Be a Smart Small Fundraiser
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
While the concept of fundraising via e-appeals and mail may sound so last century, I assure you it is an important foundational piece for a fundraising program of the 2020s.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 25, 2022
While the concept of fundraising via e-appeals and mail may sound so last century, I assure you it is an important foundational piece for a fundraising program of the 2020s.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 19, 2023
Creating a seamless customer experience may sound daunting at first. But it’s worth it. A key component to adopting an omnichannel approach for your fundraising and marketing campaigns is to identify and break down the organizational silos standing in your way.
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NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. A purchase that seemed like a good idea at the time but with such terrible follow up, we’ve vowed never to shop or visit again. Here is the hard truth, unfortunately. Is this how our donors feel? Unsatisfied and regretting their gift to our organizations almost as soon as they make it?
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2024
“Strategic plan execution” might sound scary, but it doesn't have to be. Here are four easy tips to streamline your strategic plan execution.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 6, 2023
Creating individualized 12-month communication plans for all 150 donors on your major gifts caseload to a fundraiser may initially sound like a lot of touchpoints to create. But the truth is you can create the vast majority of your planning for each donor in less time than you think.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2021
The use of the word, “talking” is deliberate here because your communications should sound like a personal conversation you are having with your donor. As much as we all dislike encounters with me-focused people, we can sometimes slip into the same kind of mindset when talking with our donors in our online and offline fundraising programs.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Nonprofit leaders need forecasts that are accurate and efficient to make sound business in support of mission. Last week, AWS introduced upgrades to the forecasting capabilities of Amazon SageMaker Canvas. Canvas now offers improved accuracy, faster model training and predictions, up to 50% faster.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Another consideration is that around 80% of videos in social feeds are watched with the sound off. Facebook recommends that you “design for sound-off, delight for sound-on.” Next, think of short, punchy text that entices and adds context for sound-off viewing. Timeliness Is Everything.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 31, 2021
It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about website communications are only presented to those that have working knowledge in nonprofit website management, thus ensuring that the data is sound to use as benchmarks in your nonprofit’s website communications strategy. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 19, 2024
It sometimes sounds as though tools like ChatGPT or Gemini could entirely replace humans in writing website content. To create meaningful material that will move audiences to action, though, a human touch and a sound communication strategy is still essential. And it could… if nonprofits didn’t need to write anything good.
.orgSource
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Does that sound like your technology experience? The best IT systems are the ones you don’t think about. They make child’s play out of data analytics, keep users smiling, and reliably work to boost the bottom line. I didn’t think so. There’s a reason why. Back when there were fewer IT choices, a technology purchase […].
Association Analytics
JANUARY 29, 2024
They’re new, unfamiliar, and sound like math. Unless you’re a data analyst or love numbers, predictive analytics are probably two words that scare you. In reality, you don’t have to love math to leverage predictive analytics – it does the hard part for you!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 13, 2020
Bitcoin sounds fancy, we know. And Twitch, the most popular livestream platform, with 15 million daily active users. When you connect your fundraising platform with your livestreaming platform , your impact can be multiplied by millions. Expand your ability to accept donations across borders on your donation pages. 5) Double the Donation.
Association Analytics
MARCH 1, 2023
At first glance, the idea of making more revenue through fewer sales might sound more enticing. Doing More With Less It may sound counterintuitive, but there’s no better time to set up systems and processes than in a down economy. Product A’s price point is $1,000 so you only sold 20 units of that product.
Association TV
JUNE 15, 2021
One frequently overlooked, but just as important, piece of the content puzzle is how it sounds. When planning a video, content creators frequently focus on the visual intrigue of a project – how will it be filmed, how will the message be conveyed on-screen, what branding and assets will be used.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 7, 2021
While that might sound good in theory, is it indispensable to make that spend if a nonprofit has a small budget? Not too long ago, a nonprofit pro asked in a social group what others would do to market and promote their organization with a limited budget.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 14, 2021
At first, I thought that Erica’s approach to monthly giving sounded too good to be true. But after the two webinars, several delightful conversations and reading her new book, "Monthly Giving Made Easy," I’m convinced that it definitely is that good and that easy!
Wild Apricot
JULY 2, 2020
Proper financial planning and establishing sound accounting practices for your nonprofit are key to remaining sustainable. Here's how you can get started!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 30, 2021
Eileen on sound bites: “If you are watching an interview on TV and some brilliant sound bite rolls off the person’s tongue, chances are very high that did not happen by accident. Eileen on energy levels: “You want to change up the sound of your voice and the visual variety of the slides, so people stay with you.
.orgSource
DECEMBER 19, 2022
You just have to remember to do it, which isn’t always as simple as it sounds. When I Googled “How to create joy at work” these are a few of the best ideas I found. How easy is that! There’s a reason they call it work. Occasionally stress gets the upper hand. It can be hard to remember to greet your comrades in disruption with a happy face.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Sending more year-end fundraising emails without burning out your list sounds like a dream come true, right? Here are the five emails you need to send to build relationships with your donors and increase donations.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 22, 2021
If you think a “chamber of commerce” sounds a little old-fashioned, even a little pretentious, you’re not the only one. But the archaic-sounding name makes sense seeing as how the first chamber of commerce was founded in France in.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Along the way, nonprofits need a service that offers a low barrier to entry, prioritizes user experience, and provides exceptional video and sound quality. Therefore, choosing the right video conferencing platform is an operational necessity. Recommendation ? Zoom allows organizers to schedule calls, invite guests, and moderate meetings.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 21, 2022
It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!),
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 24, 2023
For the purposes of my podcast, I want the chief execs to have a great microphone because my episodes come out sound so much better, and so much more professional when my guests have nice audio. So does it really matter if a chief exec sounds great during a virtual Board meeting, staff meeting or webinar? But then I got to thinking.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 31, 2020
Working from home sounds great in theory, but it comes with its own challenges, especially when we're all dealing with a global pandemic. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it and stay sane in the process.
Byte Technology
JUNE 17, 2021
It sounds super simple; however, you want to ensure that all your pages have an inquiry form at their bottom. You can even link a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) that will facilitate tracking. Tracking Phone Calls : You will receive plenty of revenue from phone calls, but how?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Many strategic plans are filled with vague, surface-level goals that sound good but lack direction and depth.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 6, 2022
Maybe because we think that if it sounds too simple, it just can’t be true. We fundraisers tend to overthink things. I’m not totally sure why, but fact is that we do. That’s why I wanted to share few different angles on how this year, you may wish to adopt a new year’s resolution to adopt a simpler approach.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 2, 2020
The mention of conversion rates often makes nonprofit pros cringe, because it sounds technical, like some jargon a marketer would use. Traffic is the first step in creating awareness , but it is not an indicator of success on it’s own. It needs to be combined with the other metrics to provide value. 2) Conversion Rates.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
By incorporating creative solutions into these online events, attendees enjoyed many advantages including: Excellent picture and sound: An effective online fundraising platform should provide a great livestream broadcast of a concert to provide the feeling of excitement attendees want in a concert.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 12, 2022
In theory, it sounds great! 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. . They often look something like this: Why don’t they work as intended?
Association Analytics
MAY 11, 2021
That might sound appealing, but data analysis can help you understand how to prioritize your data cleaning efforts. We all know data cleanliness is something to strive for, but we seldom, if ever, fully achieve it.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 11, 2022
Sounds good, right? By offering peer-to-peer, you’re providing supporters another way to participate, thus enabling them to tailor their experience with your organization. The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters).
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 4, 2023
This sounds so unbelievably obvious, but it makes sense. What do successful organizations all have in common? Here’s what we’ve learned so far: Successful organizations have chief executives that work cooperatively with their Board.
.orgSource
AUGUST 19, 2024
If any of the following issues sound familiar, it may be time for an intervention. Review Systematically How do you evaluate whether your organization’s data is pristine, polluted, or somewhere in the murky in-between? Assessing the status of your data involves reviewing activity across several areas of competence.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2021
It sounds dystopian to some and it very well could be, but once you understand the concept and the emerging technology around it, as a nonprofit marketing and fundraising professional, you’ll also begin to understand its potential.
M+R
AUGUST 23, 2023
Further edits to the content, such as adding locations, hashtags, or sounds, can be done within the TikTok app. Pairing content with viral sounds helps push your content to the forefront and makes the content searchable with the sound. Here’s the sneaky part: you don’t need the sound to be audible to trick the algorithm.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 20, 2023
That said, some ideas sound promising as a concept may not be successful when implemented. Some ideas just need a little work and tweaking. So, if something resonated with your membership but didn’t hit your goals, figure out how to improve it for the next time. That’s ok, too! 8) Be persistent and don’t give up.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 30, 2021
Eileen on sound bites: “If you are watching an interview on TV and some brilliant sound bite rolls off the person’s tongue, chances are very high that did not happen by accident. Eileen on energy levels: “You want to change up the sound of your voice and the visual variety of the slides, so people stay with you.
.orgSource
AUGUST 14, 2023
It can sometimes produce plausible-sounding but incorrect responses, especially when dealing with ambiguous queries or topics it hasn’t been extensively trained on. In contrast, ChatGPT sounds precise and diplomatic. If you notice that I have made a mistake, please let me know so that I can learn from it.
The Sponsorship Collective
JANUARY 8, 2024
It sounds simple when I put it that way, but with so many pratfalls awaiting sponsorship seekers unsure of their approach, valuations can go wrong more often than not. Sponsorship valuation is about achieving fair market value.
Charity Village
MAY 16, 2024
The Government of Alberta announced that applications are now open for the Organization Project Grant program, which assists Alberta-based organizations engaged in the production of books, magazines or sound recordings, as well as some screen-based projects.
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