NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. It reminded me of an old saying, “If you don’t want to be replaced by a robot, stop behaving like one.”

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2022

The good part about an annual society or membership fee is that it is repeated, so there is donor and value retention. The bad part about it is that the donor is not asked to increase giving or give again in the same year. We have trained the donor to give your society or membership gift and you have done all that is needed this year.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. This is the problem your donors can solve. What end-of-year fundraising problems are you dealing with? What are you asking donors to support? Is it believable?

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Problem Fundraising Mail Rate 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Small and medium-sized nonprofits, in particular, often lack the resources and expertise to craft compelling narratives, engage supporters, and clearly define the problems they address. This narrative should highlight the problem, the nonprofit’s approach to solving it, and the tangible outcomes of their work.

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Nonprofit AF

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[Image description: Top view of a person sitting at a desk in front of an open laptop, their hands clasping the top of their head, seemingly in frustration. Around the laptop are various objects, i…

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

That one question alone captures a huge problem in fundraising – a problem you can address in your major gift program. Donors want to know that their giving made a difference.

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Difference Donor Gift Problem 279

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 12, 2022

This fragmented donor communications experience is a pernicious problem in the nonprofit industry. Donor engagement can be complicated. Donors are engaged in multiple ways, frequently with different appeals and solicitation amounts.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Statements of these are symptoms of a big problem at your non-profit. They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. If he could just hear about our work, he’d give us the million dollars we need to build our new building! Magic Bullets are Tempting.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

The Pew Research Center recently found that 70% of American adults view inflation as a major problem in the United States. Will the news of continuing increased inflation affect charitable giving?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs. For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia.

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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 Tech for Good

AUGUST 12, 2022

Basically, it is a third-party bit of code that tries to fix accessibility problems on your site as it loads on someone’s computer or phone. . However, since they try to fix accessibility problems automatically without actually testing or changing your specific website, they often cause more problems than they solve.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the support of others to help them tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. One of the most powerful ways of reaching supporters is through storytelling. Here are tips to help your organization become a more honest and ethical storyteller.

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Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Problem 282

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The problem is your donor is probably coming from a completely different experiential background. The better you know your donor, the better your appeal is going to be. That’s obvious. How do you get inside that person’s head?

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Question Problem Donor Difference 279

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

Nonprofits are seeking to reverse job sector shortages, but this problem is complex and evolving. Here are some potential solutions.

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Job Nonprofit Problem Resource 243

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2021

Below are the most common obstacles to AI in nonprofits and our recommendations on how to fix these problems. Not because of the people involved, but because of the challenges inherent in adopting new technologies.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 7, 2022

No nonprofit leader relishes the unfortunate task of ending an employee's employment — be it for performance problems, misconduct or operational reasons. It is a difficult process, and poorly handled and rushed terminations create serious risks, such as a wrongful termination claim. .

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Tips Problem Nonprofit Process 263

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 10 red flags to watch out for so you don’t make the mistake of leaving one problem only to jump into another. If you are a frontline fundraiser interviewing for a new job right now, I’m going to give you some potential warning signs to be aware of.

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Interview Awareness Problem Job 261

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2022

Today's donors want to see an impact and that requires new ways of thinking about old problems. Transformational coaching could help your nonprofit group in ways large and small. Here are five critical steps you can take to ensure your team achieves transformation in behavior.

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Team Problem Group Impact 259

NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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Philanthropy Culture Strategy Problem 246

.orgSource

APRIL 13, 2021

My fascination with technology began when I realized it would help me become better at something I love—dealing with challenging problems. Today, although our scope has expanded to include integrating strategy, systems, and communications, problem-solving remains the core of our business. The puzzle we will never […].

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Nonprofits are staffed by incredibly competent and dedicated people — experts who understand their work backward and forward, whether it be housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, or supporting these programs through effective fundraising and building sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 21, 2024

Get expert guidance on tackling the right problems. webinar on June 12 to uncover the secrets of improving your tech game. Identify crucial gaps with our 6 digital health vitals by taking our renowned Digital Health Quiz. Plus, there are some bonus offers. Register today for a free tech boost!

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Digital Game Tech Problem 229

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Clarity refers to the nonprofit’s ability to concisely and effectively integrate the four storytelling framework elements referred to above (problem – solution – impact – ask), preferably in multiple formats such as audio, video, images, and text.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 299

NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2023

problems that defy technical solutions. Nonprofit staff need their imaginations. Nonprofit professionals tackle poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental justice, etc. If the sector is to go beyond Band-Aid solutions, nonprofits need ample doses of creativity and innovation for finding new solutions.

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Hunger Homeless Nonprofit Problem 243

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

These tasks include learning, problem-solving, language processing, and decision-making. Remember, AI doesn’t have to be the answer to every problem, but it can provide valuable solutions and insights. Before diving into strategies, let’s clarify what we mean by AI. By asking “How can…?”

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 25, 2022

Upon investigation, you realize they’re not correct and discover the root of the problem is issues with your finance process — employees are tagging expenses with the wrong codes. Picture this: A funder is about to sign on the dotted line, but they ask to see your financials.

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Picture Issue Problem Tag 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Auctions are great, but there’s one major problem with them: They take place over a limited timeframe, so if a guess somehow misses them, you’ve missed out on donations. To get around this problem, give them a way to set up a recurring donation, meaning they commit to donating a small amount each month (or at some other frequency).

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

No problem, all 11 sessions are now available on-demand. Were you scrolling through your feed, enviously reading posts about the 2024 AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit Conference, wishing you had been there too? Or maybe you attended, but had to step out to take a call and missed that session everyone was talking about?

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Press Feeds Conference Problem 222

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Leadership Principles are used every day, whether discussing ideas for new projects or deciding on the best way to solve a customer problem. Amazon is known for its culture of innovation - a culture that is grounded in 16 Leadership Principals.

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Leadership Amazon Culture Problem 240

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

While this can make it an invaluable management tool, it can also present a big problem. This can create major problems, as many people will lose trust in your organization as a result. It could also have serious legal problems. If your CRM gets breached, the hackers could get a ton of data on your members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofit organizations often tackle complex problems with hard-to-communicate ideas and sometimes, static, 2D images and videos aren’t enough to explain the problem. By creating virtual worlds where their supporters can assist with projects they care about, nonprofits can inspire Gen Z to become advocates for their mission.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

When I have a tough problem, my go-to for advice is often one of our corporate partners. For years, association leaders viewed their industry counterparts as more like distant cousins than family.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Cultivate Innovation and Problem Solving Whether entrepreneurs inherit a gene for invention or not, once they are thrown into the business shark tank, they quickly learn to swim. leaders imagine the next problem before it surfaces and are willing to test, experiment, and iterate until they find the solution. Association 4.0

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The organization, our professional development and networking affiliate, was launched by my business partner Kevin Ordonez and me to help our colleagues solve their toughest problems. Our goal is to connect association […]. The post The Bright Side of Disruption—.orgCommunity’s

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Associations Professional Problem Goal 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Chances are your problems stem from focusing too much on technology and not enough on behavior. They make the cultural shifts that enable thinking and problem-solving in ways that are compatible with rapid change. That openness is a gateway to innovation and creative problem-solving. Here’s another important bit of wisdom.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Focus instead on the benefit that your work brings to the societal problem you’re trying to solve. And framing your organization or donors as the sole source of reversing this societal problem leads to saviorism. Prioritize audience analysis both when thinking about fundraising tactics and also in fundraising language as well.

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