprofit get the most out of its strategic plan. Let’s get started. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google’ is on the rise as more patients and consumers research symptoms, practices, and health tips before ever stepping foot into a medical facility. In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of healthcare SEO marketing and discuss how you can use it to spotlight your organization’s exceptional care —let’s dive in!

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore nonprofit data warehouses, the steps to configure one, and how to harness the power of your data effectively. Enhanced data quality : A data warehouse helps you integrate your data into one place, but it also offers the opportunity to reinforce your data hygiene practices. Review their proposals.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 17, 2024

We’ll begin this guide by covering general marketing tips for nonprofit fundraisers. General Nonprofit Fundraiser Marketing Tips Before we cover the specifics of clothing fundraising marketing, let’s review some general marketing tips to ensure you have a good grasp of the basics. Let’s get started!

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Want some help?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

One of the simplest ways to practice continuous improvement is to incorporate a process evaluation. It isn’t just about writing it down, it is also reviewing what your captured with your team in an “ After Action Review.” Review it together in a meeting and summarize. Facilitator Guide: [link].

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

What are these controllable factors, and how can you build stronger practices and habits to foster increased retention? Let’s get back to the basics with a refresh on fundamental employee retention best practices. But while not every contributing factor to retention will be within your control as a manager, many thankfully are.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That way, you will know what decisions your board is making and can provide them with the data that will guide them to the right ones. Mission statement: Clear statement of the nonprofit’s purpose, future aspirations, and guiding principles. Let’s look at the Red Cross mission statement as an example.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers. 6 Best Practices for Managing Volunteers Many nonprofits start out managing their volunteers with spreadsheets or—even worse—handwritten timesheets. Then, someone can give them a quick review before signing off.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

So, let’s review matching gift programs, why it behooves you to invest front-end resources to leverage big wins on the back end, and what you can do to overcome participation roadblocks. Let’s review typical roadblocks and what you can do to remove them. Raise one gift, get the second gift free! But you do need a plan.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. To move forward successfully, review your past year-end fundraising performance and determine your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. to submit tax-deductible gifts.

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Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

Or, maybe you’ve recently reviewed your financial statements and found that you need more funds for a renovation. To help you successfully apply for grants, this guide will take you through the different steps and provide some tips for a great application. Review eligibility and guidelines. What is a grant?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When establishing your nonprofit’s operating reserve policy, a key best practice is to have clear among your leadership and staff to ensure that all parties and the parameters for using it. Board Feedback : The Board should set aside time during a meeting to review the policy and ask questions of the members who created the draft.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this buyer’s guide, we’ll cover everything you need to find the right fundraising software for your organization’s needs. Free resources , including downloadable guides and a frequently updated blog that explores the latest fundraising best practices. Assess reviews Check out software reviews submitted by real users.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Create Internal Efficiency: Creating standardized and documented practices around moves management can streamline operational efficiency. Strengthen Transparency and Communication: Documenting moves management within your donor database and reviewing the plans regularly can strengthen transparency and communication with fundraising staff.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. But are you asking the right questions?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It’s important to remember, though, that mastering these tools takes practice. Regular Reviews: The world of AI is constantly evolving, and your policies should reflect this. Regularly review and update your guidelines to ensure they remain current and effective in managing AI within your organisation.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Who offers grants for nonprofits One of the first things to address in this guide to grants for nonprofits is who provides the grants to nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Incorporating trackable links to your organization’s website through social media analytics platforms is another essential practice. Whether it’s increasing donations, volunteer sign-ups, or brand awareness, having clear objectives will guide your efforts. In influencer campaigns, measure reach and impressions.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. They can network with new people and practice important skills that can be helpful in the workplace.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Harvard Business Review Analytic Services recently released a report that illustrates the gap between knowing and doing. This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective. Instructions, such as a style guide and taxonomies, are part of this process. We all know this, right?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. Review the following pros and cons to help decide. Best practices for an effective text-to-donate campaign There are a few strategies you can use to make your text-to-donate campaign successful.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

4 Moves Management Best Practices. Now that we’ve covered the basics of moves management, what does it look like in practice? To find partners that specialize in the specific tasks you’re trying to accomplish, such as major gift fundraising or data management, check out this DNL OmniMedia guide to nonprofit consulting firms.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action. Let’s look at a few specific examples as we review the various elements of a SWOT analysis. What internal areas or activities does your nonprofit excel at?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. An instructor virtually guides you through common nonprofit tasks and best practices on how to use your system in real time. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals?

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

In this post, I’ll guide you through five critical mistakes to watch out for in your Statement of Activities. Ensuring compliance and accuracy in your financial reporting involves several key actions: Regularly review the latest guidelines and summaries provided by authoritative bodies on revenue recognition of grants and contracts.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 18, 2023

We’ve been reviewing the recently released National Preparedness Report from 2022 and a few sections really stand-out. We are committed to continuing this capability-building practice and look forward to the year ahead fostering whole-community resilience. Have you seen the report? Working together we all work better.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. Review the Data I asked Sarah how she advises employers to approach this challenging environment. When my clients need to make important decisions, I always recommend that they use data to guide their thinking. Begin with the data,” Sarah responded.

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