The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

However, lack of understanding of what motivates their generosity is causing fundraisers to leave opportunities for further engagement with them on the table. By all accounts, however, organizations have made limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.”

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Retail Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 7, 2017

Making a little progress every day is really important to staying motivated and happy in your work. Actively Manage Your Decision Points. You’ll find lots of advice about meditating or taking a walk to refocus your energy during the day. Experts recommend that you develop “progress rituals.”

Participation and motivation 112

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Communication 112

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Sometimes we expect the energy and feelings that we need in order to build movements amid crisis to flow naturally as though they were embedded in our personalities. To practice active hope, we do not need to believe that everything will work out in the end. As Macy and Johnstone write, Active Hope is a practice.

Participation and motivation 144

Participation and motivation Activism Environmental Energy 144

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Highlighting the impact of donor gifts on your organization’s activities. Invite donors to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives , volunteer opportunities, advocacy campaigns, and other activities. Give your supporters a variety of activities that strengthen their bond to your cause. .

Retention 111

Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 31, 2023

Primed by the undocumented youth movement at the beginning of the decade, and drawing energy from the allied Movement for Black Lives in the latter half, these groups engaged growing numbers of adolescents in addressing local, regional, and even statewide issues. As a sophomore, Kahlila collapsed from dehydration at a school event.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Poverty 98

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 103

Construction Health Leadership Entrepreneurship 103

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Exchanges strengthen bonds between participants and cultivate a sense of reciprocity. Strategic volunteer engagement benefits a program’s participants, the nonprofit, and volunteers. A gift economy ethos prioritizes these community building activities. The interaction maintains independence between those involved.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 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

Non Profitvote

OCTOBER 18, 2024

When your nonprofit chooses to invest staff time and resources in nonpartisan get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts, collecting basic data can help demonstrate impact and ensure the time and energy was well spent. That analysis looks at voter engagement broadly though, including voter registration and pledge to vote activities.

Participation and motivation 87

Participation and motivation Activism Education Education 87

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. In addition, many high school and college students participate in service-learning projects, which combine elements of education and volunteerism.

Volunteerism 97

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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. Can donors participate in building, feeding, clothing, digging, writing, driving, or anything else you do? Recognition/Appreciation. Touch the work.

Public and Social Policy 128

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism Education 128

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JULY 28, 2015

Read our Q&A with Derrick below: Network for Good: How can organizations use your research to activate their Millennial donors and volunteers? Derrick Feldman: One of the most beneficial uses of this research is that it offers an intimate look at how Millennial employees engage in cause-related activities, especially in the workplace.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Volunteerism Volunteerism Leadership 63

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As discussed above, this understanding motivates us as funders to leave behind familiar but limited, single-point perspectives and work from a more whole and systemic picture. The first shift is therefore to actively engage a wider perspective. Indeed, the ways the sector gathers and deploys data can generate harm.

Participation and motivation 133

Participation and motivation Health Environmental Children 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Massive investments in climate solutions such as carbon markets, CO2 sequestration, and energy alternatives had no material effect on slowing global warming. Impoverished individuals are treated as passive recipients of solutions, with no active role in the process. The problem has gotten worse.”

Philanthropy 137

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 137

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Commitment to putting in the necessary effort is crucial; I look for those ready to invest their time and energy into achieving our shared objectives, demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and a proactive attitude. Your Voice Matters!

Ethics 105

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 105

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At this year’s sector conference, organized by the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), a sellout crowd of over 2,200 people participated and considered where CDFIs needed to go and what they needed to do. Grzywinski conceded this was wrong: “We underestimated the passion and motivation of the people running not-for-profit organizations.”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 115

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Finance Public and Nonprofit Management 115

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

The energy of year-end giving is palpable, but does it all end when December does? Let’s break down an example to highlight a few best practices when it comes to making these recap communications stellar: “Thank you for participating in our annual holiday gift drive. It doesn’t have to! In fact, it shouldn’t. Begin with a “Thank You.”

Participation and motivation 40

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 40

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 28, 2023

They include friends, entertainment, phone, and other activities. You need to include other student activities on your campus and beyond. Mark university sports day and participate in enhancing your health. Friends can cheer you up and help you when you lack the energy to continue.

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Participation and motivation Health Energy Education 52

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 23, 2019

In my Quadrant 3 Leadership training, I show participants how our hardwiring can impact our leadership: abilities, behaviors, and motivations. The DISC model comes from an ancient Greek behavior theory that classifies human beings based on two axes: the active/reserved axis and. I's - Active/People-Centered People.

Participation and motivation 65

Participation and motivation Leadership Activism Energy 65

EveryAction

JULY 18, 2018

By doing so, you’ll avoid the extra time and energy required to redo this work and ensure your forward-facing messaging about your organization is consistent. You're in luck - not only do these supporters already give their energy and/or resources to your organization, they also probably have a great reason for doing so.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Foundations 107

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 20, 2024

While integrating fitness programs into healthcare plans offers significant benefits, challenges such as lack of motivation, time constraints, and individual health limitations can hinder participation. This customized approach ensures that patients receive the support and guidance necessary to meet their health goals efficiently.

Health 52

Health Healthcare Participation and motivation Environmental 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. Patient Focus: Highlighting the impact on children creates a strong emotional appeal and motivates giving. Please cite sources.”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 87

Nonprofit Administration and Development Children Nonprofits Collaborations 87

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When your volunteers feel like their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, they’ll feel much more inclined to continue participating in the future. Prioritizing volunteer appreciation not only motivates your volunteers but also contributes to your nonprofit’s long-term success. Let’s dive in to learn more!

Public and Nonprofit Management 90

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Environmental 90

iMarketSmart

MAY 29, 2024

All this work can easily overwhelm even the most organized and motivated gift officer. And when you automate many of the fundraising tactics you’re using to identify, qualify, cultivate, and steward your prospects and major donors, you’ll save tons of time and mental energy. The good news is, so many of these tactics can be automated.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Communication 52

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 23, 2019

In my Quadrant 3 Leadership training, I show participants how our hardwiring can impact our leadership: abilities, behaviors, and motivations. The DISC model comes from an ancient Greek behavior theory that classifies human beings based on two axes: the active/reserved axis and. I’s – Active/People-Centered People.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Leadership Activism Energy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 26, 2023

The New Jersey pension fund confirmed that no new investments were being considered and voted to urge TPG to participate in negotiations with Puerto Rican advocates. We are motivated to run the campaigns that we do because we want to live in a world where Black people and people of color can thrive.

Non-Profits 98

Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofit governance and management 98

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For example, volunteer management software can close communication gaps around activities like scheduling and training, resulting in a smoother experience. For example, giving volunteers the skills they need to participate in the activities they signed up for can be enough to cultivate high volunteer engagement. .

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Or, perhaps you’ve invested a lot of energy into recruiting new donors and engaging existing ones, but your fundraising efforts aren’t yielding the results you were expecting. . Your donor data helps you learn about supporters’ interests, communication preferences, giving motivations, and more. Collect donor data.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Nonprofits 52

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Talk about how to use the event energy and goodwill to carry the momentum post-event for additional fundraising opportunities. These types of events will run for a few hours and include food, drinks, entertainment, and a fundraising activity such as a live or silent auction. Auction activity can occur while socializing and mingling.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Energy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AIs ecological footprint extends through water-intensive demands, energy consumption, carbon emissions, and resource extraction, all of which pose serious risks to human health and fragile ecosystems. The data centers that power AI systems consume vast amounts of water for cooling, exacerbating water insecurity in vulnerable regions.

Public and Social Policy 58

Public and Social Policy Health Environmental Ethics 58

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Give people several ways to participate, such as games, tasks, and rewards. Engagement tips Your virtual event requires more than just activities and virtual shows. Key strategies Get ready to open the doors to active communities, louder messages, and a world of opportunities.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Production 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Active collection methods, like paddles or Text to Give , are generally more effective. This not only rewards your donors for participating but also leaves them with a feeling of joy and accomplishment. Public recognition not only honors their generosity but also motivates others.

Fundraising 56

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 56

Top Nonprofits

JULY 24, 2023

According to the OneCause guide to school auctions , these high-energy events are perfect for schools because they are: Highly engaging and flexible for all audiences. If you’re looking for an engaging event where participants take an active role in the fundraising, an auction is an excellent choice.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management 52

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Other Activities. The donor database tracks all of your supporters’ engagement activities and donation history so that you can make more informed outreach decisions and craft better fundraising requests. Then, you can track each of these activities and any communication that occurs in the donors’ specific profiles. Major Gifts.

Fundraising 87

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Retention 87

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. And I’ll give you about 30 seconds or so to activate. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. .

Participation and motivation 81

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Values Activism 81

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 7, 2021

Program-Related Perks Sometimes an organization can look to its own programs and mission-related activities for perks. As a way of appreciating a donor and making them feel connected…seek their input, or participation in any process you have giving away scholarships, even if the donor is just there to observe the process.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Education Education 52