Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. Personalize its communications. The post A Blessing or a Curse?

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.orgSource

JULY 22, 2024

Expectations for high-touch service and personal attention are rising steadily. Know Who You Are With an action-oriented structure in place, you have the foundation for exploring probing questions like these: Why does the association exist? We believe excellence is a state of mind. The Association 4.0

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2015

By leveraging the innate processes of the human mind, it’s possible to greatly increase the odds that a recipient will click on your message and show interest in your group’s potential, whether it’s changing the world or just making a small piece of it a little better. In a word: psychology.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

Membership associations thrive on being a place their members can go for specific content, training and events for their area of expertise. When that’s the case, content personalization becomes a crucial part of your membership experience. More importantly, it makes it easier for members to see the value you have on offer.

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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. You might think they’re redundant—but your audience won’t. Repetition is key to building a strong brand.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten. Embracing the art of simplicity is where personal and professional growth begins. Empowering Associations for the Future—September 18, In Person or Virtual Do you know your organization’s digital IQ? Maybe we don’t need 31 Flavors. What if vanilla is the one?

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The critical role personalization plays in member engagement and loyalty. Members expect a personalized experience with your association. We’ve all come to expect highly personalized online experiences like those of Amazon and Netflix. The Community Brands Digital Evolution Study underscores the importance of personalization.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 26, 2023

This is for all the inquiring minds curious about how and why some of the top talent landed together at Association Analytics (A2), or anyone who just wants to hear a fun story. Thinking or acting like I was the smartest person in the room was never a strategy of mine. First, I looked up the definition of luck.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. Advocates may not always be able to give in-person time or money, but they help spread awareness and strengthen the cause through their online engagements. Offer personal thank-you’s. Welcome new followers.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your organization already has sophisticated giving programs in place, they’ll likely be easy. Before exploring specifics about planned giving prospects, you must understand something much more fundamental—why donors choose to give through bequests and other planned gifts in the first place.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? Do you know why they gave in the first place, and why they continue to do so? These personal touches make all the difference. It’s sort of the ultimate power, isn’t it? But let’s dig a little deeper.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We are here to talk about personal branding, specifically how to make yourself memorable. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding. And he’s featured all over the place. So personal branding, I love this topic.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Customize their personal page with own story and picture. Komen and the American Cancer Society: For every 10 emails you send through your Personal HQ between <date> and <date>, we will enter you into a drawing to win <prize>! They: Register early. Send emails to as many people as possible, multiple times.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

This not only matters when looking for fundraising ideas during COVID, but also in general since there’s always going to be a level of risk associated with any in-person event. At Qgiv, we guide our work by keeping our core values top of mind, and one of those values is empathy. Not having an in-person event?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. In my mind, there are four different categories of stories you can and should be collecting to use in your donor communications: Client Stories – The first type of stories you should be collecting are client stories – stories told by those who your non-profit has helped.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to keep your association strong. . No matter the reason, it’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to help your association stay strong. . Personalization – Personalization is key to keeping your members engaged.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 27, 2024

“Harmony and understanding Sympathy and trust abounding No more falsehoods or derisions Golden living dreams of visions Mystic crystal revelation And the minds true liberation” — Lyrics from Aquarius, Hair the musical You – all of us – need to put a new system in place to help. But it’s absolutely the best place to begin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. Your members can also upload any other relevant documents to the platform to keep them all in one place. Storing key documents in one place keeps your board members on the same page.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Designate a point person for your new software implementation. This should be the person who is most familiar with your organization’s existing software and how it’s used throughout the organization. Keep in mind that while it’s important to prepare your data for migration to new software, data hygiene is not a one-and-done activity.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. Popular Event Formats In-Person Events In-person events occur in a specific place, such as a community center, park, or hotel. Examples of in-person nonprofit events include galas, walk-a-thons, workshops, and volunteering sessions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Leveraging the personal accounts of your CEO and other subject matter experts can do this more effectively than your brand’s accounts. People trust people over logos.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause. Plus, understanding donor segments allows you to craft personalized communication without needing to write individual messages for each donor. This allows for personalized appeals and recognition. The result?

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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. Boost revenue from in-person and virtual fundraising events. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one. In-person training. How long is the onboarding process?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Wetzler explains that the only thing that allows you to understand what’s on another person’s mind better is just asking them.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Year-end can be understandably very focused on fundraising, but given the importance of strong donor stewardship and high inflation that may place donating out of reach for some supporters, many nonprofits are curious about how to engage their donors without asking for gifts. Check out our last installment here ! Kyra Rogan, Veracity Media.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Cultivates Relationships On A Personal Level Being intentional about thanking your donors is key to effective donor stewardship. Keeps Your Cause Top Of Mind Timely and consistent thank you’s keep you and your cause at the forefront of your donor’s mind. 10-20 phone calls is a reasonable number for the average person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Personal thank you letter from the founder, ED, chair, leadership powerhouses. Personal phone call from the founder, chair, ED. Phone call to the donor from a person impacted by the nonprofit. These exist already! Plaque or award.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Personally, I tend to resist doing a time study, and the way I get myself to do it is to imagine that I’m being paid for every minute I spend working. Keeping a task list can save you time and clear your mind. There are places to create checklists, add notes, and create templates for tasks that are repetitive.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

” Keep in mind that no fundraiser is a Superman or Superwoman that can fly in and produce gift income results by themselves. Develop a personal case for support. There are boundless ways that these personal relationships can reinforce your acumen and success. After productive discussion, put the results in writing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. We are living and working in a world that is connected and where sacred space and deep thinking, essential ingredients to online personal productivity and well-being, is almost becoming extinct. What is personal productivity?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. What About 2022?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Tech tools won’t take the place of a human-centric strategy for building relationships between donors, nonprofits, and the communities they serve. It doesn’t mean you have to individually know each and every person in your donor database—that isn’t practical. Use personalization tokens in your messages. The short answer is “no.”

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

You can only steward a person. Get Them Involved – Donors tend to stay connected with organizations that engage their minds, hearts, and bodies in addition to their wallets. Place an ad that says “Acme Nonprofit Thanks John & Jane Doe for their invaluable support and friendship.”

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Send personalized messages, impact reports, shift reminders, new upcoming opportunities, words of appreciation, and other important updates through real-time notifications. Review their personal schedules. Connect with volunteers using personalized outreach. Review their personal schedules. Pricing Plans start at $8.99

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube. 10-Year Thinking – Shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in ten-year time frames. Doing them is harder.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Personalize your outreach. Creating individualized outreach may not be possible for all your nonprofit’s donors, but you should devote the time necessary to personalize major donor outreach. Therefore, they deserve highly personalized outreach that speaks to their unique needs and preferences. What are their demographics?

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