Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

That might sound appealing, but data analysis can help you understand how to prioritize your data cleaning efforts. Through exercising that data analysis muscle, you can unearth obvious discrepancies in your systems and prioritize which data is most critical to clean in the first place.

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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. Manually moving data from one place to another also makes them more susceptible to errors.

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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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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

We’ll be discussing some data management best practices that can help you make the most of your current and future P2P campaigns. According to these peer-to-peer fundraising best practices by OneCause , it’s helpful if your P2P software integrates with your CRM, as this can streamline much of your data organization process.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

San Diego, California Orlando, Florida Seattle, Washington Let’s say these all sound appealing, but you want to get a bit more granular. Take time to consider what your highest value data is, ways to consistently collect it, and then store it all in one place. The results?

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

That’s why preparation, and even practice, is important. If you don’t already have those mentors in place, it’s past time to begin developing an executive support system. These intimate gatherings provide a safe place for colleagues to discuss sensitive topics and to seek feedback without judgment.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the basics and best practices you can follow to retain existing donors, get them reinvested in your cause, and build stronger donor connections: 3 Individuals and Organizations to Ask for Donations 10 Ways to Get Donations for Your Fundraiser How Can Nonprofits Get Donations for a Fundraiser? Businesses.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2021

When we meet new people, we tend to instantly place them into categories based on what we hear and see in those first seconds. Practice, practice, practice. A natural and conversational speaking style may seem innate, but it’s something anyone can practice and master. It’s inherently personal, and that’s good.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. A particularly helpful place to start is with getting to know the best ways to reach each generation. If that sounds like your organization, don’t discount the power of organic reach! Where will your audience see your event advertised? Conclusion.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

There is a direct correlation between sound financial management and the ability of a nonprofit to provide broader and more in-depth services. They protect the rights of animals and ensure sustainable food production practices. We’re so lucky to have this special place to hike, walk, explore, and experience nature.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Talk about the thing that brought you here in the first place. Contrary to popular practice, you get a much better deal and save time by including the budget. This may sound similar to the last item, but it’s more actionable and your organization should be prepared to carry this one out. State the problem. Don’t skip the budget.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. You can change your username once every six months by logging in to Oculus > Profile > Username.

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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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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

For example, an individual in the nonprofit event planning industry might create a podcast on event-planning best practices, helping to build their audience and potential clientele. That way, you’ll have a good idea of the project timeline, such as whether the podcast will be a miniseries or take place over a longer period. Headphones.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn. We often put things off, placing learning skills on the shelf where they weren’t easily accessible to us. Most people have plenty of room to practice and strengthen new learning behaviors. The easiest place to begin might be to keep a gratitude journal.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s a word that deserves a prominent place in every management team’s playbook. The hardest thing I had to do was go home and tell her that I had no practical means to support our family. Now that “disruption” is a business catchphrase, is “resilience” an equally common term in your professional vocabulary?

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2024

It sounds like a weird one to start off with, but I have seen more than one person’s day cut short due to blisters and pain. Break outside of your comfort and knowledge zone, this is the place for it. I like to go a few days early and take a few PTO days to really experience new places. Wear comfortable shoes. Don’t be shy!

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

To show that your nonprofit will be a good steward of any grant funds received, you need to demonstrate that it’s a well-run organization with sound governance. Potential funders may also want to know whether your board members understand their responsibilities and whether you have good HR practices in place.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. LinkedIn groups and company pages are a great place to encourage this type of engagement.

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Does this sound familiar? You’ve come to the right place for ideas to jazz up board meetings. Truthfully, you’re bored. And your board members feel the same.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

There are certain things that must take place: Donors talk more than the nonprofit leader. Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? A best practice is to record the details of your conversation in your donor database or nonprofit CRM. So, be patient!

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Sound familiar? Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources. There are practically endless combinations of demands and resources, so even people on the same project may experience different levels of burnout. If so, you’re not alone.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

One way to do that is to come from a place of humility. . The dictionary defines virtue signaling as follows : The action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one’s good character or the moral correctness of one’s position on a particular issue. . So how do we do this?

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

Usual suspects are headlines about post time, a hook, putting the right content in the right place and in front of the right people. There’s a time and place. Do they need to know how fun the Thursday night social is going to be, do they need to know the hotel is across the street from a great breakfast place? Not at them.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. The idea of an office, or a physical place in which a person sits down to work, isn’t new. After all, if it’s not broke, why fix it?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. Candid.org .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

With an in-person event, attendees browse items displayed on a table and place bids on their favorites using paper bid sheets or a mobile bidding platform. In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. In fact, not all of your guests will have placed bids or won items.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You’ve done the hard work of making sure you’re asking for only the information you need to make a sound decision, but that can still be a lot to review. Due diligence best practices include reviewing the organization’s 990 and audited financial statements, among other documentation. Check out our due diligence questionnaire.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

While this scenario represents a best practice for major donor portfolios, there is no one answer to the question of when to disqualify a prospect. The important point is to have a roadmap and a system in place for navigating it. This marks the end of the qualification road for one nonprofit organization.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Museums are magical places, where history, culture, art, and science seem to come to life. Crafting digital experiences for institutions thought of as “in-person” or “hands-on” may seem like a challenge, but it’s a practice we relish at Forum One. Forum One partnered with the Museum to launch their new brand to the world.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. The solutions to improving donor retention aren’t rocket science.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And whether you have a few people entering and maintaining data or a large team with their own areas of speciality, locking in the best practices for database management is key to making sure your database works for you, not against you. Contents : Why should an organization have a database?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Do you have one in place? This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. And some of the really fun tools take some practice.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Findings from Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices survey showed that 42% of responding nonprofit leaders expected their employee turnover to increase in the coming year. Just think: You put technology in place to help you run your nonprofit , but for it to be effective, your staff must know how to use it correctly.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Q: Does this copy start in the right place? Q: How does it sound?

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This might sound obvious, yet a surprising number of good-intentioned efforts don’t meet the IRS’s specific requirements for charitable activities. Its website lists sponsors that subscribe to the industry’s best practices. Executive and organizational coaching Donation oversight. Eight steps to get started with a fiscal sponsor. .

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Candid

JULY 6, 2021

However, when automation comes into play, you need more than a well-practiced pen. Before you choose to automate your activities, be sure you have data strategies in place that you know will be effective, especially when reaching out to your donors. . Of course, all of your messages should be well-written and appeal to your supporters.

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