Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. If your nonprofit has a monthly giving or membership program , you can recruit current participants to promote the opportunity to their family members and friends. Participate in cross-blogging.

Participation and motivation 177

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 177

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . To enhance the effectiveness of green marketing, consider hiring professionals that have already collaborated with eco-friendly companies. For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Getting Attention

JUNE 14, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 10) like you this summer, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Agriculture Activism 64

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For example, if you are organizing a virtual run, or an occasion for wellness, imagine how the participants would receive a custom pack of slides, bottles of water and T-shirts before the event. Limited-Edition Merchandise Drops Limited edition items take advantage of urgency and exclusivity, two powerful motivators of donor engagement.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Production 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Participants kickstart the pledge process by setting up personalized online fundraising pages. Fun runs follow the same concept, but participants run instead of walking. Utilize email campaigns and social media blasts to capture the attention of potential participants.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Disaster Relief 130

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 19, 2011

That’s one of the reasons I’m so looking forward to working with a small group of nonprofit communicators (no more than 15) like you this fall, leading them through this immersion program to learn how to develop messages collaboratively—with me, the other program participants, and their colleagues and external audiences. Give It a Try.

Collaborations 64

Collaborations Participation and motivation Values Associations 64

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

The interim also participated in the early stages of the permanent ED search, helping the boards executive committee to jump-start the process. The outgoing ED may even actively participate in the search for an interim and/or the permanent replacement and all key staff and stakeholders can be involved in a collaborative manner.

Leadership 69

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 69

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. The panelists also agreed that nonprofits are motivated to provide the data when they know how funders are using it.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Only Paty, Lumi, and one other woman in the group agreed that there was gender inequity, and the other participants were astonished that the three of us aligned against their view.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 126

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Active readers? For those long-term donors, you could instead share a survey asking for their feedback on why they first donated to your cause and what motivated them to continue supporting your mission. . Participate in community events. Once they express interest in your work, suggest ways you can collaborate.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Advocacy covers a range of activities for nonprofits and includes much more than just legislative lobbying. Invite your board to participate in these easy and impactful ways to advocate for your mission: Host behind-the-scenes tours. Collaborate with community allies.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 115

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Using incentives to encourage donor engagement Motivating your donors to invite their friends requires creative incentives. These activities enhance the overall experience and encourage participation.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 122

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

While one of the main attractions of nonprofits are live fundraising events and other experiences, it’s challenging for ever y member to participate and attend. Active efforts to engage your members online will increase their chance of renewing their membership. Boost engagement between your current members.

Nonprofits 156

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 156

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2024

Clearly defined goals increase your motivation and help to decrease stress. Ensure you allocate time for both professional and personal activities. Attend networking events , participate in professional groups to build relationships, and reach out regularly to your network for support and collaboration opportunities.

Construction 102

Construction Health Leadership Entrepreneurship 102

iMarketSmart

JUNE 7, 2023

Pack in more activity metrics! Yet fundraisers have told me stories about reprimands they received for failing to achieve the activity goals assigned to them while others got encouragement and praise. Here’s why: “High performers ask with confidence because they understand the donor’s connection and motivations. More meetings.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 98

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 98

The Agitator

OCTOBER 5, 2010

In a nutshell, Gladwell argues that social media merely enable a sort of faux activism … not the “real thing&# of social transformation, a la the sit-ins of the civil rights movement. As he puts it, social net activism “doesn’t require that you confront socially entrenched norms and practices.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Energy 63

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

As a 30-year veteran in the nonprofit industry, I see this happen constantly and it’s frustrating because it just creates more competition for funding when we should be working collaboratively for more effectiveness and efficiency. Fundraising without strategy. Instead of defaulting to ‘no’, default to ‘let’s see how we can try this’.

Non-Profits 93

Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development Collaborations Nonprofits 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Each member company of B in Action commits to taking at least one actionable measure toward disability inclusion and assigning one individual to active involvement within the consortium. Wei Tong, the team’s leader and a wheelchair user, said, “Participating in the snow leopards protection programs has been both fun and enlightening.

Nonprofit governance and management 119

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Logan and her collaborators offer a model of birth care that World Health Organization data show reduces disparities and results in safe, full-term birth and healthy birthweight, care that sets a healthy trajectory for future generations. The first shift is therefore to actively engage a wider perspective. The same applies to metrics.

Participation and motivation 134

Participation and motivation Health Environmental Children 134

Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But what are funders’ own motivations for sharing data? The Arizona Foundation for Women , for example, decided to participate in direct reporting after getting the call to action from the Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGM), one of Candid’s Get on the Map Campaign partners. And what goes into making that decision?

Foundations 95

Foundations Participation and motivation Philanthropy Collaborations 95

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Most critical, however, is reducing resident isolation by doing things together, connecting, and collaborating. One example is an arts program that is based on the well-established concept that arts participation relieves stress, boosts academic success, and provides healing through self-expression and socioemotional learning.

Race and Ethnicity 128

Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 128

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. Reprinted from Big Duck. A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people.

Race and Ethnicity 116

Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Communication Collaborations 116

Pam Moore

JULY 29, 2024

From keeping up with platform changes to integrating the latest AI tools, and ensuring your team is aligned and motivated, the challenges can seem endless. Develop a strategy to identify, engage, and collaborate with influencers who align with your brand values. But fear not! Content, Commerce and Customer Care: 33.

Culture 133

Culture Technology Participation and motivation Leadership 133

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You can collaborate with other nonprofits in your region or in your issue area to investigate whether you can all offer benefits for each other. How can you grow your email list to activate and build your organization’s power? Sometimes an organization can look to its own programs and mission-related activities for perks.

Public and Social Policy 132

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism Education 132

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These developersengineers, data scientists, and tech leaderscan fall victim to the pressure to be the first and fastest, driven by profit motives and competitive market forces. AI creators, driven by a desire to innovate and lead, may not always foresee the long-term repercussions of their work.

Public and Social Policy 68

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 68

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 16, 2024

This can lead to meaningful discussions and give you insights into your supporters’ motivations. Collaborate with influencers : Partner with influencers who share a passion for your cause. You can also design fun and informative quizzes that not only educate but also inform your participants about the cause.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation 96

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Two White women and one Black woman, who shared a history of food and farm activism, led the initial campaign to form Louisville Community Grocery. Until 2019, most engaged volunteers were White and motivated by concerns with food justice. Such collaborations may be playful: Christmas wreathes from bicycle parts!

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Public speaking and active listening are also fundamental to working with donors, both individuals and institutions. Finally, the act of donor solicitation requires bringing all these skills – storytelling, writing, public speaking, and active listening - together. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The prompts were refined to hone the list more, and the query and response activity ultimately revealed the four power chords that lead to effective nonprofit appeals campaigns. Patient Focus: Highlighting the impact on children creates a strong emotional appeal and motivates giving. Please cite sources.” Online Donations – St.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 94

Nonprofit Administration and Development Children Nonprofits Collaborations 94

Anedot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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Management 52

Management Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The proposed work would integrate fundamental changes in programs and policies to transform driver education, active and latent safety measures, and the built environment. Nussbaum’s framework is not a flawless template.

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

37 Compounding these challenges, conflict and instability, often exacerbated by insurgent activities and terrorist threats, significantly impact the health outcomes of women and children in the Northern Region. 36 This stagnation is rooted in systemic barriers, including limited funding.

Health 53

Health Technology Healthcare Medical 53

Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 6, 2023

1: Gamify your fundraising efforts: Create a game or challenge that encourages supporters to raise money and compete with others to reach a goal Gamification can add excitement and intrigue to your fundraising efforts, encouraging supporters to actively participate while competing with others to achieve a common goal.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Collaborations Education Education 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Those who’ve shown accountability in past campaigns or projects and have active networks in the community are ideal recruits. Anyone else who actively expresses interest. One of the most effective ways to motivate potential fundraisers to get involved with your next peer-to-peer campaign is to let them see your mission in action.

Recruitment 98

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 4, 2024

HR professionals must develop a keen sense of how to foster a work environment that aligns employee motivations with business objectives, thereby nurturing a productive and harmonious workplace. Equally important is the skill of active listening.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Ethics Education Education 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Conversely, nonprofits struggle with raising funds for what is considered internal overhead investments, as funding is often restricted to programmatic activities.” Data collaborations, pilots, and one-off projects don’t scale. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 111