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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

Can we create the same energy with the paddle-raise? How do our attendees feel connected to our organization and how do we motivate them to give and participate? In order to bid on the silent auction and in order to view the live event, each participant buys a single virtual ticket. Here’s how it works.

Fundraising 129

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Energy 129

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support. Attendance and participation Show up to meetings, trainings, and strategic planning sessions, participate on committees, and help with events.

Participation and motivation 99

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 99

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 7, 2017

Making a little progress every day is really important to staying motivated and happy in your work. You’ll find lots of advice about meditating or taking a walk to refocus your energy during the day. We know that music can motivate us and make us feel more successful when exercising, and the same can be true at work.

Participation and motivation 112

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Communication 112

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

By investing your time and energy into gaining the necessary skills, you can set yourself up for success in your field. Continuously improve skills by reading educational nonprofit blogs and participating in fundraising workshops, webinars, and conferences. Attend fundraising workshops and read blogs. Practice teamwork.

Nonprofit Management 235

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 235

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 101

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 101

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 19, 2023

By Elikem Tomety Archer & Jessica Harrington In 2017, as part of her participation in the youth leadership program Global Citizen Year , Dora—an 18-year-old from Huntington Beach, California—spent seven months in Thiadiaye, Senegal. But this often presumes that the participant has power that the community lacks.

Leadership 118

Leadership Participation and motivation Collaborations Health 118

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 96

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Poverty 96

Getting Attention

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

And although the focus was a bit difference (back then we recommended listening as the almost-always way to start, and talked mostly on that), the motivation for most participants to choose our session was the same — fear of social media. Know where your target audiences are, and focus your social media energies there.

Communication 70

Communication Participation and motivation Energy Foundations 70

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 17, 2013

As a program officer listening to a grantee report about a local man facing a terrible disease with amazing dignity, I felt called to capture this inspirational story using a medium that could convey its energy. Grantee interim reports are usually full of data, but this was different; this one had soul. Incredible!

Participation and motivation 92

Participation and motivation Children Universities Foundations 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

The article states, “Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and promoters of your organization and cause…By all accounts, however, organizations have made a limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.” While this new group might not be a source of large donations, students have loads of passion, creativity, and energy.

Participation and motivation 85

Participation and motivation Energy Nonprofits Universities 85

Twenty Hats

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

There’s one prime reason why I’m confident that this shift will occur: this plan is being created with a healthy cross-section of participants: the volunteer program staff, the volunteers, staff from other departments, development staff, and the board. Better still, the participants are motivated.

Participation and motivation 79

Participation and motivation Collaborations Energy Leadership 79

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Invite donors to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives , volunteer opportunities, advocacy campaigns, and other activities. The more energy you invest in stewarding your current supporters and understanding their motivations, the easier it will be to appeal to their preferences and improve your retention rate.

Retention 107

Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 107

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Set goals for individuals to keep them motivated and on a winning path. Encourage and Motivate Sellers During the Campaign Product fundraisers are a significant – and worthy! commitment of time and energy for all involved on the selling side. Think of ways to motivate your sales force without breaking the bank.

Production 94

Production Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 94

Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

Which is why I advocate retiring the old donor pyramid in favor of a dynamic energy vortex. In a dynamic energy vortex people swoop in and out, depending on what pulls them toward your center. In the vortex model, the amount of energy being exuded by Bill Gates with his $1,000 gift is minimal. Pull, Don’t Push.

Energy 73

Energy Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 73

Fundraising Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2024

Clearly defined goals increase your motivation and help to decrease stress. Attend networking events , participate in professional groups to build relationships, and reach out regularly to your network for support and collaboration opportunities. Regular physical activity is proven to relieve stress and can even increase energy levels.

Construction 105

Construction Health Leadership Entrepreneurship 105

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. In addition, many high school and college students participate in service-learning projects, which combine elements of education and volunteerism. Volunteering allows participants to gain new skills and knowledge in areas that interest them most.

Volunteerism 94

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

They bring together communities, create unmatched energy, and tend to be big money makers and great at spreading awareness. Boost your fundraising efforts by encouraging participants to start fundraising far in advance and rally their supporters throughout their training journey. Use gamification and leaderboards.

Fundraising 99

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Nonprofits 99

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. Even as participants stitched together squares to create this symbol of hope, they memorialized formerly incarcerated loved ones who were recently lost.

Participation and motivation 133

Participation and motivation Activism Environmental Energy 133

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. Nonprofits may be businesses, but they are not businesses exclusively subject to the motives and whims of the market. It might not even be visible.

Volunteerism 83

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 83

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

And for donors, whether they are motivated by making an impact or by the tax year, December underlines the urgency of giving. Now, nonprofits can harness the energy of #GivingTuesday to engage new donors, and to extend and amplify the giving season. Source: NY Post , December 2013). For most nonprofits, it’s make or break time.

Participation and motivation 57

Participation and motivation Energy Nonprofits 57

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. Share your success with staff, volunteers, funders, and your wider network.

Participation and motivation 88

Participation and motivation Activism Education Education 88

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

The Agitator

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Social networks are effective at increasing participation —by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires. It shifts our energies from organizations that promote strategic and disciplined activity and toward those which promote resilience and adaptability. Here are just a few excerpts.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Activism Energy 63

Selfish Giving

MAY 19, 2009

It wasn’t the richest crowd, but we had loyalty and numbers on our side and the Wishlist Drawing was a great way to tap this energy. We provided guests with just enough incentive to participate. The Wishlist Drawing worked for three reasons: We had a large, committed crowd in the room. I think it really moved people to give.

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Participation and motivation Energy Values Fundraising 100

Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Participation is the path to learning. And I wanted to say one more thing, which is that I am generally when I do teaching and training, I am always paying attention to the expressions on participant’s faces. Where are we not putting our energy? And lastly, energy. . How you can benefit the most? It’s great.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Energy Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. They should be dedicated to serving our community and willing to go the extra mile to make a positive impact.

Ethics 105

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 105

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Engaging with up-and-coming leaders can bring fresh perspectives and energy to your board. What motivates you? Make your board meetings fun and your board members will look forward to participating! These groups attract community leaders looking to drive positive change. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups.

Participation and motivation 83

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Leadership 83

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JULY 28, 2015

Many CSR professionals might glean insight into how to effectively harness Millennials’ energy and enthusiasm toward cause-related experiences. Nearly half (45%) of Millennial employees participated in a company-wide volunteer day. While that is impressive participation, there is certainly room to increase involvement.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Volunteerism Volunteerism Leadership 63

Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

The energy and enthusiasm at AFP ICON 2022 was palpable. If you missed AFP ICON 2022, please enjoy these highlights and pearls of wisdom from sessions I got to participate in and observe. . D – Dopamine: anticipation, motivation . Opening speaker Allyson Felix, the world’s great Olympian and most decorated U.S.

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Participation and motivation Retention Finance Energy 120

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Depending on the nature of the retreat, board members may be required to take a survey, review material, complete worksheets, read books, and participate in interview calls. But most importantly, staff participation can help unite the board and staff, and increase the organization’s overall impact. Use small plates.

Participation and motivation 85

Participation and motivation Nonprofit Administration and Development Food Culture 85

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Now, I control my time and energy investments.” By leveraging the strengths of both groups and navigating with intention the differing needs and motivations of these two types of workers, organizations can increase agility, creativity, and overall effectiveness.

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Construction 64

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. Overfocusing on what can be easily monitored from a distance often wastes money, time, and energy, and leads service providers to contort their strategies to fit.

Participation and motivation 125

Participation and motivation Health Environmental Children 125

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Activism Education 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

The reasons range from inertia (“we’ve always done it this way”) to questionable motivations (perhaps that employee wellness program isn't actually designed with employee wellness as its primary goal). It would be harder to motivate people and sustain a strong culture if that were not the case.

Culture 106

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 106

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Often the process takes great amounts of time, energy, and money, it strains relationships, and, in the end, doesn’t really strengthen the organization and nothing really changes. We talked about trust by defining it as series of conscious and unconscious assessments we make about someone’s motive, competence, and reliability.

Culture 82

Culture Leadership Values Participation and motivation 82

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

According to Deloittes 2024 Gen Z and Millennial survey , 39 percent of Gen Z respondents said they value a job that lets them make a difference in the world, and only 32 percent named money as their biggest career motivator.

Culture 77

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 77