NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Over the years, I’ve worked with nonprofits of all sizes — small, midsize, large — when it comes to monthly donors. A few of those smaller organizations started out earlier this year with 15 monthly donors. Now, a few months later, they are at 65 by introducing just a few additional ways to generate new monthly donors.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The following ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Sign up now to get prompts emailed to you in advance monthly. As usual, please double-check events to see if they are still happening. On the Calendar. 11/6: Book Lovers Day. Share your favorite books relating to the work your nonprofit does. 11/11: Veteran’s Day.
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Ann Green
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Every nonprofit has a story, but not every nonprofit knows how to tell their story on their fundraising page to drive online donations. Check out these tip s ! By Murad Bushnaq. Humans have been telling stories for at least 30,000 years. Why? Good stories create connection and understanding between people, helping us cultivate empathy and positive change within our communities.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Are you ready for GivingTuesday this year? The global generosity movement is an opportunity to encourage additional giving from your supporters, so it is vital to have a communication plan in place. In 2020, Bloomerang customers raised over $23.9 million on GivingTuesday. Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. 1.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Organizations are requiring more robust software functionality to ensure virtual and hybrid campaigns connect as deeply with participants and donors as in-person events. In response, peer-to-peer software vendors are offering more tools for organizations and participants to engage in richer and more meaningful ways.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Email marketing platform GetResponse has released some email marketing benchmarks data you might be interested in. To get this data, GetResponse analyzed 5.5 billion messages out of almost 30 billion emails their customers sent between July 2019 – June 2020. They only looked at active senders with at least 1,000 contacts. They have the data broken down by country and industry.
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Bloomerang
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Are you ready for GivingTuesday this year? The global generosity movement is an opportunity to encourage additional giving from your supporters, so it is vital to have a communication plan in place. In 2020, Bloomerang customers raised over $23.9 million on GivingTuesday. Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. 1.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Imagine this: You run a domestic violence shelter, and your fundraising team is starting to realize that your ads aren't bringing in the money they used to on social media. Or, perhaps you lead a clinic related to women's health, and since reproductive rights is a lightning rod issue, the algorithms on social media decide that it's too hot a topic for ads.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 27, 2021
While your grandmother may have taught you that sending a thank you letter after receiving a gift is just the polite thing to do, that’s not the only reason nonprofits need to send them. Great communications emphasizing results and gratitude are the key to increasing your donor retention rate. Prompt meaningful thank yous can help better ensure a second gift more so than other types of communications.
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 25, 2021
This article is contributed by Cassie Losquadro, Solutions Executive at GoodUnited. Cassie has spent the last 5 years in the fundraising technology space. Cassie is energized by working with nonprofit leaders and changemakers who are to a person, saving the world through their initiatives. . Fundraising is a constantly evolving struggle to engage donors and drum up enthusiasm for your mission.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Before the COVID-19 pandemic , which placed restrictions on meeting in person, nonprofit headquarter site visits mainly entailed giving a visitor a tour of your nonprofit’s facilities. . Usually, that looked something like this: You took them on a walk to give them a good look at your day-to-day operations and shared more about your mission and your work.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Across the two-day event, NonProfit POWER attendees will hear from expert speakers, partake in boardroom case studies with their peers, attend one-on-one meetings with leading vendors and network with other nonprofit executives. Here are four ways the event will inspire nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Are you ready for some scary good articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising? This week we have terrifying tales of cookies being destroyed, frighteningly helpful tips from Twitter on using video and scary stories nonprofits can tell around a campfire if you dare! Cue the maniacal laughter and lightning crashing… It’s time for Mixed Links… Instagram Is Getting Rid of the Swipe Up: What It Means & How to Use the New Link Stic
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Add to your knowledge on how best to protect your nonprofits from potential legal headaches. Our simple 3 question quiz helps you get smarter about nonprofit contracts. Take the quiz. Christopher Reed serves as Corporate Counsel for Nonprofits Insurance Alliance. Prior to that Christopher held legal, engineering, operations, and professional services roles at Borland, University […].
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Today’s environment requires action, not passivity or complacency. The best nonprofits don’t rest on their laurels. . This has never been the case. Because there’s too much work to be done! How hard is your nonprofit working? If you’re not “ all signs point to go ,” it may be time to either hang up your shingle or look around and see what other problems you might address.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Lack of alignment can happen at any level because subordinate employees do not have the tools to see if their work aligns with the strategic plan. They may know their nonprofit needs to raise $14 million, but not the organizational goal of retaining more event participants and transitioning them to sustaining donors.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 28, 2021
If you’ve been thinking about getting a copy of our Nonprofit Communications Strategic Planning Card Deck , now is the time! I’ve put the last 19 copies of the first edition on sale for $14.99 (40% off). The second edition will be available soon, but the differences are minor. The new edition has different packaging (a cardboard box instead of a plexiglass one), an inserted instruction sheet, and our new logos.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
OCTOBER 29, 2021
YOUR NONPROFIT'S AUTONOMY IS IN JEOPARDY On behalf of the nonprofit community, we urge you to join this CALL TO ACTION. Your 10 minutes of action can make a huge difference and even save lives during this volatile time in our nation’s history. The Tennessee General Assembly has called a special session this week to address COVID-19 restrictions. More than 80 bills were introduced in the last 48 hours.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 26, 2021
This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the previous posts on overcoming the belief that your story doesn’t matter , the idea that success is selfish , and how to get out of a victim mindset. . As a nonprofit professional, you have a lot of power and responsibility. Your nonprofit addresses some of the greatest issues in your community, and by leveraging your personal contribution to your organization, you have the ability to make real change and impact lives for the better. .
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2021
California’s Department of Justice already oversees charities and regulates fundraising on behalf of all charitable purposes in the state, but with the surge in online fundraising platforms, the state’s law, as written, wasn’t sufficient to reach online fundraising.
Candid
OCTOBER 29, 2021
A weekly update with the latest news from PND. Aligning Science Across Parkinson's initiative awards $132 million. October 28, 2021. The Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP) initiative has announced grants totaling $132 million over three years in support of collaborative research to better understand the underlying causes of Parkinson's disease.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 29, 2021
What Role Does Artificial Intelligence Play in Achieving Sustainability? Technology can help us make giant leaps. Check out how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can help us become more Sustainable. Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) which, at the time of writing, has little to do with climate change or our efforts to combat excessive waste.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 28, 2021
We can live without the office, but we can't live without a digital connection. And yet, think about our investments of time and energy in each. Some of the former debate is merited, but too often our digital infrastructure is like the plumbing, in that, we only notice it when it goes awry.
The Fundraising Authority
OCTOBER 28, 2021
What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. writing assistant for fundraising? You have probably never used an AI writing assistant, but you might want to start. Let me tell you about Fundwriter.ai because this tool has transformed my life as a nonprofit fundraiser, and I believe it will do the same for you… Have you ever been faced with writing something and wished that you had an assistant to do the work for you?
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 29, 2021
5 Reasons Entrepreneurs Need To Embrace Business Travel More. Working hard or hardly working? Taking some time off and going on a business trip can make a big difference. Check out our 5 reasons. Being an entrepreneur is an arduous task. You need to oversee the activities of all the departments in the business and make sure that all your managers are effectively supervising offices.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a grant writer who wants advice on how to apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase. . Dear Charity Clairity, Can or should you apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase (i.e. a van)?
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Moving forward, organizations should steward new relationships virtually and bring moves management strategies into their digital fundraising programs.
Candid
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Conversations about risk between funders and grantees are often difficult because few grant partners are on the same page about risk management, risk mitigation, and risk appetite. According to Pam Foster of Co-Impact, the most important thing funders and grantees can do is establish trust, so that there is room for open and honest discussion about risk without concerns of a grant failing or funding being pulled.
Fundraising Report Card
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Today’s post is from John Killoran. John Killoran is an inventor, entrepreneur, and the Chairman of Clover Leaf Solutions, a national lab services company. He currently leads Clover Leaf’s investment in Snowball Fundraising, an online fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations. Snowball was one of John’s first public innovations; it’s a fundraising platform that offers text-to-give, … Continue reading "5 Best Fundraising Practices for Your Nonprofit Startup".
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