NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2022

We all know the power of focus, the magical results when we can remain single-minded in our effort. Sometimes you’ll hear someone brag about how great they are at multitasking. For most of us, that is a fallacy. Research shows that’s not how we’re wired.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Giving Tuesday officially launches the end-of-year giving, and is a great opportunity to connect with current and potential constituents to keep your cause top-of-mind during the season of philanthropy. Here are three ways you can ensure a successful year-end campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some things to keep in mind as you develop your year-end fundraising marketing strategy. In line with campaigns throughout the year, end-of-year marketing campaigns should focus on an organization’s mission and stay true to its branding.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times. When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Here are five ways major giving and the sector in general have changed, and what nonprofit professionals should keep in mind as they work toward their organizations’ missions. Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the nonprofit sector, and with major giving in particular.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Keeping mission in mind, this can include re-establishing or reimagining traditional donor engagement events. Is this event still working for your audience, your organization, and your team? Post-pandemic fundraising is a good time to reset, strategize and start new traditions for stakeholders.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2022

When you think about your nonprofit’s technology strategy, donor data might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2024

Here's what to keep in mind as you decide. With new email marketing tools emerging, is it time to find new software for your organization?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Here are a few suggestions to help you stay mindful of your readers’ feelings. If we’re not careful, taking such a clinical approach can distract us from considering our readers’ overall experience of the package they receive.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2021

When you think about the list of things Generation X has been excluded from, targeting them for nonprofit donations doesn’t usually come to mind. And yet the generation is being swept to the side by nonprofits more interested in courting their wealthier parents or their younger siblings — the Millennials.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Although the U.S. is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2023

Here are some important tips to keep in mind when crafting an impactful case statement. A poorly constructed case statement can negatively affect your organization's fundraising success and may compel donors to be wary of your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Because acquisition sets the stage for the relationship you will have with your donors, it is important to keep these six guiding principles in mind to successfully build your donor acquisition strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When most people think of millennials and Generation Z, their financial freedom to give doesn’t typically come to mind. It’s a common tactic for nonprofit organizations to seek out an older donor base in the hopes of soliciting larger gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Here's what to keep in mind about these donors when trying to reach them. Gen X is often forgotten in fundraising and planned giving circles.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So, what are you doing to stand out in your donors' minds, capture their heart and have them always take your call? Your donors probably each has at least five other organizations trying to capture their attention and another 10 to 15 organizations wanting to start relationships with them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Because in today’s world, a worthy mission is not enough. Learn more and register !

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sometimes operating sustainably isn’t possible with budget cuts alone, and that’s when leadership should consider merging with another like-minded, purpose-driven organization.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Most of this is not rocket science, but it’s important to keep in mind when you’re looking to grow or retain your sustainers. In a previous article, I shared the first two things I learned during my 30 years of working on sustainer programs. Here are my next two lessons.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2021

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

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 29, 2023

As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not necessarily have a start or end date. In fact, it could take anywhere from a few months to a few years to get everyone onboarded.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

You're invited to 3 days of innovative strategies and methodologies presented by the leading hearts and minds in our sector. The 2024 Responsive Nonprofit Summit lineup is incredible and the full program is live! 75+ speakers. 36 sessions. Absolutely FREE for nonprofit teams. It's all happening Tuesday, May 7th - Thursday, May 9th.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2022

Keep an open mind and plan ahead to have those special ingredients in your back pocket. As fundraisers, sometimes what you wanted or even planned for goes astray, and you need to add your own special ingredient to the mix.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2021

Reporting on your mind? This active project plan will help you and your organization focus on implementation, including checklists and step-by-step changes to key reports. Download Understanding. Implementing. FASB ASU 2016-14 Reporting Requirements for Not-For-Profit.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2022

While Scott’s efforts — and those of like-minded donors — are a welcome development, recipient organizations are left wondering what to do with these transformational gifts. In just three years, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $12 billion in unrestricted funding to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This list highlights the numerical challenges, or at least questions that come to mind, when considering the design and maintenance of a nonprofit board. Numbers are a dominant question when it comes to designing an effective board. How many are too many or too few?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

With that in mind, it’s time to lay out your strategy for your direct mail campaigns to increase your donations. As we move into the last five months of the year, nonprofits are gearing up for a busy fall and winter fundraising season.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

Posting without a mindfulness of the trending topics and conversations can cause organizations to appear insensitive and tone-deaf. However, we were mindful of the best practices that suggest brands and organizations not post about every issue or trending event so to avoid piggybacking via hollow, void content.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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. 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.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 13, 2023

Read on for more information about the growing exposures non-profit directors face, and the peace of mind D&O insurance can offer non-profits. Every year, non-profit leaders are exposed to Directors and Officers (D&O) claims made against them and their organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 12, 2023

Read on for more information about the growing exposures non-profit directors face, and the peace of mind D&O insurance can offer non-profits. Every year, non-profit leaders are exposed to Directors and Officers (D&O) claims made against them and their organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2021

It’s hard to stay on top of the site maintenance but in the back of your mind, you know it needs to be done. If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be. It’s a matter of time before your website gets hacked.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Read on for more information about the growing exposures non-profit directors face, and the peace of mind D&O insurance can offer non-profits. Every year, non-profit leaders are exposed to Directors and Officers (D&O) claims made against them and their organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2023

Read on for more information about the growing exposures non-profit directors face, and the peace of mind D&O insurance can offer non-profits. Every year, non-profit leaders are exposed to Directors and Officers (D&O) claims made against them and their organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

As you develop your presentation, notice whether your mind wanders at moments where information isn’t easily digestible or understandable — either in your slides or in what you are saying. In your mind, establish how you want your audience to feel during your presentation: Enthusiastic? Go deeper — use empathy. Shutterstock.

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