Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Here’s how Solis views the three phases of where we’ve been and where we’re headed: BC = Before COVID. Now the only thing normal about the phase we’re in is everyone is in this same transitional space, focused on politics, new social behaviors, and the associated socioeconomics. Think back to how different things were.

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Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase 121

VQ Strategies

JULY 22, 2021

As I gratefully opened the bag of pretzels, I could have been thinking about what time I might eventually make it home or the plans I’d be missing that evening, but instead, my mind turned to volunteer engagement and how the past year has delivered so many unexpected changes in plans. For them, understanding their options was top of mind.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

These services are often out of range for new nonprofits building a site for the first time. These five steps will help you plan for your first website with your organization’s future in mind, laying the proper groundwork and setting your site up for success for when you begin working with a consultant.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

TechSoup will issue you a token number that unlocks access to various products and services, not just Google for Nonprofits. (It After the first phase is approved, the next step is to build a basic Google Ads account and submit that for approval. We recommend selecting a lower limit as you'll need to leave some budget for testing.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. Identify and define specific parameters. Finalize the concept design. Adding QR codes to mail.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Once everyone had to rely on digital products and services in entirely new ways, a collective realization spread that if we rely on technology and that technology fails, we can’t do our jobs. Organizations can keep several tips in mind as they consider accessibility approaches: 1. We can’t access information. We can’t connect.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Get an idea of how many people will need the service you are offering. Talk to the people who will need your services, and ask them what they need. As a service provider, you are not in the shoes of the people who need your help. The needs assessment is a learning and listening phase. Then, really listen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2017

” According to the SFMOMA web site, during the first four days of its testing phase, more than 12,000 text message requests were received, generating over 3,000 different artworks sent to users across the globe. How can we provide a more comprehensive experience of our collection?”

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lead Gift Committees often meet at least every month during the Quiet Phase of the campaign , and sometimes more often. First, keep in mind that most people—even seasoned volunteers—have a limited understanding of what it is to do real major gift work. This committee may very well make you and your team anxious.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” Legal services. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. In the U.S.,

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

A membership renewal letter is also a chance to put all of your program’s benefits and perks in the forefront of your constituents’ minds as they consider renewing their membership. Remove All Barriers Have you tested your membership renewal process? Don’t beat around the bush during this phase of the letter.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

I’m with Bright Street Solutions, a full-service consulting and placement firm in Birmingham, Alabama. And we provide program management services to other nonprofits. The second one that I commonly see organizations struggle with is rushing through or rushing out of the quiet phase. I’m glad to be with you today.

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Campaign Video Project Alabama 93

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Compile this data into a single file and upload it to your data appending service. Next, the appending service will match the data in your file with the data in its business database. Once the data is corrected and/or enhanced, the appending service’s verification team validates the data. Tailor communications.

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Analysis Data Donor Help 101

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Test your donation form in advance. Make sure you test it in advance and troubleshoot any issues. When did Giving Tuesday begin? Try out these templates.

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Campaign Ideas Giving Tips 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Compile this data into a single file and upload it to your data appending service. Next, the appending service will match the data in your file with the data in its business database. Once the data is corrected and/or enhanced, the appending service’s verification team validates the data. Tailor communications.

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Analysis Gift Data Tips 82

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While migrating donor data is one of the most important steps in implementing a new CRM, it’s also the part that’s most time-consuming, mind-numbing, and prone to error. In this article, we’ll cover how to create a donor data migration strategy with deep dives into data mapping, data cleaning, and testing. Not so much. Sound exciting?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This conversation with Nicole Hedges, principal customer success architect at Salesforce.org, and Marquetta Drakes, a principal functional consultant at Salesforce.org, covers the many insights and tips the Professional Services team learned as they implemented a customer twice on the other side of the world during a global pandemic.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Strong concepts stand the test of time, and SMART goal-setting is one of them! Someone on your Board may have fundraising experience and wouldn’t mind helping. If there IS wifi, test it ahead of time to make sure it’s stable enough to run your technology, especially if you’re livestreaming the event to a virtual audience.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Measure Raise 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

At Classy, we put our own fundraising skills to this test with our annual #ClassyGives initiative, where our staff collectively fundraises for a nonprofit organization. Keep in mind, that you don’t have to use teams if it doesn’t quite make sense for your fundraising base. Hi Fundraisers, It’s official.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

At the end of 2020, internet browsers phased out Adobe Flash and many organizations needed to adjust their courses accordingly. You’ll want to keep the following tips in mind as well. Though Adobe Flash compatibility was phased out at the tail end of 2020, Captivate is still available and able to publish courses as HTML-5 files.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

After spending all that energy and time researching, writing, and editing 75,000+ words about social and mobile media best practices for nonprofits – living and breathing it for three months straight – it was frustrating, heart-breaking, mind-boggling even to have to let it go and accept that the book was going to be imperfect.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Well, as of October 2012, Google Wallet is the first wallet service to launch the ability to donate online via a Google Wallet “Donate” button. Be sure to use a service that incorporates Pinterest and Google+. That said, for those of you that have bought the book [Thank you!], Chapter 1 :: Network for Good.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 252

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Well, as of October 2012, Google Wallet is the first wallet service to launch the ability to donate online via a Google Wallet “Donate” button. Be sure to use a service that incorporates Pinterest and Google+. That said, for those of you that have bought the book [Thank you!], Chapter 1 :: Network for Good.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 204

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Ben, isn’t the popcorn thing blowing your mind? And as an essential service, we had to go every day. frantic as something you forgot to do the day before, even though you were test rooted to your desk for at least 12 hours? It’s the funniest thing ever. Absolutely. Popcorn is free as are drinks. I love that.

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Work Management Video Slides 92

NTEN

MAY 4, 2011

The human mind, it turns out, is an extremely efficient manager of the chaos of life. While it may be obvious that programmatic strategy – decisions that affect your coworkers, your volunteers, or your organization's mission – shouldn't be based on "snap judgments", it's incredibly hard to make the human mind work any other way.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2014

While you have the ability to click through links to explore additional services and learn more about the company, there is no mistaking the website’s primary purpose or the action you’re to take when visiting. At the very minimum, try this technique on your existing homepage as a litmus test to see how you’re doing at present.

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Google Websites Nonprofit Blackbaud 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2011

They use social media to engage people inside and outside the organization to improve programs, services, or reach communications goals. It looks at communications in three phases with each having specific metrics. The big mistake that many organizations make is that they stop at the “attention” phase of the ladder of Facebook love.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2013

services generally, it is so bureaucratic and so cumbersome that a whole bunch of it doesn’t work or it ends up being way over cost.” which of course introduces a host of risks into the project, and leaves little room for testing and adjustments (more on that later). Selection and Procurement. Development. Measurement.

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