Selfish Giving

MAY 10, 2011

She’s also the co-author of our upcoming book! Joanna will be stepping up to lead the cause marketing team and I’ll continue my tradition of passing the baton to someone more qualified than I am. Holt Murray and Jessica Orndorff have also played key roles through the years. Joanna is the yang to my ying!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Embrace and drive change.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Shore’s first book, Revolution of the Heart , had a big influence on me and sits right beside Emerson, Seneca, Lincoln and Thoreau (okay, and my biography on P. I even included SOS’a cause marketing – some of the best in the industry – in my own book, Cause Marketing for Dummies. Barnum ) on my bookshelf.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits. But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. It’s a simple act with a big impact—like what many of us do in the nonprofit sector. And just like many other nonprofits, the more you start trying to address this need in your community, the more you realize the issue is a lot bigger than you originally thought.

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GrantNews

JULY 10, 2024

A Remarkable Journey Libby is the founder and CEO of GrantWatch , the premier grant funding search engine that connects nonprofits, businesses, and individuals with over 230,000 monthly visitors. Faced with the challenge of helping her students pass New York State exams, she took her first step into the world of grant writing.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Bonus tip: To encourage early orders, promote the kits through the schools email list or PTA Facebookgroup. Charge a small fee per session or offer a term-long pass. Extra note: If you partner with a local instructor, ask them to volunteer or reduce their fee in exchange for promotion through the schoolnetwork.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Memberships and passes. An online registration tool will allow community members to register for a class or activity, purchase event tickets, or register to volunteer through an uncomplicated online process. Memberships and passes. Add any closures to the calendar that will affect bookings or your community’s program schedule.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

This is an important exercise for every nonprofit. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! Hope is not a good financial strategy, especially when you’re basing your program activities on the results you hope to get through fundraising.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 30, 2009

The next stop in our series on Selling Local Sponsorships for Nonprofits is identifying the prospects for sponsorship. And whenever I created another sponsorship opportunity through the years, I visited this group first. This section will have you going in circles, but I promise the exercise won’t be in futile!

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Choosing a nonprofit silent auction theme can be half the battle when planning to host a fundraising gala. These events offer key benefits to both nonprofits and attendees. For nonprofits, galas and silent auctions can raise significant funds while cultivating relationships with people who truly support your cause.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No. Special Plan for Nonprofits: Yes.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

KNOWN: The Handbook for Building & Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age [Book by Mark Schaefer. Buy the book locally if you can!] Now through my birthday ??, Why grants won't solve your nonprofit's financial problems. Alas, with the passing of Labor Day , this will be my last garden entry of the year.??I

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Nonprofit Marketing Summit, where innovation meets impact. Hosted by Community Boost, this summit is the premier event for nonprofit professionals looking to level up their marketing and fundraising game. Why Attend the Nonprofit Marketing Summit? And the best part?

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having a CFRE certification shows you have proficiency in nonprofit fundraising at the highest possible level, and understand ethical best practices in the industry. Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. One nonprofit doing great work effectively and with great agility is 350.org. org, a Networked Nonprofit. His latest book EAARTH. His latest book EAARTH. I spoke to 350.org

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether you aim to purchase new sports equipment, fund a class trip, or renovate the library, your fundraising efforts can gain a major boost through sponsorships. For example, Last year, our 5K run gathered more than 300 participants and raised $7,500 for new library books. It is easy for a message to slip through the cracks.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

Did your favorite promotion make my list, or did I pass it over? Second, the fundraiser was a huge success, raising $18 million dollars through the sale of over 12 million red noses at Walgreens stores. million through an irrigation pilot program. This list is just a start. Which of my picks is your favorite? and conserved 7.4

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Dan and Courtney will dive into how sales coaching can turbocharge your partnership team's success by moving prospects through the pipeline swiftly and effectively. He's giving me ALL his free Frosty coupon books in exchange for the webinar. I mean, how could I pass this up? How did your nonprofit do? ? Will you join us?

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Learn how you can celebrate and what nonprofits to support this Disability Pride Month! Capitol to demand that Congress pass the Americans with Disabilities Act in a protest that is now known as the “Capitol Crawl.” That year, people celebrated the first Disability Pride Month to mark the passing of the bill.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

There are probably a million loopholes through and around these requirements. Here is a simplified version of the MOST COMMON TYPES of nonprofit designations. Dana’s plain English: It’s a legit nonprofit that gets most of its operating revenues from donations - not fees for service - and doesn’t have investments that pay dividends.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. Online discount book sales. Virtual peer-to-peer run/walk/ride.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No. Special Plan for Nonprofits: Yes.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Learn how you can take the time to celebrate Women’s History Month with our list of ideas and nonprofits you can support! Reading books, watching documentaries, and listening to podcasts are all great ways to dive into women’s history and learn more about why Women’s History Month is so important.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Learn more about the origins of the heritage month, ways you can celebrate in your own life, and nonprofits you can support to make a difference in AAPI communities. In 2023, the theme is “ Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity ,” which is a continuation of the “Advancing Leaders” theme series which began in 2021.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. One nonprofit doing great work effectively and with great agility is 350.org. org, a Networked Nonprofit. His latest book EAARTH. His latest book EAARTH. I spoke to 350.org

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

Twas the night before the winter fundraising season, when all through your organization, your staff members were stirring, hoping to come up with the right winter fundraising ideas that would put a twinkle in your supporters’ eyes! The best winter fundraising ideas bring a bit of whimsy and warmth to the chilly winter months.

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Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Matching Gifts Matching gifts, a form of corporate philanthropy which involves companies matching their employees’ donations to nonprofits, can help your organization reach its fundraising goals in no time. If you are a large nonprofit, consider adopting 360MatchPro to automate your matching gift search. pairs of shoes.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There is a general expectation that the nonprofit sector should be in some way ‘amateur’ or ‘amateurish’. The first, as exhibited by the Mancunian on the train, is that there is a general expectation that the nonprofit sector should be in some way ‘amateur’ or ‘amateurish’. Here’s another anecdote.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. Before we dive in, we’ll quickly talk about the current state of fundraising events and what the future looks like for modern nonprofits. Currently, we are halfway through 2021 and the fundraising event landscape has changed tremendously within the last year.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

Virtual and online fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits for years. As for the staff, our Givesmart managers went above and beyond to support us through the process. We are a pass-through non-profit. Silent Auction, Social Media, Wine Pull, etc). Thank you, Amanda!!)

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When your nonprofit is just getting started, any nonprofit donation is a welcome donation, right? You either get a credit card donation through your organization’s website or you receive personal checks from donors sent to your organization’s office or P.O. It’s hard to imagine turning down a gift.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! This alternative to cloud computing consists of all the computers that are already around us, connected in to a distributed network of devices through smart routers. The case went through the European court system and he won the case.

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2023

An entire generation of older, more generous parishioners is passing. Nonprofit Source) 17% of American families have reduced the amount they give to their local church. Nonprofit Source) 7% of churchgoers have dropped regular giving by 20% or more. Nonprofit Source) Christians are giving at 2.5% Or else they ignored it.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Silent auctions are a great way to fundraise and encourage donors to get involved with nonprofits. As you begin marketing your auction, don’t forget to highlight auction items through various channels like social media, email, and your website, especially if your auction will be a virtual event. Make sure to highlight your items well.

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