NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 13, 2021
In the United States, about 1.5 million nonprofits exist. But, then a natural question is how many of them fail? As we know, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as many as one-third of nonprofits were at risk of closing their doors. So, what are the top reasons nonprofits fail—aside from a situation like the pandemic? And more importantly, if you're a nonprofit leader and founder, how do you avoid it happening?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 10, 2021
QR codes have been around for a long time, and I used to really hate them. I thought nonprofits used them in situations where they made very little sense to me (like on a billboard or on a website) and where a shortened URL — something easy to remember and to type — made infinitely more sense. That was especially true when you needed a special app to read them.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 9, 2021
This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you! Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 51% of its users are college-educated , 20% are senior-level professionals, and the average salary for
Ann Green
AUGUST 11, 2021
Some people need the stress of waiting until the last minute to get them motivated. Not me. I like to plan ahead, both professionally and in my personal life. Speaking of planning ahead, now is a good time to start planning your year-end fundraising campaign. I know it’s still summer and there’s plenty of time to go to the beach and get ice cream, but fall will be here before you know it (like it or not).
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
AUGUST 11, 2021
For nonprofits with positions that can accommodate remote work, more than half are considering permanent remote work options, according to NonprofitHR’s “Nonprofit Return to Workplace 2021 Pulse Survey Results.”.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 13, 2021
El Ranchero. Auburn, AL. Happy Friday the 13th! Let’s press our luck with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have Instagram ad tips, metrics for video and social, and bad arguments against Community-Centric Fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Madison Gonzalez tells you how to Exponentially Increase Donations At Your Next Event With Facebook Fundraisers.
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Selfish Giving
AUGUST 11, 2021
The link most clicked in my newsletter last week was an article on how to avoid email spam filters and reach your subscribers' inbox. I'm glad you're thinking more about email because I really believe it's critical to your success with partnerships. Now that you've avoided those dreadful spam filters, here are three things to do so your email gets opened.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 13, 2021
In normal years, volunteers are a precious resource. Think about 2021, when more than 90% of volunteering in the U.S. virtually shut down in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to VolunteerMatch. The question is: Can you bring these volunteers back into the fold?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 11, 2021
Ever wonder how some nonprofits seem to produce so much great content, even with a small staff? They aren’t miracle workers, but they have mastered one very special skill: It’s content repurposing. When this essential content strategy is done well, you hardly notice. You only see amazing results. More opens, more clicks, more support, more action, more engagement, more great content. with LESS work for you!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 8, 2021
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Logan Foote , Education and Development Manager at GolfStatus. Cost: Free. Golf tournaments are an important piece of the fundraising puzzle for nonprofits, and you don’t have to be a golfer or know much about the sport to hold a successful golf event. No matter the size or scope of your organization, golf fundraisers give you options and flexibility to be ready for anything.
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
AUGUST 7, 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 nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2021
As much as we all dislike encounters with me-focused people, we can sometimes slip into the same kind of mindset when talking with our donors in our online and offline fundraising programs. The use of the word, “talking” is deliberate here because your communications should sound like a personal conversation you are having with your donor.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 12, 2021
Kristina and I are in the listening phase of our planning for 2022. That includes hearing from you about what you want to learn about next in your professional development journey. I’m using Mentimeter this time to collect your ideas so we can all see the resulting word cloud. You can add your ideas here. Here is what the cloud looks like at the moment: Please add what you’d like to learn about too!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 13, 2021
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Christy Noel , VP of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause. Cost: Free. #GivingTuesday is right around the corner, but don’t stress! We’ve created a 6-week plan to help you run a powerhouse campaign that increases reach and giving. In this Nonprofit Tech for Good and MobileCause joint production, the 6 Weeks to a Successful #GivingTuesday Campaign webinar will guide you through a simple, easy-to-implement plan to set u
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
AUGUST 10, 2021
If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Facebook makes donating easy for its users, and you can exponentially increase the funds raised at the event by encouraging your guests to share the fundraiser on their personal page. What’s more, nonprofits receive 100% of the donations raised on Facebook!
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 10, 2021
The great composer Leonard Bernstein has been quoted as saying, “To accomplish great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” Bernstein would have been aghast — as we were — to read this proclamation on the website of a particular independent school about its strategic planning process.
Foundation Group
AUGUST 13, 2021
The post Charitable Activities in a Foreign Country appeared first on Foundation Group®.
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 9, 2021
Are you founding a nonprofit remotely? Download the free template here. A note from the author to Blue Avocado readers: A few years ago, I was stranded in Malta, a small island country and, with two friends, started to reach out to refugees in a local camp. Located in an industrial area, the camp’s inhabitants […]. The post [DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE] How to Found and Run a Nonprofit Remotely appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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
AUGUST 12, 2021
Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? I’d bet not. . According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), only 43.6% of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. That means more than half of donors who made a gift in 2019 didn’t make another one in the following year!
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 9, 2021
Typically, we see clogs in that pipeline in the mid-level range of giving. Donors get stuck at a mid-level point of giving because even though they are giving at higher levels, nonprofits are still cultivating them like a $20 donor. So, the major gift program suffers because you’re not feeding major gifts a healthy diet of qualified major donors.
Candid
AUGUST 12, 2021
The Global Task Force on Pandemic Response — a public-private partnership of major U.S. companies organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with support from Business Roundtable — has announced commitments in support of COVID-19 pandemic relief and response efforts in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In partnership with the US-ASEAN Business Council , the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce , and the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia , and in cooperation with the government of In
Mission Minded
AUGUST 9, 2021
Learn the six key benefits that a strong brand can have to communicate your foundation’s impact beyond dollars distributed. The post Why Your Foundation Needs a Brand appeared first on Mission Minded.
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
AUGUST 11, 2021
This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Read parts one and two. . Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) pract
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2021
Creating an exceptional digital content experience is important, but promoting it appropriately is the key to engaging your audience. We recommend identifying 3 to 5 reasons why your digital edition matters and then tell your readers about them. Read on to see how one publisher doubled their engagement overnight through an upgraded content experience and thoughtful promotion strategy.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 8, 2021
5 Tactics to Increase Conversions on Your Nonprofit Website. Do you want to receive more donations? Be mindful about your Nonprofit’s website and improve your conversion rate. Check out these 5 tips. Your nonprofit website may be designed to serve multiple purposes, but undeniably, one of the primary purposes is to convert visitors into donors.
Foundation Group
AUGUST 9, 2021
The post Mixing Business and Charity appeared first on Foundation Group®.
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.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 12, 2021
Getting website visitors to come to your nonprofit’s donation page is one thing—but getting them to donate is another thing entirely. If you’re wondering how to get more donations online, start by asking yourself the five questions below. We’ll reflect on how well your donation page is working and what improvements you could make starting today. You’ll walk away with some concrete examples of donation pages that do it well, along with some practical pointers for improving yours.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 10, 2021
If you work in the nonprofit sector, you’ve likely seen the latest media hit piece on a well-known, reputable, national charity. This time, it was the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 10, 2021
When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. Which one should you choose? Which one works the best for new and small nonprofits? There are so many things you could try to raise money. And with limited time and money to spend on raising money, you need something you can manage easily and that will bring in the kind of money you need.
Fundraiser Ideas
AUGUST 10, 2021
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