Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. I can onboard them to the processes of nonprofit management, strategic planning, and the like, but they must each be willing to step up into actual leadership and not passive rubber-stamping.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Affnetz

JUNE 10, 2024

In my experience, the time taken up in managing inventory is far too valuable for nonprofit staff. It’s time they could be spending on communicating with students, fundraising, or programmatic activities that directly improve the mission. Then, afternoons can be dedicated to more physically active pursuits.

Management 130

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Technology 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. The right tools will empower them to fulfill their roles more efficiently and better serve your community. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations.

Technology 193

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 193

Affnetz

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nonprofit Board Give, Get or Get Off? Nonprofit management software / By Mike Crum. Some Nonprofit boards have a give, get, or get off policy and their Nonprofits are suffering because of it. Here are some suggestions and examples of activities that can help you take a more Community Based Fundraising approach: .

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Nonprofits 130

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

Communicate within message boards and forums. For instance, members can use message boards to discuss major events that may affect your nonprofit mission. Active efforts to engage your members online will increase their chance of renewing their membership. Customize targeted communication leading up to the event.

Nonprofits 156

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 156

Affnetz

MARCH 14, 2024

However, as the landscape evolves and the costs of adapting general-purpose CRMs to meet nonprofit needs grow, nonprofits are discovering the value of specialized tools designed specifically for their sector, out of the box. Looking for a Salesforce CRM alternative tailored to nonprofits? You’ve come to the right place.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Management Production Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

4 out of 10 board members are active in fundraising in any significant way. Think about how you can build in regular communication and appreciation of donors into your annual calendar. Her most recent staff position was as the director of development and communications for the NC Conservation Network. Growing Your Base.

Retention 154

Retention Recruitment Universities Management 154

Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of nonprofits, managing supporters effectively often feels like juggling too many tasks at once. Enter Bloomerang Membership Management , a feature-rich add-on that merges donor and membership data seamlessly, helping you create a holistic engagement strategy. But what if you could simplify this?

Management 116

Management Retention Activism Technology 116

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a comprehensive communication strategy to include use of social media and online communications. . Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Establish an annual budget for your nonprofit based on operating expenses, including salaries. .

Nonprofit Organizations 131

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 131

The Agitator

JULY 28, 2013

accountability communications Don''t Miss these Posts email marketing loyalty nonprofit management online activism online advocacy premium' On the other hand, awarding bad grades did get a response!

Environmental 84

Environmental Nonprofit Management Activism Management 84

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. The Executive Director will be adept at program oversight, and at fostering community partnerships and volunteer engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 52

The Agitator

MAY 20, 2010

Fenton Communications has just released its latest survey of donor attitudes and behavior , looking at 1000 nationally representative US donors who have given at least $20 in the past year. Second, the survey asked folks what communications channels they most trusted. Are nonprofit communicators that bad?

Communication 49

Communication Advertising Activism Nonprofit Management 49

Affnetz

MARCH 2, 2024

Introduction In the dynamic world of nonprofit management, where every dollar and every minute counts, the need for efficient and comprehensive software solutions has never been more crucial. In evaluating the landscape of nonprofit software solutions, the comparison between DonorPerfect vs Affnetz in 2024 is pivotal.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Management Management Production 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 7, 2016

Thought leaders are experts whose work, knowledge and experience are actively sought out by others – because those people have been introduced to the expert via good marketing. It’s often very hard for experts to actively promote their own work, because it never feels quite done, or perfect, or bullet-proof to criticism.

Leadership 105

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Activism 105

The Agitator

JUNE 7, 2018

This will help test whether greater awareness leads to more sign-ups, or if most donors are in nonprofit bliss currently. The larger point is that originally charities opposed the effort to let donors control their communications centrally but are now finding it helpful.

Communication 65

Communication Law Ethics Activism 65

The Agitator

MAY 13, 2010

" Not many "mainline" nonprofits have made a very high priority of communicating their agendas to this fastest growing segment of the US population. Lee’s main point: "When you combine the highly social Hispanic culture with strong technology usage, you get a perfect storm."

Culture 77

Culture Activism Nonprofit Management Technology 77

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Communication — What is the right role for social media in our overall communications efforts? Community — What groups of people might we reach (or create) through social media? Collaboration — How can we help our communities? Good resource. Thanks, Sarah.

Collaborations 77

Collaborations Activism Nonprofit Management Management 77

Affnetz

JANUARY 24, 2023

This will help your donors feel like ‘insiders’ as you’re truly targeting communications based on their interests. With these 6 tips, you can create an effective fundraising email program that will help your Nonprofit reach its goals. Be sure to track results and adjust your program as needed. Experiment.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Universities Management 130

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Here’s yet another agency white paper on social marketing … this one, from Serengeti Communications, addresses the challenge of measuring social media impact. In any event, Serengeti’s paper will help you get your arms around the social media impact measurement challenge.

Activism 71

Activism Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing 71

The Agitator

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Here , courtesy of David Berkowitz writing in Social Media Insider , is an excellent set of questions for nonprofits to consider as you plot your social media strategy. How do you ensure you’re generating meaningful insights from your social activity? What is the most effective way for an organization to mange social media?

Nonprofit Management 75

Nonprofit Management Management Technology Activism 75

The Agitator

JULY 22, 2010

Tags: Don't Miss these Posts communications direct marketing email marketing fundraising nonprofit management nonprofits online activism online fundraising online publishing online video.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Nonprofit Management 75

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Currently, there are more than 100 million active users accessing Facebook through their mobile devices. More broadly, social media has overtaken pornography as the #1 activity on the web and remember, consumers (Donors) use their phones more for data than voice, and the gap is only widening. Women, age 55 to 65. Please join us.

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Activism Nonprofit Management Technology 88

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Kate Kaye, a bit of a skeptic, writing in ClickZ asserts: "While attaching causes to brands could help translate tweets and Facebook friends into donations or other tangible ROI, most nonprofits and advocacy groups are far from figuring out how to quantify their social media presence or connect it to real-life activism."

Fundraising 67

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Nonprofit Management 67

Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Affnetz Affnetz eliminates the need for multiple stand-alone software packages and replaces them with a cost-effective, all-in-one Nonprofit Management solution. With decades of Nonprofit leadership experience, Affnetz was designed to provide best-in-class capabilities to support a Nonprofit’s critical processes.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Management Production 130

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Tags: Don't Miss these Posts Pushing the Creative Envelope communications creativity fundraising nonprofit management nonprofits online activism online fundraising online publishing online video.

Fundraising 74

Fundraising Fundraising Construction Activism 74

The Agitator

OCTOBER 22, 2009

, I decided to visit the websites of 99 US nonprofit organizations and sign up for their email newsletters and e-appeals. Another NPO (not a college) had a wildly active forum with over 16,000 posts… but no e-newsletter. I wonder, what happens to the poor prospective parents who visit the websites?

Fundraising 80

Fundraising Fundraising Universities Activism 80

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Tags: Don't Miss these Posts Pushing the Creative Envelope blogging branding communications new media nonprofit management online activism online advocacy online fundraising online publishing online video podcasting social networking.

Nonprofit governance and management 65

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Activism Nonprofit Management 65

TakeTwo Services

AUGUST 15, 2019

More often than you would think we come across nonprofits – small and large – that, without a strategic plan or theory of change or even a clear plan of action, pull off incredibly successful communications work, from campaigns to email newsletters to branding. But should communications and marketing efforts leading the organization?

Communication 52

Communication Homelessness Activism Foundations 52

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Tags: Don't Miss these Posts blogging communications nonprofit management nonprofits online activism online advocacy online fundraising online publishing online video.

Children 63

Children Activism Nonprofit Management Production 63

The Agitator

MARCH 15, 2010

Among the most concerning trends is the steady decline in the number of active donors and the fact that despite increased average gifts on the part of the donors, that increase is no longer enough to make up for declining acquisition and retention rates. For several years The Agitator has been reporting on trends revealed by the Index.

Non-Profits 87

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Retention 87

The Agitator

JUNE 14, 2010

Content is based on new book by Beth Kanter (Beth’s Blog) and Allison Fine (writer on social change): The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting With Social Media To Drive Change. Two very wise heads. You can register here.

Nonprofits 55

Nonprofits Nonprofit Management Activism Management 55

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

For instance, you may find that one team member, Theo, is especially good at face-to-face communication on the retreat. You outline tweaks that your team can use to improve internal communication processes. You outline tweaks that your team can use to improve internal communication processes. Donor-centric stewardship.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

The Agitator

MAY 5, 2010

Nancy does a terrific job of both dissecting the bad idea itself and then commenting on Komen’s communications response (or more accurately, lack thereof). Roger and I have been writing about competition in the nonprofit space. She calls her article a case study … and it’s that indeed. Keep it in your file.

Nonprofits 56

Nonprofits Activism Nonprofit Management Management 56

The Agitator

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Thanks to Joanne Fritz , nonprofit blogger at About.com, for pointing me to this study. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts cause marketing communications fundraising media usage new media nonprofit management nonprofits online activism online fundraising social networking.

Fundraising 66

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Nonprofit Management 66

The Agitator

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Set aside fundraising for a moment and ask yourself … How could our nonprofit use online media to directly involve our supporters in accomplishing the core mission of our organization … to find our unique red balloons?

Activism 58

Activism Nonprofit Management Management Communication 58

Getting Attention

JULY 7, 2011

It doesn’t come better than The Future of Nonprofits , by David Neff and Randal Moss, a nonprofit management guide rooted in a fresh and relevant context. Organizational management theories are vital but, very frankly, most of them focused on nonprofit organizations mimic the very same thing.

Environmental 72

Environmental Nonprofits Management Education 72

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

There are plenty of free nonprofit marketing and fundraising tools you can try. Also, openly communicate with your donors when inflation is weighing on your nonprofit. Depending on your nonprofit’s focus, decreased economic activity resulting from a lack of consumer confidence can drive more demand for your services.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership Technology 130