Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

How do we know whether we’re asking the “right” questions, in the “right” way, when designing and evaluating programs? These questions can help design research and evaluations that are more inclusive when determining what is studied, how it is studied, and how the findings are used within nonprofit organizations and beyond.

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.orgSource

JUNE 14, 2021

The question is […]. In May 2019, when the panel discussion below was first published in the.orgSource newsletter, digital transformation probably wasn’t top of mind for most association leaders. Since 2020 taught us that only the digital survive, new strategies and approaches for IT are on every agenda.

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Digital Newsletter Associations Mind 419

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It seems the question isn’t settled. Technology eats business models for breakfast. In 2016, I wrote a post titled, “Could Membership Organizations Become a Dying Model?” This article still has a top slot in my site’s analytics. But time and technology have me looking at the issue through a different lens. Six years […].

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

When people call me to discuss a new purchase, I ask lots of questions. It’s a silent partner in our work; and if things aren’t going well, that uncooperative software platform often takes the wrap. My business revolves around digital initiatives. During those conversations, […].

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Technology Conversation Software Digital 415

Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Identify the needs of your members and how to best meet them. Explore the benefits of gathering feedback and ready-to-us examples to help you create a meaningful survey to enhance member experience and drive improvements.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As a major gifts officer, the primary question asked is, essentially, “How’s the money coming in?” So, it is a fair question. The finance office needs to know because it can't pay the bills with air. The goal you made also set an expectation that a certain amount of money would come in.

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Money Gift Work Question 290

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Develop Data Strategy Goal 290

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions. Be sure to allow time for questions. What is your board’s financial IQ?

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Raise Law Associations Director 419

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 13, 2021

But, then a natural question is how many of them fail? In the United States, about 1.5 million nonprofits exist. As we know, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as many as one-third of nonprofits were at risk of closing their doors. So, what are the top reasons nonprofits fail—aside from a situation like the pandemic?

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United States Nonprofit Question Issue 342

Association Analytics

AUGUST 18, 2023

Whether you’ve used iMIS for years, are just getting started or considering making the switch, you will likely have similar struggles and questions. Some in.

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Action Report Question Time 321

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2022

In her latest blog, Erica Waasdorp begs the question: What can you do with just $1? She points out that combining those dollars will help make the giver stand tall, and that microdonations will eventually make a huge difference.

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Nonprofit Question Difference Help 321

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Survey questions covered website and email communications, online fundraising, social media, and professional development in the nonprofit sector. The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising.

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Tech Report Social Media Survey 362

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

ClickBid has helped many nonprofits answer these questions and move from an in-person auction to an online auction. They can answer questions that come up and even pose questions to audience members. This also adds value to the viewer so they can ask questions if they are having trouble viewing the program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

” questions, we open ourselves to new ideas, accept failure as part of the learning process, and create opportunities for innovation. The best part of this is AI can help you brainstorm and answer these questions. ” questions relevant to your role or organization. By asking “How can…?”

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Tutorial eBook Nonprofit Language 292

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy. Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs.

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Strategy Fundraising Mail Campaign 312

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. 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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Problem Donor Test Conversation 312

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. It can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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Content Calendar Language Social Media 351

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.

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Tips Giving Fundraising Program 299

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 21, 2022

But then the question is how do you make the story different and unique? There is not a limit to how many times you should tell a donor they are making a difference. You could do it every week.

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Difference Donor Story Question 299

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2021

For most of the past year, the question of donor meetings was a no-brainer. We just couldn’t meet with donors and prospects face-to-face, which had, for so long, served as the gold standard in desired engagement, especially when soliciting major gifts.

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Donor Gift Question Personal 299

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Rule #4: Ask Open Ended Questions. Finally, I suggest you ask open ended questions so that you can find the real emotional gold in each story. I always suggest you collect far more stories than you need and that you collect more information from each storyteller than you will be able to use.

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Story Work Storytelling Fundraising 350

NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2022

Get answers to all your questions about branding from a renowned nonprofit design expert, Lidia Varesco Racoma, in our free Ask Me Anything-style workshop. Bring your own questions—and learn from others! But do you know how to market your brand effectively? Save your free spot.

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Free Marketing Fun Nonprofit 262

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 29, 2021

There’s an important question in the nonprofit world: Who takes care of the caregivers? Or maybe a more valuable thought: How can nonprofits ensure their employees’ well-being? .

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Mind Nonprofit Question Relationship 290

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Use resources like Google and professional networks to ask questions. Put yourself in our shoes – would you spend 10-20 hours on a project if the person you’re sharing it with won’t give you time to answer a question? Outline a specific need or problem and what the ideal outcome of your project looks like.

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Practice Proposal Listserv Consultant 274

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While that is an incredible statistic, it leaves a pressing question: What makes your nonprofit stand out in the sea of millions? There are approximately 1.8 million charitable nonprofits in America that provide help and support in various ways.

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Social Media Content Ideas Media 289

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 10, 2023

The question is: How does your nonprofit unlock that potential? Today, social media has the potential to be so much more than just a place where you post nonprofit status update pictures. It’s also a powerful tool for engagement and persuasion.

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Social Media Media Digital Social 289

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The next natural question, which readers repeatedly asked me following the publication of the “nonprofit crash” article, was “What can nonprofit leaders do to protect themselves?" Here are five essential actions you could do to protect your organization from the nonprofit crash.

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Nonprofit Public Action Question 290

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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Donor Relationship Director Causes 290

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2022

Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.

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Case Study Houston Learning Studies 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible. This will allow you to set-up pre-programmed responses for the most commonly asked questions. For example, you’ll be able to respond directly to any questions.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 336

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2021

As I’m sure you can imagine, I receive questions about how best to grow monthly donor programs all the time. One of the first things I do is look at the organization’s website. How easy is it to find the monthly giving option? How easy is it to find the donation page to begin with?

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Donor Websites Question Donation 290

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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

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Design Help Nonprofit Mind 246

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

JANUARY 14, 2022

Sometimes it feels like one report after another with an occasional question thrown-in and some member moving, and then the board votes to accept the report. During the meeting — and this may be the only activity that happens at the meeting — there will be reports. And then, the meeting is over. Is this what you really signed up for?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.

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Donor News Discussion Communication 279

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2022

To answer this important question, your organization should use this five-step maturity model. Where do you see your fundraising organization in five years? This tool helps to identify strategies to drive growth, build new and retain current supporter relationships, and ultimately increase mission impact.

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Model Fundraising Relationship Question 279