Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When and wherever possible, a face-to-face meeting held at the convenience of the prospect is the most productive starting point. Instead, the focus is on active listening and learning everything possible about the donor prospects values, priorities, and needs. The issue of money is set aside entirely.

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Values Philanthropy 109

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But because of their small size and private nature, they’re still unknown to many people who could get value from them. Peer-learning is one of the most effective ways to learn because it encourages active learning. Forums also offer access to a greater variety of perspectives.

Values 152

Values Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 152

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 9, 2023

These traditional approaches often include set and inflexible timelines, budgets, and activities designed by donors who are removed from the local context. Productization makes the product the end instead of a means. Productization encourages funders to focus less on the challenge they seek to fund and more on how they fund it.

Finance 111

Finance Production Governance Poverty 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this sense, many international development philanthropies are neglecting the most powerful route to prosperity: productive employment in a thriving economy. Historically, these resources have only materialized when countries have achieved massive expansions of economic productivity and opportunity. The empirical record is clear.

Production 132

Production Entrepreneurship Agriculture Education 132

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities. A smooth, stress-free event sets the stage for productive conversations and meaningful outcomes.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Check volunteer activity See who’s active or inactive, and trends for each volunteer. Set your own rules, for example, for those who haven’t worked within a specific time frame, and you’ll automatically see a picture of volunteer activity customized to your needs, and Bloomerang will automate! an hour, a 6.2%

Production 99

Production Recruitment Activism Values 99

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 29, 2025

And human beings judge the value of AIs work product. Strong patent protections encourage scientists and institutions to undertake risky new research and bring resulting products to market. Human beings are the source of this data. Consider the realm of scientific research.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Medical Production Technology 121

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

So it is with our behaviors and our values: our deeply ingrained patterns of behavior are fueled by values deep below the surface. Sometimes, without our conscious awareness, these values driving our patterns of behavior sprout from the seeds of White supremacy, patriarchy, and colonialism. She is experiencing chronic burnout.

Values 121

Values Culture Race and Ethnicity Leadership 121

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. ⚖️ Commoditized vs Customized.

Values 130

Values Marketing Marketing Production 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Talk to your staff to ensure they feel valued and fulfilled. There are also donor engagement and tracking tools that streamline data visualization and donor activity. Often ROWE leads to higher productivity, lower time costs, and higher job satisfaction.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That would not have been possible without dedicated, active board members. Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

in late 1967 with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which advocated for a revolution of values. Its a different kind of organizing and activism, Theoharis explains. The center also co-anchors the Poor Peoples Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival , a movement started by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Homelessness 98

Homelessness Poverty Public and Social Policy Urban development 98

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this age of digital overload and short attention spans, nonprofits that want to raise more money will instead create and sustain authentic, productive, long-term relationships with a network of individuals, corporate executives, government representatives, and/or impact investors.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 28, 2025

For example, a program might be producing a high volume of impressive-sounding activities, but actual impact and results could be lagging far behind. Focus on the process before the written product. Many organizations are surprised during the strategic planning process to realize how poorly some programs are performing.

Fundraising 82

Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Management 82

Selfish Giving

JUNE 21, 2020

has a corporate partner, Cool Products Co., a portion of the purchase price from sales of a particular product. has a corporate partner, Cool Products Co., a portion of the purchase price from sales of a particular product. UBIT affects traditional corporate sponsorships (e.g., $X How do we avoid creating taxable income?

Law 147

Law Advertising Public and Social Policy Activism 147

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 10, 2024

We need to align our strategies, so we’re not just busy but actually productive and impactful. Incorporating fun activities and team-building exercises can enhance camaraderie and make collaborative efforts more enjoyable and successful. Seven No-Fail Strategies for Smoother Teamwork Start with a Shared Vision.

Collaborations 231

Collaborations Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 231

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

A gamification platform combines game mechanics with real-time data, enhancing productivity, building customer loyalty, increasing sales, and improving employee performance. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals. Such platforms engage users and inspire action.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Production Activism Retention 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 12, 2023

How Pinterest is Useful for Small Business Marketing Pinterest offers small businesses a creative and visually engaging platform to showcase their products, build brand awareness, drive website traffic, and foster customer loyalty. For any illustrated inspiration, we usually refer to Pinterest. Because why not?

Marketing 142

Marketing Marketing Production Activism 142

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By being rooted in ubuntu values, we exist in balance with our earth systems in a way that still makes space for our differences and generates an abundance of biodiversity. I connected with Mitchell, who emphasized the value of elders roles in teaching more sustainable ways of being. My mom and dad were both active in the community.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

Using an audience-oriented public speaking approach, you can complete activities with your board such as: Setting fundraising goals as a group to give board members a stake in your success. Your organization’s mission and values won’t resonate with every prospect, which is just a fact that fundraisers must accept.

Nonprofits 312

Nonprofits Values Fundraising Fundraising 312

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools. far below the previous level of 10.2

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

percent of gross domestic product), an almost unfathomable amount that works out to $14,570 per person. Extracting value through management fees and dividends. Financial engineering has created a system that enables profit extraction and actively rewards it at the expense of human dignity and wellbeing. trillion (17.6

Healthcare 72

Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation 72

Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

personal information such as interests, values, and family ties. In addition to leveraging these platforms, simply googling your prospects and checking out their social media profiles can give you a better sense of their interests and values.

Ethics 64

Ethics Values Production Retention 64

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

Assign point values to various tasks, milestones, or achievements related to your peer-to-peer campaign. Peer-to-peer fundraisers can sell any product that fits your mission, but t-shirts are a common and popular option. Assess providers based on their available shipping methods, costs, product quality, and design tools.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Production Fundraising Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 4, 2023

So many social media metrics provided to nonprofits are there because it’s easy for the companies to give you those numbers, not because they are actually of any real value to you. But it makes no sense to spend your money without first analyzing your Activity. You can buy Reach on social media with ad dollars.

Nonprofits 232

Nonprofits Activism Marketing Marketing 232

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Those traditional metrics dont just miss the markthey actively harm your chances of securing meaningful, transformational gifts. Thats because theyre focused on activity, not outcomes. Traditional Fundraiser Metrics: The Trap of Activity for Activitys Sake Youve seen this play out before. How many visits did you complete?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2023

Our integrity, values, and commitment to the people we serve come first, and we believe that the same should be the case for all nonprofit marketers. This is because despite the platform’s changing features and leadership, many of their most important stakeholders remain as active users. To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

Nonprofits 210

Nonprofits Values Leadership Technology 210

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

A primary advantage of using board management software is the ability to centralize all board-related activities in one secure and accessible location. However, without proper management, board activities can become disorganized, time-consuming, and inefficient. After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

This would include providing personal shopping concierges to enhance the experience and provide unparalleled attention while simultaneously learning shoppers’ individualized preferences for products, interests and social causes. All signs point to online corporate giving and digital partnerships as ways to activate customers.

Retail 213

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 213

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Yes, there is still value in connecting with local reporters and editors — but the way you approach those relationships should be different. For a reporter to know who you are, you need to actively work to build a relationship with her. Guest Bloggers Media Relations Nonprofit Communications'

Public and Nonprofit Management 221

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Universities Philanthropy 221

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

They purchase from companies that align with their values. . B2B companies are starting to understand the value of corporate social responsibility. For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . One of their top priorities is eco-friendliness.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2024

While anyone can engage with you, members pay dues to get additional value. Step one: Get feedback on the benefits they value most Do you know which perks your members value most? Which do they value the least? Would you like to share ideas for new member benefits, activities, or events?

Values 105

Values Recruitment Activism Nonprofits 105

Ann Green

AUGUST 27, 2024

While your organization isn’t necessarily focused on selling a specific product or service, your purpose is what supporters buy into. The animal shelter above might state that it has rescued over 5,000 dogs and cats since its inception and actively cares for over 300 animals at any given time. million nonprofits registered in the U.S.

Nonprofit governance and management 156

Nonprofit governance and management Charitable Organizations Nonprofits Production 156

Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2024

Analyzing Volunteer Engagement and Activity Status Who’s active or inactive, and trends for each volunteer. Set your own rules, for example, for those who haven’t worked within a specific time frame, and you’ll automatically see a picture of volunteer activity customized to your needs. Retained, active volunteers.

Activism 103

Activism Recruitment Retention Values 103

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Stop for a minute and consider your nonprofit’s values. Do you have a values statement that accompanies your vision or mission statements? Unhappiness does not inspire productivity.

Culture 139

Culture Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 139

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Years of advocating for patients and battling stress and anxiety from not feeling valued or seen at her workplace has her feeling worn down. These mindfulness apps commodify wellness, selling mental health as a product while ignoring the systemic inequalities that contribute to poor mental health in the first place.

Healthcare 66

Healthcare Health Insurance Culture 66